Faculty Profiles - NAKASHIMA Hiroaki

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Associations Between Neck and Shoulder Pain and Neuropathic Pain in a Middle-aged Community-living Population Open Access

Machino, M; Ando, K; Kobayashi, K; Nakashima, H; Ito, S; Morozumi, M; Kanbara, S; Segi, N; Tomita, H; Koshimizu, H; Seki, T; Ishizuka, S; Takegami, Y; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

SPINE Vol. 47 ( 8 ) page： 632 - 639 2022.4

Language：English Publisher：Spine

Study Design.A cross-sectional study.Objective.The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of NeP in subjects suffering from NSP to reveal the impact of NeP on the health-related QOL (HRQOL) in middle-Aged and elderly people with NSP in a health checkup.Summary of Background Data.No previous studies have established the relationship between NSP and NeP as potential risk factors contributing to a decreased QOL in the general population.Methods.The present study involved 203 participants (men: 84, women: 119; mean age: 63.3 yr). For each subject, anthro-pometric measurements, physical function examinations, and blood testing were performed. A cut-off score of >0 on the short-form spine painDETECT questionnaire defined the presence of NeP. Subsequently, the NSP (+) subjects were divided into 2 sub-groups: The NeP (+) and NeP (-) groups. For the assessment of QOL, the short form 36 health survey and the EuroQol 5 dimension 5 level version (EQ-5D-5L) tool were used.Results.The study included 100 NSP (+) and 103 NSP (-) subjects. Among the NSP (+) subjects, 46 and 54 subjects were found to be NeP (+) and NeP (-), respectively. For the short form 36 health survey, the multivariate regression analysis revealed that the prevalence of NeP was associated with a lower physical QOL (OR 3.56) and lower mental QOL (OR 4.04). Similarly, the NeP prevalence was found to be the predictor for low QOL scores in EQ-5D-5L (EQ-5D-5L index value <0.875; OR 3.61).Conclusion.The prevalence of NeP was reported to be 46.0% in healthy middle-Aged and elderly population suffering from NSP, where it was associated with poor HRQOL. Therefore, strategies aimed at alleviating NeP may contribute significantly to the improvement of QOL in middle-Aged and elderly people with NSP.Level of Evidence: 2.

DOI： 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004207

Risk factors for second hip fracture in elderly patients: an age, sex, and fracture type matched case-control study Reviewed

Fujita, T; Takegami, Y; Ando, K; Sakai, Y; Nakashima, H; Takatsu, S; Imagama, S

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY Vol. 32 ( 3 ) page： 437 - 442 2022.4

Language：English Publisher：European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Purpose: Prevention of second hip fracture is mandatory for orthopedic surgeons. We aimed to clarify the incidence and duration of second hip fracture, to compare survival rate and walking ability of patients with a second hip fracture to that of patients with a unilateral fracture, and to identify risk factors for second hip fracture using matched case–control methods. Methods: This retrospective study conducted in a single tertiary emergency center comprised 119 patients with second hip fractures who underwent bilateral operations at our institution from 2007 to 2017 (second hip fracture group [Group A]). The control group (Group B) comprised 357 patients matched to Group A for age, sex, and fracture type. Results: The incidence of second hip fracture was 7.6%, and the average interval from initial fracture to second hip fracture was 22.8 months. Significantly more patients in Group A had decreased postoperative walking ability. Five-year survival rates from initial fracture were 65.0% in Group A and 50.6% in Group B (P = 0.346). Dementia and heart disease were identified as independent risk factors (dementia: HR 2.08, 95% CI 1.27–3.41, P = 0.004; heart disease: HR 1.27, 95% CI1.11–3.22, P = 0.019). Valvular disease was also revealed to be a risk factor for heart disease (P = 0.0272). Conclusions: The incidence of second hip fracture was not low. Although survival rates did not differ between the patients with or without second hip fracture, walking ability of patients with second hip fracture worsened. Dementia and cardiac disease could be risk factors for second hip fracture in elderly patients, and valvular disease might be associated with second hip fracture in patients with heart disease.

DOI： 10.1007/s00590-021-02996-0

Adjacent Segment Degeneration after Short-Segment Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) Reviewed Open Access

Ouchida, J; Nakashima, H; Kanemura, T; Matsubara, Y; Satake, K; Muramoto, A; Ito, K; Tsushima, M; Morozumi, M; Segi, N; Morita, Y; Imagama, S

BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL Vol. 2022 page： 5161503 2022.3

Language：English Publisher：Biomed Research International

Purpose. To investigate the influence on the adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) of short-segment lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) at 2 years postoperatively. Methods. Ninety-seven consecutive patients who underwent one- or two-level LLIF were included from two institutions. We diagnosed radiographical adjacent segment degeneration with the appearance of adjacent spondylolisthesis (>3 mm) or deterioration of adjacent disk height (>3 mm) on plain radiographs or decrease of the intervertebral angle (>5 degrees). The differences between the two groups with and without radiographical ASD were investigated using univariate and multivariate analyses to determine the risk factors for ASD. The variables included extent of adjacent decompression, posterior fixation method (open method or percutaneous method), and facet violation on postoperative CT. Results. In total, 19 patients (19.6%) were diagnosed as radiographical ASD 2 years after surgery. Univariate analysis showed that the ASD (+) group had a high frequency of adjacent decompression (21.1 vs. 3.8%, p=0.035) compared with the ASD (-) group. There were no differences between the two groups in posterior fusion method (percutaneous method 42.1 vs. 57.7%, p=0.221) or facet joint violation (15.8 vs. 14.1%, p=0.860). The multivariate analysis found adjacent intervertebral decompression to be a risk factor for ASD 2 years after surgery (odds ratio: 9.95; 95% confidence interval: 1.2-82.1). Conclusions. Adjacent intervertebral decompression was considered to be a potential risk factor for the development of ASD after spinal fusion with LLIF.

DOI： 10.1155/2022/5161503

特集頸椎椎弓形成術の現在と今後頸椎椎弓形成術-片開き式と両開き式の比較

中島宏彰, 今釜史郎

脊椎脊髄ジャーナル Vol. 34 ( 10 ) page： 641 - 645 2022.3

Conservative treatment of spondylolysis involving exercise initiated early and sports activities resumed with a lumbar-sacral brace Reviewed Open Access

Nakashima, H; Yoneda, M; Kanemura, T; Satake, K; Ito, K; Ouchida, J; Ando, K; Kobayashi, K; Imagama, S

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE Vol. 27 ( 2 ) page： 360 - 365 2022.3

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Orthopaedic Science

Background: Conservative treatment including the use of a brace and cessation of sports activities is known to be effective in spondylolysis. However, there is some controversy regarding [1] the type of brace, and [2] the endpoint for bracing, and [3] the timing of resumption of sports activities. The aim of the current study was to investigate the appropriateness of early exercise and resumption of sports activities with a lumbar-sacral brace in very early- and early-stage lumbar spondylolysis. Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled 45 patients with very early- and early-stage lumbar spondylolysis. A lumbar-sacral brace, structured to be a hard brace in the back and a mesh brace in the front, was used. Isometric exercises/stretching was started immediately after the initial visit. The number of patients for whom bone fusion was fully achieved on CT and the disappearance of signal intensity change on MRI were investigated. Results: In 12 cases of very early-stage spondylolysis, the average elapsed time until signal intensity disappearance as confirmed on MRI was 4.3 ± 1.6 months. Bony union on CT was confirmed in all cases. In 33 cases of early spondylolysis, signal intensity change disappeared on MRI within 5.2 ± 2.4 months. The rate of bony union was 94.3%, and the average period required to achieve bony union observable on CT was 3.7 ± 1.0 months. Conclusions: Sufficient bony union can be achieved by conservative treatment with early exercise and a lumbar-sacral brace in cases of very early and early spondylolysis.

DOI： 10.1016/j.jos.2021.01.013

Intradural Lumbar Disc Herniation From the Lateral Inner Surface of the Dura Without a Penetration Hole: A Case Report

Segi, N; Ando, K; Nakashima, H; Machino, M; Imagama, S

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Vol. 14 ( 2 ) page： e22418 2022.2

Meclozine ameliorates skeletal muscle pathology and increases muscle forces in<i> mdx</i> mice Open Access

Kawamura, Y; Hida, T; Ohkawara, B; Matsushita, M; Kobayashi, T; Ishizuka, S; Hiraiwa, H; Tanaka, S; Tsushima, M; Nakashima, H; Ito, K; Imagama, S; Ito, M; Masuda, A; Ishiguro, N; Ohno, K

BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS Vol. 592 page： 87 - 92 2022.2

Language：English Publisher：Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications

We screened pre-approved drugs for the survival of the Hu5/KD3 human myogenic progenitors. We found that meclozine, an anti-histamine drug that has long been used for motion sickness, promoted the proliferation and survival of Hu5/KD3 cells. Meclozine increased expression of MyoD, but reduced expression of myosin heavy chain and suppressed myotube formation. Withdrawal of meclozine, however, resumed the ability of Hu5/KD3 cells to differentiate into myotubes. We examined the effects of meclozine on mdx mouse carrying a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene and modeling for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Intragastric administration of meclozine in mdx mouse increased the body weight, the muscle mass in the lower limbs, the cross-sectional area of the paravertebral muscle, and improved exercise performances. Previous reports show that inhibition of phosphorylation of ERK1/2 improves muscle functions in mouse models for Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy and cancer cachexia, as well as in mdx mice. We and others previously showed that meclozine blocks the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in cultured cells. We currently showed that meclozine decreased phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in muscles in mdx mice but not in wild-type mice. This was likely to be one of the underlying mechanisms of the effects of meclozine on mdx mice.

DOI： 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.01.003

Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Development and Natural History [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 2] Open Access

Nouri, A; Tessitore, E; Molliqaj, G; Meling, T; Schaller, K; Nakashima, H; Yukawa, Y; Bednarik, J; Martin, AR; Vajkoczy, P; Cheng, JS; Kwon, BK; Kurpad, SN; Fehlings, MG; Harrop, JS; Aarabi, B; Rahimi-Movaghar, V; Guest, JD; Davies, BM; Kotter, MRN; Wilson, JR

GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL Vol. 12 ( 1_SUPPL ) page： 39S - 54S 2022.2

Language：English Publisher：Global Spine Journal

Study Design: Narrative review. Objectives: To discuss the current understanding of the natural history of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). Methods: Literature review summarizing current evidence pertaining to the natural history and risk factors of DCM. Results: DCM is a common condition in which progressive arthritic disease of the cervical spine leads to spinal cord compression resulting in a constellation of neurological symptoms, in particular upper extremity dysfunction and gait impairment. Anatomical factors including cord-canal mismatch, congenitally fused vertebrae and genetic factors may increase individuals’ risk for DCM development. Non-myelopathic spinal cord compression (NMSCC) is a common phenomenon with a prevalence of 24.2% in the healthy population, and 35.3% among individuals >60 years of age. Clinical radiculopathy and/or electrophysiological signs of cervical cord dysfunction appear to be risk factors for myelopathy development. Radiological progression of incidental Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL) is estimated at 18.3% over 81-months and development of myelopathy ranges between 0-61.5% (follow-up ranging from 40 to 124 months between studies) among studies. In patients with symptomatic DCM undergoing non-operative treatment, 20-62% will experience neurological deterioration within 3-6 years. Conclusion: Current estimates surrounding the natural history of DCM, particularly those individuals with mild or minimal impairment, lack precision. Clear predictors of clinical deterioration for those treated with non-operative care are yet to be identified. Future studies are needed on this topic to help improve treatment counseling and clinical prognostication.

DOI： 10.1177/21925682211036071

DNA methylation is associated with muscle loss in community-dwelling older men -the Yakumo study- : a preliminary experimental study Reviewed Open Access

Kato, D; Takegami, Y; Seki, T; Nakashima, H; Osawa, Y; Suzuki, K; Yamada, H; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Vol. 84 ( 1 ) page： 60 - 68 2022.2

Language：English Publisher：Nagoya Journal of Medical Science

Frailty is a state of reduced muscle strength and activity in older people. DNA methylation is associated with osteoporosis and muscle loss in murine and other animal studies, but there are no epidemiological studies in humans. This study aimed to assess the association of osteoporosis and muscle loss with DNA methylation in community-dwelling older people. This cross-sectional study was performed in a rural part of Japan. We analyzed 204 subjects (98 men and 106 women). In univariate analysis, the two groups were compared according to the presence or absence of osteoporosis and of muscle loss. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of frailty in the muscle loss group. We used age, sex, body mass index, smoking history, drinking history, serum albumin and C-reactive protein levels, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease history, and LINE-1 DNA methylation as the factors. Probability values < 0.05 were considered to be statistically significant. The levels of LINE-1 DNA methylation in leukocytes were associated with muscle loss in men over the age of 60. LINE-1 DNA methylation levels were not associated with bone mineral density in either the men or women over the age of 60. LINE-1 DNA methylation levels in leukocytes correlated significantly with the risk of frailty in men over the age of 60. Promoting an understanding of DNA methylation may lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of muscle loss

DOI： 10.18999/nagjms.84.1.60

Nutritional Influences on Locomotive Syndrome Open Access

Ito, S; Nakashima, H; Ando, K; Machino, M; Seki, T; Ishizuka, S; Takegami, Y; Wakai, K; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE Vol. 11 ( 3 ) 2022.2

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Clinical Medicine

Healthy dietary habits are important to prevent locomotive syndrome (LS). We investi-gated the relationship between LS and nutritional intake using community health checkup data. We included 368 participants who underwent LS staging, blood sampling, and nutritional intake assessments. Participants (163 adults < 65: 205 older adults ≥ 65) were divided into normal (N; LS stage 0) and LS (L; LS stage 1–2) groups, and blood sample data and nutritional intake were compared between groups. Among adults (N group, 71; L group, 92), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) was significantly lower, and Vitamin B<inf>1</inf> intake was significantly higher in the L than in the N group; LDL-C, p = 0.033; Vitamin B1, 0.029. Among older adults (N group, 85; L group, 120), hemoglobin (Hb), albumin, and calcium levels were significantly lower, and sodium, monounsatu-rated fatty acids (MUFA), and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6 PUFA) were significantly higher in the L than the N group; Hb, p = 0.036; albumin, 0.030; calcium, 0.025; sodium; 0.029; MUFA; 0.047, n-6 PUFA; 0.0233). Logistic regression analysis indicated that sodium was the risk factor for the L group (exp (B) 1.001, 95% CI: 1–1.001, p = 0.032). In conclusion, salt intake was associated with LS.

DOI： 10.3390/jcm11030610

Trends in the numbers of spine surgeries and spine surgeons over the past 15 years Reviewed Open Access

Kobayashi, K; Sato, K; Kato, F; Kanemura, T; Yoshihara, H; Sakai, Y; Shinjo, R; Ohara, T; Yagi, H; Matsubara, Y; Ando, K; Nakashima, H; Imagama, S

NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Vol. 84 ( 1 ) page： 155 - 162 2022.2

Language：English Publisher：Nagoya Journal of Medical Science

The purpose of this study is to examine trends in spine surgeries at ten facilities over 15 years, and to analyze relationships with the number of spine surgeons at these facilities. The subjects were patients who underwent spine surgery at the ten facilities from 2003 to 2017. Data were collected every year via a questionnaire designed to obtain clinicopathological and surgical information. There were 37,601 spine surgeries (60.2% male) recorded in the registry at 9 facilities in the Nagoya Spine Group (NSG) between 2003 and 2017, with an increase in the annual number of surgeries by 2.4 times over 15 years. On the other hand, the number of spine surgeons has increased by just under 1.5 times. Instrumentation surgeries increased from 959 in 2003 to 2,276 in 2017 (2.3 times). There was a particularly marked increase in surgeries for spinal degenerative disease from 1,075 in 2003 to 2,821 in 2017 (2.6 times). The number of surgeries performed per surgeon increased from 61.4 in 2003 to 102.8 in 2017, while the average number of spine surgeons per hospital increased from 2.6 in 2003 to 3.7 in 2017. In conclusion, with heavier burden on spine surgeons and the major changes in the spine surgery environment, training and increasing surgeons with advanced expertise and skills will become increasingly important

DOI： 10.18999/nagjms.84.1.155

Comparison of laminoplasty and posterior fusion surgery for cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament Reviewed Open Access

Nakashima, H; Imagama, S; Yoshii, T; Egawa, S; Sakai, K; Kusano, K; Nakagawa, Y; Hirai, T; Wada, K; Katsumi, K; Fujii, K; Kimura, A; Furuya, T; Kanchiku, T; Nagamoto, Y; Oshima, Y; Nagoshi, N; Ando, K; Takahata, M; Mori, K; Nakajima, H; Murata, K; Matsunaga, S; Kaito, T; Yamada, K; Kobayashi, S; Kato, S; Ohba, T; Inami, S; Fujibayashi, S; Katoh, H; Kanno, H; Li, YY; Yatsuya, H; Koda, M; Kawaguchi, Y; Takeshita, K; Matsumoto, M; Yamazaki, M; Okawa, A

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS Vol. 12 ( 1 ) page： 748 2022.1

Language：English Publisher：Scientific Reports

This prospective multicenter study, established by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and involving 27 institutions, aimed to compare postoperative outcomes between laminoplasty (LM) and posterior fusion (PF) for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), in order to address the controversy surrounding the role of instrumented fusion in cases of posterior surgical decompression for OPLL. 478 patients were considered for participation in the study; from among them, 189 (137 and 52 patients with LM and PF, respectively) were included and evaluated using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, the JOA Cervical Myelopathy Evaluation Questionnaire (JOACMEQ), and radiographical measurements. Basic demographic and radiographical data were reviewed, and the propensity to choose a surgical procedure was calculated. Preoperatively, there were no significant differences among the participants in terms of patient backgrounds, radiographical measurements (K-line or cervical alignment on X-ray, OPLL occupation ratio on computed tomography, increased signal intensity change on magnetic resonance imaging), or clinical status (JOA score and JOACMEQ) after adjustments. The overall risk of perioperative complications was found to be lower with LM (odds ratio [OR] 0.40, p = 0.006), and the rate of C5 palsy occurrence was significantly lower with LM (OR 0.11, p = 0.0002) than with PF. The range of motion (20.91° ± 1.05° and 9.38° ± 1.24°, p < 0.0001) in patients who had PF was significantly smaller than in those who had LM. However, multivariable logistic regression analysis showed no significant difference among the participants in JOA score, JOA recovery rate, or JOACMEQ improvement at two years. In contrast, OPLL progression was greater in the LM group than in the PF group (OR 2.73, p = 0.0002). Both LM and PF for cervical myelopathy due to OPLL had resulted in comparable postoperative outcomes at 2 years after surgery.

DOI： 10.1038/s41598-021-04727-1

Differences in the prevalence of locomotive syndrome and osteoporosis in Japanese urban and rural regions: The Kashiwara and Yakumo studies Reviewed

Tanaka, S; Ando, K; Kobayashi, K; Nakashima, H; Seki, T; Ishizuka, S; Machino, M; Ito, S; Kanbara, S; Kanemura, T; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY Vol. 32 ( 1 ) page： 199 - 204 2022.1

Language：English Publisher：Modern Rheumatology

Objectives: To clarify whether the prevalence of locomotive syndrome (LS) and osteoporosis differed according to region, gender, and physical functions in Japan. Methods: Data were collected in Kashiwara City (urban region) and Yakumo Town (rural region). Totally, 208 participants from the urban region and 782 participants from the rural region were included in this study. LS was assessed using the 25-item Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale and osteoporosis was assessed using a quantitative ultrasound. Physical functions were measured using grip strength and the 3-m timed up-and-go test. Differences between urban and rural regions were investigated using standardized incidence ratio and multivariate analysis. Results: The prevalence of LS and osteoporosis was 24.5% and 42.8% in the urban region and 10.9% and 28.8% in the rural region, respectively. The standardized incidence ratio of the urban region versus the rural region was 1.80 (95% confidence intervals [CI] = 1.35-2.39) for LS and 1.21 (95% CI = 1.32-2.43) for osteoporosis, showing that the prevalence of LS was significantly higher in the urban region. Multivariate analysis indicated that LS was significantly associated with the urban sample and timed up-and-go was significantly longer in the urban sample. Conclusion: Regional differences may be considered when evaluating LS in health checkups. Understanding the results of this study may help reduce LS prevalence.

DOI： 10.1080/14397595.2021.1899890

Differences in Demographic and Radiographic Characteristics between Patients with Visible and Invisible T1 Slopes on Lateral Cervical Radiographic Images Reviewed Open Access

Ito, S; Nakashima, H; Matsumoto, A; Ando, K; Machino, M; Segi, N; Tomita, H; Koshimizu, H; Imagama, S

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE Vol. 11 ( 2 ) 2022.1

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Clinical Medicine

Introduction: The T1 slope is important for cervical surgical planning, and it may be invisible on radiographic images. The prevalence of T1 invisible cases and the differences in demographic and radiographic characteristics between patients whose T1 slopes are visible or invisible remains unexplored. Methods: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the differences in these characteristics between outpatients whose T1 slopes were visible or invisible on radiographic images. Patients (n = 60) who underwent cervical radiography, whose T1 slope was confirmed clearly, were divided into the visible (V) group and invisible (I) group. The following radiographic parameters were measured: (1) C2-7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA), (2) C2-7 angle in neutral, flexion, and extension positions. Results: Based on the T1 slope visibility, 46.7% of patients were included in group I. The I group had significantly larger C2-7 SVA than the V group for males (p < 0.05). The C2-7 SVA tended to be larger in the I group, without significant difference for females (p = 0.362). Discussion: The mean C2-7 angle in neutral and flexion positions was not significantly different between the V and I groups for either sex. The mean C2-7 angle in the extension position was greater in the V group. The T1 slope was invisible in males with high C2-7 SVA.

DOI： 10.3390/jcm11020411

Cicatricial Fibromatosis Causing Cervical Myelopathy Due to Rapid Growth after Removal of Meningioma: A Case Report Open Access

Kanbara Shunsuke, Ando Kei, Kobayashi Kazuyoshi, Nakashima Hiroaki, Machino Masaaki, Ito Sadayuki, Inoue Taro, Yamaguchi Hidetoshi, Koshimizu Hiroyuki, Segi Naoki, Imagama Shiro

Spine Surgery and Related Research Vol. 6 ( 1 ) page： 90 - 92 2022

Assessment of Ureters at Dangerous Locations in Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Open Access

Kagami Yujiro, Nakashima Hiroaki, Satake Kotaro, Ito Kenyu, Tanaka Satoshi, Segi Naoki, Ouchida Jun, Morita Masanori, Ando Kei, Kobayashi Kazuyoshi, Machino Masaaki, Imagama Shiro, Kanemura Tokumi

Spine Surgery and Related Research Vol. 6 ( 1 ) page： 38 - 44 2022

Language：English Publisher：The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research

<p>Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the ureteral running position from the viewpoint of the spine, and to identify the spinal level and left-right difference in the ureter at a dangerous location of ureteral injury during surgery.</p><p>Methods: This retrospective study included 100 consecutive patients (39 males and 61 females; average age, 70.4 years). Preoperative contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CT) scans obtained in the supine position for patients who underwent lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) were analyzed. The ureter location was divided into four regions on the axial CT images based on the lumbar disk levels as follows: A (ventral-medial), B (ventral-lateral), C (dorsal-medial), and D (dorsal-lateral). The C region surrounded by the vertebral body and the psoas muscle was assumed to have the highest probability of ureteral injury. We examined the characteristics of the ureteral position at each disc level.</p><p>Results: In the upper lumbar spine, the ureter was outside the lateral dorsoventral axis from the contact point of the psoas muscle, while in the lower lumbar spine, it was inside the axis. The ureters located in the C region increased significantly in the lower lumbar disk levels (L1-L2 and L2-L3: 0%; L3-L4: 5.5%; L4-L5: 14.8%; L5-S: 31.5%). Comparing the left and right sides, especially at L4-L5, the ureter in the C region was observed in 21% of all ureters on the left side and in 9% on the right side. With respect to gender differences, the ureters present in the C region were significantly more common in women at lumbar disk levels L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S.</p><p>Conclusions: The ureters in the C region were common on the left side and at lower lumbar disk levels. To avoid ureteral injury, it is necessary to confirm the location of the ureter by using preoperative images and performing LLIF carefully.</p>

DOI： 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0013

Influence of Age and Gender on Intervertebral Disk Degeneration and Height in the Thoracolumbar Spine Open Access

Machino Masaaki, Nakashima Hiroaki, Ito Keigo, Tsushima Mikito, Ando Kei, Kobayashi Kazuyoshi, Imagama Shiro

Spine Surgery and Related Research Vol. 6 ( 4 ) page： 379 - 387 2022

Language：English Publisher：The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research

<p>Introduction: Intervertebral disk degeneration is a universal and natural process. However, no reports have summarized anatomical age-related intervertebral disk height and disk degenerative changes in the thoracolumbar spine or examined sex-specific differences. This study aimed to establish age-related changes and gender-specific differences of intervertebral disk height and disk degeneration of the thoracolumbar spine in a large cohort of relatively healthy subjects and also to evaluate the relationship between the degree of thoracolumbar disk height and disk degeneration.</p><p>Methods: Six hundred and twenty-seven relatively healthy subjects (307 males and 320 females; average age, 49.6±16.5 years) were enrolled. We included at least 50 males and 50 females in each decade of life between the 20s and the 70s. We measured intervertebral disk height from T10/T11 to L5/S1, vertebral body height from T10 to S1 on lateral neutral radiographs. Lumbar disk degeneration was deﬁned according to the Pﬁrrmann classiﬁcation in sagittal plane magnetic resonance imaging.</p><p>Results: Age-related decreases in intervertebral disk height were most prominent at L4/L5 in middle-aged and elderly individuals of both sexes. The grade of disk degeneration signiﬁcantly increased with age in both genders at every level. Mild disk degeneration was observed even in the 20s. The disk degeneration occurred around the L4/L5 level. Although grade V disk degeneration was not identiﬁed for males in the 20s and the 30s, it appeared after the 40s and then increased further with age. The intervertebral disk height at the lower lumbar disks decreased with a progression in the disk degeneration grade in both genders.</p><p>Conclusions: This large-scale cross-sectional analysis of the thoracolumbar spine in relatively healthy subjects demonstrated that lumbar disk height narrowing progresses with age and is correlated with the progression of disk degeneration.</p>

DOI： 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0187

Is Blood Loss Greater in Elderly Patients under Antiplatelet or Anticoagulant Medication for Cervical Spine Injury Surgery? A Japanese Multicenter Survey Open Access

Uehara Masashi, Ikegami Shota, Takizawa Takashi, Oba Hiroki, Yokogawa Noriaki, Sasagawa Takeshi, Ando Kei, Nakashima Hiroaki, Segi Naoki, Funayama Toru, Eto Fumihiko, Yamaji Akihiro, Watanabe Kota, Nori Satoshi, Takeda Kazuki, Furuya Takeo, Orita Sumihisa, Nakajima Hideaki, Yamada Tomohiro, Hasegawa Tomohiko, Terashima Yoshinori, Hirota Ryosuke, Suzuki Hidenori, Imajo Yasuaki, Tonomura Hitoshi, Sakata Munehiro, Hashimoto Ko, Onoda Yoshito, Kawaguchi Kenichi, Haruta Yohei, Suzuki Nobuyuki, Kato Kenji, Uei Hiroshi, Sawada Hirokatsu, Nakanishi Kazuo, Misaki Kosuke, Terai Hidetomi, Tamai Koji, Shirasawa Eiki, Inoue Gen, Kakutani Kenichiro, Kakiuchi Yuji, Kiyasu Katsuhito, Tominaga Hiroyuki, Tokumoto Hiroto, Iizuka Yoichi, Takasawa Eiji, Akeda Koji, Takegami Norihiko, Funao Haruki, Oshima Yasushi, Kaito Takashi, Sakai Daisuke, Yoshii Toshitaka, Ohba Tetsuro, Otsuki Bungo, Seki Shoji, Miyazaki Masashi, Ishihara Masayuki, Okada Seiji, Aoki Yasuchika, Harimaya Katsumi, Murakami Hideki, Ishii Ken, Ohtori Seiji, Imagama Shiro, Kato Satoshi

Spine Surgery and Related Research Vol. 6 ( 4 ) page： 366 - 372 2022

Language：English Publisher：The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research

<p>Introduction: In elderly patients with cervical spinal cord injury, comorbidities such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are common, with frequent administration of antiplatelet/anticoagulant (APAC) drugs. Such patients may bleed easily or unexpectedly during surgery despite prior withdrawal of APAC medication. Few reports have examined the precise relationship between intraoperative blood loss and history of APAC use regarding surgery for cervical spine injury in the elderly. The present multicenter database survey aimed to answer the question of whether the use of APAC drugs affected the amount of intraoperative blood loss in elderly patients with cervical spinal cord trauma.</p><p>Methods: The case histories of 1512 patients with cervical spine injury at 33 institutes were retrospectively reviewed. After excluding cases without spinal surgery or known blood loss volume, 797 patients were enrolled. Blood volume loss was the outcome of interest. We calculated propensity scores using the inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) method. As an alternative sensitivity analysis, linear mixed model analyses were conducted as well.</p><p>Results: Of the 776 patients (mean age: 75.1±6.4 years) eligible for IPTW calculation, 157 (20.2%) were taking APAC medications before the injury. After weighting, mean estimated blood loss was 204 mL for non-APAC patients and 215 mL for APAC patients. APAC use in elderly patients was not significantly associated with surgical blood loss according to the IPTW method with propensity scoring or linear mixed model analyses. Thus, it appeared possible to perform surgery expecting comparable blood loss in APAC and non-APAC cases.</p><p>Conclusions: This multicenter study revealed no significant increase in surgical blood loss in elderly patients with cervical trauma taking APAC drugs. Surgeons may be able to prioritize patient background, complications, and preexisting conditions over APAC use before injury when examining the surgical indications for cervical spine trauma in the elderly.</p>

DOI： 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0183

Thoracic myelopathy due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament shown on dynamic MR. Reviewed Open Access

Segi N, Ando K, Nakashima H, Machino M, Ito S, Koshimizu H, Tomita H, Imagama S

Surgical neurology international Vol. 13 page： 51 2022

Language：English Publisher：Surgical Neurology International

Background: Magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) studies combined are the optimal studies for diagnosing thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) contributing to myelopathy. Here, we report a 71-year-old female, whose additional dynamic thoracic MR demonstrated transient T6-T9 anterior OPLL with cord compression. Case Description: A 71-year-old female presented with a progressive myelopathy originally attributed to cervical cord compression resulting in a cervical laminoplasty. However, when she failed to improve postoperatively, a dynamic thoracic MR was performed. On the flexion study, it demonstrated significant although transient T6-T9 anterior thoracic cord compression due to both OPLL and kyphosis. The patient's symptoms resolved following a posterior thoracic fusion alone (i.e., no decompression was warranted). Conclusion: Dynamic MR studies (i.e., flexion studies) in addition to the routine MR and CT evaluations should be performed for patients with myelopathy attributed to thoracic OPLL/kyphosis.

DOI： 10.25259/SNI_14_2022

Recurrent ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the upper thoracic region 10 years after initial decompression. Reviewed Open Access

Segi N, Ando K, Nakashima H, Machino M, Ito S, Koshimizu H, Tomita H, Imagama S

Surgical neurology international Vol. 13 page： 17 2022

Language：English Publisher：Surgical Neurology International

Background: Posterior decompression surgery consisting of laminoplasty is generally considered be the treatment of choice for upper thoracic OPLL. Here, we describe a patient who, 10 years following a C3-T4 level laminectomy, developed recurrent OPLL at the T2-3 level with kyphosis requiring a posterior fusion. Case Description: A 64-year-old male with CT documented OPLL at the C3-4, C6-7, and T1-4 levels, originally underwent a cervicothoracic laminectomy with good results. However, 10 years later, when T2-3 OPLL recurred along with kyphosis, he warranted an additional posterior fusion. Conclusion: Due to the long-term risks of developing kyphotic deformity/instability, more patients undergoing initial decompressive surgery alone for upper thoracic OPLL should be considered for primary fusions.

DOI： 10.25259/SNI_1187_2021

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