1.Modern Clinical Application and Mechanism of Action of Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiangtang: A Review
Miaomiao MENG ; Zibo YUAN ; Kaili CHEN ; Jun ZHANG ; Zixuan YU ; Wei DENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):266-277
Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiangtang (CGG)is a classic prescription in the Treatise on Cold Damage,which has the effects of clearing and relieving stagnation heat in Shaoyang,warming and dissolving water drink,and relieving the pivot mechanism. It is a classic prescription for treating spleen deficiency and liver depression and stopping internal stagnation caused by water drink. The formula is exquisite and well-matched and is often modified and used by ancient and modern medical practitioners to treat various miscellaneous diseases of internal and external medicine,with significant therapeutic effects. In recent years,with the rapid development of modern pharmacology,research on the micro mechanism of CGG has been continuously developed and deepened,providing new ideas for the treatment of diseases with CGG. Therefore,the authors systematically searched databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform,VIP Database, and PubMed for literature on the clinical application and pharmacological mechanism of CGG published by Chinese and foreign scholars in recent years. This article summarized the literature from two aspects:the modern clinical application and mechanism of action of CGG and elaborated on the diseases treated by CGG in modern literature,involving digestive system,respiratory system,nervous system,endocrine system,circulatory system,urinary system,gynecology,as well as its application in reducing the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, gynecology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and orthopedics. At the same time,the mechanism of CGG in treating diseases may be related to anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative stress, regulation of immunity, anti-fibrosis, anti-tumor, improvement of gastrointestinal flora and motility, protection of liver tissue, reduction of blood lipids and blood sugar, and regulation of hormone levels.
2.ENO1 promotes gastric cancer progression by regulating alternative splicing of PKM
Na WANG ; Hui QIAO ; Chenghui DENG ; Lei YANG ; Miaomiao ZENG ; Quanlin GUAN
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(7):706-715
Objective:To investigate the effects of enolase 1(ENO1)on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of gastric cancer cells and its underlying molecular mechanisms.Methods:The expression levels of ENO1 in human gastric cancer cell lines(HGC27,MKN-45,N-87,MGC803,BGC-823)and human gastric mucosal epithelial cells(GES-1)were detected using WB assay.Gene editing tools such as CRISPR and overexpression system were used to construct ENO1 knockdown and knockdown-rescue cell lines.Both MKN-45 and BGC-823 cells were grouped into control(Ctrl)group,ENO1 knockdown(ENO1 KD)group,and ENO1 knockdown-rescue(ENO1 KD-OE)group.The effects of ENO1 knockdown or ENO1 knockdown-rescue on the proliferation,migration,invasion,and apoptosis of gastric cancer cells were evaluated using colony formation assay,EdU staining,scratch wound healing assay,Transwell chamber assay and flow cytometry.Additionally,a xenograft model was established in nude mice,and the effects of ENO1 on tumor growth were monitored using small animal in vivo imaging and tumor tissue block measurement.ENO1 was silenced in MKN-45 cells employing RNA interference technology,and the downstream target genes of ENO1 were identified using RNA co-immunoprecipitation sequencing(RIP-seq)and bioinformatics analysis.The molecular mechanisms by which ENO1 regulates the proliferation,migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells was also analyzed.Results:ENO1 was significantly upregulated in gastric cancer cell lines(P<0.01 or P<0.001).ENO1 knockdown significantly inhibited proliferation,migration,and invasion while promoting apoptosis in MKN-45 and BGC-823 cells(P<0.001,P<0.000 1).Rescue experiments showed that restoring ENO1 expression significantly enhanced cell proliferation,migration,invasion,and inhibited apoptosis(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001,P<0.000 1).In vivo experiments demonstrated that ENO1 knockdown significantly inhibited tumor growth in nude mice(P<0.000 1).The differentially expressed genes interacting with ENO1 protein were primarily enriched in pathways related to RNA splicing.Additionally,ENO1 protein was found to interact with the PKM gene,and their expressions showed a positive correlation in gastric cancer tissues(r=0.886).Conclusion:ENO1 is highly expressed in gastric cancer cells.ENO1 interacts with precursor mRNA of PKM to influence its RNA splicing process,thereby regulating PKM2 expression and promoting gastric cancer progression.
3.Effectiveness of additional anti-rotation steel plate assisted intramedullary nail technology in aseptic femoral non-union.
Wei WANG ; Miaomiao YANG ; Xiaowen DENG ; Fan LI ; Wenbo LI ; Weiwei SHEN ; Peisheng SHI ; Jie SHI ; Chuangbing LI ; Yun XUE ; Qiuming GAO
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(9):1170-1174
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the effectiveness of additional anti-rotation steel plate assisted intramedullary nail technology in treatment of aseptic femoral non-union patients.
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on 21 patients with aseptic femoral non-union who admitted between September 2020 and October 2024 and treated with additional anti-rotation steel plate assisted intramedullary nail technology. There were 17 males and 4 females, aged 25-67 years (mean, 44 years). There were 19 cases of femoral anterograde intramedullary nail fixation, 1 case of femoral retrograde intramedullary nail fixation, and 1 case of steel plate fixation with fatigue fracture. There were 9 cases of hypertrophic non-union and 12 cases of atrophic non-union. All patients had varying degrees of fracture end atrophy/sclerosis. Among them, 20 patients who were fixed with intramedullary nails underwent removal of soft tissue and hardened bone at the fracture end, and cortical treatment resulted in the appearance of "chili sign" at the fracture end. Iliac bone grafting and anti-rotation steel plate fixation were performed. One patient with steel plate fixation was removed the steel palte and fixed with a retrograde intramedullary nail, while the hardened bone at the fracture end was removed, iliac bone grafting and anti-rotation steel plate fixation were performed. Postoperative follow-up observation included the incision healing, maximum knee flexion range of motion, bone healing, length of lower limbs, and subjective satisfaction. The lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) score was used to evaluate the lower limb function.
RESULTS:
All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 7-26 months (mean, 15.5 months). At last follow-up, the femoral fracture healed with the obvious callus formation at the fracture end; the maximum knee flexion range of motion was 95°-127° (mean, 112.67°). The LEFS score increased from 29.9±6.7 before operation to 75.9±3.0 at last follow-up, and the difference was significant (t=-29.622, P<0.001). Except for 1 patient who underwent intramedullary nail dynamic treatment before operation and had a lower limb shortening of about 0.9 cm, the other patients had bilateral lower limbs of equal length. All patients had no postoperative infections, mal-union of fractures, deep vein thrombosis, joint stiffness, or other complications.
CONCLUSION
The use of additional anti-rotation steel plate assisted intramedullary nail technology in the treatment of aseptic femoral non-union not only overcomes the drawbacks of insufficient stability at the fracture end of intramedullary nails, but also overcomes the shortcomings of biased fixation with steel plates. It has the advantages of minimal trauma, effective maintenance of fracture stability, and ideal postoperative functional recovery, making it an effective treatment for aseptic femoral non-union.
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary/instrumentation*
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Female
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Bone Plates
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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Femoral Fractures/surgery*
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Retrospective Studies
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Bone Nails
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Aged
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Fractures, Ununited/surgery*
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Treatment Outcome
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Bone Transplantation/methods*
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Steel
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Fracture Healing
4.Analysis of the pathogenic characteristics of influenza viruses in Hanzhong city,Shaanxi Province during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons
Jiuding ZHANG ; Bin CHEN ; Yifei HAN ; Tong DENG ; Zhen CHEN ; Miaomiao WANG ; Jianjun WEI ; Pengbo YU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(10):839-846
Objective:To analyze the epidemic trend of influenza-like illness(ILI)cases,etiological detection results,and the evolution of the hemagglutinin(HA)gene of the predominant strains in Hanzhong City,Shaanxi Province during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons.Methods:ILI sentinel surveillance data and network laboratory test results during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons in Hanzhong City,Shaanxi Province were collected for descriptive analysis. The HA gene sequences of 25 predominant strains were obtained through whole-genome deep sequencing method,and then compared with the vaccine strains recommended by the World Health Organization in the same period to analyze the evolution of the virus.Results:A total of 37 770 cases of ILI were reported in Hanzhong City during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons,and the proportion of total ILI cases(ILI%)was 2.87%(37 770/1 316 009). The epidemic trend of ILI showed an obvious epidemic peak in winter and spring(from December of the current year to March of the following year). The specimens with the highest positive rate were of type A(H3N2)(39.12%,365/933),and the predominant epidemic strains in each influenza season alternated among A(H1N1)pdm09(in the 2018-2019 and 2022-2023 influenza seasons),A(H3N2)(in the 2019-2020 and 2023-2024 influenza seasons)and B(Victoria)(in the 2021-2022 influenza season). The phylogenetic relationship gradually became more distant over time across different influenza seasons. Among them,the epidemic strains of A(H1N1)pdm09 belonged to the 6B.1 clade,and the evolution mainly occurred in the Sa and Sb regions of the HA epitope. Meanwhile,the epidemic strains of A(H3N2)belonged to the 3C clade,and the evolution mainly took place in the A,B and C regions of the HA epitope. The strains of the B(Victoria)lineage belonged to the V1a.3a.2 clade,and the evolution mainly occurred in the 120-loop,150-loop,and 190-helix regions of the HA epitope.Conclusions:The influenza epidemic in Hanzhong City has obvious seasonality,and the amino acids of the epidemic strains have shown a certain degree of variation over the years. In future prevention and control work,influenza surveillance should be continuously strengthened,and the change trend of the predominant circulating strains should be closely monitored.
5.Analysis of the pathogenic characteristics of influenza viruses in Hanzhong city,Shaanxi Province during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons
Jiuding ZHANG ; Bin CHEN ; Yifei HAN ; Tong DENG ; Zhen CHEN ; Miaomiao WANG ; Jianjun WEI ; Pengbo YU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(10):839-846
Objective:To analyze the epidemic trend of influenza-like illness(ILI)cases,etiological detection results,and the evolution of the hemagglutinin(HA)gene of the predominant strains in Hanzhong City,Shaanxi Province during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons.Methods:ILI sentinel surveillance data and network laboratory test results during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons in Hanzhong City,Shaanxi Province were collected for descriptive analysis. The HA gene sequences of 25 predominant strains were obtained through whole-genome deep sequencing method,and then compared with the vaccine strains recommended by the World Health Organization in the same period to analyze the evolution of the virus.Results:A total of 37 770 cases of ILI were reported in Hanzhong City during the 2018-2024 influenza seasons,and the proportion of total ILI cases(ILI%)was 2.87%(37 770/1 316 009). The epidemic trend of ILI showed an obvious epidemic peak in winter and spring(from December of the current year to March of the following year). The specimens with the highest positive rate were of type A(H3N2)(39.12%,365/933),and the predominant epidemic strains in each influenza season alternated among A(H1N1)pdm09(in the 2018-2019 and 2022-2023 influenza seasons),A(H3N2)(in the 2019-2020 and 2023-2024 influenza seasons)and B(Victoria)(in the 2021-2022 influenza season). The phylogenetic relationship gradually became more distant over time across different influenza seasons. Among them,the epidemic strains of A(H1N1)pdm09 belonged to the 6B.1 clade,and the evolution mainly occurred in the Sa and Sb regions of the HA epitope. Meanwhile,the epidemic strains of A(H3N2)belonged to the 3C clade,and the evolution mainly took place in the A,B and C regions of the HA epitope. The strains of the B(Victoria)lineage belonged to the V1a.3a.2 clade,and the evolution mainly occurred in the 120-loop,150-loop,and 190-helix regions of the HA epitope.Conclusions:The influenza epidemic in Hanzhong City has obvious seasonality,and the amino acids of the epidemic strains have shown a certain degree of variation over the years. In future prevention and control work,influenza surveillance should be continuously strengthened,and the change trend of the predominant circulating strains should be closely monitored.
6.Genetic Diversity and Genetic Structure Analysis of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans Based on SSR Markers
Lingfeng PENG ; Ben DENG ; Kai ZHANG ; Shengkun GAN ; Miaomiao WANG ; Qiangqiang PI ; Hegang LIU ; Zhigang HU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(1):65-74
Objective Based on the transcriptome data of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans L.Koch,SSR primers were designed and developed to evaluate the genetic diversity and analyze the population structure of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans,which can provide a theoretical basis for the development and utilization of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans.Methods We collected 301 samples of S.mutilans from major production areas,and analyzed the population genetic diversity and population structure of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans using 18 pairs of highly polymorphic SSR primers after screening.Results A total of 142 alleles were amplified by 18 primer pairs across all samples,with an average of 7.89 alleles amplified per locus.The mean of observed heterozygosity(HO)of the 18 populations was 0.39,the mean of expected heterozygosity(HE)was 0.46,the mean of polymorphism information content(PIC)was 0.41,the mean of Nei's gene diversity index(H)was 0.46,and the mean of Shannon information index(I)was 0.81.The results showed that the wild resources of S.mutilans collected in this study had a high level of genetic diversity,Four populations in Anhui and Zhejiang had higher genetic diversity than populations in Hubei.Molecular analysis of variance(AMOVA)of the population showed that most of the genetic variation in the materials of this study mainly occurred within populations.The STRUCTURE analysis of germplasm resources showed that all germplasm could be divided into four populations.Conclusion This study showed that the natural population of S.mutilans possesses high genetic diversity with high genetic variation and is better adapted to changes in the environment.Our results provided a research basis for the rational utilization of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans and the selection and breeding of superior varieties.
7.Genetic Diversity and Genetic Structure Analysis of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans Based on SSR Markers
Lingfeng PENG ; Ben DENG ; Kai ZHANG ; Shengkun GAN ; Miaomiao WANG ; Qiangqiang PI ; Hegang LIU ; Zhigang HU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(1):65-74
Objective Based on the transcriptome data of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans L.Koch,SSR primers were designed and developed to evaluate the genetic diversity and analyze the population structure of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans,which can provide a theoretical basis for the development and utilization of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans.Methods We collected 301 samples of S.mutilans from major production areas,and analyzed the population genetic diversity and population structure of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans using 18 pairs of highly polymorphic SSR primers after screening.Results A total of 142 alleles were amplified by 18 primer pairs across all samples,with an average of 7.89 alleles amplified per locus.The mean of observed heterozygosity(HO)of the 18 populations was 0.39,the mean of expected heterozygosity(HE)was 0.46,the mean of polymorphism information content(PIC)was 0.41,the mean of Nei's gene diversity index(H)was 0.46,and the mean of Shannon information index(I)was 0.81.The results showed that the wild resources of S.mutilans collected in this study had a high level of genetic diversity,Four populations in Anhui and Zhejiang had higher genetic diversity than populations in Hubei.Molecular analysis of variance(AMOVA)of the population showed that most of the genetic variation in the materials of this study mainly occurred within populations.The STRUCTURE analysis of germplasm resources showed that all germplasm could be divided into four populations.Conclusion This study showed that the natural population of S.mutilans possesses high genetic diversity with high genetic variation and is better adapted to changes in the environment.Our results provided a research basis for the rational utilization of the germplasm resources of S.mutilans and the selection and breeding of superior varieties.
8.Value of right heart longitudinal strain in predicting early death after left ventricular assist device implantation
Yan SONG ; Tao SHI ; Miaomiao LIU ; Chao DENG ; Ying ZHANG ; Fei WANG ; Huirong WU ; Pan LI ; Litao RUAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2024;33(12):1037-1042
Objective:To preliminarily investigate the correlation between right atrial and right ventricular myocardial strain, assessed by two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D-STE), and early death in patients after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.Methods:A total of 39 patients with end-stage heart failure who underwent LVAD implantation were prospectively included in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University from April 2022 to March 2024. Routine transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) images were obtained within 3 days before LVAD implantation for all patients to comprehensively assess left ventricular and right ventricular function. The right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain (RVFWSL), right ventricular four-chamber longitudinal strain (RV4CSL), right atrial reservoir strain (RASr), conduit strain (RAScd), and contraction strain (RASct) were measured by using 2D-STE. The primary endpoint was early postoperative mortality. The patients were divided into survival group and death group based on whether died within 3 months after LVAD implantation.Results:Of all the patients, five cases died in hospital after LVAD implantation, with 4 deaths attributed to right heart failure and 1 death to malignant arrhythmia. The RVFWSL and RV4CSL (absolute values) in the death group were significantly lower than those in the survival group (both P<0.05). Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that RVFWSL and RV4CSL were risk factors for death within 3 months [ HR: 0.521(95% CI=0.275-0.986), P=0.045; HR: 0.491(95% CI=0.252-0.958), P=0.037]. Further ROC curve analysis revealed that the diagnostic cutoff value for RVFWSL in predicting death within 3 months was ≤|-12.1|%, with the area under the curve (AUC) of 0.938(0.812-0.990), and the diagnostic cutoff value for RV4CSL was ≤|-14.2|%, with an AUC of 0.926(0.796-0.985). Conclusions:In patients with end-stage heart failure, RVFWSL ≤ |-12.1|% and RV4CSL ≤ |-14.2|% are associated with an increased risk of death within 3 months after LVAD implantation.
9.Value of right heart longitudinal strain in predicting early death after left ventricular assist device implantation
Yan SONG ; Tao SHI ; Miaomiao LIU ; Chao DENG ; Ying ZHANG ; Fei WANG ; Huirong WU ; Pan LI ; Litao RUAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2024;33(12):1037-1042
Objective:To preliminarily investigate the correlation between right atrial and right ventricular myocardial strain, assessed by two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D-STE), and early death in patients after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.Methods:A total of 39 patients with end-stage heart failure who underwent LVAD implantation were prospectively included in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University from April 2022 to March 2024. Routine transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) images were obtained within 3 days before LVAD implantation for all patients to comprehensively assess left ventricular and right ventricular function. The right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain (RVFWSL), right ventricular four-chamber longitudinal strain (RV4CSL), right atrial reservoir strain (RASr), conduit strain (RAScd), and contraction strain (RASct) were measured by using 2D-STE. The primary endpoint was early postoperative mortality. The patients were divided into survival group and death group based on whether died within 3 months after LVAD implantation.Results:Of all the patients, five cases died in hospital after LVAD implantation, with 4 deaths attributed to right heart failure and 1 death to malignant arrhythmia. The RVFWSL and RV4CSL (absolute values) in the death group were significantly lower than those in the survival group (both P<0.05). Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that RVFWSL and RV4CSL were risk factors for death within 3 months [ HR: 0.521(95% CI=0.275-0.986), P=0.045; HR: 0.491(95% CI=0.252-0.958), P=0.037]. Further ROC curve analysis revealed that the diagnostic cutoff value for RVFWSL in predicting death within 3 months was ≤|-12.1|%, with the area under the curve (AUC) of 0.938(0.812-0.990), and the diagnostic cutoff value for RV4CSL was ≤|-14.2|%, with an AUC of 0.926(0.796-0.985). Conclusions:In patients with end-stage heart failure, RVFWSL ≤ |-12.1|% and RV4CSL ≤ |-14.2|% are associated with an increased risk of death within 3 months after LVAD implantation.
10.Analysis of the effectiveness of sequential plate internal fixation in correction of Madelung deformity after ulnar osteotomy and shortening.
Wei WANG ; Xiaowen DENG ; Wenbo LI ; Miaomiao YANG ; Yaqiang ZHANG ; Peisheng SHI ; Weiwei SHEN ; Rui LIU ; Jie SHI ; Chuangbing LI ; Yun XUE ; Qiuming GAO
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2023;37(7):810-814
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effectiveness of sequential plate internal fixation in the correction of Madelung deformity after ulnar osteotomy and shortening.
METHODS:
The clinical data of 13 patients with Madelung deformity admitted between September 2015 and July 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 5 males and 8 females with an average age of 18.3 years ranging from 17 to 23 years. The disease duration ranged from 12 to 24 months, with an average of 17 months. Three cases had a clear history of trauma. All patients had external radial deviation deformity and limited movement of the ulnar deviation, and the ulnar impact pain was significant during ulnar deviation movement; 9 patients had limited wrist joint supination movement, and the supination movement was normal. In the first stage, ulnar osteotomy and shortening combined with external fixator were used to correct wrist deformity in 13 patients. After operation, bone transfer was performed 6 times per day, with adjustments made every 4 hours, which was 1 mm per day. After the osteotomy was in place, the ulnar plate internal fixation was performed to reconstruct the ulnar stability in the second stage. The Cooney wrist joint score was used to assess the pain, function, range of motion, flexion and extension range of motion, and grip strength of the wrist joint before operation and before the removal of internal fixator. The subjective feeling and appearance satisfaction of patients were recorded.
RESULTS:
After the second-stage operation, all the 13 patients were followed up 10-22 months, with an average of 15 months. The deformity of wrist joint disappeared after operation, and the flexion, extension, and ulnar deviation were basically normal. There was no complication such as ulnar impingement sign, nonunion or infection. Wrist function, pain, and range of motion were significantly improved after operation, except for 1 patient who had no significant improvement in rotation and pain. The ulnar internal fixator was removed at 10-18 months after the second-stage operation. The scores of pain, function, range of motion, flexion and extension range of motion, and grip strength in the Cooney wrist score before removal of internal fixator significantly improved when compared with those before operation ( P<0.05). Subjective and appearance satisfaction of patients were excellent in 9 cases, good in 3 cases, and fair in 1 case.
CONCLUSION
Ulnar osteotomy and shortening with sequential plate internal fixation for correction of Madelung deformity, with mild postoperative pain, can effectively avoid bone nonunion, improve wrist joint function, and have significant effectiveness.
Male
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Female
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Adolescent
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Retrospective Studies
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Ulna/surgery*
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Osteochondrodysplasias
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Radius Fractures/surgery*
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Wrist Joint/surgery*
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Osteotomy
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Treatment Outcome

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