Objective·To observe the impact of hip synovitis on the long-term outcomes of free vascularized fibular grafting(FVFG)for osteonecrosis of femoral head(ONFH).Methods·Between October 2001 and December 2013,370 patients diagnosed with ONFH(556 hips)underwent FVFG.Preoperative synovitis was assessed using magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)and quantified with the Hip Inflammation MRI Scoring System(HIMRISS).Patients were divided into no synovitis group,moderate synovitis group,and severe synovitis group.Harris hip scores and the incidence of total hip arthroplasty were collected with an average follow-up duration of 90.5 months(range:5-215 months).Hip survival failure(defined as a Harris hip score lower than 80 at the final follow-up or the occurrence of total hip arthroplasty)was calculated.Multivariable Cox regression analysis was adopted to compare the influence of different degrees of synovial inflammation on long-term prognosis.Results·The proportion of hip survival failure was 28.0％in patients without synovitis and 28.5％in those with moderate synovitis,whereas it was significantly higher(60.4％)in patients with severe synovitis.The results of multivariable Cox regression analysis showed that severe synovitis was an independent risk factor for poor prognosis(HR 2.06,95％CI 1.21-3.53)after adjusting for age,gender,education level,marital status,ONFH type,affected side of ONFH,smoking history,baseline Harris hip score and other hip MRI-based covariates(collapse,bone marrow edema,and degeneration).Conclusion·Severe synovitis in patients with ONFH significantly increases the failure rate of hip preservation after FVFG,and the severity of synovitis should be considered in surgical decision-making.

Objective·To investigate the association of insulin resistance with left ventricular(LV)remodeling after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)in patients without a history of diabetes mellitus.Methods·This study consecutively enrolled STEMI patients without a history of diabetes mellitus who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention in the Department of Cardiology of Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine,from January 2014 to December 2022.The patients were followed up for 6 months.Age,gender,smoking status,blood pressure,body mass index,biochemical indexes(liver function,kidney function,lipid profiles,glycemic levels and peak troponin levels,etc.)and pharmacological treatment were recorded.Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)was used to evaluate insulin resistance and mean values of visit-to-visit HOMA-IR were calculated.Patients were divided into 4 groups(low-level group,low-to-medium-level group,medium-to-high-level group,and high-level group)according to the quartiles of mean HOMA-IR levels.Echocardiography was performed at baseline and during follow-up.Then the association between mean values of insulin resistance and post-infarction LV remodeling was analyzed.Results·A total of 219 patients were finally included,with an average age of(62.7±11.9)years,and male patients accounted for 85.4％(187 cases).The average follow-up time was(6.4±1.8)months.During follow-up,the average number of HOMA-IR measurements was(4.32±2.18),and the mean value of visit-to-visit HOMA-IR was 2.41(1.58,3.98),which was higher than normal range.The results showed that post-infarction LV end-diastolic diameter(P=0.027)and LV end-diastolic volume index(P=0.013)generally showed a trend for dilation with increasing mean HOMA-IR levels.Pearson correlation analysis revealed the mean values of visit-to-visit HOMA-IR were positively correlated to changes in LV dimensions(△ LV end-diastolic volume index:r=0.20,P=0.003;△ LV end-diastolic diameter:r=0.21,P=0.002).Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that higher HOMA-IR was independently associated with greater LV dilation after STEMI,even after adjusting for age,gender,traditional risk factors(history of hypertension,body mass index,smoking status,renal function and lipid profiles),pharmacological treatment,baseline LV ejection fraction and peak troponin levels.Compared with patients with the lowest quartile of HOMA-IR,those with the highest HOMA-IR quartile exhibited a 7.727 mL/m2 increase in LV end-diastolic volume index(P＜0.001).Conclusion·This study reveals that insulin resistance is prevalent in STEMI patients without a history of diabetes mellitus.Insulin resistance is an independent predictor of adverse LV remodeling in this population.

Postoperative infection of internal fixation of closed fractures the lower limbs in adults represents a devastating complication, characterized by diagnostic challenges, prolonged treatment duration and high disability rates. Current management of these infections faces multiple challenges, such as difficulties in early accurate diagnosis, and various controversies about the treatment plan, leading to poor overall diagnosis and treatment results. To address these issues, based on evidence-based medicine and principles with emphasis on scientific rigor, clinical applicability and innovation, the Trauma Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Orthopedic Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Orthopedics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and Trauma Orthopedics and Polytrauma Group of the Resuscitation and Emergency Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association have collaboratively organized a panel of relevant experts to develop the Guideline for diagnosis and treatment of infection after internal fixation of closed lower limb fractures in adults ( version 2025). The guideline proposed 10 recommendations, aiming to provide a foundation for standardized diagnosis and treatment of postoperative infection in adults with closed lower limb fractures.

Paraplegia caused by spinal cord injury is a serious neurological complication, for which surgery is currently the main treatment method. Due to different surgical approaches, patients are usually expected to maintain a passive prone position for a long time or switch between the supine and prone positions. Affected by multiple factors such as neurogenic sensory disorders, pathological changes in muscle tone and operative duration, the risk of intraoperative acquired pressure injury (IAPI) is significantly increased. Current clinical prevention strategies for IAPI in these patients predominantly focus on localized pressure relief during positioning, lacking systematic, standardized comprehensive prevention protocols or evidence-based guidelines. To address it, Department of Nursing, Orthopedics Branch, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, Spinal Trauma Professional Committee, Orthopedics Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Nursing Group of Spine and Spinal Cord Professional Committee of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine organized experts in relevant fields to formulate Guideline for the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury ( version 2025), based on evidence-based medical evidence and latest research results and clinical practice at home and abroad. Eleven recommendations were put forward from the aspects of preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative prevention strategies, postoperative handover and monitoring, and supportive mechanisms for IAPI prevention, aiming to standardize the prevention measures and management strategies of IAPI in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury and accelerate the recovery of patients and improve the therapeutic effect.

Vertebral refracture following percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) is commonly seen in elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures (OTLCF). It can lead to recurrent pain, loss of vertebral height, progression of kyphosis, and even neurological dysfunction, significantly impairing patients′ quality of life. Current diagnosis and treatment face multiple challenges, including high misdiagnosis rate, difficulty in choosing between surgical and non-surgical treatment options, lack of standardized surgical protocols, interference from intralesional bone cement during procedures, inadequate stability of internal fixation in osteoporotic bone, and suboptimal compliance of anti-osteoporotic therapy. Establishing a standardized diagnostic and therapeutic framework is urgently needed. To standardize the management process and improve outcomes for vertebral refractures after PVA in elderly OTLCF patients, Spinal Trauma Group of the Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the field to develop Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of vertebral refracture after percutaneous vertebral augmentation in elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures ( version 2025), based on current literature and clinical experience, and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and clinical applicability. A total of 11 recommendations were proposed, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of vertebral refracture after PVA in elderly patients with OTLCF, aiming to provide a foundation for a standardized management.

For middle-aged and elderly patients with conditions such as spinal fractures and degenerative spinal diseases, spinal internal fixation is a core surgical procedure for reconstructing spinal stability, heavily relying on the biomechanical stability provided by pedicle screw systems. Whereas, these patients are often complicated by osteoporosis that can significantly compromise the stability of the bone-pedicle screw interface, leading to a marked increase in pedicle screw loosening and surgical failure rates. The bone cement-augmented pedicle screw technique, which involves injecting bone cement into the vertebral body or screw trajectory to optimize the mechanical properties of the bone-pedicle screw composite, has been proven to significantly enhance fixation strength and effectively prevent screw-related failures, thereby reducing the incidence of internal fixation failure in high-risk populations undergoing spinal fusion. However, the widespread clinical application of this technique has faced challenges such as inaccurate clinical decision-making (indication and contraindication selection), non-standardized operative practices, and insufficient awareness of complication prevention, resulting in considerable variability in clinical outcomes and even severe complications. To address this, Prof. Luo Fei from First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University initiated the project and the Chinese Association Orthopaedic Surgeons organized relevant experts to develop the Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for bone cement-augmented pedicle screw technique ( version 2025), based on current evidence. The guidelines put forward 8 recommendations regarding the clinical value, scope of application, and operational standards of the technique, aiming to provide evidence-based medical support and technical standardization for clinical decision-making.

Radiochemotherapy-induced oral mucositis (OM) is a common oral complication in patients with tumors following head and neck radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Erosion and ulcers are the main features of OM that seriously affect the quality of life of patients and even the progress of tumor treatment. To date, differences in clinical prevention and treatment plans for OM have been noted among doctors of various specialties, which has increased the uncertainty of treatment effects. On the basis of current research evidence, this expert consensus outlines risk factors, clinical manifestations, clinical grading, ancillary examinations, diagnostic basis, prevention and treatment strategies and efficacy indicators for OM. In addition to strategies such as basic oral care, anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents, anti-infective agents, pro-healing agents, and photobiotherapy recommended in previous guidelines, we also emphasize the role of traditional Chinese medicine in OM prevention and treatment. This expert consensus aims to provide references and guidance for dental physicians and oncologists in formulating strategies for OM prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, standardizing clinical practice, reducing OM occurrence, promoting healing, and improving the quality of life of patients.
Humans ; Chemoradiotherapy/adverse effects* ; Consensus ; Risk Factors ; Stomatitis/etiology*

Objective·To observe the impact of hip synovitis on the long-term outcomes of free vascularized fibular grafting(FVFG)for osteonecrosis of femoral head(ONFH).Methods·Between October 2001 and December 2013,370 patients diagnosed with ONFH(556 hips)underwent FVFG.Preoperative synovitis was assessed using magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)and quantified with the Hip Inflammation MRI Scoring System(HIMRISS).Patients were divided into no synovitis group,moderate synovitis group,and severe synovitis group.Harris hip scores and the incidence of total hip arthroplasty were collected with an average follow-up duration of 90.5 months(range:5-215 months).Hip survival failure(defined as a Harris hip score lower than 80 at the final follow-up or the occurrence of total hip arthroplasty)was calculated.Multivariable Cox regression analysis was adopted to compare the influence of different degrees of synovial inflammation on long-term prognosis.Results·The proportion of hip survival failure was 28.0％in patients without synovitis and 28.5％in those with moderate synovitis,whereas it was significantly higher(60.4％)in patients with severe synovitis.The results of multivariable Cox regression analysis showed that severe synovitis was an independent risk factor for poor prognosis(HR 2.06,95％CI 1.21-3.53)after adjusting for age,gender,education level,marital status,ONFH type,affected side of ONFH,smoking history,baseline Harris hip score and other hip MRI-based covariates(collapse,bone marrow edema,and degeneration).Conclusion·Severe synovitis in patients with ONFH significantly increases the failure rate of hip preservation after FVFG,and the severity of synovitis should be considered in surgical decision-making.

Objective·To investigate the association of insulin resistance with left ventricular(LV)remodeling after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)in patients without a history of diabetes mellitus.Methods·This study consecutively enrolled STEMI patients without a history of diabetes mellitus who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention in the Department of Cardiology of Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine,from January 2014 to December 2022.The patients were followed up for 6 months.Age,gender,smoking status,blood pressure,body mass index,biochemical indexes(liver function,kidney function,lipid profiles,glycemic levels and peak troponin levels,etc.)and pharmacological treatment were recorded.Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)was used to evaluate insulin resistance and mean values of visit-to-visit HOMA-IR were calculated.Patients were divided into 4 groups(low-level group,low-to-medium-level group,medium-to-high-level group,and high-level group)according to the quartiles of mean HOMA-IR levels.Echocardiography was performed at baseline and during follow-up.Then the association between mean values of insulin resistance and post-infarction LV remodeling was analyzed.Results·A total of 219 patients were finally included,with an average age of(62.7±11.9)years,and male patients accounted for 85.4％(187 cases).The average follow-up time was(6.4±1.8)months.During follow-up,the average number of HOMA-IR measurements was(4.32±2.18),and the mean value of visit-to-visit HOMA-IR was 2.41(1.58,3.98),which was higher than normal range.The results showed that post-infarction LV end-diastolic diameter(P=0.027)and LV end-diastolic volume index(P=0.013)generally showed a trend for dilation with increasing mean HOMA-IR levels.Pearson correlation analysis revealed the mean values of visit-to-visit HOMA-IR were positively correlated to changes in LV dimensions(△ LV end-diastolic volume index:r=0.20,P=0.003;△ LV end-diastolic diameter:r=0.21,P=0.002).Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that higher HOMA-IR was independently associated with greater LV dilation after STEMI,even after adjusting for age,gender,traditional risk factors(history of hypertension,body mass index,smoking status,renal function and lipid profiles),pharmacological treatment,baseline LV ejection fraction and peak troponin levels.Compared with patients with the lowest quartile of HOMA-IR,those with the highest HOMA-IR quartile exhibited a 7.727 mL/m2 increase in LV end-diastolic volume index(P＜0.001).Conclusion·This study reveals that insulin resistance is prevalent in STEMI patients without a history of diabetes mellitus.Insulin resistance is an independent predictor of adverse LV remodeling in this population.

Postoperative infection of internal fixation of closed fractures the lower limbs in adults represents a devastating complication, characterized by diagnostic challenges, prolonged treatment duration and high disability rates. Current management of these infections faces multiple challenges, such as difficulties in early accurate diagnosis, and various controversies about the treatment plan, leading to poor overall diagnosis and treatment results. To address these issues, based on evidence-based medicine and principles with emphasis on scientific rigor, clinical applicability and innovation, the Trauma Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Orthopedic Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Orthopedics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and Trauma Orthopedics and Polytrauma Group of the Resuscitation and Emergency Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association have collaboratively organized a panel of relevant experts to develop the Guideline for diagnosis and treatment of infection after internal fixation of closed lower limb fractures in adults ( version 2025). The guideline proposed 10 recommendations, aiming to provide a foundation for standardized diagnosis and treatment of postoperative infection in adults with closed lower limb fractures.