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Yang S, Chen C, Du S, Tang Y, Li K, Yu X, Tan J, Zhang C, Rong Z, Xu J, Wu W, Luo F. Assessment of isokinetic trunk muscle strength and its association with health-related quality of life in patients with degenerative spinal deformity. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:827. [PMID: 33298028 PMCID: PMC7724710 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03844-8] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background A considerable portion of the elderly population are increasingly afflicted by degenerative spinal deformity (DSD), which seriously affects patient health-related quality of life (HRQoL). HRQoL index is used across many studies to show correlations between radio-graphical alignment, disability, and pain in patients with DSD. However, imaged structural deformity represents only one aspect for consideration, namely, the disability effect of DSD. We assessed the isokinetic strength of trunk muscle in patients with degenerative spinal deformity (DSD), and investigated its relationship with HRQoL. Methods In total, 38 patients with DSD (DSD group) and 32 healthy individuals (control group) were recruited. Both groups were homogeneous for age, weight, height and body mass index (BMI). Assessments were performed using the isokinetic dynamometer IsoMed-2000; trunk extensor, flexor strength and flexion/extension (F/E) ratios were explored concentrically at speeds of 30°, 60° and 120° per second. The grip strength of both hands was measured using a hand-held dynamometer. Visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), a Roland-Morris disability questionnaire (RDQ), and a 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) evaluated patient HRQoL. Correlations between trunk strength and HRQoL were analyzed. Results When compared with the control group, the DSD group showed lower trunk extensor strength at three velocity movements, and higher F/E ratios at 60° and 120°/s (p < 0.05). Both groups exhibited similar trunk flexor strength and grip strength (p > 0.05). In DSD group, trunk extensor strength at 60°/s was negatively associated with ODI and RDQ (p < 0.05). A negative relationship between trunk flexor strength at 120°/s and ODI was also recorded (p < 0.05). In addition, trunk extensor strength at 60°/s and trunk flexor strength at 120°/s were positively correlated with physical functioning and role-physical scores according to the SF-36 (p < 0.05). Conclusions We identified isolated trunk extensor myopathy in DSD, which causes an imbalance in trunk muscle strength. Isokinetic trunk extensor strength at 60°/s and trunk flexor strength at 120°/s can predict disability, and decrease physical HRQoL in DSD patients.
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- Sen Yang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, The 83nd Group Army Hospital of the People's Liberation Army (PLA 371 Central Hospital), Xinxiang Medical College, 210 Wenhua Street, Hongqi district, Xinxiang, 453000, Henan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- War Wounded Medical Service Research Office (Department of War Injury and Rescue Service), Army Specialty Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army (Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, The 72nd Group Army Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, Huzhou University, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Park M, Seok H, Kim SH, Noh K, Lee SY. Comparison Between Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Abdominal and Back Muscles on Postural Balance in Post-stroke Hemiplegic Patients. Ann Rehabil Med 2018; 42:652-659. [PMID: 30404414 PMCID: PMC6246866 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2018.42.5.652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective To compare the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to abdominal muscles and back muscles on postural balance in post-stroke hemiplegic patients. Methods Thirty post-stroke hemiplegic patients were prospectively enrolled and randomly assigned to one of the three groups: core muscle-strengthening exercise (CME) with NMES to abdominal muscles (group A), CME with NMES to back muscles (group B), and CME alone (group C). All subjects underwent their targeted interventions for 30 minutes each day, 5 days per week for 3 weeks under a conventional stroke rehabilitation program. Subjects were evaluated using Korean version of Berg Balance Scale (K-BBS), Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Korean version of Modified Barthel Index (K-MBI), Weight Distribution Index (WDI), and Stability Index (SI) just before and 3 weeks after intervention. Results Changes in K-BBS (p<0.05) and TIS (p<0.05) were significantly higher in group A (18.5±8.10, 6.6±1.90) and group B (19.9±5.44, 7.0±2.26) than in group C (8.4±4.14, 3.1±0.99). However, K-MBI, WDI, and SI failed to show any significant difference. No significant difference in all outcomes was observed between groups A and B. Conclusion The effect of NMES to the abdominal muscles was similar to the effect on back muscles in terms of postural balance. This finding indicated that the NMES to the abdominal muscles may be an alternative for post-stroke hemiplegic patients contraindicated for NMES to the back muscles. Additional studies investigating the effects of NMES on abdominal and back muscles are needed.
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- Mingeun Park
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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Chen C, Bao GF, Xu G, Sun Y, Cui ZM. Altered Wnt and NF-κB Signaling in Facet Joint Osteoarthritis: Insights from RNA Deep Sequencing. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2018; 245:69-77. [PMID: 29806631 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.245.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Facet joint osteoarthritis is common lumbar osteoarthritis characterized by facet joint cartilage degeneration. However, the molecular basis of facet joint osteoarthritis remains largely undetermined. In the current study, we collected facet joint tissue samples from 10 control patients and 48 patients with facet joint osteoarthritis (20 patients with moderate degeneration and 28 with severe degeneration). The control patients underwent internal fixation of the lumbar spine due to vertebral fracture. RNA deep sequencing was performed, and Bioinformatic tools were applied. Among top 30 enriched signaling pathways, we focused on two inflammation-related signaling pathways, Wnt and NF-κB signaling pathways. Subsequently, using the quantitative RT-PCR analysis, we confirmed that in Wnt signaling pathway, the mRNA levels of Dickkopf WNT Signaling Pathway Inhibitor 2 (DKK2), Sex-determining Region Y-box 17 (SOX17), MYC, Cyclin D1, Calcium/Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase II Alpha (CAMK2A), and Wnt Family Member 11 and 5 were increased in facet joint osteoarthritis, while the mRNA levels of WNT Inhibitory Factor 1, Casein Kinase 1 Alpha 1, Transcription Factor 7/Lymphoid Enhancer Binding Factor 1 (TCF7/LEF1), and VANGL Planar Cell Polarity Protein 2 were decreased. In NF-κB signaling pathway, the mRNA levels of C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 4 (CCL4) and C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 4 Like 2 (CCL4L2) were increased, while the mRNA levels of BCL2 Related Protein A1 were decreased. These results suggest that Wnt and NF-κB signaling may be altered in the process of facet joint cartilage degeneration. The present study will expand our understanding of the molecular bases underlying facet joint osteoarthritis.
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- Chu Chen
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
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Muscle Functions and Functional Performance among Older Persons with and without Low Back Pain. Curr Gerontol Geriatr Res 2016; 2016:8583963. [PMID: 27872641 PMCID: PMC5107865 DOI: 10.1155/2016/8583963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2016] [Revised: 07/28/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study aims to compare muscle functions and functional performances between older persons with and without low back pain (LBP) and to determine the association between muscle functions and functional performances. This is a cross-sectional study, involving 95 older persons (age = 70.27 ± 7.26 years). Anthropometric characteristics, muscle functions, and functional performances were measured. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression. The functional performances showed no significant differences (females LBP versus non-LBP, males LBP versus non-LBP) (p < 0.05). For muscle functions, significant differences were found (females LBP versus non-LBP) for abdominal muscle strength (p = 0.006) and back muscle strength (p = 0.07). In the LBP group, significant correlations were found between back and abdominal muscle strength and hand grip strength (r = 0.377 and r = 0.396, resp.), multifidus control and lower limb function (r = 0.363) in females, and back muscle strength and lower limb function (r = 0.393) in males (all p < 0.05). Regression analysis showed that abdominal and back muscle strengths were significant predictors of hand grip strength (p = 0.041 and p = 0.049, resp.), and multifidus control was a significant predictor of lower limb function in females (p = 0.047). This study demonstrates that older women with LBP exhibit poorer muscle functions compared to older women without LBP.
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