Yaokai Gan
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View article: Association between Elastic Modulus of Foot Soft Tissues and Gait Characteristics in Young Individuals with Flatfoot
Association between Elastic Modulus of Foot Soft Tissues and Gait Characteristics in Young Individuals with Flatfoot Open
Flatfoot is a common foot deformity, causing foot pain, osteoarthritis of the midfoot, and even knee and hip dysfunction. The elastic modulus of foot soft tissues and its association with gait biomechanics still remain unclear. For this st…
View article: Verapamil Attenuates the Severity of Tendinopathy by Mitigating Mitochondrial Dysfunction through the Activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway
Verapamil Attenuates the Severity of Tendinopathy by Mitigating Mitochondrial Dysfunction through the Activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway Open
Tendinopathy is a prevalent condition in orthopedics patients, exerting a profound impact on tendon functionality. However, its underlying mechanism remains elusive and the efficacy of pharmacological interventions continues to be suboptim…
View article: A finite element analysis of the carpal arch with various locations of carpal tunnel release
A finite element analysis of the carpal arch with various locations of carpal tunnel release Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the location of transverse carpal ligament (TCL) transection on the biomechanical property of the carpal arch structure. It was hypothesized that carpal tunnel release w…
View article: The effect of thickness and elastic modulus of the anterior talofibular ligament on anterior ankle joint stiffness: A subject-specific finite element study
The effect of thickness and elastic modulus of the anterior talofibular ligament on anterior ankle joint stiffness: A subject-specific finite element study Open
Ankle sprain is a frequent type of sports injury leading to lateral ligament injury. The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is a primary ligamentous stabilizer of the ankle joint and typically the most vulnerable ligament injured in a la…
View article: Fullerenol inhibits tendinopathy by alleviating inflammation
Fullerenol inhibits tendinopathy by alleviating inflammation Open
Tendinopathy is a common disease in orthopaedics, seriously affecting tendon functions. However, the effects of non-surgical treatment on tendinopathy are not satisfactory and surgical treatments possibly impair the function of tendons. Bi…
View article: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Endoscopic Treatment of Gastrocnemius Contracture using the Modified Soft Tissue Release Kit
A Retrospective Comparative Study of Endoscopic Treatment of Gastrocnemius Contracture using the Modified Soft Tissue Release Kit Open
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic gastrocnemius recession using the self-developed Modified Soft Tissue Release Kit. Materials and Methods: This retrospective review followed…
View article: A Retrospective Clinical Study of Endoscopic Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome using the Modified Soft Tissue Release kit
A Retrospective Clinical Study of Endoscopic Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome using the Modified Soft Tissue Release kit Open
Objective Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) is one of the minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of CTS. Based on the shortcomings of ECTR…
View article: Outcomes of <scp>V‐cut</scp> Osteotomy on the First Metatarsal Head Combined with Fixation in <scp>Mortise‐shaped</scp> Bone <scp>Groove‐Plasty</scp> and Akin Osteotomy on the First Toe for Hallux Valgus Correction
Outcomes of <span>V‐cut</span> Osteotomy on the First Metatarsal Head Combined with Fixation in <span>Mortise‐shaped</span> Bone <span>Groove‐Plasty</span> and Akin Osteotomy on the First Toe for Hallux Valgus Correction Open
Objective Hallux valgus (HV) is a common foot deformity, and recurrence is one of the most serious complications after HV correction. As a result, the surgical technique with a lower recurrence rate is a dream. The purpose of the article s…
View article: 3D-Printed β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds Promote Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow-Deprived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in an N6-methyladenosineDependent Manner
3D-Printed β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds Promote Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow-Deprived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in an N6-methyladenosineDependent Manner Open
Bone defect is a serious orthopedic disease which has been studied for a long time. Alternative degradable biomaterials are required for bone repairing and regeneration to address the limitation of autogenous bone. β-tricalcium phosph…
View article: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells loaded β-tricalcium phosphate promote lumbar intervertebral fusion: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells loaded β-tricalcium phosphate promote lumbar intervertebral fusion: a randomized controlled clinical trial Open
BackgroundAs current stem cell tissue engineering always requires in vitro cell culture, it is subject to restrictions such as extra time cost, ethical problems, and contamination. A novel device named the bone mesenchymal stem cells scree…
View article: The Relationship between Shear Wave Velocity in Transverse Carpal Ligament and Carpal Tunnel Pressure: A Finite Element Analysis
The Relationship between Shear Wave Velocity in Transverse Carpal Ligament and Carpal Tunnel Pressure: A Finite Element Analysis Open
View article: A clinical study on bone defect reconstruction and functional recovery in benign bone tumors of the lower extremity, treated by bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell rapid screening–enrichment–composite system
A clinical study on bone defect reconstruction and functional recovery in benign bone tumors of the lower extremity, treated by bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell rapid screening–enrichment–composite system Open
View article: Use of a novel Screen–Enrich–Combine(-biomaterials) Circulating System to fill a 3D-printed open Ti6Al4V frame with mesenchymal stem cells/β-tricalcium phosphate to repair complex anatomical bone defects in load-bearing areas
Use of a novel Screen–Enrich–Combine(-biomaterials) Circulating System to fill a 3D-printed open Ti6Al4V frame with mesenchymal stem cells/β-tricalcium phosphate to repair complex anatomical bone defects in load-bearing areas Open
Filling the 3D-printed Ti6Al4V large-aperture frame with osteogenic materials achieved biological reconstruction over a larger area of regenerated bone to repair complex anatomical weight-bearing bone defects under the condition of early f…
View article: A Clinical Study on Bone Defect Reconstruction and Functional Recovery in Benign Bone Tumors of the Lower Extremity, Treated by Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Rapid Screening–enrichment–composite System
A Clinical Study on Bone Defect Reconstruction and Functional Recovery in Benign Bone Tumors of the Lower Extremity, Treated by Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Rapid Screening–enrichment–composite System Open
Background: With the development of medical technology, credible options for defect reconstructions after the resection of benign bone tumors of the lower extremities has become a high priority. As the current reconstructive methods common…
View article: Use of a novel Screen–Enrich–Combine(-biomaterials) Circulating System for filling of a 3D-printed open Ti6Al4V frame with mesenchymal stem cells/β-tricalcium phosphate to repair complex anatomical bone defects in load-bearing areas
Use of a novel Screen–Enrich–Combine(-biomaterials) Circulating System for filling of a 3D-printed open Ti6Al4V frame with mesenchymal stem cells/β-tricalcium phosphate to repair complex anatomical bone defects in load-bearing areas Open
Background: Repairing complex anatomical load-bearing bone defects is difficult because it requires restoration of load-bearing function, reconstruction of anatomical shape and repair by regenerated bone. We previously developed a Screen–E…
View article: Varisized <scp>3D</scp>‐Printed Lunate for Kienböck's Disease in Different Stages: Preliminary Results
Varisized <span>3D</span>‐Printed Lunate for Kienböck's Disease in Different Stages: Preliminary Results Open
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of arthroplasty with varisized three‐dimensional(3D) printing lunate prosthesis for the treatment of advanced Kienböck's disease (KD). Methods From 2016 November to 2018 September, a retrospective stud…
View article: Huge aneurysmal bone cyst secondary to giant cell tumor of the hand phalanx: a case report and related literature
Huge aneurysmal bone cyst secondary to giant cell tumor of the hand phalanx: a case report and related literature Open
View article: IL-23, but not IL-12, plays a critical role in inflammation-mediated bone disorders
IL-23, but not IL-12, plays a critical role in inflammation-mediated bone disorders Open
Interleukin-12 (IL-12) and IL-23 are thought to have central roles in inflammation and are critical to pathologies associated with inflammation-induced bone disorders. The deletion of IL-12p40 (a common subunit of IL-12 and IL-23) can impr…
View article: Comparison and characterization of enriched mesenchymal stem cells obtained by the repeated filtration of autologous bone marrow through porous biomaterials
Comparison and characterization of enriched mesenchymal stem cells obtained by the repeated filtration of autologous bone marrow through porous biomaterials Open
View article: Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Enriched β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffold Processed by the Screen-Enrich-Combine Circulating System Promotes Regeneration of Diaphyseal Bone Non-Union
Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Enriched β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffold Processed by the Screen-Enrich-Combine Circulating System Promotes Regeneration of Diaphyseal Bone Non-Union Open
Bone non-union after fracture, considered a therapeutic challenge for orthopedics, always needs a reversion surgery, including autograft transplantation (AGT). However, adverse events related to autograft harvest cannot be ignored. Our gro…
View article: Mesenchymal stem cells and porous β-tricalcium phosphate composites prepared through stem cell screen-enrich-combine(−biomaterials) circulating system for the repair of critical size bone defects in goat tibia
Mesenchymal stem cells and porous β-tricalcium phosphate composites prepared through stem cell screen-enrich-combine(−biomaterials) circulating system for the repair of critical size bone defects in goat tibia Open
The MSCs/β-TCP prepared through SECCS demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in goat models of critical size bone defect. This provides a novel therapeutic strategy for critical size bone defects caused by severe injury, infection, …
View article: Molecular pathogenesis of fracture nonunion
Molecular pathogenesis of fracture nonunion Open
A better understanding of nonunion molecular pathogenesis may provide better approaches for its prevention, diagnosis and treatment in clinical practice.
View article: A successful treatment of necrotizing fasciitis following the surgery of distal radius plate removal
A successful treatment of necrotizing fasciitis following the surgery of distal radius plate removal Open
NF can occur during the perioperative period for routine clean radius plate removal operation in patients with no risk factor for NF. The objective is to remind the physicians to stay aware of this disease, especially its early clinical si…
View article: Double Plating for the Treatment of Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures with Medial Instability
Double Plating for the Treatment of Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures with Medial Instability Open
View article: Improving Bone Regeneration Using Chordin siRNA Delivered by pH-Responsive and Non-Toxic Polyspermine Imidazole-4,5-Imine
Improving Bone Regeneration Using Chordin siRNA Delivered by pH-Responsive and Non-Toxic Polyspermine Imidazole-4,5-Imine Open
Background/Aims: Bone nonunion remains a challenge for orthopaedists. The technological advancements that have been made in precisely silencing target genes have provided promising methods to address this challenge. Methods: We detected th…
View article: A novel cytotherapy device for rapid screening, enriching and combining mesenchymal stem cells into a biomaterial for promoting bone regeneration
A novel cytotherapy device for rapid screening, enriching and combining mesenchymal stem cells into a biomaterial for promoting bone regeneration Open
View article: Biscarbamate Cross-Linked Low-Molecular-Weight Polyethylenimine for Delivering Anti-chordin siRNA into Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Improving Bone Regeneration
Biscarbamate Cross-Linked Low-Molecular-Weight Polyethylenimine for Delivering Anti-chordin siRNA into Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Improving Bone Regeneration Open
Small-interfering RNA (siRNA) provides a rapid solution for drug design and provides new methods to develop customizable medicines. Polyethyleneimine 25 kDa (PEI25kDa) is an effective transfection agent used in siRNA delivery. However, the…
View article: P53 functional abnormality in mesenchymal stem cells promotes osteosarcoma development
P53 functional abnormality in mesenchymal stem cells promotes osteosarcoma development Open
It has been shown that p53 has a critical role in the differentiation and functionality of various multipotent progenitor cells. P53 mutations can lead to genome instability and subsequent functional alterations and aberrant transformation…