Objective To discuss how to assess scientifically on the outcome of clinical application with peripheral nerve graft materials. Methods All Pubmed database from 1990 to 2010 were retrieved,and searched the English literatures about the application with peripheral nerve graft materials. The literatures consisted of original clinical research and review excluding animal experiments, repetitive research and irrelevant literatures. The clinical trials data of U.S. was also our target. The information about the safety and effectiveness of peripheral nerve graft materials and related statistical problems were discussed. Results Totally 1578 literatures were identified. Following reading titles and abstracts, we excluded some irrelevant articles. Finally 31 literatures and 2 issue of clinical research from clinical trial data of U.S. were included. After analysis on the literatures, we gained the following results: a remarkable degree of homogeneity among patients can be formed by setting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. For the assessment of proper digital nerve repair, Macknnon- Dellon evaluation is commonly applied, but for the composite nerve, BMRC evaluation is the main method and electromyography can be used as a secondary choice. The safety of peripheral nerve graft materials cannot be evaluated throughout one's life according to the current level of science and technology. It should be evaluated by long-term clinical observation. Randomized clinical trials with random grouping was a gold standard for clinical trials with a good balance and strong comparability. However, non-randomized controlled trials also have an important value. Conclusion It is impossible to make all affected factors homogeneity in a limited timespace conditions of clinical trial. However, we can try our best to keep factors homogeneity to maximum degree by setting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The scientific assessment of outcome of peripheral nerve repair can be carried out with reasonable and internationally recognized nerve function evaluation methods, strict follow-up time and statistics programme meeting the clinical requirement.

This study showed a case of a patient with central dislocation of the femoral head without involvement of anterior or posterior column of the acetabulum. The patient was associated with endocrine disorders caused by pituitectomy, severe osteoporosis caused by a long-term gulucocorticoids intake history, and poor bone quality of the quadrilateral plate. The direct impact of the femoral head on the quadrilateral plate after trauma resulted in purely central dislocation of the femoral head. 3D printing technique was used to print the fracture model for observation of the fracture morphology and the simulated operation before surgery. The variable-angle locking acetabular plate with a propeller-like shape was designed on the basis of the mirror of the ipsilesional semi-pelvis. This fracture was reduced via the lateral-rectus approach under direct vision. The quadrilateral surface fractures were fixed by the variable-angle locking acetabular plate which was used as a template for reduction. The follow up after surgery showed good reduction and fixation, equal length of double lower limbs, good positive and passive motion of the injured hip joint and without perioperative complications. This report describes an isolated quadrilateral plate fracture that has not yet been classified. It was effectively treated by using a customized variable-angle locking acetabular plate with a propeller-like shape via the lateral rectus approach.

Objective: To evaluate clinical efficacy and surgical techniques of customized variable-angle locking acetabular wing plates in treatment of complex acetabular fractures in the elderly through the lateral-rectus approach. Methods: Data of 11 elder patients of complex acetabular fractures (mean age 75 y, range: 60-93 y; 8 males, 3 females) admitted to our department from March 2016 to March 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. According to Judet-Letournel classification of acetabular fractures, there were 2 cases of anterior column and posterior hemitransverse fractures, 9 cases of both-column fractures. The customized variable-angle locking acetabular wing plates were designed by mimics software and then produced before surgery. During the operation, the customized variable-angle locking acetabular wing plate was applied to reduction and fixation via the anterior lataral-rectus approach. The effect of fracture reduction was assessed by Matta's criteria. The clinical effect was assessed by Harris Hip score and the modified Merle d' Aubigné-Postal score at the 6th month of postoperative follow-up. Results: The average time of designing and producing customized variable-angle locking acetabular wing plates was 4 d (3-5 d), the average operation time was 95 min (45-150 min), and the average intraoperative bleeding was 600 ml (250-1 400 ml). All patients were followed up, with an average follow-up of 18 m (6-24 m). All fractures were healed, with an average healing time of 8 weeks (6-12 weeks). Reduction quality: excellent in 8 cases, good in 2 cases, poor in 1 case, with an overall excellent and good rate of 90.9%. The result of Harris Hip scoring: excellent in 7 cases, good in 3 cases, and acceptable in 1 case, with a total excellent and good rate of 90.9%; Modified Merle d' Aubigné-Postal soring: excellent in 6 cases, good in 3 cases, and acceptable in 2 cases, with an overall excellent and good rate of 81.8%. There were 2 cases of obturator nerve injury, 1 case of fat liquefaction of incision, 3 cases of traumatic hip arthritis. During the follow-up, no complications such as ectopic ossification, plate fracture and screw loosening were found. Conclusion The customized variable-angle locking acetabular wing plates in treatment of complex acetabular fractures in the elderly via the lateral-rectus approach can achieve satisfactory reduction and firm fixtation.

Objective To observe ultrasonic manifestations of breast encapsulated papillary carcinoma(EPC)in comparison with breast invasive breast carcinoma of no special type(IBC-NST).Methods A total of 14 cases with pathologically confirmed EPC(EPC group)were retrospectively collected,and 28 cases of IBC-NST(IBC-NST group)with matched age,sex and time period were enrolled at the ratio of 1:2.The ultrasonic findings were compared between groups,and the ultrasound-related independent predictors for EPC were screened using multivariate logistic regression analysis.The coincidence rate of biopsy pathology to postoperative pathology,as well as the axillary lymph node metastasis rate indicated by postoperative pathology were compared between groups.Results There were significant differences of lesions'transverse diameter,longitudinal diameter,internal echo,posterior echo and axillary lymph nodes enlargement or not between groups(all P＜0.05).Mixed internal echo was an independent risk factor,while posterior attenuation was an independent protective factor for EPC(both P＜0.05).Both the coincidence rate of biopsy pathology to postoperative pathology and axillary lymph node metastasis rate showed by postoperative pathology in EPC group were lower than those in IBC-NST group(both P＜0.05).Conclusion Compared with IBC-NST,EPC ultrasound often showed relatively larger lesions,mixed internal echo(cystic-solid),enhanced or not changed posterior echo and fewer axillary lymph node metastases.