1.Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Transarterial Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis
Keng-Wei LIANG ; Hsuan Yin LIN ; Kai-Lan HSU ; Fa-Chuan KUAN ; Chia-Yu GEAN ; Chien-Kuo WANG ; Wei-Ren SU ; Bow WANG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2025;26(3):230-238
Objective:
To assess the effect of transarterial embolization (TAE) for adhesive capsulitis (AC) by evaluating clinical outcomes and changes in inflammation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Materials and Methods:
Patients who had undergone TAE between August 2020 and August 2023 for AC refractory to conservative treatments without any invasive procedures for more than 3 months, and had undergone baseline and 3-month post-AC follow-up contrast-enhanced MRI evaluations, were included. A suspension mixture of 500 mg imipenem/cilastatin in 10 mL of iodinated contrast agent was used for TAE. MRI results were analyzed to assess periarticular capsule/ligament inflammation. Clinical assessments included pain scores using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and functional scores using the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire.
Results:
Twenty-five patients (female:male, 14:11; age, 54.9 ± 7.1 years) were included. Significant reductions in average NRS pain scores as well as improvements in Quick DASH scores and range of motion, including anterior flexion and abduction, were observed at 1, 3, and 6 months after TAE (all P < 0.001). MRI analyses revealed that TAE significantly decreased the grades of axillary recess capsule enhancement, rotator interval (RI) capsule T2 signal intensity, and RI capsule enhancement (all P ≤ 0.004).
Conclusion
TAE may be an effective and safe therapeutic approach for AC refractory to conservative treatments, alleviating pain and supporting functional recovery. The observed MRI findings suggest that the effectiveness of TAE for AC may be attributed to the reduction of inflammation and the elimination of angiogenesis.
2.Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Transarterial Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis
Keng-Wei LIANG ; Hsuan Yin LIN ; Kai-Lan HSU ; Fa-Chuan KUAN ; Chia-Yu GEAN ; Chien-Kuo WANG ; Wei-Ren SU ; Bow WANG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2025;26(3):230-238
Objective:
To assess the effect of transarterial embolization (TAE) for adhesive capsulitis (AC) by evaluating clinical outcomes and changes in inflammation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Materials and Methods:
Patients who had undergone TAE between August 2020 and August 2023 for AC refractory to conservative treatments without any invasive procedures for more than 3 months, and had undergone baseline and 3-month post-AC follow-up contrast-enhanced MRI evaluations, were included. A suspension mixture of 500 mg imipenem/cilastatin in 10 mL of iodinated contrast agent was used for TAE. MRI results were analyzed to assess periarticular capsule/ligament inflammation. Clinical assessments included pain scores using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and functional scores using the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire.
Results:
Twenty-five patients (female:male, 14:11; age, 54.9 ± 7.1 years) were included. Significant reductions in average NRS pain scores as well as improvements in Quick DASH scores and range of motion, including anterior flexion and abduction, were observed at 1, 3, and 6 months after TAE (all P < 0.001). MRI analyses revealed that TAE significantly decreased the grades of axillary recess capsule enhancement, rotator interval (RI) capsule T2 signal intensity, and RI capsule enhancement (all P ≤ 0.004).
Conclusion
TAE may be an effective and safe therapeutic approach for AC refractory to conservative treatments, alleviating pain and supporting functional recovery. The observed MRI findings suggest that the effectiveness of TAE for AC may be attributed to the reduction of inflammation and the elimination of angiogenesis.
3.Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Transarterial Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis
Keng-Wei LIANG ; Hsuan Yin LIN ; Kai-Lan HSU ; Fa-Chuan KUAN ; Chia-Yu GEAN ; Chien-Kuo WANG ; Wei-Ren SU ; Bow WANG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2025;26(3):230-238
Objective:
To assess the effect of transarterial embolization (TAE) for adhesive capsulitis (AC) by evaluating clinical outcomes and changes in inflammation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Materials and Methods:
Patients who had undergone TAE between August 2020 and August 2023 for AC refractory to conservative treatments without any invasive procedures for more than 3 months, and had undergone baseline and 3-month post-AC follow-up contrast-enhanced MRI evaluations, were included. A suspension mixture of 500 mg imipenem/cilastatin in 10 mL of iodinated contrast agent was used for TAE. MRI results were analyzed to assess periarticular capsule/ligament inflammation. Clinical assessments included pain scores using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and functional scores using the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire.
Results:
Twenty-five patients (female:male, 14:11; age, 54.9 ± 7.1 years) were included. Significant reductions in average NRS pain scores as well as improvements in Quick DASH scores and range of motion, including anterior flexion and abduction, were observed at 1, 3, and 6 months after TAE (all P < 0.001). MRI analyses revealed that TAE significantly decreased the grades of axillary recess capsule enhancement, rotator interval (RI) capsule T2 signal intensity, and RI capsule enhancement (all P ≤ 0.004).
Conclusion
TAE may be an effective and safe therapeutic approach for AC refractory to conservative treatments, alleviating pain and supporting functional recovery. The observed MRI findings suggest that the effectiveness of TAE for AC may be attributed to the reduction of inflammation and the elimination of angiogenesis.
4.Key node design and optimization of internet hospital service processes
Chongjin WANG ; Keng ZHOU ; Naiwei XU ; Tianzhi YU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(7):1100-1102,1106
Against the backdrop of deep integration between digital technology and healthcare,internet hospitals are tran-sitioning from"channel supplementation"to"service reconstruction."Based on conventional internet hospital service processes,this paper proposes construction suggestions and optimization strategies for four key nodes:the development of intelligent triage systems,the improvement of appointment systems,the integration of online and offline services,and the expansion of post-consul-tation services.By focusing on patient experience,medical services can become more humanized and personalized,thereby en-hancing patient efficiency and satisfaction with internet-based healthcare services and promoting the overall development of the medical service industry.
5.Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Transarterial Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis
Keng-Wei LIANG ; Hsuan Yin LIN ; Kai-Lan HSU ; Fa-Chuan KUAN ; Chia-Yu GEAN ; Chien-Kuo WANG ; Wei-Ren SU ; Bow WANG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2025;26(3):230-238
Objective:
To assess the effect of transarterial embolization (TAE) for adhesive capsulitis (AC) by evaluating clinical outcomes and changes in inflammation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Materials and Methods:
Patients who had undergone TAE between August 2020 and August 2023 for AC refractory to conservative treatments without any invasive procedures for more than 3 months, and had undergone baseline and 3-month post-AC follow-up contrast-enhanced MRI evaluations, were included. A suspension mixture of 500 mg imipenem/cilastatin in 10 mL of iodinated contrast agent was used for TAE. MRI results were analyzed to assess periarticular capsule/ligament inflammation. Clinical assessments included pain scores using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and functional scores using the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire.
Results:
Twenty-five patients (female:male, 14:11; age, 54.9 ± 7.1 years) were included. Significant reductions in average NRS pain scores as well as improvements in Quick DASH scores and range of motion, including anterior flexion and abduction, were observed at 1, 3, and 6 months after TAE (all P < 0.001). MRI analyses revealed that TAE significantly decreased the grades of axillary recess capsule enhancement, rotator interval (RI) capsule T2 signal intensity, and RI capsule enhancement (all P ≤ 0.004).
Conclusion
TAE may be an effective and safe therapeutic approach for AC refractory to conservative treatments, alleviating pain and supporting functional recovery. The observed MRI findings suggest that the effectiveness of TAE for AC may be attributed to the reduction of inflammation and the elimination of angiogenesis.
6.Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Transarterial Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis
Keng-Wei LIANG ; Hsuan Yin LIN ; Kai-Lan HSU ; Fa-Chuan KUAN ; Chia-Yu GEAN ; Chien-Kuo WANG ; Wei-Ren SU ; Bow WANG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2025;26(3):230-238
Objective:
To assess the effect of transarterial embolization (TAE) for adhesive capsulitis (AC) by evaluating clinical outcomes and changes in inflammation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Materials and Methods:
Patients who had undergone TAE between August 2020 and August 2023 for AC refractory to conservative treatments without any invasive procedures for more than 3 months, and had undergone baseline and 3-month post-AC follow-up contrast-enhanced MRI evaluations, were included. A suspension mixture of 500 mg imipenem/cilastatin in 10 mL of iodinated contrast agent was used for TAE. MRI results were analyzed to assess periarticular capsule/ligament inflammation. Clinical assessments included pain scores using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and functional scores using the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire.
Results:
Twenty-five patients (female:male, 14:11; age, 54.9 ± 7.1 years) were included. Significant reductions in average NRS pain scores as well as improvements in Quick DASH scores and range of motion, including anterior flexion and abduction, were observed at 1, 3, and 6 months after TAE (all P < 0.001). MRI analyses revealed that TAE significantly decreased the grades of axillary recess capsule enhancement, rotator interval (RI) capsule T2 signal intensity, and RI capsule enhancement (all P ≤ 0.004).
Conclusion
TAE may be an effective and safe therapeutic approach for AC refractory to conservative treatments, alleviating pain and supporting functional recovery. The observed MRI findings suggest that the effectiveness of TAE for AC may be attributed to the reduction of inflammation and the elimination of angiogenesis.
7.Implementation of integrated collaborative emergency management among multiple hospital districts from the perspective of disaster vulnerability
Yanling WU ; Hui PAN ; Keng ZHOU ; Jianxin YU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(1):24-26,37
Objective This study focuses on the analysis of disaster vulnerability among multiple hospital districts to ex-plore the core of integrated emergency management among these districts.Methods Taking the First Affiliated Hospital of Guan-gzhou Medical University as an example,the Kaiser model analysis tool was used to identify risk events in the three hospital dis-tricts.A 42-item questionnaire was developed based on four dimensions,and surveys were conducted among administrative de-partment heads and some frontline staff in the three districts.After selecting valid data,the arithmetic mean of single-item scores from multidimensional scorers was calculated as the final single-item score for risk evaluation.Results The analysis revealed significant differences in the ranking of the top 10 risk events among the three hospital districts.The top risk event in the riverside district was typhoon,with a risk coefficient of 60.2%,which was higher than the top risk events in the Tan Sha district(55.2%)and Hai Yin district(52.8%).This indicates that the overall risk coefficient in the riverside district is higher,with a higher probability of different types of risk events occurring.Conclusion The study found differences in risk events among multiple hospital districts and identified conflicts in the implementation of integrated collaborative emergency management.To ad-dress these differences and conflicts,it is necessary to establish a unified command system,enhance information sharing,in-tegrate resources,strengthen risk assessment,and optimize management culture,thereby achieving efficient operation of compre-hensive emergency management in multiple hospital districts.
8.The current status,challenges,and future path of urban medical groups
Chongjin WANG ; Keng ZHOU ; Tianzhi YU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):497-500
In the current medical system in China,there is uneven distribution of resources and shortcomings in primary medical services.In this context,the construction of urban medical groups has become an important focus of medical reform.This article analyzes the development status and existing problems of urban medical groups,and proposes measures such as innovating internal management structure,improving incentive and constraint mechanisms,accelerating the construction of information sha-ring platform,and strengthening policy support to help urban medical groups break through development bottlenecks and promote the medical service system to a higher level.
9.Key node design and optimization of internet hospital service processes
Chongjin WANG ; Keng ZHOU ; Naiwei XU ; Tianzhi YU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(7):1100-1102,1106
Against the backdrop of deep integration between digital technology and healthcare,internet hospitals are tran-sitioning from"channel supplementation"to"service reconstruction."Based on conventional internet hospital service processes,this paper proposes construction suggestions and optimization strategies for four key nodes:the development of intelligent triage systems,the improvement of appointment systems,the integration of online and offline services,and the expansion of post-consul-tation services.By focusing on patient experience,medical services can become more humanized and personalized,thereby en-hancing patient efficiency and satisfaction with internet-based healthcare services and promoting the overall development of the medical service industry.
10.The current status,challenges,and future path of urban medical groups
Chongjin WANG ; Keng ZHOU ; Tianzhi YU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):497-500
In the current medical system in China,there is uneven distribution of resources and shortcomings in primary medical services.In this context,the construction of urban medical groups has become an important focus of medical reform.This article analyzes the development status and existing problems of urban medical groups,and proposes measures such as innovating internal management structure,improving incentive and constraint mechanisms,accelerating the construction of information sha-ring platform,and strengthening policy support to help urban medical groups break through development bottlenecks and promote the medical service system to a higher level.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail