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BACKGROUND: Although both the classical inside-out and all-inside techniques are performed for the repair of complete radial tears, which should be the standard technique is, to the authors' knowledge, controversial considering the clinical outcomes and biomechanical studies. There are no biomechanical studies of repairs of the lateral meniscus (LM) evaluating the peripheral side gap (peripheral gap) of the radial tear site and extrusion of the LM, which seems to be important in the treatment of radial tears. PURPOSE: To compare the inside-out and all-inside meniscal repair techniques by evaluating the peripheral gap and extrusion of the LM with complete radial tear using a 6 degrees of freedom robotic system and fresh-frozen cadavers. STUDY DESIGN: Controlled laboratory study. METHODS: This study was performed using 6 fresh-frozen cadaveric knee specimens, a robotic testing system, and ultrasound evaluation. Ultrasound evaluations were performed to measure peripheral gaps and extrusions. The first ultrasound evaluation under 5 N·m of valgus load was performed on the knee at 30° and 90° of flexion. After a complete radial tear at the midsegment of the LM was created, a second ultrasound evaluation under valgus load was performed. Finally, all-inside and inside-out meniscal repairs done with 1 horizontal suture were performed on the same knee in a randomized order. Subsequently, the third and fourth ultrasound evaluations under valgus load were performed. RESULTS: The peripheral gap of the inside-out meniscal repair technique was significantly smaller than that of all-inside meniscal repairs at knee flexion angles of 30° and 90° (6.0 vs 11.5 mm and 5.6 vs 10.9 mm [both P < .0167], respectively). The extrusion of inside-out meniscal repair was significantly smaller than that of all-inside meniscal repair at a knee flexion angle of 90° (2.6 vs 3.2 mm; P < .0083). CONCLUSION: The inside-out meniscal repair technique showed less peripheral gap and extrusion of the LM in a complete radial tear than the all-inside meniscal repair. Inside-out repair may be advantageous for radial tears over all-inside repair because only inside-out repair can tighten the peripheral side of the radial tear. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The LM with a complete radial tear should be repaired using the inside-out technique.

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Radiotherapy is considered an alternative treatment for unresectable or pharmacologically resistant desmoid‐type fibromatosis. While it results in relatively good local control, the risk of secondary malignancy remains a concern.

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We present a case of secondary osteosarcoma after carbon‐ion radiation therapy (CIRT). A 31‐year‐old male patient presented with left thigh pain. The tumor was located between the left gluteus maximus and gluteus medius and extended to the vastus lateralis and biceps femoris. It was diagnosed as desmoid‐type fibromatosis after needle biopsy. The patient was treated with several medications, including a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor and tamoxifen; however, his left thigh pain did not improve. He was treated with CIRT 1 year after diagnosis (67.2 Gy [relative biological effectiveness] 16fr/4wks). He developed osteosarcoma of the left femur 8 years later. He underwent chemotherapy and tumor excision with disarticulation of the left hip. Pulmonary metastasis was detected 6 and 17 months after the definitive surgery and excised using metastasectomy. However, he died due to the recurrence of multiple pulmonary metastases 29 months after the definitive surgery.

Conclusions

In this case, we believe that the low radiation dose to the femur may have caused secondary malignancy.

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DOI： 10.1002/jor.25750

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Background AR HIP Navigation System® (AR-navi; Zimmer-Biomet, Warsaw, IN) is a portable navigation system employing augmented reality via a smartphone app, which was developed in Japan. We retrospectively analyzed the accuracy of cup placement in total hip arthroplasty (THA) using AR-navi, to investigate whether obesity is associated with an absolute value error in cup placement angle. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 45 hips in 43 patients who underwent THA using AR-navi (AR-navi group) and compared them with 45 hips in 45 patients who underwent THA using alignment rods (conventional group). Results The mean absolute error of cup placement (AR-navi group vs. conventional group) was found to be 2.60° (±2.11) in radiographic inclination (RI) for the AR-navi group and 4.61° (±3.28) for the conventional group, which indicates significant difference in the AR-navi group compared to that in the conventional group (p = 0.0036). The mean absolute error of radiographic anteversion (RA) was 3.57° (±3.36) for the AR-navi group and 3.87° (±2.97) for the conventional group (p = 0.4732). The mean absolute error of RI was 2.36° (±2.24) in the obese group and 3.16° (±2.03) in the nonobese group, and the mean absolute error of RA was 4.08° (±4.51) and 3.16° (±2.05) in the obese and nonobese groups, respectively. Conclusions Cup placement accuracy for THA using AR-navi was 2.60 ± 2.11° for RI and 3.87 ± 2.97° for RA. Compared to THA using the conventional method, the RI installation error was significantly improved with AR Navi. There was no significant difference in the mean absolute error of RI and RA among the obese and nonobese groups.

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DOI： 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.11.009

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BACKGROUND: The intrinsic foot muscles play an important role in medial longitudinal arch support, as well as several extrinsic foot muscles. While various strength training methods specific to intrinsic foot muscles have been conducted, these exercises are associated with certain concerns regarding their effectiveness and difficulty. We developed a new exercise for the intrinsic muscles (MTP flexion exercise). OBJECTIVE: The aim was to compare the shear modulus of the toe flexors as the muscle contraction activity during MTP flexion and short-foot exercises using ultrasound shear wave elastography. METHODS: Eleven healthy participants were included in this study. The shear modulus of the toe flexor muscles was measured during MTP flexion and short-foot exercises using ultrasound shear wave elastography. The muscle shear modulus was statistically compared between the resting phase, and during the two exercises. RESULTS: The shear modulus during MTP flexion exercise was significantly greater than in the resting phase in the abductor hallucis, flexor hallucis brevis, flexor digitorum brevis, quadratus plantae, and flexor digitorum longus. The flexor digitorum longus showed greater shear modulus during MTP flexion exercise than during short-foot exercise. CONCLUSION: MTP flexion exercise showed equivalent or greater contraction activity in certain intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles when compared with short-foot exercise. This exercise is considered one of the training options for strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the foot.

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Although platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been widely used regardless of the severity of muscle strain, there have been very few basic studies in which its effects on muscle injury were examined by using models that accurately mimic the clinical muscle strain injury process. Therefore, the aim of this study was to confirm by physiological and structural analyses whether PRP purified by a general preparation method has a muscle healing effect on muscle damage caused by eccentric contraction (ECC). Male Wistar rats were subjected to muscle injury induced by ECC in bilateral plantar flexor muscles using electrical stimulation and an automatically dorsiflexing footplate. The rats were randomly assigned to three groups by type of injection: phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), leukocyte-poor PRP (LP-PRP), or leukocyte-rich PRP (LR-PRP) injection into gastrocnemius muscles three times at weekly intervals. The platelet concentrations of the LP-PRP and LR-PRP were three to five times higher than that of whole blood. The recovery process of torque strength in the plantar flexor muscle, signal changes in MRI images, and histological evaluation 3 weeks after injury showed no obvious differences among the three groups, and every muscle recovered well from the injury without marked fibrosis. The results that neither LP-PRP nor LR-PRP was found to accelerate healing of muscle injuries suggested that conventional preparation and use of PRP for simple muscle injuries caused by muscle strain should be carefully considered, and further basic research using models that accurately mimic clinical practice should be carried out to determine the optimal use of PRP.

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DOI： 10.1016/j.asmart.2023.11.009

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BACKGROUND: Exercise, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can increase mitochondrial respiratory capacity and enhance muscular endurance, but its systemic burden makes it difficult to safely and continuously prescribe for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related cachexia who are in poor general condition. In this study, we examined whether HIIT using electrical stimulation (ES), which does not require whole-body exercise, improves muscle endurance in the skeletal muscle of 5/6 nephrectomized rats, a widely used animal model for CKD-related cachexia. METHODS: Male Wistar rats (10 weeks old) were randomly assigned to a group of sham-operated (Sham) rats and a group of 5/6 nephrectomy (Nx) rats. HIIT was performed on plantar flexor muscles in vivo with supramaximal ES every other day for 4 weeks to assess muscle endurance, myosin heavy-chain isoforms, and mitochondrial respiratory function in Nx rats. A single session was also performed to identify upstream signaling pathways altered by HIIT using ES. RESULTS: In the non-trained plantar flexor muscles from Nx rats, the muscle endurance was significantly lower than that in plantar flexor muscles from Sham rats. The proportion of myosin heavy chain IIa/x, mitochondrial content, mitochondrial respiratory capacity, and formation of mitochondrial respiratory supercomplexes in the plantaris muscle were also significantly decreased in the non-trained plantar flexor muscles from Nx rats than compared to those in plantar flexor muscles from Sham rats. Treatment with HIIT using ES for Nx rats significantly improved these molecular and functional changes to the same degrees as those in Sham rats. Furthermore, a single session of HIIT with ES significantly increased the phosphorylation levels of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), pathways that are essential for mitochondrial activation signaling by exercise, in the plantar muscles of both Nx and Sham rats. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that HIIT using ES ameliorates muscle fatigue in Nx rats via restoration of mitochondrial respiratory dysfunction with activation of AMPK and p38 MAPK signaling. Our ES-based HIIT protocol can be performed without placing a burden on the whole body and be a promising intervention that is implemented even in conditions of reduced general performance status such as CKD-related cachexia.

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BACKGROUND: Toe function is characterised by the strength and dexterity of toe motion. However, previous studies have mostly focused on the importance of toe strength. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the relationships between flexion strength and dexterity of the toes and physical performance. METHODS: Twenty healthy participants were included in this study. The flexion force of each toe was measured using a digital force gauge, and the toe dexterity was evaluated using the marble pick-up and rock-paper-scissors tests. These parameters were statistically analysed in relation to physical performance, including repeated side step and balance ability, which was evaluated using centre of pressure (COP) data during single-leg standing, tiptoe standing, and single-leg drop-jumping. RESULTS: A significant correlation was found between the first toe flexion force and the total trajectory length of the COP during one-leg standing and between the time required for marble pick-up and the rock-paper-scissors score and the COP during single-leg drop-jumping. CONCLUSION: The results underscore the importance of flexion strength and dexterity of the toes in human physical performance and the necessity for the evaluation and improvement of both functions.

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OBJECTIVE: To determine T2* normal reference values for anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and to investigate the feasibility of the quantitative ATFL quality evaluation in chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) using T2* values. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study enrolled 15 patients with CLAI and 30 healthy volunteers. The entire ATFL T2* values from the MRI T2* mapping were measured. The prediction equation (variables: age, height, and weight) in a multiple linear regression model was used to calculate the T2* normal reference value in the healthy group. T2* ratio was defined as the ratio of the actual T2* value of the patient's ATFL to the normal reference value for each patient. A Telos device was used to measure the talar tilt angle (TTA) from the stress radiograph. RESULTS: T2* values of ATFL in the healthy and CLAI groups were 10.82 ± 1.84 ms and 14.36 ± 4.30 ms, respectively, which are significantly higher in the CLAI group (P < 0.05). The prediction equation of the normal reference T2* value was [14.9 + 0.14 × age (years) - 4.7 × height (m) - 0.03 × weight (kg)] (R2 = 0.65, P < 0.0001). A significant positive correlation was found between the T2* ratio and TTA (r = 0.66, P = 0.007). CONCLUSION: MRI T2* values in patients with CLAI were higher than those in healthy participants, and the T2* ratio correlated with TTA, suggesting that T2* values are promising for quantitative assessment of ATFL quality preoperatively.

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OBJECTIVE: Ultra-short TE (UTE) sequences on MRI are a technique that improves the visualization of tissues with short T2 relaxation time, such as deep cartilage layers. In addition, T2* relaxation time calculated from the UTE has the potential to evaluate water molecules bound to the cartilage matrix. This study was performed to determine if there is an association between UTE-T2* relaxation time by cartilage layer and histological degeneration in knee osteoarthritis (OA). DESIGN: Seven knees that had undergone total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were included in the study, and the lateral tibial cartilage, which had the least degeneration of the resected bones, was used as the sample. The T2* relaxation time of 4 patients with no abnormal findings on MRI was the reference relaxation time. Histological degeneration of TKA samples was assessed by the Mankin score and graded as the early OA group (≤3 points) and the advanced OA group (≥4 points). The association between T2* relaxation time and Mankin grade in each cartilage layer was compared. The effect of angiogenesis to the tidemark on T2* relaxation time was also compared. RESULTS: T2* relaxation time of the cartilage layer was significantly longer in early OA than that in the control group. In the deep cartilage layer, the mean T2* relaxation time for angiogenesis (-) was 15.7 ms, whereas it was significantly shorter for angiogenesis (+) at 8.2 ms. CONCLUSIONS: The UTE-T2* relaxation time was associated with histological cartilage degeneration, suggesting a potential application in monitoring early cartilage degeneration.

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DOI： 10.3390/jcm12165412

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BACKGROUND: Limb immobilization is considered to contribute to limb pain including hyperalgesia. Approximately 50% of patients with such chronic limb pain complain that their abnormal pain worsens after exposure to cold. However, there have been few studies on the relationship between limb immobilization and cold hypersensitivity. The aim of this study was to examine whether limb immobilization induces cold hypersensitivity, and whether physical exercise such as ankle stretching prevents its induction in model mice. METHOD: We used forty-four 8-week-old male C57Bl/6J mice, consisting of 32 immobilized mice and 12 control mice. The bilateral hind limbs of the mice were immobilized by a thermoplastic cast. After limb-immobilization for 1 week, changes in mechanical, thermal and cold hypersensitivity, and the expression levels of TRPV1, TRPA1, TRPM8, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNFα in the spinal cord, dorsal root ganglia and the affected hind paw were evaluated in comparison with those in the control mice. In addition, we examined the effect of ankle stretching on the hypersensitivity and expression levels in the limb-immobilized mice. RESULTS: Mechanical, thermal and cold hypersensitivity were significantly increased in the limb-immobilized mice. In addition, ankle stretching during the immobilization period significantly prevented the increases in those hypersensitivities. There were no significant differences in the expression levels of TRPV1, TRPA1 and TRPM8 among the control, and limb-immobilized mice with and without ankle stretching. The expression levels of IL-1 and IL-6 were significantly increased in the immobilized hind limb paw. Furthermore, ankle stretching significantly prevented the increases in their expression levels. CONCLUSION: Limb-immobilization induced cold hypersensitivity as well as mechanical and thermal hypersensitivity, and ankle stretching significantly prevented the hypersensitivity induction in the model mice. It would be of great interest to clarify whether a patient with limb-immobilization experiences cold hypersensitivity and whether ankle stretching might prevent hypersensitivity induction in the future.

DOI： 10.1016/j.jos.2023.08.007

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related cachexia increases the risks of reduced physical activity and mortality. However, the physiological phenotype of skeletal muscle fatigue and changes in intramuscular metabolites during muscle fatigue in CKD-related cachexia remain unclear. In the present study, we performed detailed muscle physiological evaluation, analysis of mitochondrial function, and comprehensive analysis of metabolic changes before and after muscle fatigue in a 5/6 nephrectomized rat model of CKD. Wistar rats were randomized to a sham-operation (Sham) group that served as a control group or a 5/6 nephrectomy (Nx) group. Eight weeks after the operation, in situ torque and force measurements in plantar flexor muscles in Nx rats using electrical stimulation revealed a significant decrease in muscle endurance during subacute phase related to mitochondrial function. Muscle mass was reduced without changes in the proportions of fiber type-specific myosin heavy chain isoforms in Nx rats. Pyruvate-malate-driven state 3 respiration in isolated mitochondria were impaired in Nx rats. Protein expression levels of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes III and V were decreased in Nx rats. Metabolome analysis revealed that the increased supply of acetyl CoA in response to fatigue was blunted in Nx rats. These findings suggest that CKD deteriorates skeletal muscle endurance in association with mitochondrial dysfunction and inadequate supply of acetyl-CoA during muscle fatigue.

DOI： 10.1152/japplphysiol.00226.2023

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DOI： 10.3390/jcm12165412

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BACKGROUND: The primary motion of the toes is flexion and extension. The motion results from activity of multiple muscles, and toe disorders may result from muscle dysfunction. The relationships of specific muscles related to toe function is underreported. The purpose of this study was to quantitatively evaluate three-dimensional toe motion resulting from specific muscle contraction using cadavers. METHODS: Three-dimensional joint movements of the 1st, 2nd, and 5th toe were produced by applying traction of individual muscles using six Thiel-embalmed cadaver legs. The traction increments were 3 mm, 6 mm, and 9 mm, during which the angle of the distal bone with respect to the proximal bone of each toe joint was measured using a magnetic tracking system. RESULTS: As tendon traction distance increased, the angular measure of the distal bone with respect to the proximal bone at each toe joint increased linearly and three-dimensionally. The flexor hallucis brevis significantly pronated and abducted the 1st toe compared to the extensor hallucis longus and brevis. The flexor digitorum brevis significantly supinated and adducted the 2nd toe compared to the flexor digitorum longus and quadratus plantae, while the extensor digitorum brevis demonstrated significant pronation and abduction compared to the extensor digitorum longus. CONCLUSIONS: Three intrinsic muscles produced significant toe motion in frontal and horizontal planes. Our results revealed that there was a proportional relationship between tendon excursion and joint angle, and an antagonistic relationship of muscles acting on the toes. These results can be considered regarding pathogenesis of toe disorders or deformity and regarding treatment such as exercise therapy or tendon transfer. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V, cadaveric study.

DOI： 10.1016/j.foot.2023.102044

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BACKGROUND: Lumbar radicular pain is a common symptom of lumbar disc herniation and spinal canal stenosis, and L4 nerve root impingement is difficult to diagnose. This study aimed to elucidate the extension rate of L4 nerve roots in Thiel-embalmed specimens using both classic and new femoral nerve stretch test (FNST), as well as straight leg raising test (SLRT). Additionally, the extension rate of the L2 and L3 nerve roots and L5 and S1 roots were determined using FNST (both classic and new) and SLRT, respectively. METHODS: Four Thiel-embalmed specimens were used. The extension rate data of the nerve root were obtained using a displacement sensor under the following conditions: knee joint flexed to 0°/45°/90°/135° with either the hip extension/flexion of 0° (classic FNST) or extension of 15° (new FNST); and hip joint flexed to 0°/30°/60°/90° with the knee flexion of 0° (SLRT). RESULTS: Case A had almost no L4 nerve root lengthening at 45° and 90° knee joint flexion; however, at 135° of knee flexion, the nerve root was lengthened. In Case B, the L4 nerve root was hardly extended by the classic FNST, but it was extended at 135° of knee flexion and 15° of hip extension. In Case C, the L4 nerve root showed little change by classic FNST and it was shortened by new FNST, whereas, it was extended by SLRT. Case D showed a shortened L4 nerve root at 135° of knee flexion in classic FNST and at 0°/45°/90°/135° of knee flexion and 15° of hip extension. Further, no root shortening was observed for L2 and L3 nerve roots according to both classic and new FNST. In contrast, the extension of L2 and L3 nerve root with the new FNST was high. In all cases, nerve roots were lengthened by the SLRT. Further, as the hip flexion angle increased, the rate of nerve elongation also increased. CONCLUSIONS: It was shown that in patients in whom L4 nerve root was extended by FNST, it was shortened by SLRT. The opposite pattern was also observed. Further, it is believed that FNST and SLRT are reliable tests for L2 and L3 radiculopathy and L5 and S1 radiculopathy, respectively, and that more tension on the femoral and sciatic nerves is better. Furthermore, we recommend that FNST should be performed with 15° hip extension and 135° knee flexion to improve the diagnostic accuracy.

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BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to clarify the morphological patterns of the calcaneus and talus that are associated with hallux valgus angle (HVA) by quantifying the differences in the hindfoot bone morphology between left and right sides in HV patients with clear bilateral difference of HVA. METHODS: Three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography scans of 32 feet of 16 patients with HV who had right-to-left HVA differences of more than 5 degrees (68.8 ± 8.6 years) were enrolled, and 3D surface models of the calcaneus and talus were generated. A total of 556 and 430 landmarks were placed on the calcaneal and talar surfaces, respectively, to calculate the principal components (PCs) of shape variations. The PC scores were compared between the small and large HVA sides within an individual. RESULTS: The calcaneus in patients with a larger HVA (mean, 43.2 degrees) possessed slender calcaneal tuberosity, more medially oriented posterior articular surface in the coronal plane, and narrower and more concave anterior-middle articular surfaces compared to those with a small HVA (mean, 33.7 degrees). The talus with a larger HVA exhibited more medially oriented talar head in the transverse plane and more anteriorly protruded lateral region of the talar head compared to the small HVA. CONCLUSIONS: The morphological patterns of the calcaneus in patients with a larger HVA allows the hindfoot bones to easily rotate in the everting direction, while those of the talus could induce a larger internal rotation of the first metatarsal. These morphological patterns of the calcaneus and talus could be structural factors affecting the HV.

DOI： 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152053

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STUDY DESIGN: Longitudinal study. OBJECTIVES: Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning technique that applies diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), is effective for the quantitative assessment of malignant tumors of the vertebral bone. We hypothesized that IVIM parameters of vertebral bodies are associated with the prognosis of osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF). We aimed to explore the relationships between IVIM parameters for vertebral collapse and non-union after OVF and calculate the cut-off values of these parameters for vertebral collapse and non-union. METHODS: A total of 150 patients with acute OVF (150 women; mean age: 79.1 ± 7.4 years) were included and treated conservatively with bracing. MRI was performed at the time of injury. IVIM parameters, such as apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), molecular diffusion coefficient (D), and perfusion-related diffusion (D*) were recorded. The patients were classified into 3 groups: low-collapse (height loss of ≤50%), high-collapse (height loss of >50%), and non-union. We compared ADC, D, and D* among the low-collapse, high-collapse, and non-union groups and performed a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to determine the boundary values of the high-collapse and non-union groups. RESULTS: The low-collapse, high-collapse, and non-union groups had no significant differences in ADC and D. However, D* differed significantly among the 3 groups. ROC analysis revealed cut-off values of 19.0 × 10-3 mm2/s and 12.3 × 10-3 mm2/s for the high-collapse and non-union groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: D* is a significant prognostic indicator for high-collapse and non-union groups with OVF. This suggests that D* should be considered when assessing OVF.

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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to clarify the clinical outcomes of surgical treatment for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis in patients aged ≥ 75 years and compare these outcomes with those of patients aged < 75 years. METHODS: A total of 148 patients, including 65 who underwent total ankle arthroplasty and 83 who underwent ankle arthrodesis, were retrospectively surveyed. Clinical outcomes were assessed preoperatively and at the last follow-up using the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot Hindfoot Scale and a self-administered foot evaluation questionnaire (SAFE-Q). Patient characteristics, including age, sex, body mass index, radiographic severity, and follow-up period, were also assessed. The patients were divided into older (≥ 75 years) and younger (< 75 years) age groups. Improvements in outcomes were then compared between age groups using univariate analysis and analysis of covariance adjusted for patient characteristics. Total ankle arthroplasty and ankle arthrodesis were analyzed separately. RESULTS: All clinical outcome scores improved postoperatively in the older age groups for both procedures. Scores for the pain and pain-related subscale of the SAFE-Q improved by 37 points (p < 0.001) in post-total ankle arthroplasty patients and by 35 points in post-ankle arthrodesis patients (p < 0.001). Furthermore, multivariate analysis showed that the improvements observed in all scores were not different between the older and younger age groups for both post-total ankle arthroplasty and post-ankle arthrodesis patients, except for the SAFE-Q physical functioning subscale score for post-ankle arthrodesis patients. The clinical outcomes improved significantly in post-total ankle arthroplasty and post-ankle arthrodesis patients aged ≥ 75 years. Moreover, these improvements were similar to those observed in patients aged < 75 years. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical treatment of end-stage ankle osteoarthritis can be a viable treatment option, even in elderly patients, and can be expected to improve similarly to younger patients.

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BACKGROUND: The manual traditional anterior drawer test (ADT) is essential for deciding the treatment for chronic ankle instability, but it has been shown to have a comparatively low reproducibility and accuracy, especially in less experienced hands. To clarify the inter-examiner reproducibility, we compared the actual distance of anterior translation between junior and senior examiners in ADT. We also evaluated the diagnostic abilities of traditional ADT, and a novel modified ADT (supported ADT). METHODS: Thirty ankles were included in this study, and ankle instability was defined using stress radiography. All subjects underwent two methods of manual ADT by junior and senior examiners, and ankle instability was judged in a blinded fashion. The anterior drawer distance was calculated from the lengthening measured using a capacitance-type sensor device. RESULTS: The degree of anterior translation determined by the junior examiner was significantly lower than that determined by the senior examiner when traditional ADT was performed (3.3 vs. 4.5 mm, P = 0.016), but there was no significant difference in anterior translation between the two examiners when supported ADT was performed (4.6 vs. 4.1 mm, P = 0.168). The inter-examiner reliability of supported ADT was higher than that of traditional ADT. For the junior examiner, the diagnostic accuracy of supported ADT was higher than that of traditional ADT (sensitivity, 0.40 vs. 0.80; specificity, 0.75 vs. 0.80). CONCLUSION: Supported ADT may have the advantage of being a simple manual test of ankle instability with less error between examiners.

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BACKGROUND: Direct and quantitative measurement of median nerve strain within the carpal tunnel has been difficult because of the technical limitations associated with conventional devices. We used capacitive sensors (C-stretch), which are thin and flexible, to measure the median nerve strain within the carpal tunnel. METHODS: We used 12 fresh frozen upper extremity specimens. The transverse carpal ligament was left in situ, and we attached the sensor to the palmar surface of the median nerve to measure the nerve strain at 60 degrees of wrist extension. The sensor measured the median nerve strain at both the carpal tunnel site and the proximal to the carpal tunnel site before and after the carpal tunnel release. The amount of nerve excursion during wrist extension was also measured with the length change of the attached suture by a digital caliper. FINDINGS: The mean median nerve strain within the carpal tunnel [8.07% (95 %CI:7.17-8.97)] was significantly higher than that proximal to the carpal tunnel [5.21% (95 %CI:4.46-5.97)] at the wrist extension. There was no significant difference of the mean nerve excursion within and proximal to the carpal tunnel. The mean nerve strain and excursion were unaffected by carpal tunnel release. INTERPRETATION: These results indicated that wrist extension position might lead to increased strain on the median nerve within the carpal tunnel compared with at the proximal to the carpal tunnel. We believe that the current study might provide new information and help us understand the pathogenesis of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the Forgotten Joint Score-12 (FJS-12)-a measure of patients' ability to forget their joints in daily life-in patients who underwent total ankle replacement (TAR) or ankle arthrodesis (AA). METHODS: Patients who underwent TAR or AA were recruited from seven hospitals. The patients completed the Japanese version of FJS-12 twice, at an interval of two weeks, at a minimum of one year postoperatively. Additionally, they answered the Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire and EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level as comparators. The construct validity, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, measurement error, and floor and ceiling effects were evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 115 patients (median age, 72 years), comprising 50 and 65 patients in the TAR and AA groups respectively, were evaluated. The mean FJS-12 scores were 65 and 58 for the TAR and AA groups, respectively, with no significant difference between groups (P = 0.20). Correlations between the FJS-12 and Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire subscale scores were good to moderate. The correlation coefficient ranged from 0.39 to 0.71 and 0.55 to 0.79 in the TAR and AA groups, respectively. The correlation between the FJS-12 and EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level scores was poor in both groups. The internal consistency was adequate, with Cronbach's α greater than 0.9 in both groups. The intraclass correlation coefficients of test-retest reliability was 0.77 and 0.98 in the TAR and AA groups, respectively. The 95% minimal detectable change values were 18.0 and 7.2 points in the TAR and AA groups, respectively. No floor or ceiling effect was observed in either group. CONCLUSIONS: The Japanese version of FJS-12 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring joint awareness in patients with TAR or AA. The FJS-12 can be a useful tool for the postoperative assessment of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis.

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BACKGROUND: For skeletally immature patients, over-the-top (OTT) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) is preferred. However, increased anterior laxity at deep knee flexion angles remains concerning. We modified the procedure to proximally shift the graft fixation site on the femur to prevent graft loosening at higher knee flexion angles and named it the supra-OTT procedure. PURPOSE: To compare anterior laxity and in situ forces of the ACL graft between conventional OTT and supra-OTT ACLR in a cadaveric model. STUDY DESIGN: Controlled laboratory study. METHODS: A total of 11 fresh-frozen cadaveric knee specimens underwent 4 robotic testing conditions: ACL intact, ACL resected, conventional OTT, and supra-OTT. For each condition, a 100-N load was applied at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of knee flexion to simulate the Lachman test or anterior drawer test. In addition, a combined load of 5-N·m internal tibial torque and 10-N·m valgus torque was applied at 15° and 30° of knee flexion as a simulated pivot-shift test. Anterior tibial translation and in situ graft forces were recorded. The only difference between conventional OTT and supra-OTT ACLR was the graft fixation site on the femur. For conventional OTT ACLR, graft fixation was performed just on the proximal and lateral ends of the posterior condyle. For supra-OTT ACLR, the fixation point was around the proximal insertion of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius and the lateral edge of the posterior cortex, approximately 2 cm proximal to the conventional OTT position. RESULTS: On the simulated anterior drawer test at 60° and 90° of knee flexion, anterior tibial translation after supra-OTT ACLR was significantly smaller than after conventional OTT ACLR (P < .01). However, no significant differences were noted at other flexion angles or on the simulated pivot-shift test between the conventional OTT and supra-OTT procedures. Some overconstraint and higher graft forces were noted with both techniques, but the supra-OTT technique caused even more overconstraint at higher flexion angles. CONCLUSION: Supra-OTT ACLR showed better biomechanical performance to control anterior laxity than conventional OTT ACLR at higher knee flexion angles. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The supra-OTT procedure may improve anterior stability at deep knee flexion angles.

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Background: Few studies have compared the force distribution between the anterolateral, posterolateral, and medial structures of the knee. Purpose: To investigate the important structures in an intact knee contributing to force distribution in response to anterior tibial load. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: Nine fresh-frozen cadaveric knee specimens underwent robotic testing. First, 100 N of anterior tibial load was applied to the intact knee at 0°, 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of knee flexion. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), anterolateral capsule, lateral collateral ligament, popliteal tendon, posterior root of the lateral meniscus, superficial medial collateral ligament, posterior root of the medial meniscus (MM), and posterior cruciate ligament were then completely transected in sequential order. After each transection, the authors reproduced the intact knee motion when a 100-N anterior tibial load was applied. By applying the principle of superposition, the resultant force of each structure was determined based on the 6 degrees of freedom force/torque data of each state. Results: At every measured knee flexion angle, the resultant force of the ACL was the largest of the tested structures. At knee flexion angles of 60° and 90°, the resultant force of the MM was larger than that of all other structures with the exception of the ACL. Conclusion: The MM was identified as playing an important role in response to anterior tibial load at 60° and 90° of flexion. Clinical Relevance: In clinical settings, the ACL of patients with a poorly functioning MM, such as tear of the MM posterior root, should be monitored considering the large resultant force in response to an anterior tibial load.

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Abstract

Background

Evaluation of micromotion in various activities in daily life is essential to the assessment of the initial fixation of cementless short stems in total hip arthroplasty. This study sought to evaluate three-dimensionally the micromotion of two types of cementless short stems.

Methods

Two types of stems were used: the Fitmore stem with a rectangular cross-section (rectangular stem) and the octagonal-oval GTS stem with fins (finned stem). Finite element analysis was used to calculate the micromotion of two activities that place a heavy load on the stem (single-leg stance and stair climbing). Three values were measured: the magnitude of micromotion (mean and 95th percentile), the location of micromotion above the 95th percentile value, and the directions of the micromotion vector.

Results

1. There was no significant difference in the magnitude of the micromotion between the rectangular stem and finned stem groups for single-leg stance or stair climbing. 2. In both groups, the micromotion was greatest at the proximal and distal ends. 3. The direction of the micromotion was similar in both groups; internal rotation occurred from the distal to the middle of the stem during stair climbing.

Conclusions

The rectangular stem had comparable initial fixation to that of the finned stem. In both models, the micromotion was greater at the proximal and distal ends. The direction of the micromotion was not dependent on the stem shape but on the direction of the load on the artificial femoral head. These results will be important for stem selection and future stem development.

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DOI： 10.1186/s13018-022-03329-5

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Background: Investigations on the biomechanical characteristics of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus (AHLM) related to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tibial tunnel reaming have revealed increased contact pressure between the femur and tibia, decreased attachment area, and decreased ultimate failure strength. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of a complete radial tear of the AHLM on force distribution in response to applied anterior and posterior drawer forces and internal and external rotation torques. We hypothesized that the AHLM plays an important role in knee stability, primarily at lower knee flexion angles. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: A total of 9 fresh-frozen cadaveric knee specimens and a robotic testing system were used. Anterior and posterior drawer forces up to 89 N and internal and external rotation torques up to 4 N·m were applied at 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of knee flexion. A complete AHLM tear was then made 10 mm from the lateral border of the tibial attachment of the ACL, and the same tests performed in the intact state were repeated. Next, the recorded intact knee motion was reproduced in the AHLM-torn knee, and the change in the resultant force after an AHLM tear was determined by calculating the difference between the 2 states. Results: In the torn AHLM, the reduction in the resultant force at 0° for external rotation torque (34.8 N) was larger than that at 60° (5.2 N; P < .01) and 90° (6.7 N; P < .01). Conclusion: The AHLM played a role in facilitating knee stability against an applied posterior drawer force of 89 N and external rotation torque of 4 N·m, especially at lower knee flexion angles. Clinical Relevance: This study provides information about the effects of AHLM injuries that may occur during single-bundle ACL reconstruction using a round tunnel.

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BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a major symptom of symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (SLSS). It is important to assess LBP in patients with SLSS to develop better treatment. This study aimed to analyse the factors associated with LBP in patients with SLSS. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included consecutive patients with SLSS aged between 51 and 79 years who had symptoms in one or both the legs, with and without LBP. The participants were classified into two groups: the high group (LBP visual analogue scale [VAS] score ≥ 30 mm) and the low group (LBP VAS score < 30 mm). We performed multiple logistic regression analysis with the high and low groups as dependent variables, and a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. RESULTS: A total of 80 patients with LSS were included (35 men and 45 women; mean age 64.5 years), with 47 and 30 patients in the high and low groups, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the sagittal vertical axis (SVA; + 10 mm; odds ratio, 1.331; 95% confidence interval, 1.051 - 1.660) and pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis (PI-LL; + 1°; odds ratio, 1.065; 95% confidence interval, 1.019-1.168) were significantly associated with LBP. A receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed cut-off values of 47.0 mm of SVA and 30.5° of PI-LL, respectively. CONCLUSION: Our results indicated that SVA and PI-LL were significant predictors for LBP in SLSS. It is suggested that these parameters should be taken into consideration when assessing LBP in patients with SLSS.

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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the ankle flexion angle during anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction on ankle kinematics, laxity, and in situ force of a graft. METHODS: Twelve cadaveric ankles were evaluated using a 6-degrees of freedom robotic system to apply passive plantar flexion and dorsiflexion motions and multidirectional loads. A repeated measures experiment was designed using the intact ATFL, transected ATFL, and reconstructed ATFL. During ATFL reconstruction (ATFLR), the graft was fixed at a neutral position (ATFLR 0 degrees), 15 degrees of plantar flexion (ATFLR PF15 degrees), and 30 degrees of plantar flexion (ATFLR PF30 degrees) with a constant initial tension of 10 N. The 3-dimensional path and reconstructed graft tension were simultaneously recorded, and the in situ force of the ATFL and reconstructed grafts were calculated using the principle of superposition. RESULTS: The in situ forces of the reconstructed grafts in ATFLR 0 degrees and ATFLR PF 15 degrees were significantly higher than those of intact ankles. The ankle kinematics and laxity produced by ATFLR PF 30 degrees were not significantly different from those of intact ankles. The in situ force on the ATFL was 19.0 N at 30 degrees of plantar flexion. In situ forces of 41.0, 33.7, and 21.9 N were observed at 30 degrees of plantar flexion in ATFLR 0, 15, and 30 degrees, respectively. CONCLUSION: ATFL reconstruction with the peroneus longus (PL) tendon was performed with the graft at 30 degrees of plantar flexion resulted in ankle kinematics, laxity, and in situ forces similar to those of intact ankles. ATFL reconstructions performed with the graft fixed at 0 and 15 degrees of the plantar flexion resulted in higher in situ forces on the reconstructed graft. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Fixing the ATFL tendon graft at 30 degrees of plantar flexion results in an in situ force closest to that of an intact ankle and avoids the excessive tension on the reconstructed graft.

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BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of non-ossifying fibroma (NOF) and fibrous cortical defect (FCD) in a Japanese pediatric population and the association between the lesion size and pain. METHODS: This retrospective study, conducted across 10 Japanese institutions, included patients aged 5-15 years who had undergone standard antero-posterior and lateral view radiography of the knee. Using these radiographs, we diagnosed the lesion as a NOF or FCD. Patient demographics, including age, sex, the size and location of the NOF, and chief complaint were recorded. The lesion size was determined using radiographs. Student's t-test was used to compare the associations between the lesion size and spontaneous pain. RESULTS: A total of 6222 subjects (3567 boys and 2455 girls) were included in this study. The number of NOF and FCD cases was 143 and 437, respectively, and the prevalence of NOF and FCD was 2.3% and 7.0%, respectively. The average size of NOF and FCD was 22.1 mm (range: 4-102 mm) and 13.2 mm (range: 5-21 mm), respectively. Three patients (2.1%) had pathological fractures due to NOF. Of the 140 NOFs and 437 FCDs, we obtained complaints from the medical records of 126 and 393 patients, respectively. The number of patients with spontaneous pain or other problems with NOF was 68 (54%) and 58 (46%), respectively, that of patients with FCD was 195 (50%) and 198 (50%) patients, respectively. The lesion size was not associated with spontaneous pain in either lesion (p = 0.67 and p = 0.27, respectively). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of NOF and FCD around the knee was lower than that reported in previous studies. The prevalence of NOF increased and that of FCD decreased with advancing age. In both lesions, the lesion size may not be associated with pain.

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A 37-year-old man developed right ankle pain and swelling six days after being diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Despite conservative treatment, his ankle symptoms persisted. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography showed synovial hypertrophy and bone erosion in the ankle. Following arthroscopic synovectomy, performed 69 days after the COVID-19 diagnosis, the pain improved significantly. The clinical course was consistent with that of reactive arthritis following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. The pathological findings resembled rheumatoid nodules. The bone erosion may have originated from the inflammatory pathway, which resembles the mechanism of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Background and Objectives: Percutaneous pedicle screws were first introduced in 2001, soon becoming the cornerstone of minimally invasive spinal stabilization. Use of the procedure allowed adequate reduction and stabilization of spinal injuries, even in severely injured patients. This decreased bleeding and shortened surgical time, thereby optimizing outcomes; however, postoperative correction loss and kyphosis still occurred in some cases. Thus, we investigated cases of percutaneous posterior fixation for thoracolumbar injury and examined the factors affecting the loss of correction. Materials and Methods: Sixty-seven patients who had undergone percutaneous posterior fixation for thoracolumbar injury (AO classifications A3, A4, B, and C) between 2009 and 2016 were included. Patients with a local kyphosis angle difference ≥10° on computed tomography at the postoperative follow-up (over 12 months after surgery) or those requiring additional surgery for interbody fusion were included in the correction loss group (n = 23); the no-loss group (n = 44) served as the control. The degree of injury (injury level, AO classification, load-sharing score, local kyphosis angle, cuneiform deformity angle, and cranial and caudal disc injury) and surgical content (number of fixed intervertebral vertebrae, type of screw used, presence/absence of screw insertion into the injured vertebrae, and presence/absence of vertebral formation) were evaluated as factors of correctional loss and compared between the two groups. Results: Comparison between each group revealed that differences in the wedge-shaped deformation angle, load-sharing score, degree of cranial disc damage, AO classification at the time of injury, and use of polyaxial screws were statistically significant. Logistic regression analysis showed that the differences in wedge-shaped deformation angle, AO classification, and cranial disc injury were statistically significant; no other factors with statistically significant differences were found. Conclusion: Correction loss was seen in cases with damage to the cranial intervertebral disc as well as the vertebral body.

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BACKGROUND: Ultrasound examinations for syndesmosis injury might be useful for the quantitative evaluation of syndesmotic instability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound assessment by measuring the tibiofibular distance of syndesmosis injuries in various ligament-injured models and stress load conditions. METHODS: Five normal ankles from Thiel-embalmed cadavers were used. Ultrasound assessment was performed by placing a probe in parallel with the ligament running just above the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL). The distance between the anterior border of the tibia and the fibula was measured in the intact condition. Next, Bassett's ligament was cut arthroscopically to reduce damage to soft tissues as much as possible and measurement was performed in the same way. After that, the AITFL, interosseous membrane (IOM), deltoid ligament, and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL) were macroscopically cut and measured in that order. Ankle positions were without stress (natural plantar flexion without applying stress to the ankle joint), dorsiflexion stress, inversion stress, and external rotation stress. All stress to the ankle joint was carried out manually to the maximum extent. RESULTS: As with the without-stress condition, significant increases in tibiofibular distances after AITFL dissection were seen compared with the intact state under all stress conditions (intact: 4.9 ± 1.0 mm without stress, 5.6 ± 1.2 mm with dorsiflexion, 5.9 ± 1.0 mm with inversion, and 6.7 ± 1.3 mm with external rotation; AITFL dissection: 6.7 ± 1.5 mm without stress, 7.3 ± 1.2 mm with dorsiflexion, 7.5 ± 1.4 mm with inversion, and 8.7 ± 1.6 mm with external rotation). AITFL dissection with external rotation stress significantly increased the tibiofibular distance compared to without stress. CONCLUSION: Changes in tibiofibular distance with the severity of syndesmosis injury were measured by ultrasound using cadavers. No significant change was seen with Bassett's ligament injury, but tibiofibular distance increased significantly with injuries of equal to or greater severity than AITFL injury. Results were similar not only for external rotation stress, but also for dorsiflexion stress and inversion stress, and even in unloaded states, significant tibiofibular widening was confirmed with injuries of equal to or greater severity than AITFL injury.

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BACKGROUND: Transverse ligament and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament injuries have not been investigated till date because these are difficult to evaluate using standard magnetic resonance imaging. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of transverse ligament and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament injuries in syndesmosis-injured ankles using oblique axial magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS: The patients who were diagnosed with syndesmosis injury using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) within 7 days of the trauma were included. Patients with concomitant fractures were excluded. A total of 34 patients (1 woman and 33 men) with an average age of 22 years (range, 14-64 years) were included. The anterior inferior tibiofibular, interosseous, transverse, and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligaments were classified as intact, partial tear, or complete tear using usual axial and oblique axial MRIs. RESULTS: There were 8 (23.5%) ankles with an intact, 21 (61.8%) ankles with a partially torn, and 5 (14.7%) ankles with a complete tear of transverse ligament. There were 20 (58.8%) ankles with an intact, 12 (35.3%) ankles with a partially torn, and 2 (5.9%) ankles with a complete tear of posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament. Overall, 50% of the transverse ligament injuries occurred without posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament involvement. CONCLUSIONS: The oblique axial magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed that the prevalence of transverse ligament and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament injuries in syndesmosis-injured ankles were 76.5 and 41.2%, respectively.

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BACKGROUND: Joint movement within the foot is complex involving multiple muscles. We evaluated three-dimensional movement of the hindfoot through simulated traction of extrinsic tendons of the foot. METHODS: Six Thiel-embalmed cadavers were utilized and thread was sutured to each tendon of the lower leg muscles. Traction of the thread was prescribed and the change of calcaneal position used to quantify foot motion was measured for each increment using a magnetic tracking system. RESULTS: As the tendon traction length advanced, the angle of the calcaneus with respect to the tibia increased linearly. Eversion and abduction angles due to extensor digitorum longus (EDL) traction were significantly greater than that due to the peroneus longus. Plantarflexion due to Achilles tendon traction was significantly greater than that of other plantarflexors. CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrated three-dimensional characteristics of hindfoot motion by simulated muscle contraction and importance of EDL as an evertor. These information should be applicable for tendon transfer procedures around the ankle and physical therapy for ankle dysfunction such as chronic ankle instability.

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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to clarify the prevalence of pain outside the foot, and to determine the associations of pain outside the foot with foot-specific quality of life in patients with hallux valgus. METHODS: Patients scheduled to undergo hallux valgus surgery were recruited. Patients answered whether they experienced disabling pain in 13 body regions other than the foot. Foot-specific quality of life was assessed using the Self-Administered Foot Evaluation questionnaire (SAFE-Q). Foot pain was quantified using the visual analogue scale (VAS). Patient characteristics, including age, sex, comorbidity, anxiety, and depression, were also surveyed. The association between pain elsewhere and the SAFE-Q and pain VAS scores was assessed using univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: Of 102 patients, 55 (54%) experienced pain other than the foot. All SAFE-Q subscale scores were lower, and pain VAS was higher in patients with pain elsewhere than in patients without. In the multivariate analysis, an increase in the number of pain regions was independently associated with a decrease in SAFE-Q scores and an increase in pain VAS. CONCLUSION: More than half of the patients with hallux valgus experienced pain elsewhere. The presence of pain elsewhere was associated with poorer foot-specific quality of life and severer foot pain.

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STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected observational data. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the slippage, sagittal alignment, and range of motion (ROM) after selective laminectomy (SL) in patients who had cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Clinical outcomes have been reported for both decompression and fusion surgeries for DS of the lumbar spine. However, only a few reports have examined cervical spine spondylolisthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study included 178 patients who underwent SL for CSM. Those with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament were excluded. Slippage >2 mm was defined as spondylolisthesis, and spondylolisthesis progression was defined as an additional displacement >2 mm on a neutral radiograph. The slippage, translational motion, C2-C7 angle, local kyphosis, and ROM were examined before and ≥2 years after surgery. Radiologic parameters were evaluated according to the slip direction and the number of laminae removed. RESULTS: DS was observed in 29 patients (16.3%); 24 patients, comprising 9 and 15 in the anterolisthesis and retrolisthesis groups, respectively, were successfully followed up for more than 2 years. Preoperative and postoperative radiologic changes in slippage, translational motion, C2-C7 angle, local kyphosis, and ROM were not remarkable in either group regardless of the number of laminae removed. Revision surgery for the progression of DS and alignment deterioration was not required in any patient of either group. CONCLUSIONS: SL does not affect DS, sagittal alignment, or ROM irrespective of the slip direction and the number of laminae removed, even after >2 years after surgery. Given the preservation of the posterior elements, SL may be an effective treatment for CSM with DS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

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BACKGROUND: Unfused accessory ossification centers in the medial ankle are sometimes misdiagnosed and should be distinguished from other bone lesions such as fracture, stress fracture, os subtibiale, or pseudoarthrosis of the medial malleolus. The purpose of this study was to report our experience in treating soccer players with bony elements in the subtibial region. METHODS: We surgically treated seven soccer players who experienced medial ankle pain with bony fragments at the tip of the medial malleolus. Their ages were between 13 and 27 years. The mean duration from symptom onset to hospital visit was 4.7 years (range: 2 months to 14 years). The bony lesion located at the anterior tip of the medial malleolus in all patients and we diagnosed the lesion as an unfused accessory ossification center. RESULTS: Three types of surgical treatments were performed in patients according to age, ossicle size, status of the epiphyseal plate, and degenerative changes around the lesion. Bony fusion was achieved in patients who underwent open reduction and fusion with bone graft. Patients who underwent focal drilling or removal of the bony fragment experienced improvement in symptoms, and all patients were allowed to resume their sports or full preinjury activities. CONCLUSION: We believe that surgery is the first-line treatment for the patients with unfused accessory ossification centers with their prolonged symptom and favorable outcomes can be expected. Bony fusion should be attempted in the patients with the large ossicle especially in their growth period.

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BACKGROUND: The malignant potential of the musculoskeletal tumors of the foot and ankle has often been underestimated because of their rarity. The current study reviewed the clinical features of the tumors of the foot and ankle, and evaluated the tumor size via imaging-based analysis to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed using the clinical records of all patients with histologically confirmed musculoskeletal tumors of the foot and ankle, treated between 1998 and 2020 at our institution. We examined the distribution of tumors, rate of unplanned excision for primary surgery, and subsequent outcomes. In addition, the tumor size was examined via magnetic resonance imaging, and the cut-off value was determined via receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULTS: A total of 103 bone and soft tissue tumors of the foot and ankle were included, of which 78 were soft tissue tumors and 25 were bone tumors. Of the 14 cases of malignant bone and soft tissue tumors, 6 (42.9%) received unplanned excision in the primary surgery, followed by amputation in 3 cases. Tumor size of malignant soft tissue tumors was significantly larger than that of benign soft tissue tumors (47.6 mm vs. 31.0 mm, respectively, P < .001). However, the difference between benign and malignant bone tumors was not statistically significant with the numbers available. ROC curve determined that the optimum diagnostic cutoff value for soft tissue tumor size was 40 mm, with a high area under the ROC curve 0.816 (95% CI: 0.711-0.921, sensitivity 91.7%, specificity 70.5%) CONCLUSIONS: We highlighted that bone and soft tissue tumors of the foot and ankle were often misdiagnosed and initially inadequately treated. We suggest that a cutoff value of 40 mm may be a useful index for prediction of malignancy in soft tissue tumors of the foot and ankle. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Ⅲ.

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BACKGROUND: Manual evaluation is an important method for assessing ankle instability, but it is not quantitative. Capacitance-type sensors can be used to measure the distance on the basis of the capacitance value. We applied the sensor to the noninvasive device for measuring ankle instability and showed its utility. METHODS: First, 5 ankles embalmed by Thiel's method were used in an experiment using a cadaver. The capacitance-type sensor was fixed alongside the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) of a specially made brace, and the anterior drawer test was performed. The test had been performed for the intact ankle, with the ATFL transected and with both the ATFL and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) transected. The anterior drawer distance was calculated by the sensor. Intra- and interinvestigator reliability were also analyzed.Next, as a clinical study, a brace with a sensor was fitted to 22 ankles of 20 patients with a history of ankle sprain. An anterior drawer test at a load of 150 N was conducted using a Telos stress device. The anterior drawer distances measured by the sensor and based on radiographic images were then compared. RESULTS: The mean anterior drawer distances were 3.7 ± 1.0 mm for the intact cadavers, 6.1 ± 1.6 mm with the ATFL transected (P < .001), and 7.9 ± 1.8 mm with the ATFL and CFL transected (P < .001). The intrainvestigator intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were 0.862 to 0.939, and the interinvestigator ICC was 0.815. In the experiments on patients, the mean anterior drawer distance measured by the sensor was 2.9 ± 0.9 mm, and it was 2.7 ± 0.9 mm for the radiographic images. The correlation coefficient between the sensor and the radiographic images was 0.843. CONCLUSION: We quantitatively evaluated anterior drawer laxity using a capacitance-type sensor and found it had high reproducibility and strongly correlated with stress radiography measurements in patients with ankle instability. Capacitance-type sensors can be used for the safe, simple, and accurate evaluation of ankle instability.

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STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PURPOSE: This study aimed to analyze the differences in the lipid contents in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients with nociceptive pain (NocP) and neuropathic pain (NeP) using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) of the multifidus muscle (Mm). OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Early identification of the pain characteristics with CLBP is important because specific treatment approaches are required, depending on NocP and NeP. METHODS: The participants were 50 patients with CLBP (23 men and 27 women; mean age, 63.1±17.8 years; range, 41-79 years). We compared the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, intramyocellular lipids (IMCLs) and extramyocellular lipids (EMCLs) of the Mm in NocP and NeP groups, as evaluated with the Japanese NeP screening questionnaire. RESULTS: The patients were categorized into the NocP (n=32) and NeP (n=18) groups. The mean VAS score of the NocP group was 59.3±3.1 mm and that of the NeP group was 73.6±4.6 mm. The mean VAS score was significantly higher in the NeP group as compared to that in the NocP group (p<0.01). As per the analysis of covariance for the VAS score, the mean IMCL levels of the Mm in the NocP and NeP groups were 722.3 mmol/L (95% confidence interval [CI], 611.4-833.1) and 484.8 mmol/L (95% CI, 381.1-588.5), respectively. The mean IMCL level was significantly higher in the NocP group than in the NeP group (p<0.05). The mean EMCL levels of the Mm for the NocP and NeP groups were 6,022.9 mmol/L (95% CI, 4,510.6-7,535.2) and 5,558.1 mmol/L (95% CI, 4,298.3-6,817.9), respectively; however, the difference was not significant (p=0.72). CONCLUSIONS: The results indicated an association between the IMCL level of the Mm and NocP. Our results suggest that MRS of the Mm might be beneficial for the assessment of CLBP as well as appropriate targeted analgesic therapies.

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The nano-arthroscopic ultrasound-guided ossicle excision technique is used in the management of an unresolved Osgood-Schlatter disease. The NanoScope is inserted slightly lateral to the proximal patella tendon and moved on between the ossicle and anterior surface of the proximal tibia under ultrasonographic guidance. The 5-mm skin incision is made as a working portal on the medial side of the proximal patella tendon. The proximal border of the ossicle is clearly identified after bursectomy. Then, the ossicles are removed piece by piece using a 2-mm arthroscopic punch. During the resection, the remaining ossicle is continuously confirmed by ultrasound. Finally, the complete excision of the ossicle is shown by the nano-arthroscopic view and ultrasound. The patient is allowed to have a full weight-bearing and an unrestricted range of motion on the day of surgery. Patients are permitted to resume their sports activities without any restriction after 6 weeks. This technique is recommended to athletes who suffer from painful unresolved Osgood-Schlatter disease because of the benefits of it being a minimally invasive surgery with an early postoperative recovery.

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BACKGROUND: The relation between segmental mobility and degree of lumbar degenerative change is still unknown. This cross-sectional study aimed to elucidate the association between intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) and segmental mobility in chronic low back pain using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2 mapping. METHODS: Subjects comprised 60 patients (29 men, 31 women; mean age, 61.8 ± 1.9 years; range, 41-79 years). T2 values of the anterior annulus fibrosus (AF), the nucleus pulposus (NP) and the posterior AF were evaluated with MRI T2 mapping. Facet joint degeneration was divided into 4 grades using MRI. We analyzed the correlation between segmental mobility and T2 values of anterior AF, NP and posterior AF using multiple linear regression analysis adjusted for age and facet joint degeneration. RESULTS: The standardized partial regression coefficient of the anterior AF, NP and posterior AF T2 values were 0.125 (p=0.72), 0.499 (p<0.01) and -0.026 (p=0.11), respectively, for the L1-2 level; 0.102 (p=0.27), 0.395 (p<0.01) and -0.094 (p=0.20), respectively, for the L2-3 level; 0.108 (p=0.38), 0.415 (p<0.01) and -0.050 (p=0.51), respectively, for the L3-4 level; 0.124 (p=0.09), 0.396 (p<0.01) and 0.025 (p=0.73), respectively, for the L4-5 level; and 0.011 (p=0.89), 0.443 (p<0.01) and 0.030 (p=0.72), respectively, for the L5-S level. There was a significantly positive correlation between segmental mobility and the T2 values of NP at L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1. No significant correlations arose between segmental mobility and the T2 values of the anterior AF and the posterior AF at L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1. CONCLUSION: Characterization of the relationship between NP degeneration and lumbar segmental mobility may enhance our ability to evaluate the changes seen in kinematics of functional spinal unit.

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BACKGROUND: Pain sensitization may be one of the mechanisms contributing to chronic low back pain (CLBP). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between visceral fat, CLBP, and central sensitization (CS); describe the relationship between low back pain (LBP) intensity and CS; and identify possible correlation between visceral fat and LBP intensity. METHODS: Patients with CLBP were divided using their CS inventory (CSI) scores into low- (CSI < 40) and high-CSI (CSI ⩾ 40) subgroups. We compared computed tomography (CT) measurements and scores for association with pain according to the visual analogue scale (VAS) between the two groups. RESULTS: The low-CSI and the high-CSI groups had 47 patients (67.1%; 21 men, 26 women) and 23 patients (32.9%; 11 men and 12 women), respectively. The high-CSI group had a significantly higher mean VAS score (p< 0.01) and estimated mean visceral fat area (p< 0.05) than the low-CSI group. There was a moderate positive correlation between VAS score and visceral fat (standardised partial regression coefficient: 0.659, p< 0.01) in the high-CSI group according to multiple linear regression analysis adjusted for age and sex. CONCLUSIONS: Visceral fat is associated with CLBP, regardless of sex or age, and may be a potential therapeutic target for CLBP with CS.

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BACKGROUND: Resection arthroplasty has long been a major treatment option for forefoot deformity caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint-preserving surgery is now surpassing classic resection arthroplasty. This study was performed to compare the postoperative results of these 2 operative methods. METHODS: Fifty-one toes of 40 patients with RA who underwent resection arthroplasty (resection group) or MTP joint-preserving arthroplasty (preservation group) from 2014 to 2017 for forefoot deformity were followed up for >1 year and were retrospectively analyzed. In the preservation group, open reduction of joint dislocation was performed if needed, and the deformity was corrected by metatarsal shortening osteotomy. The mean follow-up period was 21 months. The Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) scales (objective outcome measures), the Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire (SAFE-Q) (subjective outcome measure), and radiographic indices were compared between the groups. The resection group and preservation group comprised 15 toes of 11 patients and 36 toes of 29 patients, respectively. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in the preoperative radiographic indices, JSSF scales, or SAFE-Q results between the 2 groups. The preservation group showed better JSSF scores at the last follow-up (median hallux scale, 89 vs 74; median lesser scale, 87 vs 79). In the preservation group, the SAFE-Q scores gradually improved with time until 12 months postoperatively. In the resection group, the scores decreased 3 months postoperatively and then improved and reached a plateau 6 months postoperatively. At 12 months postoperatively, there was no significant difference in the SAFE-Q scores between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS: MTP joint-preserving arthroplasty resulted in superior objective scores to resection arthroplasty in patients with RA forefoot deformity. Although the subjective scores did not differ between the groups at the last follow-up, the time course of postoperative quality of life improvement was different between the 2 surgeries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective comparative study.

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BACKGROUND: Tetranectin, a plasminogen-binding protein, is present in human serum and has a role in tissue remodeling. The wound healing process is established and follows a similar cascade in tendon tissue as in other tissues. In this study, we investigated whether tetranectin has a role in regulating tissue formation of injured tendon. METHODS: Using the patella tendon injury model in the tetranectin-null mice, healing processes of the injured tendon were evaluated by histological and immunohistochemical analyses, and measurement of the expression of tetranectin, type 1 collagen (Col 1), tenomodulin, scleraxis, TGFβ, IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α. RESULTS: At the inflammatory phase within 7 days after the injury, involvement of inflammatory cells and the expressions of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly decreased in tetranectin-null mice. Tetranectin expression increased at 1 day and peaked at 3 days, and finally disappeared at 7 days after the injury in wild-type mice. The tendon healing period and maturity were significantly delayed in the tetranectin-null mice. Expression levels of type 1 collagen and tenomodulin in tetranectin-null mice were significantly lower than those in the wild-type mice until 70 days after injury. With regard to the long-term processes, the healing and maturation of the injured tendon in tetranectin-null mice were eventually completed. CONCLUSION: We believe that tetranectin might have a potential role in enhancing tissue formation of healing tendon at the inflammatory phase after injuries. The characteristics of tetranectin as a purified protein from human serum could be interested in an attractive candidate as a potential agent to enhance tendon healing after injury.

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BACKGROUND: Pathological conditions after skeletal tissue injury such as trauma and surgical intervention are often accompanied with regional osteoporotic changes, which are recognized to be mainly caused by limb immobility after injury. However, the mechanisms for the progression of regional osteoporotic changes related to the injury remains unknown. Previous studies reported that the pathophysiological conditions related to tissue injury include the acidic micro-environment formation and increased ATP levels. In addition, we previously demonstrated that those changes in the micro-environment induced a high bone turnover state through the activation of TRPV1, ASICs and P2X expressed in bone cells. We, therefore, hypothesized that tissue injury could enhance a high bone turnover state due to those pathophysiological changes in soft tissue in the injured limb. The aim of this study was to examine whether soft tissue injury associated with cutaneous incisions in a limb affects regional bone turnover. METHODS: Eight-week-old male C57BL/6 J mice underwent soft tissue injury associated with cutaneous incisions in the right femoral skin. During the 14 days after the incision, changes in the expression of osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation regulators and ATP were evaluated in comparison with those in uninjured mice. The pain-like behaviors and the expression of those differentiation regulators with and without treatment with bisphosphonate and Cox2 inhibitor were assessed in the injured limb. RESULTS: Consistent with the wound healing process, the expression levels of Osterix, osteocalcin and RANKL in the femur of the incised limb were significantly increased up to 7 days, and then decreased to the same level as those in the control limbs by 14 days after the incisions. The levels of TRAP 5b and ATP were initially significantly increased, and then decreased to the same level as before injury by day 14. Bisphosphonate significantly improved the pain-like behaviors in the injured limb associated with the inhibition of osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation regulators. CONCLUSION: We believe that the pathophysiological changes in soft tissue resulting from cutaneous incisions could be related to the induction of osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation regulators.

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Plantar callosities under lesser metatarsals are often accompanied by the hallux valgus, and the cause of callosity is thought to be associated with the foot deformity, such as the metatarsal length discrepancy, the abnormal metatarsal head height, cavus, flat foot, and rheumatoid conditions. However, it is unclear which variable is most involved in the cause of callosity in hallux valgus deformity. To clarify the factors associated with the callosity with hallux valgus deformity, we conducted multiple image assessments based on weightbearing radiography and computed tomography. A retrospective review was performed based on the collection of clinical records from all patients with hallux valgus treated from 2010 to 2019 in our institution. We measured the hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angles, calcaneal pitch angles, talo-first metatarsal angles, metatarsal length, metatarsal head height, first metatarsal pronation angles, and sesamoid position with weightbearing radiography and computed tomography. We analyzed the relation between callosity formation and imaging assessments using univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. Fifty feet were retrospectively evaluated, and multiple logistic analyses by the stepwise method revealed that the first metatarsal-lateral-sesamoid distance was the only radiographical variable associated with callosity formation among all the tested variables (p < .001). As the grade of the callosity became more severe, the lateral shift of the lateral sesamoid increased. The position of the sesamoid bone appears to have a critical role in the assessment and choice of treatment protocols and further research needs to be conducted on the relationship with the position of sesamoid bone to elucidate the mechanism of callus formation.

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BACKGROUND: The shoulder is a uniquely complex large joint. Effective and safe physical therapy efforts towards rehabilitating injured and repaired shoulders requires a thorough understanding of shoulder mechanics from both generalized and very specific perspectives. Numerous biomechanical studies have been published on the shoulder. None of the studies, to our knowledge, considered the strain of the deep layers of the supraspinatus tendon for scapular plane elevation. METHODS: Ten unilateral fresh-frozen human cadaveric specimens were used for the study. Scapular plane angles ranging from -10 to 30 degrees were evaluated for tensile loads, ranging from 0 to 120 Newtons, exerted on the supraspinatus tendon. Strain measurements that specifically targeted the deep layer of the supraspinatus tendon during tensile loading were recorded. FINDINGS: Strains recorded in the supraspinatus deep layer while increasing tendon force of the supraspinatus were significant for isometric gleno-humeral elevation of 30° and 20°. The response of strain to tendon force was less pronounced for 10° or less of gleno-humeral elevation. INTERPRETATION: When performing isometric shoulder exercise regimens, rotator cuff forces and both surface and deep tendon strain, relative to scapular positioning, are relevant and should be considered.

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The high prevalence of foot pathologies in women and the elderly could be associated with gender and age difference in the morphology of the foot, particularly the morphology of the keystone of the foot, the talus. The present study investigated the orientation and curvature of the three articular surfaces of the talus in relation to sex and age based on computer tomography (CT), to identify possible morphological factors of the higher prevalence of foot disorders in women and elderly. Fifty-six participants were included in this study. The orientations of the talocrural, subtalar, and talonavicular joints were quantified three-dimensionally by calculating normal and principal axes of the articular surfaces defined by planar approximation. The curvature radii of the articular surfaces were quantified by cylindrical and spherical approximations. The talonavicular surface was significantly more twisted in the frontal plane and less adducted in the transverse plane in females than in males. With aging, the subtalar articular surface was significantly facing more posteriorly. Moreover, it was found that the curvature radii of the trochlea and navicular articular surfaces significantly increased with aging, indicating a flattening of these surfaces. The identified changes in the talar morphology with aging could potentially lead to a higher prevalence of foot disorders in the elderly.

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BACKGROUND: In the general population, the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) often has tendinous slips to lesser toes and the number of FHL slips varies between individuals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the number of FHL tendinous slips in an individual foot and its toe flexor strength. METHODS: Forty healthy men were included in the study. The FHL branch test was used to assess each subject for the number of FHL tendinous slips. Toe flexor strength in each toe was measured using a force gauge. A two-way ANOVA was used to compare toe flexor strength between groups classified according to the number of FHL slips. RESULTS: The group of subjects with FHL branching to the second toe was the most common (20/40). The toe flexor strength ratio of the third toe was significantly lower in feet lacking FHL branching to the third toe than in those feet which did have branching to the third toe (P = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: Toe flexor strength was affected by FHL tendinous slips. Considering the number of the FHL tendinous slips an individual foot has may be useful in clinical practice for rehabilitation or training of toe flexor muscles.

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BACKGROUND: Some recent studies have reported the role of the posterior malleolus as an attachment of the posterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL) and suggested that even a small fragment should be fixed. However, there are few anatomic studies of the tibial plafond attachment of the PITFL. METHODS: Seven Thiel-embalmed ankles were obtained. The margin of the distal tibial joint surface and the attachments of the superficial fiber of the PITFL (sPITFL) and the deep fiber (dPITFL) were identified. In the frontal view, the percentages of the attachments of the sPITFL and dPITFL of the mediolateral dimension of the posterior tibial plafond were measured. In the lateral view, the line that started from the proximal margin of the attachment of the sPITFL and parallel to the tibial axis was drawn, and the distance between that line and the posterior edge of the joint surface was measured (AP distance of the sPITFL). Then, the percentage of the AP distance of the sPITFL of the joint surface in the anteroposterior dimension of the tibial plafond was measured. RESULTS: In the frontal view, the mediolateral distance of the attachment of the sPITFL was 5.0 mm, and that of the dPITFL was 19.5 mm. The percentage of the attachment of the sPITFL on the tibial plafond was 20.6%, and that of the dPITFL was 78.2%. In the lateral view, the average AP distance of the sPITFL was 0.5 mm, and the percentage in the anteroposterior dimension of the tibial plafond was 1.7%. CONCLUSION: The PITFL was attached to less than 10% of the anteroposterior dimension of the tibial plafond in most ankles. Conversely, the PITFL attached widely in the mediolateral dimension. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study suggests that the size of the posterior malleolar fragment in the mediolateral dimension could help estimate how much of the PITFL attaches to the fragment which may have implications for ankle stability.

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BACKGROUND: Stretching is often used to prevent and treat posterior shoulder capsule tightness; however, the most effective stretching positions are not clearly defined. The purpose of this study was to identify the stretching positions that specifically applied the greatest passive tension on the posterior shoulder capsule by evaluating the elastic characteristics of posterior capsules and muscles in various stretching positions using ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE). METHODS: We evaluated 9 fresh-frozen shoulders (mean age 86.6 ± 7.7 years) without osteoarthritis or rotator cuff tears. All posterior shoulder tissues were preserved intact. Shear moduli of the middle and inferior posterior shoulder capsules and the posterior shoulder muscles were evaluated using SWE. We obtained shear modulus measurements in 9 stretching positions using a combination of glenohumeral elevation planes and angles (frontal, sagittal, scapular; -30°, 0°, 30°, 60°, respectively). A 4-Nm torque for shoulder internal rotation or horizontal adduction was applied in each position. We also measured shear moduli in the resting position (0° elevation with neutral shoulder internal/external rotation). We compared the shear moduli of all stretching and resting positions using 1-way repeated measures analysis of variance (P < .05). In addition, we compared the shear modulus in 2 positions (ie, resting and each stretching) among tissues (ie, capsules and muscles) with repeated measures using 2-way analysis of variance (P < .05). RESULTS: Shear modulus values for the middle posterior capsules in "internal rotation at 30° in scapular plane elevation" (28.7 ± 14.3 kPa, P = .01) and in "horizontal adduction at 60° of elevation" (31.1 ± 13.1 kPa, P < .001) were significantly higher than that of the resting position (11.0 ± 7.3 kPa). The shear modulus value for the inferior posterior capsule in "internal rotation at 30° of flexion" was significantly higher than that of the resting position (39.0 ± 17.3 vs. 15.4 ± 13.9 kPa, respectively; P = .004). Additionally, the shear modulus values for the posterior capsules in "internal rotation at 30° in scapular plane elevation and flexion" were significantly higher than that of the posterior shoulder muscles. CONCLUSION: Effective middle posterior shoulder capsule stretching positions were shoulder "internal rotation at 30° of scapular plane elevation" and "horizontal adduction at 60° of elevation." Shoulder "internal rotation at 30° of flexion" was the most effective position for the inferior posterior shoulder capsule. Stretching in these positions could relieve posterior shoulder capsule tightness and contribute to the prevention and treatment of throwing injuries of the shoulder.

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STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional observational study. PURPOSE: This study aimed to analyze any potential associations of extramyocellular lipid (EMCL) and intramyocellular lipid (IMCL) contents with (1) the intensity of low back pain (LBP); (2) age, cross-sectional area (CSA), and fatty infiltration (FI) of the psoas major; and (3) spinopelvic parameters. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: The psoas major has clinically relevant function; however, the association of this muscle with chronic LBP is controversial. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy enables a detailed analysis of the composition of muscular fat tissues such as its EMCL and IMCL contents. METHODS: The study population comprised 40 patients (19 males, 21 females; mean age, 61.7±2.4 years). Possible correlations of LBP Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, age, CSA, FI, and spinopelvic parameters with EMCL and IMCL contents of the psoas major were assessed. RESULTS: No association was identified between the EMCL and IMCL contents and LBP VAS scores (r=0.05, p=0.79 and r=0.06, p=0.75, respectively). The EMCL content correlated with age (r=0.47, p<0.01), body mass index (BMI) (r=0.44, p<0.01), CSA (r=-0.59, p< 0.01), and FI (r=0.49, p<0.01). EMCL content showed a significant negative correlation with sacral slope (SS) (r=-0.43, p<0.05) and positive correlation with pelvic tilt (PT) (r=0.56, p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: EMCL content correlated with age, BMI, CSA, and FI of the psoas major, while IMCL content had no correlation. This study found correlations between SS and PT and EMCL content of the psoas major, but no correlations were found between spinopelvic parameters and IMCL content of the psoas major.

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Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to elucidate the relevance among Schmorl's node (SN), chronic low back pain (CLBP), and intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) with the use of magnetic resonance imaging T2 mapping. Overview of Literature: SN may be combined with CLBP and/or IVDD; however, their relationship has not been determined to date. Methods: A total of 105 subjects were included (48 men and 57 women; mean age, 63.2±2.7 years; range, 22-84 years). We analyzed five functional spinal unit levels (L1-S1) and evaluated the T2 values of the anterior annulus fibrosus (AF), nucleus pulposus, and posterior AF. We compared the low back pain (LBP) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores and the T2 values in each decade with or without SN. Results: There were no remarkable differences in SN prevalence rate regarding age decade or gender. SNs were more prevalent in the upper 2 levels (70.3%). LBP VAS scores with and without SN were 64.7±4.3 mm and 61.9±2.8 mm, respectively, with no significant differences between the groups (p =0.62). The T2 values of anterior AF with SN were significantly lower than those without SN in patients in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s (p <0.01). Conclusions: SN presence is not itself a risk factor for CLBP; however, it indicates IVDD of the anterior AF in subjects with SN who are ≥50 years old.

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We developed a new internal fixator: a rigid T: -shaped plate with locking screws and wedge-shaped spacer block for high tibial osteotomy. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the radiographic outcome of opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) using this new internal fixator. Sixty OWHTOs were performed in patients with medial compartment osteoarthritis and varus deformity (28 males and 23 females). Patients' mean age was 60.4 years. Preoperative and postoperative radiographs were obtained. The paired t-test was used to evaluate the differences over time with respect to radiographic variables. Union of the osteotomy gap was obtained in all patients, and no implant breakage was found. On anterior-posterior radiographs, a significant difference was observed (p < 0.01) between the preoperative and postoperative mean values of femorotibial angles (179.6 ± 3.2 vs. 170.6 ± 2.5 degrees), weight-bearing line ratios (23.8 ± 13.5 vs. 60.5 ± 11.5%), anatomical medial proximal tibial angles (84.8 ± 2.5 vs. 91.0 ± 2.6 degrees), and joint line coverage angles (3.6 ± 2.0 vs. 2.4 ± 1.7 degrees). On lateral radiographs, posterior tibial slopes were 11.5 ± 3.9 degrees preoperatively and 12.2 ± 4.0 degrees postoperatively (p < 0.01), and Insall-Salvati ratios were 1.04 ± 0.12 preoperatively and 1.06 ± 0.13 postoperatively (p = 0.24). Performing OWHTO using a new internal fixator with a wedge-shaped spacer achieves adequate correction of lower limb alignment without implant-related complications. This is a Level IV, case series study.

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A 50-year-old man presented to the clinic with severe neck pain, fever, and difficulty breathing and was subsequently admitted to the local orthopedics department with possible retropharyngeal abscess and pyogenic spondylitis. Antibiotic therapy was initiated; however, due to poor oxygenation, he was referred and transferred to our department and admitted. Magnetic resonance imaging showed signal changes at the left C1/2 lateral atlantoaxial joint, posterior pharynx, longus colli muscle, carotid space, and medial deep cervical region, predominantly on the left side. In addition, despite lymph node enlargement from the posterior pharynx to the deep cervical region, there was no abscess formation. There were no signs of a space-occupying lesion or signal changes in the jugular foramen. One day postadmission, the patient's temperature had risen to 39.1°C and his SpO2 had fallen. His neck pain had also worsened, and emergency surgery was decided. Preoperatively, we suspected retropharyngeal abscess and pyogenic spondylitis. On day 13 postadmission, the patient exhibited dysphagia, deviated tongue protrusion, and the curtain sign. Glossopharyngeal and hypoglossal nerve paralysis were diagnosed. The patient's swallowing functions recovered and he was discharged on day 36. We experienced a case of glossopharyngeal and hypoglossal nerve paralysis secondary to pyogenic cervical facet joint arthritis.

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BACKGROUND: Traumatic dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon at the ankle is a rare injury. Some of these cases are misdiagnosed as ankle sprains and are not treated properly. In addition, because the conservative treatment is not as effective as the surgical treatment, it is essential that patients be diagnosed early so that proper surgical treatment can be performed. We report the early surgical management of traumatic dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon. CASE PRESENTATION: A 44-year-old Japanese man, who was a karate coach, was injured while acting as an umpire in a karate competition. On the same day of his injury, he came to our hospital. He complained of swelling and pain in the medial malleolus. Anterior dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon was detected upon palpation. Magnetic resonance imaging showed the presence of anterior dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon with retinaculum injury. Four days after the injury, we performed the Das De procedure as the surgical treatment. Three months after the surgery, the patient was able to participate in karate again. CONCLUSIONS: Dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon is likely to be misdiagnosed, thus delaying the start of proper treatment. It is essential to diagnose the patient accurately by carefully assessing the physical symptoms manifested. Moreover, magnetic resonance imaging can also be used for better diagnosis, thereby leading to an early and proper surgical treatment.

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：北海道整形災害外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：北海道整形災害外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：北海道整形災害外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(株)全日本病院出版会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本リハビリテーション医学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本整形外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本整形外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本整形外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本整形外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(株)全日本病院出版会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(株)南江堂  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本整形外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本整形外科学会  

Ichushi

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Language：Japanese   Publisher：(公社)日本整形外科学会