Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease with increasing prevalence,which causes great socioeconomic burden.Intestinal flora is the microbiota located in the human intestines,which are participating in human growth and development,physiological procedures,or even pathogenesis as a closely connected environmental factor.There have recently been rapid progresses in the research on the relationship between intestinal flora and type 2 diabetes in the field of endocrinology and metabolism.In this article,we reviewed the overall framework and research progress in the relationship between intestinal flora and type 2 diabetes,aiming to shed some light on the future research about this topic.

BACKGROUND:StageIorIIKummel’s diseaseisusualy suggested to be treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) orpercutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP). Stage IIIKummel’s diseasewith neurologic deficit is treated with open decompression, cement-augmented combined with internalfixation. However, surgical options for stage IIIKummel’s diseasewithdural saccompression butwithnonervous symptoms arein disputeand rarely reported. OBJECTIVE:To investigatethesurgical options of Kummel’s disease with vertebral posterior walcolapse. METHODS:Fourteen patients with Kummel’s disease with vertebral posterior wal colapse wereenroled as experimental groupandtreated with PVP or PKP based on the degree of postural reduction.Another28 patients with osteoporotic vertebral fracture as control group were treated with PKP. Thenalpatients were folowed up to observe vertebralheight, Cobb angle, visual analog scale and the Oswestry disability index. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After folowed up for 10 to 42 months, therestoredvertebralheight, Cobb angle, visual analog scale and Oswestry disability index were significantly improved inthetwo groups (P<0.05). Thepostoperativevertebralheight intheexperimental group was significantly higher than thatinthe control group(P< 0.05).Butno significant differencesin Cobb angle, visual analog scalescoresand Oswestry disability indexwere found between thetwo groups after operation (P> 0.05). These data suggest that based on the degree of postural reduction, individualizedPVP or PKP for Kummel’s disease with vertebral posterior wal colapsecanattain satisfactoryoutcomes.

BACKGROUND:The prevalence of osteoporosis is high in the patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Osteoporosis is associated with the survival of prostheses. Both canal flare index and bone mineral density are aged-related.
OBJECTIVE:To study the cxorrelation between canal flare index of the proximal femur and bone mineral density of femoral neck, and to pay more attention to osteoporosis.
METHODS:A retrospective study of the correlation between canal flare index of the proximal femur on pelvic radiograph and bone mineral density of femoral neck was made in 57 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The canal flare index were ranged 1.8-4.8 (3.1±0.7) in 57 patients. There were 23 patients in canal flare index<3 (chimney-type medul ary cavity), 33 in canal flare index between 3 and 4.7 (normal-type medul ary cavity), and one in canal flare index>4.7 (funnel-type medul ary cavity). The age had an impact on the type of medul ary cavity. The prevalence of chimney-type medul ary cavity were significantly higher in>60 years old group than≤60 years old group, and bone mineral density of femoral neck in the group of canal flare index≥3 was significantly higher than the group of canal flare index<3. The bone mineral density of femoral neck was gradual y reduced with age, and were significantly higher in≤60 years old group than in>60 years old group [(0.751±0.235) g/cm2, (0.590±0.092) g/cm2, P=0.000]. As bone mineral density reduced, canal flare index was also decreased. Experimental findings indicate that, the bone mineral density of femoral neck is significantly correlated with canal flare index.

Objective To study the changes of bone mineral density (BMD) and structural parameters of femoral neck in fragile femoral neckfracture,and to investigate the relationship between the changes and occurrence of fragile fracture of femoral neck.Methods 102 patients were divided into fracture group (n=59) and non-fracture group (n=43).There were 18 males and 41 females [[mean age (74.0±9.3) yrs,ranged 53-88 yrs] in fracture group and 16 males and 27 females [mean age (64.3±9.9)] yrs,ranged 50-82 yrs in non-fracture group.CT scan and BMD in the femoral neck were collected in all patients.The structural parameters of the femoral neck in CT scan were measured with medical image analysis software.Results BMD was lower,cortical thickness of femoral neck (FNCT) was thinner and the ratio (FNCT/FNW) of cortical thickness (FNCT) over femoral neck width (FNW) was lower in fracture group than in non-fracture group (all P＜0.001),but there were no statistically significant differences in femoral neck width (FNW) and femoral medullary cavity width (FMCW) between the two groups (both P＞0.05).The BMD of femoral neck was markedly decreased in the fracture group as compared with the non-fracture group in patients aged 50-64 yrs (P ＜0.05),and there were no statistically significant differences in the changes of the femoral neck BMD between the two groups in patients aged over 65 yrs (P＜0.05).In both of patients aged 50-64 yrs and more than 65 yrs,FNCT was thinner and ratio of FNCT/FNW was lower in the fracture group than in the non-fracture group (both P＜0.05).The patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis had thinner FNCT and lower ratio of FNCT/FNW in the fracture group than in the non-fracture group of the patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis (both P＜ 0.01).Conclusions Lower BMD and thinner cortical thickness of femoral neck are closely related to the fragile fracture of femoral neck.The phase of femoral neck BMD rapid decline is mainly in the age of 50-65 yrs,which is consistent with the risk assessment for fragile fracture in femoral neck.The decrease of cortical thickness of femoral neck on FNCT is the main factor for the decreased femoral neck strength in patients aged over 65 yrs,which is also an important factor for the fragile fracture of femoral neck in the elderly aged over 65 yrs.

Objective:To compare the therapeutic effects of cannulated screws and Kirschner wires in the treatment of medial malleolar fractures of Salter-Harris types Ⅲ and Ⅳ in children.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 48 and 16 children who had been treated respectively at Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Fuzhou Second General Hospital, and Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine for medial malleolar fractures of Salter-Harris types Ⅲ and Ⅳ from June 2016 to June 2022. There were 32 males and 32 females with an age of 12 (10, 14) years; 31 left and 33 right sides were affected. By the Salter-Harris classification: type Ⅲ in 45 cases, and type Ⅳ in 19 cases. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to their internal fixation methods. Group A (44 cases) was subjected to internal fixation with cannulated screws and group B (20 cases) to internal fixation with Kirschner wires. At the last follow-up, anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films of their ankle joints were taken for imaging evaluation. Functional recovery of the affected limbs was evaluated based on the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scoring, and related complications were recorded.Results:The 2 groups were comparable because there were no significant differences in their preoperative general data except laterality ( P>0.05). All the patients were followed up for (37.3±21.5) months and achieved bony union. At the last follow-up, for groups A and B respectively, the distal lateral angle of the tibia was 89.0° (89.0°, 90.0°) and 89.0° (89.0°, 90.0°), the range of ankle motion was 73.5° (67.8°, 76.0°) and 70.0° (70.0°, 75.0°), and the good and excellent rate by the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scoring was 97.7% (43/44) and 95.0% (19/20), showing no significant difference between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). There was a significant difference between the 2 groups in the incidence of premature physeal closure [36.4% (16/44) versus 65.0% (13/20)] ( P=0.033). Conclusions:In the treatment of medial malleolar fractures of Salter-Harris types Ⅲ and Ⅳ in children, internal fixation with both cannulated screws and Kirschner wires can lead to comparable efficacy in good functional recovery and imaging evaluation. However, fixation with cannulated screws may be more advantageous in reducing the risk of early closure of the epiphysis.

Objective:To explore the clinical features and surgical outcomes of greater trochanteric fractures of the femoral neck in children.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the 5 children with greater trochanteric fracture of the femoral neck who had been treated at Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Fuzhou Second General Hospital from January 2011 to December 2020. There were 1 boy and 4 girls, with an age of (11.0±1.9) years. By the Delbet classification, all were type Ⅲ fractures. The time from injury to operation was (4.4±2.1) days. The children were treated with cannulated screws (1 case) or fixation with a pediatric hip plate (4 cases). The clinical features of such fractures were analyzed; the fracture union time and hip function and complications at the last follow-up were recorded.Results:The clinical features of greater trochanteric fractures of the femoral neck in children were: (1) involvement of 2 anatomic sites in a narrow region, (2) comminuted fractures, and (3) all Delbet type Ⅲ fractures. The follow-up time was (22.8±6.0) months. All the 5 children obtained bony union. The union time was (5.2±1.8) weeks for greater trochanteric fractures, and 8.0 (8.0,10.0) weeks for femoral neck fractures. Follow-up observed no necrosis of the femoral head, premature closure of the femoral head epiphysis, hip varus deformity, or length disparity between the lower limbs. Premature closure of the greater trochanteric epiphysis occurred in 2 children after surgery. According to the Ratliff scoring, the hip function was excellent in 3 cases and good in 2.Conclusions:Greater trochanteric fractures of the femoral neck in children are a special kind of proximal femoral comminuted fractures that affect 2 anatomic sites in a narrow region and belong all to Delbet type Ⅲ fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation with cannulated screws or a pediatric hip plate is a safe and effective treatment for such fractures.

Objective:To compare the efficacy between Kirschner wire and clavicular hook plate in the fixation of distal clavicle fractures in older children.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted of the 28 pediatric patients with distal clavicle fracture who had undergone surgical treatment at Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, The Second General Hospital of Fuzhou from December 2014 to December 2023. There were 20 boys and 8 girls. Age: 10.0 (9.0, 12.8) years old; 22 left sides and 6 right sides; by the Craig modified Neer classification: 22 cases of type Ⅱ, 5 cases of type Ⅳ, and 1 case of type Ⅴ. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on their internal fixation methods. The Kirschner wire group of 12 cases were treated with open reduction and Kirschner wire fixation; the hook plate group of 16 cases were treated with open reduction and clavicular hook plate fixation. Operation time, hospital stay, fracture healing time, incidence of complications, and scores at the final follow-up (the Constant-Murley shoulder function score, quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (quickDASH) score, and visual analog scale (VAS) for aesthetic satisfaction) were recorded and compared between the 2 groups.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the baseline data between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). The postoperative follow-up period for the 28 patients was (14.8±6.5) months. The operation time in the Kirschner wire group [(34.3±12.1) min] was significantly shorter than that in the hook plate group [(49.4±16.8) min] ( P<0.05), and the VAS score for aesthetic satisfaction at the final follow-up in the Kirschner wire group [(8.2±1.1) points] was significantly higher than that in the hook plate group [(6.2±2.6) points] ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups in terms of fracture healing time, hospital stay, incidence of complications, or Constant-Murley score and quickDASH score at the final follow-up ( P>0.05). Conclusions:For pediatric patients with distal clavicle fracture, both Kirschner wire fixation and clavicular hook plate fixation can achieve good functional outcomes. However, Kirschner wire fixation has advantages of shorter operation time, higher postoperative aesthetic satisfaction, and no need of a secondary surgery for implant removal.

Objective:To analyze the risk factors for ankle varus deformity after McFarland fracture surgery in children.Methods:A total of 48 children with McFarland fracture who underwent surgical treatment in the Second General Hospital of Fuzhou from January 2015 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, including 24 males and 24 females, aged 11.2±3.2 years (range, 2-14 years), 19 cases on the left side and 29 cases on the right side. Salter-Harris classification: 34 cases of type III and 14 cases of type IV. Causes of injuries: 28 cases of sports injuries, 15 cases of fall injuries, and 5 cases of car accident injuries. The time from injury to operation was 2.6±1.7 d (range, 1-7 d). The reduction methods included closed reduction in 38 cases and open reduction in 10 cases. Tibial internal fixation: 42 cases of hollow screws, 6 cases of Kirschner pins. There were 30 cases of combined fibula fracture, 20 cases were fixed with plate, 8 cases were fixed with Kirschner's pin, and 2 cases were not treated with internal fixation. The internal fixation survival time was 6.4±2.8 months (range, 1-12 months). The lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA) was used to determine whether the child had ankle varus deformity. The general data and perioperative indicators of the two groups were compared, and the indicators with statistically significant differences were included in binary logistic regression analysis to determine the independent risk factors for ankle varus deformity after McFarland fracture surgery in children. The receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn and the area under the curve of each independent risk factor was calculated.Results:All patients successfully completed the operation and were followed up for 39.2±21.8 months (range, 15-98 months). At the last follow-up, all the 48 children with McFarland fracture had bone union and the internal fixation was successfully removed, and 5 of them had ankle varus deformity. The LDTA of the affected side was 98.6°±4.8° (range, 94°-106°) in the ankle varus deformity group and 89.0°±0.8° (range, 87°-91°) in the non-ankle varus deformity group. The age of children in the ankle varus deformity group was 6.6±5.1 years, which was younger than that in the non-ankle varus deformity group (11.7±2.5 years), and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.772, P<0.001). The survival time of internal fixation in the ankle varus deformity group was 4.4±2.2 months, which was shorter than that in the non-ankle varus deformity group (6.6±2.8 months), and the difference was statistically significant ( t=1.750, P=0.087). There was no significant difference in gender, side, cause of injury, fracture type, initial displacement distance, fibular fracture, time from injury to operation, reduction method, or fixation method between the two groups ( P>0.05). Age and duration of internal fixation were included in binary logistic regression analysis. The results showed that age ( OR=0.717, 95% CI: 0.543, 0.945, P=0.018) was an independent risk factor for postoperative ankle varus deformity in children with McFarland fracture. The receiver operating characteristic curve of independent risk factors predicting postoperative ankle varus deformity in children with McFarland fracture was drawn and the area under the curve was calculated. The results showed that the best cut-off value of age was 5.5 years, and the area under the curve was 0.807, and the prediction efficiency of the prediction model was good. Conclusion:Age<5.5 years is an independent risk factor for postoperative varus ankle deformity in children with McFarland fracture.