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Risk factors of periprosthetic joint infection after hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture in the elderly: Analysis of 1619 cases in the multicenter database Reviewed

Sumi, S; Takegami, Y; Tokutake, K; Nakashima, H; Mishima, K; Takatsu, T; Imagama, S

INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED Vol. 55 ( 7 ) page： 111603 2024.7

Language：English Publisher：Injury

Purpose: This multicenter retrospective study focuses on understanding the incidence, causative bacteria, and risk factors for Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) following hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures (FNF). Methods: From 2016 to 2020, 1,619 patients were diagnosed with displaced FNFs and treated surgically across 11 centers. After exclusions, 1,438 patients (399 men and 1,039 women) were included in the study, averaging 82.1 years in age and 20.2 kg/m² in BMI, observed over 25.7 months on average. Data on demographics, medical history, surgical details, and complications were described. Results: PJI occurred in 20 of the 1438 patients (1.4%). The causative organism was methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in 6 patients and methicillin-resistant S. aureus in 6 patients. In patients' backgrounds, the average age was slightly higher in the non-PJI group (82.1 years) compared to the PJI group (80.4 years). There was a higher percentage of males in the PJI group (45%) than in the non-PJI group (27.5%). Drug history showed that the prevalence of anticoagulant use in the PJI group was 25%. Peripheral vascular disease and diabetes mellitus were more prevalent in the PJI group. Most patients in both groups were independent in daily activities. The blood transfusion rate was significantly higher in the PJI group (50%) than in the non-PJI group (23.8%). Notably, the incidence of hematoma was higher in the PJI group (40%). Conclusion: This multicenter retrospective study demonstrates a low incidence (1.4%) of PJI in elderly patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty for FNF, primarily due to Staphylococcus aureus. Increased usage of antiplatelets and anticoagulants, as well as comorbidities related to atherosclerosis, like peripheral vascular disease and diabetes mellitus, were observed in patients with PJI. Additionally, these patients experienced higher rates of blood transfusion and postoperative hematomas, highlighting the need for careful management. It should be noted, however, that this finding is a conclusion limited by study design issues, including the retrospective design, small PJI sample size, and variability in treatment approaches.

DOI： 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111603

Worsening ambulation in elderly patients with cervical odontoid fractures: A nationwide multicenter study in Japan Reviewed

Segi, N; Nakashima, H; Ito, S; Yokogawa, N; Ikegami, S; Watanabe, K; Funayama, T; Hasegawa, T; Tonomura, H; Kakutani, K; Furuya, T; Suzuki, N; Kiyasu, K; Tominaga, H; Miyazaki, M; Terashima, Y; Suzuki, H; Hashimoto, K; Uei, H; Funao, H; Kaito, T; Kawaguchi, K; Sakai, D; Seki, S; Otsuki, B; Inoue, G; Okada, S; Imagama, S; Kato, S

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE Vol. 29 ( 4 ) page： 927 - 932 2024.7

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Orthopaedic Science

Background: Despite the increasing prevalence of cervical odontoid fractures in older adults, the treatment strategy is controversial. The objectives of the current study are to investigate the prognosis and complications of cervical odontoid fractures in elderly patients and to identify factors associated with worsening of ambulation after 6 months. Methods: This multicenter, retrospective study included 167 patients aged 65 years or older with odontoid fractures. Patient demographic and treatment data were investigated and compared according to the treatment strategy. To determine associations with worsening ambulation after 6 months, we focused on the treatment strategies (nonsurgical treatment [collar immobilization or halo vest], conversion to surgery, or initial surgery) and patients’ background. Results: Patients who received nonsurgical treatment were significantly older, and patients who underwent surgery had more Anderson-D'Alonzo type 2 fractures. Of the patients initially treated nonsurgically, 26% later underwent surgery. Numbers of complications, including death, and degrees of ambulation after 6 months did not differ significantly among treatment strategies. Patients who had worsened ambulation after 6 months were significantly more likely to be older than 80 years, to have needed assistance with walking before injury, and to have cerebrovascular disease. Multivariable analysis showed that a score of ≥2 on the 5-item modified frailty index (mFI-5) was significantly associated with worsening ambulation. Conclusions: Preinjury mFI-5 scores of ≥2 were significantly associated with worsening ambulation 6 months after treatment of cervical odontoid fractures in older adults.

DOI： 10.1016/j.jos.2023.05.006

Association between advanced glycation end-products and fall risk in older adults: The Yakumo Study Reviewed

Iida, H; Takegami, Y; Osawa, Y; Funahashi, H; Ozawa, Y; Ido, H; Asamoto, T; Otaka, K; Tanaka, S; Nakashima, H; Ishizuka, S; Seki, T; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL Vol. 24 ( 6 ) page： 517 - 522 2024.6

Language：English Publisher：Geriatrics and Gerontology International

Aim: Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are irreversibly and heterogeneously formed compounds during the non-enzymatic modification of macromolecules, such as proteins. Aging and lifestyle habits, such as high-fat and high-protein diets, and smoking, promote AGEs accumulation. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between fall risk and AGEs in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients from the 2022 Yakumo Study who were evaluated for fall risk index 5-items version, locomotive syndrome stage and AGEs. AGEs were evaluated using Skin autofluorescence (SAF) measured by the AGE reader (DiagnOptics Technologies BV, Groningen, the Netherlands). We divided the participants into two groups according to the presence or absence of fall risk (fall risk index 5-items version ≥6 or not), and investigated the factors associated with fall risk. Results: The fall risk group had a higher age and SAF, and a higher proportion of locomotive syndrome stage >2 than the without fall risk group in patients aged ≥65 years (P < 0.01). The multivariate logistic regression analysis after adjustment of age, sex and body mass index showed that locomotive syndrome stage ≥2 and SAF were independent associators of fall risk in older adults (odds ratio 3.26, P < 0.01, odds ratio 2.96, P < 0.05, respectively). The optimal cutoff value of the SAF for fall risk was 2.4 (area under the curve 0.631; 95% CI 0.53–0.733; sensitivity 0.415; specificity 0.814; P < 0.05). Conclusion: The accumulation of AGEs in skin tissues can be used to screen for fall risk comprehensively. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 517–522.

DOI： 10.1111/ggi.14871

Epidemiology of Cervical Fracture/Cervical Spinal Cord Injury and Changes in Surgical Treatment Modalities in Elderly Individuals During a 10-year Period: A Nationwide Multicenter Study in Japan Reviewed Open Access

Segi, N; Nakashima, H; Machino, M; Ito, S; Yokogawa, N; Sasagawa, T; Funayama, T; Eto, F; Watanabe, K; Nori, S; Furuya, T; Yunde, A; Nakajima, H; Hasegawa, T; Yamada, T; Terashima, Y; Hirota, R; Suzuki, H; Imajo, Y; Ikegami, S; Uehara, M; Tonomura, H; Sakata, M; Hashimoto, K; Onoda, Y; Kawaguchi, K; Haruta, Y; Suzuki, N; Kato, K; Uei, H; Sawada, H; Nakanishi, K; Misaki, K; Terai, H; Tamai, K; Inoue, G; Shirasawa, E; Kakutani, K; Iizuka, Y; Takasawa, E; Akeda, K; Kiyasu, K; Tominaga, H; Tokumoto, H; Funao, H; Oshima, Y; Yoshii, T; Kaito, T; Sakai, D; Ohba, T; Seki, S; Otsuki, B; Ishihara, M; Miyazaki, M; Okada, S; Imagama, S; Kato, S

GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL Vol. 14 ( 5 ) page： 1583 - 1594 2024.6

Language：English Publisher：Global Spine Journal

Study Design: Retrospective multicenter study Objectives: To investigate changes over a 10-years period in the profile of cervical spine and spinal cord injuries among the elderly in Japan. Methods: The current multicenter study was a retrospective analysis of inpatients aged ≥65 years, suffering cervical fracture (CF) and/or cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI). We analyzed 1413 patients’ epidemiology (from 2010 to 2019). Moreover, 727 patients who underwent surgical treatment were analyzed in 2 groups: the early (2010-2014) and late period (2015-2019). Results: Both the number of patients and number of surgical patients showed a significant increasing trend (P <.001), while the mean age, the distribution of injury levels and paralysis severity, and the proportion of surgical indications remained the same. The number of surgical patients doubled from 228 to 499 from the early to late periods. Posterior surgery was the most common approach (90.4%), instrumentation surgery with screws increased significantly, and the range of fusion was significantly longer in the late period (2.1 vs 2.7 levels, P =.001). Significantly worsening neurological symptoms were recorded in the late period (1.3% vs 5.8%, P =.006), with C5 palsy being the major one. Otherwise, perioperative, major, and other complications, including mortality, did not differ significantly in incidence. Conclusions: Both the number of elderly CF and/or CSCI patients and number of patients undergoing surgery increased dramatically over the decade without any change in profile. Instrumentation surgeries with screws increased, without an increase in systemic complications.

DOI： 10.1177/21925682231151643

Is spinopelvic compensation associated with unstable gait?: Analysis using whole spine X-rays and a two-point accelerometer during gait in healthy adults Reviewed

Segi, N; Nakashima, H; Ito, S; Ouchida, J; Kayamoto, A; Oishi, R; Yamauchi, I; Takegami, Y; Ishizuka, S; Seki, T; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

GAIT & POSTURE Vol. 111 page： 22 - 29 2024.6

Language：English Publisher：Gait and Posture

Background: Pelvic incidence (PI)–lumbar lordosis (LL) mismatch has a significant destabilizing effect on the center of gravity sway in the static standing position. However, the association between spinopelvic alignment and balance during gait in healthy volunteers is poorly understood. Research question: The degree of PI–LL mismatch and trunk anterior tilt in the static standing posture influences dynamic balance during gait. Methods: In this study, 131 healthy volunteers were divided into two groups: harmonious group (PI − LL ≤ 10°; n = 91) and unharmonious group (PI − LL > 10°; n = 40). A two-point accelerometer system was used for gait analysis; accelerometers were attached to the pelvis and upper trunk to measure acceleration in the forward–backward, right–left, and vertical directions so that sagittal (front–back) deviation width, coronal (right–left) width, and vertical width and their ratios were calculated. Measurements were compared between the two groups, and correlations between alignment and accelerometer data were examined. Results: The harmonious group showed a negative correlation between pelvic sagittal width and PI – LL, pelvic tilt (PT), and sagittal vertical axis (SVA) (correlation coefficient ρ = −0.42, −0.38, and −0.4, respectively), and a positive correlation between sagittal ratio and PI − LL (ρ = 0.35). The unharmonious group showed a positive correlation between pelvic sagittal width and PI and PT (ρ = 0.43 and 0.33, respectively) and between sagittal ratio and SVA (ρ = 0.32). The unharmonious group showed a positive correlation between upper trunk sagittal width and PI − LL and PT (ρ = 0.38 and 0.36, respectively). Significance: The association between spinal alignment and gait parameters differs depending on the presence or absence of PI–LL mismatch. The degree of pelvic compensation and trunk anterior tilt during static standing were associated with unstable gait balance.

DOI： 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.04.013

Reply to "Letter to the Editor Concerning 'Implant-Related Complications After Spinal Fusion: A Multicenter Study.' by Koshimizu et al." Reviewed Open Access

Koshimizu, H; Nakashima, H; Ohara, T; Tauchi, R; Kanemura, T; Shinjo, R; Machino, M; Ito, S; Ando, K; Imagama, S

GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL Vol. 14 ( 5 ) page： 1682 - 1683 2024.6

整形トピックス胸椎靱帯骨化症に対する後方除圧固定術と最近の進歩

中島宏彰

整形外科 Vol. 75 ( 5 ) page： 464 - 464 2024.5

Relationship between locomotive syndrome and advanced glycation end products measured by skin autofluorescence in community-dwelling patients: the Yakumo Study. Reviewed Open Access

Ozawa Y, Takegami Y, Seki T, Osawa Y, Iida H, Okamoto M, Nakashima H, Ishizuka S, Hasegawa Y, Imagama S

Nagoya journal of medical science Vol. 86 ( 2 ) page： 314 - 325 2024.5

Language：English Publisher：Nagoya Journal of Medical Science

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) have been reported to be associated with osteoporosis, aging, sarcopenia, and frailty. This study aimed to investigate the association AGEs with locomotive syndrome (LS). Participants were Japanese individuals aged 39 years or older who participated in the Yakumo Study (n=230). AGEs were measured by skin autofluorescence (SAF) using an AGE reader. We investigated SAF values for each locomotive stage. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to calculate the odds ratios of LS-associated factors. The relationships between SAF and physical performance and bone mineral density (BMD) were investigated. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to determine the optimal cut-off value of SAF for predicting LS. SAF values tended to increase correspondingly with LS severity. SAF was an independently explanatory factor for LS (odds ratio 2.70; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.040–6.990). SAF was positively correlated with the 10-m walking speed, The Timed Up and Go test results, and was negatively correlated with BMD. ROC curve represented by SAF for the presence or absence of LS risk had an area under the curve of 0.648 (95% CI: 0.571–0.726). High SAF values were identified as an independent risk factor for LS. AGEs could be a potential screening tool for people for LS.

DOI： 10.18999/nagjms.86.2.314

Comparing short vs. intermediate and long nails in elderly patients with unstable multifragmental femoral trochanteric fractures (AO type A2): Multicenter (TRON group) retrospective study Reviewed

Tsugeno, H; Takegami, Y; Tokutake, K; Mishima, K; Nakashima, H; Kobayashi, K; Imagama, S

INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED Vol. 55 ( 4 ) page： 111420 2024.4

Language：English Publisher：Injury

Background: Unstable femoral trochanteric fractures (FTFs), especially Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/ the Orthopedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) 31-A2 fractures, which are multifragment fractures, occur in elderly individuals with osteoporosis and are associated with high mortality and complication rates due to prolonged immobilization. Longer nails (LNs) were developed to obtain superior fracture site stabilization in unstable FTFs. We hypothesized that the postoperative outcomes of elderly patients with unstable FTFs treated with LNs would be superior to those of patients treated with short nails (SNs), with fewer complications. Methods: This multicenter retrospective study aimed to compare the outcomes of SNs versus LNs in elderly patients with unstable FTFs. From the Trauma Research Group of our university (TRON) database, 1854 trochanteric fractures treated between January 2016 and December 2020 were extracted. A total of 174 patients>65 years of age with AO/OTA 31-A2 fractures were included in the present study. They were divided into the SN group and the LN group and matched for age and sex. Parameters such as operative time, blood loss, survival rate, Parker Mobility Score (PMS), and numerical rating scale (NRS) for pain, complications, and radiographic findings were analyzed. Results: Both groups included 67 patients with an average age of 87.32 years. The LN group had a longer operative time (76.52 min vs. 51.61 min, P < 0.001) and more blood loss (106.79 mL vs. 49.98 mL, P = 0.014) in comparison to the SN group. However, the 1-year survival rate, PMS, and NRS for pain did not differ to a statistically significant extent between the groups. The rates of complications, including screw cutout, nonunion, implant breakage, osteonecrosis of the femoral head, and surgical site infections, were comparable. The radiographic findings, including the nail/canal ratio, progression of varus, and sliding distance, were also similar. Conclusion: Although LNs are associated with longer operative times and increased blood loss, the overall outcomes and complication rates are comparable to those of SNs in elderly patients with AO/OTA 31-A2 type unstable FTFs. The use of LNs did not confer any distinct advantages for this specific type of fracture.

DOI： 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111420

Obesity Is Associated with Asymptomatic Vertebral Fractures: A Yakumo Study Reviewed Open Access

Miyairi, Y; Nakashima, H; Ito, S; Segi, N; Ouchida, J; Oishi, R; Yamauchi, I; Machino, M; Seki, T; Ishizuka, S; Takegami, Y; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE Vol. 13 ( 7 ) 2024.4

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Clinical Medicine

(1) Background: Patients with primary vertebral fracture (VF) are at high risk of re-fracture and mortality. However, approximately two-thirds of patients with VFs receive minimal clinical attention. (2) Methods: The current study aimed to investigate the factors associated with asymptomatic VFs in middle-aged and elderly individuals who underwent resident health examinations. (3) Results: The current study included 217 participants aged > 50 years. VFs were diagnosed based on lateral radiographic images using Genant’s semiquantitative (SQ) method. The participants were divided into non-VF (N; SQ grade 0) and asymptomatic VF (F; SQ grades 1–3) groups. Data on body composition, blood tests, quality of life measures, and radiographic parameters were assessed. A total of 195 participants were included in the N group (mean age, 64.8 ± 7.8 years), and 22 were in the F group (mean age, 66.1 ± 7.9 years). The F group had a significantly higher body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BF%), and proportion of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) than the N group. The F group had a significantly higher knee joint pain visual analog scale (VAS) score and painDETECT score than the N group. Logistic regression analysis showed that BF% was associated with asymptomatic VFs. (4) Conclusions: Middle-aged and elderly individuals with asymptomatic VF presented with high BMIs, BF%, and incidence of KOA.

DOI： 10.3390/jcm13072063

Neurological recovery rate and predictive factors of incomplete AIS grade C spinal cord injury in the older aged population Reviewed

Tamai, K; Terai, H; Nakamura, H; Yokogawa, N; Sasagawa, T; Nakashima, H; Segi, N; Ito, S; Funayama, T; Eto, F; Yamaji, A; Watanabe, K; Yamane, J; Takeda, K; Furuya, T; Yunde, A; Nakajima, H; Yamada, T; Hasegawa, T; Terashima, Y; Hirota, R; Suzuki, H; Imajo, Y; Ikegami, S; Uehara, M; Tonomura, H; Sakata, M; Hashimoto, K; Onoda, Y; Kawaguchi, K; Haruta, Y; Suzuki, N; Kato, K; Uei, H; Sawada, H; Nakanishi, K; Misaki, K; Kuroda, A; Inoue, G; Kakutani, K; Kakiuchi, Y; Kiyasu, K; Tominaga, H; Tokumoto, H; Iizuka, Y; Takasawa, E; Akeda, K; Takegami, N; Funao, H; Oshima, Y; Kaito, T; Sakai, D; Yoshii, T; Ohba, T; Otsuki, B; Seki, S; Miyazaki, M; Ishihara, M; Okada, S; Imagama, S; Kato, S

SPINAL CORD Vol. 62 ( 4 ) page： 149 - 155 2024.4

Language：English Publisher：Spinal Cord

Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: To define the prognosis and predictive factors for neurological improvement in older patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) of American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale grade C (AIS-C). Settings: Multi-institutions in Japan. Methods: We included patients aged ≥65 years with traumatic SCI of AIS-C who were treated conservatively or surgically with >3 follow-up months. To identify factors related to neurological improvement, patients were divided into three groups according to their neurological status at the final follow-up, with univariate among-group comparisons of demographics, radiographic, and therapeutic factors. Significant variables were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: Overall, 296 older patients with SCI of AIS-C on admission were identified (average age: 75.2 years, average follow-up: 18.7 months). Among them, 190 (64.2%) patients improved to AIS-D and 21 (7.1%) patients improved to AIS-E at final follow-up. There were significant among-group differences in age (p = 0.026), body mass index (p = 0.007), status of pre-traumatic activities of daily living (ADL) (p = 0.037), and serum albumin concentrations (p = 0.011). Logistic regression analysis showed no significant differences in variables in the stratified group of patients who improved to AIS-D. Meanwhile, serum albumin was a significant variable in patients who improved to AIS-E (p = 0.026; OR: 6.20, pre-traumatic ADL was omitted due to data skewness). Conclusions: Most older patients with incomplete AIS-C SCI demonstrated at least 1 grade of neurological improvement. However, <10% of patients achieved complete recovery. Key predictors of complete recovery were high serum albumin levels on admission and independent pre-traumatic ADL. Sponsorship: No funding was received for this study.

DOI： 10.1038/s41393-024-00963-0

地域在住高齢者の転倒と転倒予防〜ロコモティブシンドロームおよび脊椎グローバルアライメントの観点から〜

世木直喜, 中島宏彰, 伊藤定之, 大内田隼, 飯田浩貴, 竹上靖彦, 田中智史, 両角正義, 村本明生, 小林和克, 石塚真哉, 関泰輔, 長谷川幸治, 今釜史郎

日本転倒予防学会誌 Vol. 10 ( 1 ) page： 19 - 25 2024.3

Impact of malnutrition on mortality and neurological recovery of older patients with spinal cord injury Reviewed Open Access

Tamai, K; Terai, H; Nakamura, H; Yokogawa, N; Sasagawa, T; Nakashima, H; Segi, N; Ito, S; Funayama, T; Eto, F; Yamaji, A; Watanabe, K; Yamane, J; Takeda, K; Furuya, T; Yunde, A; Nakajima, H; Yamada, T; Hasegawa, T; Terashima, Y; Hirota, R; Suzuki, H; Imajo, Y; Ikegami, S; Uehara, M; Tonomura, H; Sakata, M; Hashimoto, K; Onoda, Y; Kawaguchi, K; Haruta, Y; Suzuki, N; Kato, K; Uei, H; Sawada, H; Nakanishi, K; Misaki, K; Kuroda, A; Inoue, G; Kakutani, K; Kakiuchi, Y; Kiyasu, K; Tominaga, H; Tokumoto, H; Iizuka, Y; Takasawa, E; Akeda, K; Takegami, N; Funao, H; Oshima, Y; Kaito, T; Sakai, D; Yoshii, T; Ohba, T; Otsuki, B; Seki, S; Miyazaki, M; Ishihara, M; Okada, S; Imagama, S; Kato, S

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS Vol. 14 ( 1 ) page： 5853 2024.3

Language：English Publisher：Scientific Reports

This retrospective cohort study established malnutrition’s impact on mortality and neurological recovery of older patients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). It included patients aged ≥ 65 years with traumatic cervical SCI treated conservatively or surgically. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index was calculated to assess nutritional-related risk. Overall, 789 patients (mean follow-up: 20.1 months) were examined and 47 had major nutritional-related risks on admission. One-year mortality rate, median survival time, neurological recovery, and activities of daily living (ADL) at 1 year post-injury were compared between patients with major nutrition-related risk and matched controls selected using 1:2 propensity score matching to adjust for age, pre-traumatic neurological impairment, and activity. In the Kaplan–Meier analysis, the median survival times were 44.9 and 76.5 months for patients with major nutrition-related risk and matched controls, respectively (p = 0.015). Matched controls had more individuals with a neurological improvement of American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale ≥ 1 grade (p = 0.039) and independence in ADL at 1 year post-injury than patients with major nutrition-related risk (p < 0.05). In conclusion, 6% of older patients with cervical SCI had major nutrition-related risks; they showed a significantly higher 1 year mortality rate, shorter survival time, poorer neurological improvement, and lower ADL at 1 year post-injury than matched controls.

DOI： 10.1038/s41598-024-56527-y

A Longitudinal Study on the Effect of Exercise Habits on Locomotive Syndrome and Quality of Life during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Reviewed Open Access

Ito, S; Nakashima, H; Segi, N; Ouchida, J; Oishi, R; Yamauchi, I; Ishizuka, S; Takegami, Y; Seki, T; Hasegawa, Y; Imagama, S

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE Vol. 13 ( 5 ) 2024.3

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Clinical Medicine

During the COVID-19 pandemic, this study investigated the potential of exercise habits to improve quality of life (QOL) and prevent locomotive syndrome (LS) in residents of Yakumo-cho, Hokkaido, Japan. Participants from the 2018 health checkup were surveyed in February 2022, focusing on 200 respondents. These individuals were divided based on their 2018 exercise habits (at least 1 h per week): the exercise group (E group) and the non-exercise group (N group), further categorized in 2022 into the 2022E and 2022N groups. QOL was measured using the SF-36 (physical functioning, general health, physical role, physical pain, vitality, social functioning, emotional role, and mental health) and EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level questionnaires (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression), and LS was assessed with the 25-question geriatric locomotive function scale. These showed no significant change in exercise habits from 2018 to 2022. In the non-LS group, the 2022E group had higher vitality and emotional role functioning scores compared to the 2022N group. For those with LS, the 2022E group reported less physical pain. Notably, the LS incidence was significantly lower in the 2022E group. This study concludes that consistent exercise habits positively impact QOL and reduce the LS risk, underscoring the importance of regular physical activity, especially during challenging times like a pandemic. These findings highlight the broader benefits of maintaining exercise routines for public health, particularly in periods of global health crises. Based on our findings, we recommend that people continue to exercise at least one hour per week to prevent LS.

DOI： 10.3390/jcm13051385

An Update of a Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Recommendations on the Role and Timing of Decompressive Surgery Reviewed Open Access

Fehlings, MG; Tetreault, LA; Hachem, L; Evaniew, N; Ganau, M; Mckenna, SL; Neal, CJ; Nagoshi, N; Rahimi-Movaghar, V; Aarabi, B; Hofstetter, CP; Wengel, VT; Nakashima, H; Martin, AR; Kirshblum, S; Pinto, RR; Marco, RAW; Wilson, JR; Kahn, DE; Newcombe, VFJ; Zipser, CM; Douglas, S; Kurpad, SN; Lu, Y; Saigal, R; Samadani, U; Arnold, PM; Hawryluk, GWJ; Skelly, AC; Kwon, BK

GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL Vol. 14 ( 3_SUPPL ) page： 174S - 186S 2024.3

Language：English Publisher：Global Spine Journal

Study Design: Clinical practice guideline development. Objectives: Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in devastating motor, sensory, and autonomic impairment; loss of independence; and reduced quality of life. Preclinical evidence suggests that early decompression of the spinal cord may help to limit secondary injury, reduce damage to the neural tissue, and improve functional outcomes. Emerging evidence indicates that “early” surgical decompression completed within 24 hours of injury also improves neurological recovery in patients with acute SCI. The objective of this clinical practice guideline (CPG) is to update the 2017 recommendations on the timing of surgical decompression and to evaluate the evidence with respect to ultra-early surgery (in particular, but not limited to, <12 hours after acute SCI). Methods: A multidisciplinary, international, guideline development group (GDG) was formed that consisted of spine surgeons, neurologists, critical care specialists, emergency medicine doctors, physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals, as well as individuals living with SCI. A systematic review was conducted based on accepted methodological standards to evaluate the impact of early (within 24 hours of acute SCI) or ultra-early (in particular, but not limited to, within 12 hours of acute SCI) surgery on neurological recovery, functional outcomes, administrative outcomes, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The GRADE approach was used to rate the overall strength of evidence across studies for each primary outcome. Using the “evidence-to-recommendation” framework, recommendations were then developed that considered the balance of benefits and harms, financial impact, patient values, acceptability, and feasibility. The guideline was internally appraised using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II tool. Results: The GDG recommended that early surgery (≤24 hours after injury) be offered as the preferred option for adult patients with acute SCI regardless of level. This recommendation was based on moderate evidence suggesting that patients were 2 times more likely to recover by ≥ 2 ASIA Impairment Score (AIS) grades at 6 months (RR: 2.76, 95% CI 1.60 to 4.98) and 12 months (RR: 1.95, 95% CI 1.26 to 3.18) if they were decompressed within 24 hours compared to after 24 hours. Furthermore, patients undergoing early surgery improved by an additional 4.50 (95% 1.70 to 7.29) points on the ASIA Motor Score compared to patients undergoing surgery after 24 hours post-injury. The GDG also agreed that a recommendation for ultra-early surgery could not be made on the basis of the current evidence because of the small sample sizes, variable definitions of what constituted ultra-early in the literature, and the inconsistency of the evidence. Conclusions: It is recommended that patients with an acute SCI, regardless of level, undergo surgery within 24 hours after injury when medically feasible. Future research is required to determine the differential effectiveness of early surgery in different subpopulations and the impact of ultra-early surgery on neurological recovery. Moreover, further work is required to define what constitutes effective spinal cord decompression and to individualize care. It is also recognized that a concerted international effort will be required to translate these recommendations into policy.

DOI： 10.1177/21925682231181883

An appropriate method for predicting the femoral angle on whole-body X-ray images from full-spine X-ray images Reviewed

Ito, K; Nakashima, H; Kagami, Y; Ouchida, J; Satake, K; Tsushima, M; Tomita, H; Ode, Y; Nagatani, Y; Imagama, S; Kanemura, T

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE Vol. 29 ( 2 ) page： 489 - 493 2024.3

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Orthopaedic Science

Introduction: The importance of lower-limb compensation in patients with spinal malalignment due to spinal pathologies has been emphasized. The latest whole-body X-ray images (WBX) have enabled evaluations of whole-body alignment from head to toe. However, WBX is still not commonly available. Thus, the present study aimed to examine an alternative measurement method of the femoral angle on usual full-spine X-ray images (FSX) that approximates the femoral angle on WBX. Methods: A total of 50 patients (age, 52.8 ± 25.3 years; female, n = 26; male, n = 24) underwent WBX and FSX. The following parameters were measured on lateral view X-rays: WBX and FSX femoral angle (angle between the femoral axis and a perpendicular line); FSX femoral distance (distance from the center of femoral head to the distal femur on FSX); WBX intersection length (length between the center of the femoral head and the intersection point [the point at which the line connecting the center of the femoral head and the midpoint of the femoral condyle intersects the center line of the femur] on WBX). Results: The WBX femoral angle, and FSX femoral angle were 0.16 ± 4.2°, and −0.53 ± 4.1°, respectively. The FSX femoral distance was 102.7 ± 41.1 mm. An ROC curve analysis revealed that the cut-off value of the FSX femoral distance associated with minimal difference in the WBX and FSX femoral angles (<3°) was 73 mm (sensitivity 83.3%, specificity 87.5%, AUC 0.80). The WBX intersection length was 105.3 ± 27.3 mm. Conclusion: To calculate the femoral angle on FSX that approximates the WBX femoral angle, the femoral distance on FSX ≥73 mm is preferable. We suggest using the FSX femoral distance within the range of 80 mm–130 mm as a simple numerical value that meets all criteria.

DOI： 10.1016/j.jos.2023.02.007

Calcitriol ameliorates motor de fi cits and prolongs survival of<i> Chrne</i>-de fi cient mouse, a model for congenital myasthenic syndrome, by inducing Rspo2 Reviewed Open Access

Ohkawara, B; Tomita, H; Inoue, T; Zhang, SC; Kanbara, S; Koshimizu, H; Miyasaka, Y; Takeda, JI; Nishiwaki, H; Nakashima, H; Ito, M; Masuda, A; Ishiguro, N; Ogi, T; Ohno, T; Imagama, S; Ohno, K

NEUROTHERAPEUTICS Vol. 21 ( 2 ) page： e00318 2024.3

Language：English Publisher：Neurotherapeutics

Signal transduction at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is compromised in a diverse array of diseases including congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS). Germline mutations in CHRNE encoding the acetylcholine receptor (AChR) ε subunit are the most common cause of CMS. An active form of vitamin D, calcitriol, binds to vitamin D receptor (VDR) and regulates gene expressions. We found that calcitriol enhanced MuSK phosphorylation, AChR clustering, and myotube twitching in co-cultured C2C12 myotubes and NSC34 motor neurons. RNA-seq analysis of co-cultured cells showed that calcitriol increased the expressions of Rspo2, Rapsn, and Dusp6. ChIP-seq of VDR revealed that VDR binds to a region approximately 15 kbp upstream to Rspo2. Biallelic deletion of the VDR-binding site of Rspo2 by CRISPR/Cas9 in C2C12 myoblasts/myotubes nullified the calcitriol-mediated induction of Rspo2 expression and MuSK phosphorylation. We generated Chrne knockout (Chrne KO) mouse by CRISPR/Cas9. Intraperitoneal administration of calcitriol markedly increased the number of AChR clusters, as well as the area, the intensity, and the number of synaptophysin-positive synaptic vesicles, in Chrne KO mice. In addition, calcitriol ameliorated motor deficits and prolonged survival of Chrne KO mice. In the skeletal muscle, calcitriol increased the gene expressions of Rspo2, Rapsn, and Dusp6. We propose that calcitriol is a potential therapeutic agent for CMS and other diseases with defective neuromuscular signal transmission.

DOI： 10.1016/j.neurot.2024.e00318

Influence of the timing of surgery forcervical spinal cord injury without bone injury in the elderly: A retrospective multicenter study Reviewed Open Access

Nori, S; Watanabe, K; Takeda, K; Yamane, J; Kono, H; Yokogawa, N; Sasagawa, T; Ando, K; Nakashima, H; Segi, N; Funayama, T; Eto, F; Yamaji, A; Furuya, T; Yunde, A; Nakajima, H; Yamada, T; Hasegawa, T; Terashima, Y; Hirota, R; Suzuki, H; Imajo, Y; Ikegami, S; Uehara, M; Tonomura, H; Sakata, M; Hashimoto, K; Onoda, Y; Kawaguchi, K; Haruta, Y; Uei, H; Sawada, H; Nakanishi, K; Misaki, K; Terai, H; Tamai, K; Shirasawa, E; Inoue, G; Kiyasu, K; Iizuka, Y; Takasawa, E; Funao, H; Kaito, T; Yoshii, T; Ishihara, M; Okada, S; Imagama, S; Kato, S

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE Vol. 29 ( 2 ) page： 480 - 485 2024.3

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Orthopaedic Science

Background: Although previous studies have demonstrated the advantages of early surgery for traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), the appropriate surgical timing for cervical SCIs (CSCIs) without bone injury remains controversial. Here, we investigated the influence of relatively early surgery within 48 h of injury on the neurological recovery of elderly patients with CSCI and no bone injury. Methods: In this retrospective multicenter study, we reviewed data from 159 consecutive patients aged ≥65 years with CSCI without bone injury who underwent surgery in participating centers between 2010 and 2020. Patients were followed up for at least 6 months following CSCI. We divided patients into relatively early (≤48 h after CSCI, n = 24) and late surgery (>48 h after CSCI, n = 135) groups, and baseline characteristics and neurological outcomes were compared between them. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify factors associated with neurological recovery. Results: The relatively early surgery group demonstrated a lower prevalence of cardiac disease, poorer baseline American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale grade, and lower baseline ASIA motor score (AMS) than those of the late surgery group (P < 0.030, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively). Although the AMS was lower in the relatively early surgery group at 6 months following injury (P = 0.001), greater improvement in this score from baseline to 6-months post injury was observed (P = 0.010). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that relatively early surgery did not affect postoperative improvement in AMS, rather, lower baseline AMS was associated with better AMS improvement (P < 0.001). Delirium (P = 0.006), pneumonia (P = 0.030), and diabetes mellitus (P = 0.039) negatively influenced postoperative improvement. Conclusions: Although further validation by future studies is required, relatively early surgery did not show a positive influence on neurological recovery after CSCI without bone injury in the elderly.

DOI： 10.1016/j.jos.2023.01.004

The anatomical relationship between the celiac artery and the median arch ligament in degenerative spinal surgery Reviewed

Kagami, Y; Nakashima, H; Ito, K; Satake, K; Tsushima, M; Ouchida, J; Morita, Y; Ode, Y; Segi, N; Imagama, S; Kanemura, T

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE Vol. 29 ( 2 ) page： 502 - 507 2024.3

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Orthopaedic Science

Background: This study aimed to characterize the anatomical relationship between the spine, the celiac artery (CA), and the median arcuate ligament using preoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) images of patients with spinal deformity who underwent surgical correction. Methods: This retrospective study included 81 consecutive patients (34 males, 47 females; average age: 70.2 years). The spinal level at which the CA originated, the diameter, extent of stenosis, and calcification were determined using CT sagittal images. Patients were divided into two groups: CA stenosis group and non-stenosis group. Factors associated with stenosis were examined. Results: CA stenosis was observed in 17 (21%) patients. CA stenosis group had significantly higher body mass index (24.9 ± 3.9 vs. 22.7 ± 3.7, p = 0.03). In the CA stenosis group, J-type CA (upward angling of the course by more than 90° immediately after descending) was more frequently observed (64.7% vs. 18.8%, p < 0.001). The CA stenosis group had lower pelvic tilt (18.6 ± 6.7 vs. 25.1 ± 9.9, p = 0.02) than non-stenosis group. Conclusions: High BMI, J-type, and shorter distance between CA and MAL were risk factors for CA stenosis in this study. Patients with high BMI undergoing fixation of multiple intervertebral corrective fusions at the thoracolumbar junction should undergo preoperative CT evaluation of the anatomy of CA to assess the poteitial risk of celiac artery compression syndrome.

DOI： 10.1016/j.jos.2023.02.015

特集整形外科領域における医療安全最前線各論脊椎脊髄手術を安全に施行するための術中脊髄モニタリング

世木直喜, 中島宏彰, 今釜史郎

関節外科　基礎と臨床 Vol. 43 ( 2 ) page： 168 - 176 2024.2

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