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Jang HJ, Moon BJ, Kim KH, Park JY, Chin DK, Kim KS, Cho YE. Factors Associated With Repeat Surgery in Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments: Minimum 8-year Follow-up Study. Clin Spine Surg 2024; 37:131-137. [PMID: 38637933 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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STUDY DESIGN Single-center retrospective study. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to identify the factors leading to repeat surgery in patients with cervical ossification of the longitudinal ligament (OPLL) during a minimal 8-year follow-up after the initial surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The long-term effects of cervical OPLL are well known, but it's not always clear how many patients need to have surgery again because their neurological symptoms get worse. METHODS This study is included 117 patients who underwent surgery for cervical OPLL and had a follow-up of at least 8 years. OPLL type, surgical extent, surgical method, and sagittal radiological parameters were measured, and OPLL characteristics were analyzed. RESULTS The average age of patients at the time of surgery was 53.2 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 78:39. The median follow-up duration was 122 months (96-170 mo). Out of the total, 20 cases (17.1%) necessitated repeat surgery, among which 8 cases required surgery at the same site as the initial operation. The highest rate of repeat surgery was observed in patients who underwent total laminectomy without fusion (TL), where 6 out of 21 patients (29%) needed a second surgery, and 5 of these (23%) involved the same surgical site. Patients who underwent repeat surgery at the same site exhibited a greater range of motion (ROM) one year postsurgery (16.4 ± 8.5° vs. 23.1 ± 12.7°, P =0.041). In addition, the ROM at 1 year was higher in patients who underwent TL compared with those who had laminoplasty. Furthermore, the recurrence rate for hill-shape OPLL was higher at 30.8% compared to 10% for plateau-shape OPLL ( P = 0.05). CONCLUSION Larger cervical ROM 1 year after surgery is related to repeat surgery at the same level as previous surgery, especially in laminectomy without fusion surgery.
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- Hyun Jun Jang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Leon Wiltse Memorial Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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Oshima Y, Doi T, Ohtomo N, Ito Y, Nakajima K, Nagata K, Kato S, Taniguchi Y, Matsubayashi Y, Tanaka S. Patients with a large ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament have a higher incidence of arteriosclerosis in the carotid artery. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2024; 33:379-385. [PMID: 38227214 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-08107-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the impact of the severity of cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) on the incidence of arteriosclerosis in the carotid artery. METHODS Patients with OPLL-induced cervical myelopathy were prospectively enrolled. The study involved analyzing patient characteristics, blood samples, computed tomography scans of the spine, and intima-media thickness (IMT) measurements of the common carotid artery. Patients were divided into two groups based on the size of the cervical OPLL to compare demographic data, comorbidities, and the presence of thickening of the carotid intima-media (max IMT ≥ 1.1 mm). RESULTS The study included 96 patients (mean age: 63.5 years; mean body mass index: 26.9 kg/m2; 71.8% male; 35.4% with diabetes mellitus). The mean maximum anteroposterior (AP) diameter of the OPLL was 4.9 mm, with a mean occupancy ratio of 43%. The mean maximum IMT was 1.23 mm. Arteriosclerosis of the carotid artery was diagnosed in 62.5% of the patients. On comparing the two groups based on OPLL size, the group with larger OPLL (≥ 5 mm) had a higher BMI and a greater prevalence of carotid intima-media thickening. This significant difference in the prevalence of carotid intima-media thickening persisted even after adjusting for patient backgrounds using propensity score matching. CONCLUSIONS Patients with a larger cervical OPLL showed a higher frequency of intima-media thickening in the carotid artery.
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- Yasushi Oshima
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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Masuda S, Fukasawa T, Takeuchi M, Fujibayashi S, Otsuki B, Murata K, Shimizu T, Matsuda S, Kawakami K. Predictors of the Need for Surgery in Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Retrospective Cohort Longitudinal Study Using a Claims-based Database. Clin Spine Surg 2023; 36:E271-E276. [PMID: 36850023 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine predictors associated with the needfor cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (cOPLL) surgery amongindividuals with cOPLL. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA cOPLL is a spinal disorder caused by ectopic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. However, factors associated with a higher rate of surgery to treat the neurological symptoms of cOPLL are poorly understood. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective population-based cohort study using a commercial administrative claims database from JMDC Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) enrolled patients newly diagnosed with cOPLL from April 2005 to October 2020 and followed to April 2021. A total of 1506 cOPLL patients aged 18 years or older with no history of cervical spine surgery and with a record of metabolic profiles obtained at general health checkups were included. Cox proportional hazards regression models identified patient characteristics and comorbidities associated with cOPLL surgery. RESULTS Of 1506 patients with cOPLL with a median of 1.8 years of follow-up after initial cOPLL diagnosis, 439 (29.2%) received cOPLL surgery. The 1-year cumulative incidence (95% CI) was 26.0% (23.7-28.2). In multivariable Cox proportional regression analysis, male (hazard ratio: 1.68; 95% CI: 1.26-2.24; P < 0.001) and obesity (body mass index: ≥25) (hazard ratio: 1.45; 95% CI: 1.10-1.89; P = 0.007) were associated with an increased risk of cOPLL surgery. CONCLUSIONS In this large claims-based study of adults newly diagnosed with cOPLL, males and obesity were associated with a higher risk of cOPLL surgery. These findings may help clinicians to predict the future course of cOPLL in patients, although further research is needed to elucidate the biological role of these progression-associated factors.
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- Soichiro Masuda
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine
- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology
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- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology
- Department of Digital Health and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine
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Doi T, Ohashi S, Ohtomo N, Tozawa K, Nakarai H, Yoshida Y, Ito Y, Sakamoto R, Nakajima K, Nagata K, Okamoto N, Nakamoto H, Kato S, Taniguchi Y, Matsubayashi Y, Tanaka S, Oshima Y. Evaluation of bone strength using finite-element analysis in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. Spine J 2022; 22:1399-1407. [PMID: 35257841 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) are often reported to have increased bone mineral density (BMD). The bone strength of the proximal femur measured by quantitative computed tomography-based finite element analysis (QCT/FEA) is reportedly comparable between healthy subjects with and without OPLL. However, the bone strength in symptomatic OPLL patients remains unknown. PURPOSE To investigate bone strength measured by QCT/FEA in symptomatic patients with OPLL. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A single-center prospective observational study. PATIENT SAMPLE A total of 157 patients with cervical or thoracic compressive myelopathy were included in the study. OUTCOME MEASURES We analyzed patients' characteristics, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, serum laboratory tests including calcium (Ca), inorganic phosphate (Pi), and bone turnover markers, BMD of the proximal femur and lumbar spine measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and predicted bone strength (PBS) of the proximal femur and lumbar spine measured using QCT/FEA. METHODS Eligible patients were divided into the non-OPLL and OPLL groups. We compared the patients' characteristics, JOA scores, laboratory data, BMD, and PBS of the proximal femur and lumbar spine between the non-OPLL and OPLL groups among total, male, and female patients by performing Fisher's exact test for categorical variables and the unpaired t test for continuous variables. Then, we used the inverse probability weighted logistic regression model after calculating propensity scores to compare the bone metabolism-associated markers, BMD, and PBS measurements between the groups. RESULTS Among the eligible 157 patients, 68 were in the non-OPLL group and 89 were in the OPLL group. Compared with the non-OPLL group, the OPLL group had a significantly younger age and higher BMI in the total, male, and female patients. The JOA scores in the total and female patients were significantly higher in the OPLL group than in the non-OPLL group. The OPLL group showed significantly lower Ca levels in the female patients and significantly lower Pi levels in the total or male patients compared with the non-OPLL group in the inverse probability weighting method. The BMD of the proximal femur and lumbar spine and the PBS of the proximal femur were significantly higher in the OPLL group than in the non-OPLL group. There were no significant differences in the PBS and BMD between the male subgroups. However, the BMD and PBS of the proximal femur and lumbar spine were significantly higher in the OPLL females than in the non-OPLL females. CONCLUSIONS Hyperostosis of the posterior longitudinal ligament in OPLL was associated with higher bone strength by QCT/FEA, especially in female OPLL patients.
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- Toru Doi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Sagamihara Hospital, 18-1 Sakuradai, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Zhao Y, Xiang Q, Lin J, Jiang S, Li W. High Body Mass Index Is Associated with an Increased Risk of the Onset and Severity of Ossification of Spinal Ligaments. Front Surg 2022; 9:941672. [PMID: 35937605 PMCID: PMC9354543 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.941672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and that of ligamentum flavum (OLF) are the main types of the ossification of spinal ligaments (OSL) that cause the thoracic myelopathy. Although several studies have investigated the relationship of body mass index (BMI) with the onset or severity of OSL, it remains unverified due to the contradictory results of existing evidence. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed in this work to determine the relationship of BMI with the onset and severity of OSL. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were comprehensively searched online for relevant studies focusing on the relationship of BMI with the onset or severity of the OSL. The difference in BMI of OSL (or severe OSL group) and non-OSL (or nonsevere OSL group) groups was evaluated using the mean difference (MD) with a corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). Results Fifteen studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The BMI of the OSL group was significantly higher than that of the non-OSL group (MD = 1.70 kg/m2, 95% CI = 1.02–2.39 kg/m2, and P < 0.01). Similar results were observed in the subgroup analysis of female (P < 0.01), OPLL (P < 0.01), and OLF (P < 0.01) populations. Three studies reported a significant association of BMI with the ossification index of OSL and the standardized regression coefficient ranging from 0.11 to 0.43 (P < 0.05). Moreover, a significantly higher BMI was observed in the severe OSL group compared with that in the nonsevere OSL group (MD = 3.09, 95% CI, 0.22–5.97 kg/m2, and P = 0.04). Conclusion The significant association of high BMI with the onset and severity of OSL may provide new evidence and insights into the mechanism research and management of OSL.
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- Yongzhao Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Correspondence: Weishi Li
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Zhang H, Deng N, Zhang L, Zhang L, Wang C. Clinical Risk Factors for Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Spinal Thoracic Three-Dimensional Computerized Tomography. Healthc Policy 2022; 15:1065-1072. [PMID: 35592444 PMCID: PMC9113497 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s361730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Inconsistent results of the clinical risk factors associated with thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF) have been reported in limited previous studies. Purpose This retrospective study aimed to investigate the potential risk factors for TOLF by a retrospective cross-sectional study, which may provide valuable experience for further clinical and pathophysiological research. Methods A total of 2247 asymptomatic participants, who underwent spinal thoracic three-dimensional computerized tomography (3D-CT) scans at our institution from January 2016 to December 2019, were enrolled in this study according to the screening criteria. Demographic information such as age, sex, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), smoking and drinking history, diastolic blood pressure (DBP), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and pulse pressure (PP) were recorded. Laboratory results included serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), uric acid (UA), creatinine (Cr), calcium, and phosphorus. Participants were divided into TOLF group and non-TOLF group in accordance with the thoracic 3D-CT manifestation. Results TOLF was observed in 153 (6.81%) asymptomatic participants. Comparison of demographic data and laboratory examinations between the two groups showed that participants in the TOLF group were older, had a higher BMI, as well as higher levels of DBP. In addition, there was no significant difference in sex, drinking, tobacco use, SBP, TC, TG, PP, and levels of LDL-C, HDL-C, sUA, sCr, calcium, and phosphorus between the two groups. Furthermore, dichotomous logistic regression analyses revealed that age (OR = 1.018, p = 0.041) and BMI (OR = 1.090, p < 0.001) were risk factors for TOLF. Conclusion Our study reveals that age and BMI are clinical risk factors for the development of TOLF, while age cannot be identified as an independent risk factor for female in subgroup analysis.
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- Hao Zhang
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Qingdao Hiser Hospital of Qingdao University (Qingdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Lei Zhang, Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, No. 16766 Jingshi Road, Jinan, 266000, People’s Republic of China, Email
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Chao Wang, Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59 Haier Road, Qingdao, 266000, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Physical Activity Related to Body Muscle Mass Index and Stiffness Index in 7-to-10-Year-Old Girls. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10020197. [PMID: 35206812 PMCID: PMC8871963 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The relationship between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) performance time and body muscle mass and stiffness index in pre-puberty school-aged girls has not been fully elucidated. The effect of sexual maturity on bone mass is more pronounced in girls. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between MVPA performance time and the above-mentioned factors. This was a prospective, population-based cohort study of 111 girls aged 7–10 years. Data were collected via medical examination, clinical measurements, and questionnaires. Spearman’s ρ analysis was used to determine the association between skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) and stiffness index, muscle strength, and MVPA performance time. Participants who met the recommended MVPA level accounted for only 24.3% (n = 27) of all participating girls (n = 111). The following factors were significantly positively correlated with MVPA level at spearman’s ρ analysis: SMI (r = 0.303, p = 0.001), stiffness index (r = 0.229, p = 0.015), grip strength (r = 0.283, p = 0.003), back muscle strength (r = 0.197, p = 0.038), and standing long jump distance (r = 0.288, p = 0.002). Multiple regression analysis’s results revealed that SMI (β = 0.237; p = 0.024) was associated with MVPA performance time. These results can help school-aged girls to pay adequate attention to having healthy physical activity habits to prevent the decline of skeletal muscle mass, stiffness index, and body muscle strength.
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Kawaguchi Y. Biomarker Research Approach To The Pathogenesis Of Ossification Of The Spinal Ligament: A Review. Spine Surg Relat Res 2022; 6:224-232. [PMID: 35800628 PMCID: PMC9200417 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The ossification of the spinal ligaments (OSL) is characterized by ectopic new bone formation in the spinal ligament. However, the etiology of OSL has not yet been fully elucidated. This review paper summarizes the contents of previous reviews, introduces recent advances in the study of OSL and discusses future perspectives. A review of the literature that investigated the biomarkers involved in OPLL was published in 2019. The review cited 11 reports in which a calcium phosphate metabolism marker, bone turnover markers, sclerostin, dickkopf-1, secreted frizzled-related protein-1, fibroblast growth factor-23, fibronectin, menatetrenone, leptin, pentosidine, and hypersensitive C-reactive protein were examined as markers. Data published in 2021 noted that non-coding RNAs might be useful biomarkers for OSL. In addition, triglycerides, uric acid, gene expression levels of interleukin-17 receptor C, chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 7 (CXCL7) in the serum reportedly are biomarkers of OSL. However, several issues have been raised in previous studies. Therefore, biomarkers have yet to be conclusively investigated. Research using biomarkers is very important in clarifying pathomechanisms. Results for studies using biomarkers might also be useful for the treatment of patients with OSL in the near future.
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Gu Y, Ito T, Ito Y, Noritake K, Ochi N, Matsunaga N, Takahashi D, Sugiura H. Factors Related to Locomotive Syndrome in School-Aged Children in Okazaki: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9111595. [PMID: 34828640 PMCID: PMC8619500 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9111595] [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: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The relationship of locomotive syndrome with other physical characteristics and lifestyle habits in children has not been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of children's locomotive syndrome, and to determine its relationship with the above-mentioned factors. This was a cross-sectional study of 285 elementary school children who volunteered to participate in a medical checkup for physical function. Data was collected via medical examination, clinical measurements, and questionnaires. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to determine the relationship (odds ratios; ORs) of participants' characteristics, physical functions, and other outcomes determined by questionnaire on locomotive syndrome. The following factors were related to locomotive syndrome: older age (OR = 1.421, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.039, 1.945]), male sex (OR = 4.011, 95% CI [2.189, 7.347]), and more time spent watching television per day (OR = 1.281, 95% CI [1.001, 1.640]). These results may assist in the encouragement of children to perform appropriate physical activities and avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, reducing the occurrence of locomotive syndrome.
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- Yingzhi Gu
- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya 461-8673, Japan; (Y.G.); (T.I.); (N.M.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya 461-8673, Japan; (Y.G.); (T.I.); (N.M.); (D.T.)
- Three-Dimensional Motion Analysis Room, Aichi Prefectural Mikawa Aoitori Medical and Rehabilitation Center for Developmental Disabilities, Okazaki 444-0002, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aichi Prefectural Mikawa Aoitori Medical and Rehabilitation Center for Developmental Disabilities, Okazaki 444-0002, Japan; (Y.I.); (N.O.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Aichi Prefectural Mikawa Aoitori Medical and Rehabilitation Center for Developmental Disabilities, Okazaki 444-0002, Japan;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aichi Prefectural Mikawa Aoitori Medical and Rehabilitation Center for Developmental Disabilities, Okazaki 444-0002, Japan; (Y.I.); (N.O.)
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya 461-8673, Japan; (Y.G.); (T.I.); (N.M.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya 461-8673, Japan; (Y.G.); (T.I.); (N.M.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya 461-8673, Japan; (Y.G.); (T.I.); (N.M.); (D.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-052-719-1504
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