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Suto A, Fujii K, Nakatani T, Ogawa K, Ichihara T, Li S, Sato K, Miura K, Funayama T, Yamazaki M. Correlation between preoperative CT scan of the paraspinal, psoas, and gluteus muscles and postoperative ambulatory status in patients with femoral neck fractures. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:132. [PMID: 38347481 PMCID: PMC10860248 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07251-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the relationship between femoral neck fractures and sarcopenia. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of 92 patients with femoral neck fractures, from September 2017 to March 2020, who were classified into high ambulatory status (HG) and low ambulatory status (LG) groups. Ambulatory status was assessed before surgery, one week after surgery, at discharge, and during the final follow-up. To evaluate sarcopenia, muscle mass and fatty degeneration of the muscles were measured using preoperative CT. An axial slice of the superior end of the L5 vertebra was used to evaluate the paraspinal and psoas muscles, a slice of the superior end of the femoral head for the gluteus maximus muscle, and a slice of the inferior end of the sacroiliac joint for the gluteus medius muscle. The degeneration of the muscles was evaluated according to the Goutallier classification. RESULTS The cross-sectional area of the gluteus medius and paraspinal muscles was significantly correlated with ambulatory status before the injury, at discharge, and during the final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Measurement of the gluteus medius and paraspinal muscles has the potential to evaluate sarcopenia and predict ambulatory status after femoral neck fractures.
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- Akihito Suto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Showa General Hospital, 8-1-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Showa General Hospital, 8-1-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Showa General Hospital, 8-1-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Showa General Hospital, 8-1-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Showa General Hospital, 8-1-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Showa General Hospital, 8-1-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 3058575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 3058575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 3058575, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 3058575, Japan
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Kawanishi M, Tanaka H, Ito Y, Yamada M, Yokoyama K, Sugie A, Ikeda N. Treatment for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture - A Short Review of Orthosis and Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty. Neurospine 2023; 20:1124-1131. [PMID: 38171282 PMCID: PMC10762396 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2346936.468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) in the elderly includes nonoperative treatment and vertebroplasty, but has not been established due to the diversity of patient backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of 3 treatment modalities for the management of OVF: orthotic treatment, percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP), and balloon kyphoplasty (BKP). The method was based on an analysis of the latest RCTs, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews on these topics. No study showed a benefit of bracing with high level of evidence. Trials were found that showed comparable outcomes without orthotic treatment. Only 1 randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed an improvement in pain relief up to 6 months compared with no orthosis. Rigid and nonrigid orthoses were equally effective. Four of 5 RCTs comparing vertebroplasty and sham surgery were equally effective, and one RCT showed superior pain relief with vertebroplasty within 3 weeks of onset. In open trials comparing vertebroplasty with nonoperative management, vertebroplasty was superior. PVP and BKP were comparable in terms of pain relief, improvement in quality of life, and adjacent vertebral fractures. BKP does not affect global sagittal alignment, although BKP may restore vertebral body height. An RCT was published showing that PVP was effective in chronic cases without pain relief. Vertebroplasty improved life expectancy by 22% at 10 years. The superiority of orthotic therapy for OVF was seen only in short-term pain relief. Soft orthoses proved to be a viable alternative to rigid orthoses. Vertebroplasty within 3 weeks may be useful. There is no significant difference in clinical efficacy between PVP and BKP. Vertebroplasty improves life expectancy.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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Tan CW, Arlachov Y, Czernicki M, Bishop S, Pasku D, Drummond A, Podlasek A, Sahota O. Spinal medial branch nerve root block (MBNB) intervention compared to standard care-vertebroplasty (VP) for the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures in frail, older hospitalised patients: a feasibility study. Arch Osteoporos 2023; 18:126. [PMID: 37831315 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01336-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Our study aimed to assess the feasibility outcomes comparing spinal medial branch nerve root block intervention to standard care vertebroplasty for the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures in frail, hospitalised older patients. We found the study to be feasible and now propose a clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness and safety evaluation. INTRODUCTION Vertebroplasty (VP) is a key-hole procedure involving injection of bone cement into a fractured vertebral body, to reduce pain and increase vertebral body stability, although it is associated with a small risk of complications, particularly in frail, older hospitalised patients. Medial branch spinal nerve block (MBNB) may be an alternative treatment to alleviate pain symptoms, with less complications; however, no study has prospectively compared the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and safety of MBNB to VP, in frail, older hospitalised patients. The aim of our study was to conduct a 1st stage feasibility study, exploring recruitment, retention and several outcomes measures (means and SDs), together with qualitative interviews to assess participant and clinician views, to inform a definitive larger study. METHODS We conducted a two-arm feasibility randomised controlled trial with participants allocated to continue with routine surgical care-VP or MBNB treatment, with an embedded qualitative study. Data was collected at baseline, week 1, 4, and week 8. RESULTS Out of 40 eligible patients, 30 (75%) consented to take part in the study. The overall median time from randomisation to intervention was 3 days, IQR 1-7 days, 5 (1-7) days for VP and 2 (1-3) days for MBNB. Median (IQR) length of hospital stay for the VP group was 20 (8) days and for the MBNB 15(22) days. The proportion of completeness of outcome data collection at weeks 1, 4 and 8 was at least 77%: 14 (100%), 12 (85.7%) and 11(78.9%) for VP and 13 (100%), 12 (92.3%) and 10 (76.8%) for MBNB, respectively. There were no significant difference in the clinical outcomes or adverse events between the two groups. DISCUSSION Our study was feasible in achieving is target recruitment, participants adhered to the randomisation and at least 77% completeness of data at the 8 week end-point (target 75%). We now plan to conduct a definitive clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness and safety outcome study, comparing VP to MBNB in frail, older patients hospitalised with an acute vertebral osteoporotic fracture.
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- Chia Wei Tan
- Healthcare of the Older People, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Department of Radiology, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Nottingham University Business School, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK
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- Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, B236, Medical School, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Healthcare of the Older People, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Healthcare of the Older People, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
- Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, QMC, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham, Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Nottingham, UK.
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Varma S, Tsang K, Peck G. Thoraco-lumbar-sacral orthoses in older people - A narrative literature review. Injury 2023; 54:110986. [PMID: 37579687 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.110986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Fractures in the thoracolumbar region have a bimodal distribution, with an increasing number of older people presenting with acute vertebral fractures after atraumatic or low energy mechanisms of injury. In the absence of neurological compromise and significant vertebral instability, thoracolumbar fractures are often managed conservatively and bracing is widely recommended. However, in older cohorts, bracing is often ill fitting and poorly tolerated with non-compliance leading to prolonged immobilization. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have challenged the motive of bracing, but as evidence quality is low, the role of exploratory analysis has been limited. This descriptive review summarises and examines the current evidence that underpins the use of spinal orthoses, specific to older patients, in an effort to streamline its judicious use in clinical practice and identify scope to direct further research.
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- Surabhi Varma
- Major Trauma Center, St. Mary's hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, U.K
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- Major Trauma Center, St. Mary's hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, U.K
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- Major Trauma Center, St. Mary's hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, U.K.
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Sunder A, Chhabra H, Aryal A. Geriatric spine fractures - Demography, changing trends, challenges and special considerations: A narrative review. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2023; 43:102190. [PMID: 37538298 PMCID: PMC10393813 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2023.102190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The aim of this manuscript was to summarize the demography and changing trends of geriatric spinal injuries and to enumerate the challenges and special considerations in the care of geriatric spinal injuries. PubMed, Scopus and Embase databases were searched for literature on geriatric spine fractures using MeSH terms 'aged', 'aged, 80 and over', 'elderly', 'spinal fracture/epidemiology', spinal fracture/therapy∗' and keywords pertaining to the same. The search results were screened for appropriate articles and reviewed. There is a high community prevalence of elderly vertebral fractures ranging from 18% to as high as 51%. The proportion of older patients among the spinal injured is rising as well. There is a higher chance of missing spinal injuries in the elderly and clinical guidelines may not be applicable to this patient group. Classification and surgical treatment are different from younger adult counterparts as the elderly osteoporotic spine behaves differently biomechanically. There is a high incidence of respiratory complications both for surgically and conservatively managed groups. Older age generally is associated with a higher complication rate including mortality.
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- Aditya Sunder
- Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, 110070, India
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- Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, 110070, India
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- Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, 110070, India
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Sato K, Kogawa M, Yamada Y, Yamashiro M, Kasama F, Matsuda M. Equivalent values between anterior vertebral height, wedge ratio, and wedge angle for evaluating vertebral mobility and deformity in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a conventional observational study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:284. [PMID: 37031169 PMCID: PMC10082485 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03758-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vertebral mobility (V-mobility) has been used to diagnose fresh osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) and determine bone union by setting cutoff values for these purposes. V-mobility is the difference in vertebral height on dynamic radiographs taken in the sitting and lateral decubitus or supine positions. The dimensions for V-mobility were presented as anterior vertebral height (Ha; mm), wedge ratio (WR; %), and wedge angle (WA; °) in previous reports. This study was performed to obtain WR and WA values equivalent to V-mobility of 1.0 mm in Ha. METHODS Lateral radiographs of 284 OVFs (grade 1-3 deformed vertebrae) from T11 to L2 were obtained from 77 patients with OVF. V-mobility presented as Ha, posterior vertebral height, and WA was obtained by the difference in these dimensions on dynamic radiographs. The WR and WA values equivalent to 1.0 mm in Ha were obtained by dividing the V-mobility values for WR and WA by that for Ha. RESULTS The mean WR values corresponding to 1.0 mm in Ha for grade 1, 2, and 3 vertebrae were 3.2% ± 1.4%, 3.2% ± 0.9%, and 3.4% ± 1.0%, respectively, and the corresponding value for grade 1-3 vertebrae was 3.3% ± 1.0%. The mean WA values corresponding to 1.0 mm in Ha for grade 1, 2, and 3 vertebrae were 1.5° ± 0.8°, 1.5° ± 0.6°, and 1.5° ± 0.8°, respectively, and the corresponding value for grade 1-3 vertebrae was 1.5° ± 0.7°. CONCLUSIONS The WR and WA values equivalent to V-mobility of 1.0 mm in Ha were 3.3% and 1.5°, respectively, in grade 1-3 vertebrae. These findings may be useful to secure a reliable value of V-mobility of OVFs using simultaneous measurements in three dimensions (Ha, WR, and WA) in clinical practice and to establish cutoff values for V-mobility to determine bone union.
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- Kozo Sato
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa Aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-Ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa Aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-Ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan.
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace and George St., Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa Aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-Ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa Aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-Ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa Aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-Ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa Aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-Ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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Pieroh P, Spiegl UJA, Völker A, Märdian S, von der Höh NH, Osterhoff G, Heyde CE. Spinal Orthoses in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures in the Elderly: A Systematic Review With Quantitative Quality Assessment. Global Spine J 2023; 13:59S-72S. [PMID: 37084346 PMCID: PMC10177312 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221130048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. OBJECTIVES Spinal orthoses are frequently used to non-operatively treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), despite the available evidence is rare. Previously systematic reviews were carried out, presenting controversial recommendations. The present study aimed to systematic review the recent and current literature on available evidence for the use of orthoses in OVF. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Medline, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases. Identified articles including previous systematic reviews were screened and selected by three authors. The results of retrieved articles were presented in a narrative form, quality assessment was performed by two authors using scores according to the study type. RESULTS Thirteen studies (n = 5 randomized controlled trials, n = 3 non- randomized controlled trials and n = 5 prospective studies without control group) and eight systematic reviews were analyzed. Studies without comparison group reported improvements in pain, function and quality of life during the follow-up. Studies comparing different types of orthoses favor non-rigid orthoses. In comparison to patients not wearing an orthosis three studies were unable to detect beneficial effects and two studies reported about a significant improvement using an orthosis. In the obtained quality assessment, three studies yielded good to excellent results. Previous reviews detected the low evidence for spinal orthoses but recommended them. CONCLUSION Based on the study quality and the affection of included studies in previous systematic reviews a general recommendation for the use of a spinal orthosis when treating OVF is not possible. Currently, no superiority for spinal orthoses in OVF treatment was found.
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- Philipp Pieroh
- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Cerillo JL, Becsey AN, Sanghadia CP, Root KT, Lucke-Wold B. Spine Bracing: When to Utilize-A Narrative Review. BIOMECHANICS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 3:136-154. [PMID: 36949902 PMCID: PMC10029751 DOI: 10.3390/biomechanics3010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Spinal bracing is a common non-surgical technique that allows clinicians to prevent and correct malformations or injuries of a patient's spinal column. This review will explore the current standards of practice on spinal brace utilization. Specifically, it will highlight bracing usage in traumatic injuries, pregnancy, pediatrics, osteoporosis, and hyperkyphosis; address radiological findings concurrent with brace usage; and provide an overview of the braces currently available and advancements in the field. In doing so, we aim to improve clinicians' understanding and knowledge of bracing in common spinal pathologies to promote their appropriate use and improve patient outcomes.
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- John L. Cerillo
- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, FL 33759, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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Funayama T, Tatsumura M, Fujii K, Ikumi A, Okuwaki S, Shibao Y, Koda M, Yamazaki M. Therapeutic Effects of Conservative Treatment with 2-Week Bed Rest for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:1785-1795. [PMID: 36005391 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.22.00116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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UPDATE This article was updated on October 19, 2022, because of previous errors, which were discovered after the preliminary version of the article was posted online. On page 1787, in the legend for Figure 2, the sentence that had read "The vertebral collapse rate (in %) was defined as 1 - (A/P) × 100, and vertebral instability (in %) was defined as the difference in vertebral collapse rate between the loaded and non-loaded images." now reads "The vertebral collapse rate (in %) was defined as (1 - [A/P]) × 100, and vertebral instability (in %) was defined as the difference in vertebral collapse rate between the loaded and non-loaded images." On page 1788, in the section entitled "Data Collection," the sentence that had read "The vertebral collapse rate (in %) was defined as 1 - (anterior vertebral wall height/posterior vertebral wall height) × 100, and vertebral instability (in %) was defined as the difference in vertebral collapse rate between the loaded and non-loaded images 9 ." now reads "The vertebral collapse rate (in %) was defined as (1 - [anterior vertebral wall height/posterior vertebral wall height]) × 100, and vertebral instability (in %) was defined as the difference in vertebral collapse rate between the loaded and non-loaded images 9 ." Finally, on page 1791, in Table IV, the footnote for the "Primary outcome" row that had read "N = 113 in the rest group and 99 in the no-rest group." now reads "N = 116 in the rest group and 108 in the no-rest group."
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- Toru Funayama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tsukuba University Hospital Mito Clinical Education and Training Center, Mito Kyodo General Hospital, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Showa General Hospital, Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tsukuba University Hospital Mito Clinical Education and Training Center, Mito Kyodo General Hospital, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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LeBoff MS, Greenspan SL, Insogna KL, Lewiecki EM, Saag KG, Singer AJ, Siris ES. The clinician's guide to prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int 2022; 33:2049-2102. [PMID: 35478046 PMCID: PMC9546973 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-05900-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 274] [Impact Index Per Article: 137.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the USA and the world. It is a subclinical condition until complicated by fracture(s). These fractures place an enormous medical and personal burden on individuals who suffer from them and take a significant economic toll. Any new fracture in an adult aged 50 years or older signifies imminent elevated risk for subsequent fractures, particularly in the year following the initial fracture. What a patient perceives as an unfortunate accident may be seen as a sentinel event indicative of bone fragility and increased future fracture risk even when the result of considerable trauma. Clinical or subclinical vertebral fractures, the most common type of osteoporotic fractures, are associated with a 5-fold increased risk for additional vertebral fractures and a 2- to 3-fold increased risk for fractures at other sites. Untreated osteoporosis can lead to a vicious cycle of recurrent fracture(s), often resulting in disability and premature death. In appropriate patients, treatment with effective antifracture medication prevents fractures and improves outcomes. Primary care providers and medical specialists are critical gatekeepers who can identify fractures and initiate proven osteoporosis interventions. Osteoporosis detection, diagnosis, and treatment should be routine practice in all adult healthcare settings. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) - formerly the National Osteoporosis Foundation - first published the Clinician's Guide in 1999 to provide accurate information on osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Since that time, significant improvements have been made in diagnostic technologies and treatments for osteoporosis. Despite these advances, a disturbing gap persists in patient care. At-risk patients are often not screened to establish fracture probability and not educated about fracture prevention. Most concerning, the majority of highest risk women and men who have a fracture(s) are not diagnosed and do not receive effective, FDA-approved therapies. Even those prescribed appropriate therapy are unlikely to take the medication as prescribed. The Clinician's Guide offers concise recommendations regarding prevention, risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men aged 50 years and older. It includes indications for bone densitometry as well as fracture risk thresholds for pharmacologic intervention. Current medications build bone and/or decrease bone breakdown and dramatically reduce incident fractures. All antifracture therapeutics treat but do not cure the disease. Skeletal deterioration resumes sooner or later when a medication is discontinued-sooner for nonbisphosphonates and later for bisphosphonates. Even if normal BMD is achieved, osteoporosis and elevated risk for fracture are still present. The diagnosis of osteoporosis persists even if subsequent DXA T-scores are above - 2.5. Ongoing monitoring and strategic interventions will be necessary if fractures are to be avoided. In addition to pharmacotherapy, adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, avoidance of smoking and excessive alcohol intake, weight-bearing and resistance-training exercise, and fall prevention are included in the fracture prevention armamentarium. Where possible, recommendations in this guide are based on evidence from RCTs; however, relevant published data and guidance from expert clinical experience provides the basis for recommendations in those areas where RCT evidence is currently deficient or not applicable to the many osteoporosis patients not considered for RCT participation due to age and morbidity.
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- M. S. LeBoff
- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XBrigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 221 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 USA
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- grid.412689.00000 0001 0650 7433University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1110 Kaufmann Building, 3471 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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- grid.47100.320000000419368710Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520 USA
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- grid.266832.b0000 0001 2188 8502University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 300 Oak St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 USA
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- grid.265892.20000000106344187University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, FOT 820, Birmingham, AL 35294 USA
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- grid.411663.70000 0000 8937 0972MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20007 USA
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- grid.21729.3f0000000419368729Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 180 Fort Washington Ave, Suite 9-903, New York, NY 10032 USA
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Kaizu Y, Kasuga T, Takahashi Y, Otani T, Miyata K. Sleep Should Be Focused on When Analyzing Physical Activity in Hospitalized Older Adults after Trunk and Lower Extremity Fractures-A Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10081429. [PMID: 36011086 PMCID: PMC9408561 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10081429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Although the importance of resting in bed for hospitalized older adults is known, current methods of interpreting physical activity (PA) recommend the use of a broad definition of sedentary behavior (SB) that includes 0−1.5 metabolic equivalents (METs) of sleep (SL) and sitting. We investigated the characteristics of PA by conducting a cross-sectional study of 25 older adults with trunk and lower extremity fractures. The intensity of their PA was interpreted as SL (0−0.9 METs), SB (1−1.5 METs), low-intensity PA (LIPA: 1.6−2.9 METs), and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA: >3.0 METs). We calculated the correlation coefficients to clarify the relationship between each PA intensity level. Our analyses revealed that the PA time (min/day) was accounted for by SB (53.5%), SL (23.2%), LIPA (22.8%), and MVPA (0.5%). We observed negative correlations between SL and SB (r = −0.837) and between SL and LIPA (r = −0.705), and positive correlations between SB and LIPA (r = 0.346) and between LIPA and MVPA (r = 0.429). SL and SB were also found to have different trends in relation to physical function. These results indicate that SL and SB are trade-offs for PA during the day. Separate interpretations of the SL and SB of older hospitalized adults are thus recommended.
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- Yoichi Kaizu
- Department of Rehabilitation Center, Hidaka Hospital, 886 Nakao-machi, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0001, Japan; (Y.K.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Center, Hidaka Rehabilitation Hospital, 2204 Yoshii-machi Maniwa, Takasaki, Gunma 370-2104, Japan;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Center, Hidaka Hospital, 886 Nakao-machi, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0001, Japan; (Y.K.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Ota College of Medical Technology, 1373 Higashinagaoka-cho, Ota, Gunma 373-0812, Japan;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Science, 4669-2 Ami-Machi, Inashiki-gun, Ibaraki 300-0394, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-29-888-4000
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Tan CW, Cameron M, Arlachov Y, Bastounis A, Bishop S, Czernicki M, Drummond A, Fakis A, Pasku D, Sahota O. The Acute VertEbRal AugmentaTion (AVERT) study: protocol for a randomised controlled, feasibility trial of spinal medial branch nerve block in hospitalised older patients with vertebral fragility fractures. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e059194. [PMID: 35697440 PMCID: PMC9196181 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs) are the most common type of osteoporotic fracture found in older people, resulting in increasing morbidity and excess mortality. These fractures can cause significant pain, requiring admission to hospital. Vertebroplasty (VP) is effective in reducing pain and allowing early mobilisation in hospitalised patients. However, it may be associated with complications such as cement leakage, infection, bleeding at the injection site and fracture of adjacent vertebrae. It is also costly and not readily accessible in many UK hospitals.A recent retrospective study reported that spinal medial branch nerve block (MBNB), typically used to treat facet arthropathy, had similar efficacy in terms of pain relief compared with VP for the treatment of painful VFF. However, to date, no study has prospectively compared MBNB to VP. We therefore propose a prospective feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) to compare the role of MBNB to VP, in hospitalised older patients. METHOD A parallel, two-arm RCT with participants allocated on a 1:1 ratio to either standard care-VP or MBNB in hospitalised patients aged over 70 with acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Follow-up will be at weeks 1, 4 and 8 post intervention. The primary objective is to determine the feasibility and design of a future trial, including specific outcomes of recruitment, adherence to randomisation and safety. Embedded within the trial will be a health economic evaluation to understand resource utilisation and implications of the intervention and a qualitative study of the experiences and insights of trial participants and clinicians. Secondary outcomes will include pain scores, analgesia requirements, resource use and quality of life data. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was granted by the Yorkshire & the Humber Research Ethics Committee (reference 21/YH/0065). AVERT (Acute VertEbRal AugmentaTion) has received approval by the Health Research Authority (reference IRAS 293210) and is sponsored by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (reference 21HC001). Recruitment is ongoing. Results will be presented at relevant conferences and submitted to appropriate journals for publication on completion. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN18334053.
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- Chia Wei Tan
- Health Care of the Older People, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Health Care of the Older People, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Epidemiology & Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Business School, Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Health Care of the Older People, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
- Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Pramudita JA, Hiroki W, Yoda T, Tanabe Y. Variations in Strain Distribution at Distal Radius under Different Loading Conditions. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12050740. [PMID: 35629407 PMCID: PMC9144860 DOI: 10.3390/life12050740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Distal radial fractures exhibit various fracture patterns. By assuming that the strain distribution at the distal radius affects the diversification of the fracture pattern, a parameter study using the finite element model of a wrist developed from computed tomography (CT) images was performed under different loading conditions. The finite element model of the wrist consisted of the radius, ulna, scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and major carpal ligaments. The material properties of the bone models were assigned on the basis of the Hounsfield Unit (HU) values of the CT images. An impact load was applied to the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum to simulate boundary conditions during fall accidents. This study considered nine different loading conditions that combine three different loading directions and three different load distribution ratios. According to the analysis results, the strain distribution at the distal radius changed with respect to the change in the loading condition. High strain concentration occurred in regions where distal radius fractures are commonly developed. The direction and distribution of the load acting on the radius were considered to be factors that may cause variations in the fracture pattern of distal radius fractures.
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- Jonas A. Pramudita
- College of Engineering, Nihon University, Koriyama 963-8642, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan;
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- Management Strategy Section, President Office, Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan;
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Characteristic imaging findings predicting the risk of conservative treatment resistance in fresh osteoporotic vertebral fractures with poor prognostic features on magnetic resonance imaging. J Orthop Sci 2022; 27:330-334. [PMID: 33642206 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies have reported that confined high-intensity and diffuse low-intensity on sagittal T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are distinctive features that are highly predictive of delayed union or nonunion on osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF). The objective of this study was to identify the characteristics of imaging findings predicting the risk for requiring surgical treatment in fresh OVF with poor prognostic features on MRI. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of 74 patients (17 men and 57 women with a mean age of 81.1 years) of OVF with the poor prognostic MRI findings. We compared the imaging findings between the surgery group (16 patients) and the conservative group (58 patients): vertebral instability defined as the difference between the vertebral collapse ratio in dynamic X-rays, and the grade of posterior wall injury (Grade I, no spinal canal encroachment; Grade II, <2 mm; Grade III, ≥2 mm) as well as the presence or absence of pedicle fracture (Grade I, none; Grade II, unilateral; Grade III, bilateral) on computed tomography. RESULTS The mean vertebral instability was 24.0% ± 10.1% in the surgery group and 13.0% ± 7.8% in the conservative group, which was significantly different. Posterior wall injury in the surgery and conservative groups was Grade I in 0 and 29 cases, Grade II in 5 and 21 cases, and Grade III in 11 and 8 cases, respectively, constituting a significant difference. Pedicle fracture in the surgery and conservative groups was Grade I in 5 and 55 cases, Grade II in 6 and 2 cases, and Grade III in 5 and 1 case, respectively, also constituting a significant difference. CONCLUSIONS The most high-risk OVF patients with poor prognostic MRI findings who required surgical treatment were those who exhibited greater vertebral instability as well as either more severe posterior wall injury or pedicle fracture. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective clinical study.
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Okuwaki S, Funayama T, Ikumi A, Shibao Y, Miura K, Noguchi H, Takahashi H, Koda M, Tatsumura M, Kawamura H, Yamazaki M. Risk factors affecting vertebral collapse and kyphotic progression in postmenopausal osteoporotic vertebral fractures. J Bone Miner Metab 2022; 40:301-307. [PMID: 34773152 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-021-01283-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate the risk factors that affect vertebral deformity 6 months after osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) at the time of injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS From May 2017 to May 2020, 70 postmenopausal women with OVFs were evaluated for age; body mass index; number of previous OVFs; total 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels; posterior wall injury on computed tomography; cross-sectional area (CSA) of the psoas major, erector spinae, and multifidus; fat infiltration; vertebral instability (VI) upon admission; collapse rate (CR); and kyphotic angle (KA) at 6 months after injury. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the risk factors for the CR and KA. RESULTS The CR was correlated with posterior wall injury (r = 0.295, p = 0.022), 25(OH)D levels (r = - 0.367, p = 0.002), and VI (r = 0.307, p = 0.010). In the multiple regression analysis, the 25(OH)D levels (p = 0.032) and VI (p = 0.035) were significant risk factors for the CR at the 6-month follow-up. The KA was correlated with the 25(OH)D levels (r = - 0.262, p = 0.031) and VI (r = 0.298, p = 0.012). In the multiple regression analysis, the CSA of the psoas major (p = 0.011) and VI (p < 0.001) were significant risk factors for the KA at the 6-month follow-up. CONCLUSION In cases with large VI at the time of injury, the CR and KA were significantly higher at 6 months after injury. Moreover, the CR was affected by the 25(OH)D level, while the KA was affected by the CSA of the psoas major upon admission.
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- Shun Okuwaki
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Tsukuba Hospital Mito Clinical Education and Training Center Mito Kyodo General Hospital, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Tsukuba Hospital Mito Clinical Education and Training Center Mito Kyodo General Hospital, Mito, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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Sato K, Kogawa M, Yamada Y, Yamashiro M, Kasama F, Matsuda M. Equivalent values between anterior vertebral height, wedge ratio, and wedge angle in osteoporotic vertebral fractures. J Bone Miner Metab 2022; 40:132-140. [PMID: 34420088 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-021-01264-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Vertebral mobility (V-mobility) has been used to diagnose fresh osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs), and determine or predict bone union by setting cutoff values for these purposes. V-mobility is defined as the difference in shape of vertebral bodies between lateral radiographs taken in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing positions. The parameters for V-mobility have varied in previous reports among anterior vertebral height (Ha, mm), wedge ratio (WR, %), and wedge angle (WA, degrees). The present study aimed to clarify WR and WA equivalent to Ha of 1.0 mm, and to compare the reported cutoff values for V-mobility presented as Ha, WR, or WA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Lateral radiographs of 446 normal vertebrae (grade 0) and 146 deformed vertebrae (grade 1-3) from T11 to L2 were obtained from 183 female patients aged > 60 years. WR (%) values equivalent to Ha of 1.0 mm were calculated by Ha (1.0 mm)/Hp × 100 (Hp: posterior vertebral height). Corresponding WA values were calculated by trigonometric function using vertebral dimensions. RESULTS The mean WR values equivalent to Ha of 1.0 mm in the vertebrae from T11 to L2 were 3.2%, 3.2%, 3.5%, and 3.7% for grades 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively, and the corresponding WA values were 1.6°, 1.6°, 1.5°, and 1.4°. CONCLUSION The equivalent values for V-mobility presented as Ha, WR, and WA were obtained. The mean WR and WA values equivalent to Ha of 1.0 mm in grade 1-3 vertebrae were 3.5% and 1.5°, respectively.
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- Kozo Sato
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan.
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace and George St., Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Hospital, 17-1 Sanezawa aza Tatsutayashiki, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-3217, Japan
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Norimoto M, Yamashita M, Yamaoka A, Yamashita K, Abe K, Eguchi Y, Furuya T, Orita S, Inage K, Shiga Y, Maki S, Umimura T, Sato T, Sato M, Enomoto K, Takaoka H, Hozumi T, Mizuki N, Kim G, Ohtori S. Early mobilization reduces the medical care cost and the risk of disuse syndrome in patients with acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 93:155-159. [PMID: 34656240 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective observational study. PURPOSE To compare two conservative treatments for acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs). OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE Several studies have reported conservative treatments for OVFs in terms of using a brace, rehabilitation, and bed rest. However, there is no consensus about the conservative treatment for OVFs. METHODS We evaluated 68 patients with acute OVF treated in our hospital from 2007 to 2011. Thirty-four patients treated in prolonged bed rest (PBR) regimen underwent rehabilitation wearing a Jewett's brace after three weeks of bed rest. In contrast, the other 34 patients underwent rehabilitation wearing a Jewett's brace as soon as possible, which we called a stir-up (SU) regimen. We compared two treatment groups for medical costs, hospital length of stay (LOS), pain according to the numeric rating scale (NRS), the activities of daily living (ADL), and imaging studies. RESULTS The average hospital LOS was significantly shorter in patients treated by the SU regimen, which resulted in the medical costs reduction. There was no significant difference in the NRS through 6 months between the two groups. Although many patients in both groups experienced at least one level reduction in ADL at 6 months after the injury, patients in the SU group tended to maintain their pre-injury ADL, which almost agrees with past reports. In terms of imaging studies, patients in the PBR group showed milder vertebral compression rate over time. Pseudoarthrosis occurred in 2 patients in the SU group, who presented with mild pain, which had little influence on their daily lives. CONCLUSION We compared two conservative treatments for OVFs. Early rehabilitation was useful treatment for OVFs to minimize the risk for disuse syndrome, maintain pre-injury ADL status, and reduce the medical costs.
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- Masaki Norimoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Funabashi Central Hospital, Funabashi, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Funabashi Central Hospital, Funabashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Funabashi Central Hospital, Funabashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Funabashi Central Hospital, Funabashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Funabashi Central Hospital, Funabashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Spiegl U, Bork H, Grüninger S, Maus U, Osterhoff G, Scheyerer MJ, Pieroh P, Schnoor J, Heyde CE, Schnake KJ. Osteoporotic Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae: Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2021; 118:670-677. [PMID: 34342263 PMCID: PMC8727857 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2021.0295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of osteoporotic vertebral body fractures in Europe is 18-26%. Although most of these injuries can be treated conservatively, the underlying concepts have not been defined clearly or uniformly. In this article, we present the current state of the evidence on the diagnosis and conservative treatment of osteoporotic fractures of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. METHODS A systematic review of the literature up to May 2020 was carried out in the PubMed and Web of Science Core Collection databases. 549 articles were identified, of which 36 were suitable for inclusion in the review. Articles were sought in the areas of diagnosis, provision of physical aids, pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy, and treatments from the realm of alternative medicine. RESULTS The primary diagnostic technique was conventional x-ray in two planes (with the patient standing, if possible), which had 51.3% sensitivity and 75% specificity. If a fracture was suspected, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the entire spine and regional computed tomography (CT) were carried out. The overall state of the evidence on treatment is poor; the best available evidence is for exercise therapy and physiotherapy, which are supported by three level I and four level II studies. Improvements were seen mainly in mobility and a reduced fear of falling. The use of an active orthosis can be useful as well. No evidence was found on the use of drugs or alternative medicine exclusively in the conservative treatment of osteoporotic vertebral body fractures. CONCLUSION It is reasonable to evaluate instability with imaging repeatedly, at regular intervals, over a period of six months. There is still a lack of reliable data on the optimal intensity and duration of physiotherapy, and on the use of orthoses.
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- Ulrich Spiegl
- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany; Rehabilitation Center, St. Josef-Stift Sendenhorst, Sendenhorst, Germany; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Nuremberg site, Nürnberg, Germany; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Special Orthopedic Surgery, Osteology (DVO, German Osteology Society), University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany; Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Paul Gerhardt Stift Hospital, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany; Interdisciplinary Center for Spine and Scoliosis therapy. Malteser Waldkrankenhaus St. Marien, Erlangen, Germany
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Kweh BTS, Lee HQ, Tan T, Rutges J, Marion T, Tew KS, Bhalla V, Menon S, Oner FC, Fisher C, Tee JW. The Role of Spinal Orthoses in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures of the Elderly Population (Age 60 Years or Older): Systematic Review. Global Spine J 2021; 11:975-987. [PMID: 32990034 PMCID: PMC8258809 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220948036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. OBJECTIVE Spinal orthoses have been generally used in the management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures in the elderly population with purported positive biomechanical and functional effects. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review of the literature examining the role of spinal orthoses in osteoporotic elderly patients who sustain low energy trauma vertebral fractures. METHODS A systematic literature review adherent to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted. Methodical searches utilizing MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Databases was performed. RESULTS Of the 2019 articles initially retrieved, 7 published articles (4 randomized controlled trials and 3 prospective cohort studies) satisfied the inclusion criteria. Five studies reported improvement in quantitative measurements of spinal column stability when either a rigid or semirigid orthosis was used, while 1 study was equivocal. The studies also showed the translation of biomechanical benefit into significant functional improvement as manifested by improved postural stability and reduced body sway. Subjective improvement in pain scores and quality of life was also noted with bracing. CONCLUSION The use of spinal orthoses in neurologically intact elderly patients aged 60 years and older with osteoporotic compression vertebral fractures results in improved biomechanical vertebral stability, reduced kyphotic deformity, enhanced postural stability, greater muscular strength and superior functional outcomes.
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- Barry Ting Sheen Kweh
- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,Barry Ting Sheen Kweh, National Trauma Research Institute, 85-89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia.
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- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Ikumi A, Funayama T, Terajima S, Matsuura S, Yamaji A, Nogami Y, Okuwaki S, Kawamura H, Yamazaki M. Effects of conservative treatment of 2-week rigorous bed rest on muscle disuse atrophy in osteoporotic vertebral fracture patients. J Rural Med 2021; 16:8-13. [PMID: 33442429 PMCID: PMC7788296 DOI: 10.2185/jrm.2020-036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective: Osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF) is conventionally treated
with conservative management such as bed rest, but a relatively prolonged bed rest has the
potential risk of muscle disuse atrophy. This study aimed to examine whether the 2-week of
rigorous bed rest affects muscle disuse atrophy in OVF patients. Patients and Methods: A total of 54 OVF patients (16 males; 38 females; mean
age, 80.2 ± 9.2 years) were treated with an initial 2-week rigorous bed rest by
hospitalization with persistent rehabilitation. Cognitive function, swallowing function,
grip strength, and lower extremity circumference were evaluated at three-time points
(admission, end of bed rest, and discharge). Results: Of the 51 patients who were able to walk independently before the
injury, one patient (2.0%) had to use a wheelchair after the injury. During
hospitalization, cognitive function decline was observed in 33.3% of patients, but not in
patients with Revised Hasegawa’s Dementia Scale score ≥25 at admission. Swallowing
function decline was observed in one patient, and none of the patients developed
aspiration pneumonia during hospitalization. The grip strength significantly improved both
at the end of bed rest (P=0.04) and discharge (P=0.02).
Although the lower extremity circumference significantly decreased at the end of bed rest
(P<0.01), it was recovered afterward. The lower extremity
circumference did not significantly differ between the admission and discharge
(P=0.17). Conclusion: Our results suggested that conservative treatment of OVF through
an initial 2-week rigorous bed rest with persistent hospital rehabilitation poses a low
risk of muscle disuse atrophy. If cognitive dysfunction is observed on admission, close
monitoring for exacerbation should be performed during the hospital stay.
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- Akira Ikumi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kenpoku Medical Center Takahagi Kyodo Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Japan
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Hosogane N, Nojiri K, Suzuki S, Funao H, Okada E, Isogai N, Ueda S, Hikata T, Shiono Y, Watanabe K, Watanabe K, Kaito T, Yamashita T, Fujiwara H, Nagamoto Y, Terai H, Tamai K, Matsuoka Y, Suzuki H, Nishimura H, Tagami A, Yamada S, Adachi S, Ohtori S, Orita S, Furuya T, Yoshii T, Ushio S, Inoue G, Miyagi M, Saito W, Imagama S, Ando K, Sakai D, Nukaga T, Kiyasu K, Kimura A, Inoue H, Nakano A, Harimaya K, Kawaguchi K, Yokoyama N, Oishi H, Doi T, Ikegami S, Shimizu M, Futatsugi T, Kakutani K, Yurube T, Oshima M, Uei H, Aoki Y, Takahata M, Iwata A, Seki S, Murakami H, Yoshioka K, Endo H, Hongo M, Nakanishi K, Abe T, Tsukanishi T, Ishii K. Reply to the Editor: Surgical Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture with Neurological Deficit-A Nationwide Multicenter Study in Japan. Spine Surg Relat Res 2020; 4:292-293. [PMID: 32865540 PMCID: PMC7447343 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2020-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Naobumi Hosogane
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kochi University, Nankoku, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eastern Chiba Medical Center, Togane, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Iwate Medical University, Morioka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
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Hofler RC, Jones GA. Bracing for Acute and Subacute Osteoporotic Compression Fractures: A Systematic Review of the Literature. World Neurosurg 2020; 141:e453-e460. [PMID: 32474094 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Many treatment options for osteoporotic vertebral fractures are available. However, limited and variable findings have been reported on the efficacy of the individual therapies. The objective of the present study was to systematically review the reported data for evidence of efficacy of spinal orthoses for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. METHODS A systematic review of the PubMed database was performed. Two reviewers evaluated the studies found for eligibility. Randomized controlled trails (RCTs) and prospective nonrandomized, prospective single-arm, and retrospective comparative studies of the treatment of acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures with spinal orthoses were included. RESULTS A total of 16 studies were included: 5 RCTs, 6 nonrandomized prospective comparative studies, 1 retrospective case-control study, and 4 prospective single-arm studies. Of the 16 studies, 4 (3 single-arm studies and 1 nonrandomized study) provided low-quality evidence that bracing, with or without bedrest, was safe. Also, 1 nonrandomized and 1 single-arm study provided low-quality evidence that bracing improved pain and disability. In addition, 4 studies demonstrated that the use of a rigid brace was equivalent to the use of a soft brace or no brace (2 high-quality RCTs, 2 nonrandomized studies, 1 low-quality RCT). Two nonrandomized and one case-control study demonstrated a benefit of kyphoplasty compared with bracing alone (all low quality). Two RCTs had provided low-quality evidence that bracing was superior to no brace and one nonrandomized study provided low-quality evidence that a dynamic brace was superior to rigid orthosis. CONCLUSIONS Limited evidence has suggested the safety of spinal orthoses for the treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures. At present, compelling evidence is not available to suggest that a rigid brace is superior to a soft brace or no brace. Kyphoplasty might be of benefit for select patients.
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- Ryan C Hofler
- Department of Neurosurgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
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