ObjectiveTo summarize the research progress of medial buttress plate assisted fixation for femoral neck fractures in young adults.MethodsThe literature about buttress plate assisted fixation for femoral neck fractures in young adults was widely reviewed and analyzed. The design principle, background, biomechanical characteristics, and clinical results of buttress plate were summarized.ResultsMedial buttress plate assisted fixation is the latest treatment of femoral neck fractures in young adults, which can convert the shear force at the fracture sides into compression force and promote fracture healing. Medial buttress plate can improve the biomechanical stability of femoral neck fractures and reduce the maximum stress of fixation implants. In clinical, the medial buttress plate can maintain fracture reduction, reduce the incidences of nonunion and surgical failure, and improve hip joint function.ConclusionMedial buttress plate assisted fixation can achieve good effectiveness for femoral neck fractures in young adults. However, due to the preliminary application, its indications, fixation implants, and long-term effectiveness need to be further studied and improved.
ObjectiveTo investigate the current status of work readiness and its influencing factors among postoperative lung cancer patients returning to work. MethodsA retrospective study was conducted on young and middle-aged postoperative lung cancer patients who were treated at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University from March to September 2023 and had returned to their jobs. Data were collected through a general information questionnaire, return-to-work readiness scale (RRTW), general self-efficacy scale (GSES), and stress coping style questionnaire (SCSQ). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to explore the factors affecting the work adaptation of returning patients. ResultsA total of 219 patients were included, with 59 males and 160 females aged 18-60 years. Among the postoperative lung cancer patients returning to work, 73.1% were in the active maintenance stage of return-to-work readiness (17.59±1.48) points, and 26.9% were in the uncertain maintenance stage (16.22±1.50) points. Bivariate logistic regression analysis showed that patients aged≤30 years (OR=52.381), employees of enterprises and institutions (OR=7.682), agricultural, pastoral, fishery, forestry laborers (OR=15.665), and those with higher self-efficacy (OR=1.157) had higher return-to-work readiness, while patients with≥2 children (OR=0.055), positive coping (OR=0.022), and out-of-pocket expenses (OR=0.044) had lower return-to-work readiness. ConclusionThe return-to-work readiness of young and middle-aged postoperative lung cancer patients needs to be improved, and occupation, job nature, main coping styles, and general self-efficacy are associated with return-to-work readiness.