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ウオタニ コウジ
魚谷 弘二
Uotani Koji
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医歯薬学域 講師(特任)
職名
講師(特任)
外部リンク

学位

  • 博士 ( 2018年3月   岡山大学 )

研究キーワード

  • 脊椎

  • ウイルス治療

  • バイオマーカー

  • 脊柱変形

  • 脊椎腫瘍

  • 脊髄腫瘍

研究分野

  • ライフサイエンス / 整形外科学  / 脊椎脊髄外科

経歴

  • 岡山大学病院   整形外科   助教

    2021年4月 - 現在

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  • Survival days of patients with metastatic spinal tumors of lung cancer requiring surgery: a prospective multicenter study. 査読 国際誌

    Takuya Takahashi, Takashi Hirai, Yuki Shiratani, Akinobu Suzuki, Kenichiro Kakutani, Satoshi Kato, Hiroyuki Tominaga, Hirokazu Inoue, Hirokatsu Sawada, Norihiko Takegami, Kazuo Nakanishi, Hideaki Nakajima, Masayuki Ishihara, Tsutomu Oshigiri, Toru Funayama, Takuya Iimura, Shinji Tanishima, Hiroaki Nakashima, Daisuke Yamabe, Ko Hashimoto, Koji Uotani, Masahiro Funaba, Narihito Nagoshi, Kazu Kobayakawa, Toshitaka Yoshii, Kazuyuki Watanabe, Toshio Nakamae, Takashi Kaito, Gen Inoue, Shiro Imagama, Kota Watanabe, Takeo Furuya

    Scientific reports   15 ( 1 )   24117 - 24117   2025年7月

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    記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    Surgery for metastatic spinal tumors has improved postoperative activities of daily living. A few studies reported on prognostic factors assessed in large multicenter prospective studies for metastatic spinal tumors of lung cancer origin. This study aimed to determine preoperative prognostic factors in patients undergoing surgery for metastatic spinal tumors associated with lung cancer. This prospective registry study included 74 patients diagnosed and operated with metastatic spine tumors derived from lung cancer in 39 high-volume cancer centers. We examined the postoperative survival period and the preoperative factors related to postoperative survival time. We conducted univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses to determine preoperative prognostic factors. The mean postoperative survival period was 343 days. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed a higher feeding score of vitality index, indications for molecularly targeted therapy, and a higher mobility score of Barthel index as independent factors associated with postoperative survival time in metastatic spinal tumors derived from lung cancer. Patients with indications for molecular-targeted therapy and good vitality exhibited longer survival. These results may help in surgical selection for patients with metastatic spinal tumors derived from lung cancer.

    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-08775-9

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  • Clinical Outcomes and Biomechanical Evaluation of the Cement-Catching Screw Technique for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures. 査読 国際誌

    Hisakazu Shitozawa, Haruo Misawa, Yoshiaki Oda, Ryoji Joko, Masaya Takahashi, Koji Uotani, Yasuyuki Shiozaki, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Kensuke Shinohara, Ryo Nakamichi, Masataka Ueda, Ryo Takatori, Kazutaka Yamashita, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Cureus   17 ( 6 )   e85955   2025年6月

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    記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    OBJECTIVES: We developed a cement-catching screw (CCS) technique for pedicle screw insertion into hardened cement, connecting anterior and posterior vertebral elements during balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs). This study reports the CCS technique, clinical outcomes, and biomechanical properties. METHODS: This retrospective study included 59 patients (20 men, 39 women; mean age, 77.4 ± 8.7 years) who underwent BKP with one-above-one-below posterior fixation for OVFs between 2020 and 2023. Patients were divided into CCS (-) (without intermediate screws, n = 28) and CCS (+) (with intermediate CCSs, n = 31) groups. Clinical and radiographic outcomes, including activities of daily living, vertebral wedge angle (VWA), surgical level Cobb angle (CA), anterior vertebral body height (AVBH), screw loosening, pullout, and adjacent vertebral fractures, were evaluated preoperatively, postoperatively, and at the final follow-up (≥6 months). Biomechanical pullout strength was assessed at different insertion depths (5, 10, and 15 mm) using polymethylmethacrylate cement. RESULTS: No significant differences were observed between groups in age, sex, follow-up duration, or blood loss; however, the operation time was significantly longer in the CCS (+) group than in the CCS (-) group (P < 0.0001). Radiographic outcomes showed no significant differences in the VWA, CA, AVBH, adjacent vertebral fracture rates, and reoperation rates. However, the incidence of adjacent pedicle screws loosening and pullout was significantly higher in the CCS (-) group than in the CCS (+) group (P = 0.046 and 0.0084, respectively). The correction loss of the CA was significantly lower in the CCS (+) group (CCS (-), 5.6° ± 4.8°; CCS (+), 3.5° ± 4.8°, P = 0.023). The biomechanical test revealed pullout strengths of 683 ± 164, 2231 ± 208, and 3477 ± 393 N for insertion depths of 5, 10, and 15 mm, respectively, with significant increases by depth (P = 0.003 and 0.009). CONCLUSIONS: The CCS technique improves anterior-posterior vertebral body stability, enhances fixation strength, and contributes to better surgical outcomes in OVFs treatment.

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  • More postoperative complications and revision surgery after occipitocervical fusion than after atlantoaxial fusion: a retrospective multicenter cohort study. 査読 国際誌

    Koji Uotani, Angel Oscar Paz Flores, Masato Tanaka, Shashank J Ekade, Shinya Arataki, Tadashi Komatsubara, Yoshiaki Oda, Kensuke Shinohara, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Asian spine journal   19 ( 3 )   444 - 451   2025年6月

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    担当区分:筆頭著者   記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective multicenter cohort study. PURPOSE: We sought to determine whether occipitocervical (OC) fusion is followed by more postoperative complications and revision surgery than is atlantoaxial (AA) fusion. We aim to compare postoperative complications and revision surgery associated with OC fusion and AA fusion. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: OC and AA fusion are established techniques for restoring upper cervical stability. However, the outcomes of the two methods have not been compared. METHODS: This study included 90 patients who underwent upper spinal fusion surgery for mechanical instability, performed by three surgeons in two hospitals from 2011 to 2023; OC fusion was indicated for irreducible AA subluxation, os odontoideum, and severe upper C1 fracture. Of the patients, 38 (mean age, 58.7 years) underwent OC fusion, and 52 (mean age, 62.8 years) underwent AA fusion. To evaluate surgical outcomes, we documented surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative complications, and the rate of revision surgery. Radiographs were obtained to identify screw malposition, rod breakage, and nonunion. To compare the outcomes of the two techniques, we used the Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables and the chi-square or Fisher's exact test for dichotomous variables. RESULTS: OC fusion took significantly longer (175.4 minutes) than AA fusion (150.7 minutes, p=0.020) and had a higher complication rate (39.5% vs. 11.5%, p <0.0001). The reoperation rate was 23.7% (9/38) after OC fusion and 3.8% (2/52) after AA fusion; the difference was statistically significant (p=0.0073). Average amounts of blood loss were 224 mL during OC fusion and 224 mL during AA fusion; the difference was not significant (p=0.947). CONCLUSIONS: Although OC fusion is indispensable for certain conditions, particularly basilar invagination, it entails more risk than dose AA fusion; the choice of technique thus warrants careful consideration.

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  • Osteosarcoma cell-derived CCL2 facilitates lung metastasis via accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages. 査読 国際誌

    Hiroya Kondo, Hiroshi Tazawa, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Aki Yoshida, Miho Kure, Koji Demiya, Nobuhiko Kanaya, Toshiaki Hata, Koji Uotani, Joe Hasei, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Shunsuke Kagawa, Yusuke Yoshioka, Toshifumi Ozaki, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

    Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII   74 ( 7 )   193 - 193   2025年5月

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    記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common malignant tumor of bone in children and adolescents. Although lung metastasis is a major obstacle to improving the prognosis of OS patients, the underlying mechanism of lung metastasis of OS is poorly understood. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) with M2-like characteristics are reportedly associated with lung metastasis and poor prognosis in OS patients. In this study, we investigated the metastasis-associated tumor microenvironment (TME) in orthotopic OS tumor models with non-metastatic and metastatic OS cells. Non-metastatic and metastatic tumor cells derived from mouse OS (Dunn and LM8) and human OS (HOS and 143B) were used to analyze the TME associated with lung metastasis in orthotopic OS tumor models. OS cell-derived secretion factors were identified by cytokine array and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Orthotopic tumor models with metastatic LM8 and 143B cells were analyzed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of a neutralizing antibody in the development of primary and metastatic tumors. Metastatic OS cells developed metastatic tumors with infiltration of M2-like TAMs in the lungs. Cytokine array and ELISA demonstrated that metastatic mouse and human OS cells commonly secreted CCL2, which was partially encapsulated in extracellular vesicles. In vivo experiments demonstrated that while primary tumor growth was unaffected, administration of CCL2-neutralizing antibody led to a significant suppression of lung metastasis and infiltration of M2-like TAMs in the lung tissue. Our results suggest that CCL2 plays a crucial role in promoting the lung metastasis of OS cells via accumulation of M2-like TAMs.

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  • Risk Factors for Early 3-Month Postoperative Mortality in Metastatic Spinal Tumor Surgery: A JASA Multicenter Prospective Study. 査読 国際誌

    Takaaki Uto, Satoshi Kato, Noriaki Yokogawa, Takaki Shimizu, Satoru Demura, Yuki Shiratani, Akinobu Suzuki, Koji Tamai, Kenichiro Kakutani, Yutaro Kanda, Hiroyuki Tominaga, Ichiro Kawamura, Masayuki Ishihara, Masaaki Paku, Toru Funayama, Kousei Miura, Eiki Shirasawa, Hirokazu Inoue, Atsushi Kimura, Takuya Iimura, Hiroshi Moridaira, Koji Akeda, Norihiko Takegami, Kazuo Nakanishi, Hirokatsu Sawada, Koji Matsumoto, Masahiro Funaba, Hidenori Suzuki, Hideaki Nakajima, Tsutomu Oshigiri, Takashi Hirai, Bungo Otsuki, Kazu Kobayakawa, Haruki Funao, Koji Uotani, Shinji Tanishima, Koichi Sairyo, Ko Hashimoto, Chizuo Iwai, Shoji Seki, Masashi Miyazaki, Kazuyuki Watanabe, Toshio Nakamae, Takashi Kaito, Hiroaki Nakashima, Narihito Nagoshi, Shiro Imagama, Kota Watanabe, Gen Inoue, Takeo Furuya

    Spine   2025年4月

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    記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    STUDY DESIGN: Prospective multicenter study. OBJECTIVE: To investigate risk factors for 3-month postoperative mortality in metastatic spinal tumor surgery, focusing on nutritional biomarkers and prognostic scores alongside clinical indicators. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Metastatic spinal tumors affect patient morbidity and mortality. Although prognostic tools exist, they have limitations, particularly in emergency situations requiring rapid assessment. Nutritional biomarkers and prognostic scores may influence outcomes, but their role in predicting early postoperative mortality after spinal tumor surgery, particularly in prospective, multicenter studies, warrants investigation. METHODS: Data from 336 patients undergoing palliative surgery for metastatic spinal tumors were collected from 35 centers. The primary outcome was 3-month postoperative mortality. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses with bootstrapping were performed to identify predictors of early mortality, including demographics, prognostic scores (revised Tokuhashi, Tomita, modified Glasgow Prognostic Score [mGPS], and the New England Spinal Metastasis Score [NESMS]), and nutritional biomarkers. The discriminative ability of these factors was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. RESULTS: Results: The 3-month postoperative mortality rate was 15.5%, with primary cancer progression accounting for 54% of the deaths. Multivariate analysis revealed that high mGPS (OR=1.989, P=0.008) and low preoperative performance status (PS) (OR=1.412, P=0.034) were significant independent predictors of early mortality, the Tomita score showed a trend towards significance (OR=1.234, P=0.050). The mGPS demonstrated a high discriminative ability, with an area under the curve of 0.716. CONCLUSION: High mGPS and low preoperative PS are significant predictors of 3-month postoperative mortality in patients undergoing surgery for metastatic spinal tumors. Incorporating the mGPS, which reflects nutritional and inflammatory status, into preoperative risk stratification is crucial for optimizing surgical decision-making. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2.

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  • Predicting Postoperative Neurological Outcomes in Metastatic Spinal Tumor Surgery Using Machine Learning. 査読 国際誌

    Satoshi Maki, Yuki Shiratani, Sumihisa Orita, Akinobu Suzuki, Koji Tamai, Takaki Shimizu, Kenichiro Kakutani, Yutaro Kanda, Hiroyuki Tominaga, Ichiro Kawamura, Masayuki Ishihara, Masaaki Paku, Yohei Takahashi, Toru Funayama, Kousei Miura, Eiki Shirasawa, Hirokazu Inoue, Atsushi Kimura, Takuya Iimura, Hiroshi Moridaira, Hideaki Nakajima, Shuji Watanabe, Koji Akeda, Norihiko Takegami, Kazuo Nakanishi, Hirokatsu Sawada, Koji Matsumoto, Masahiro Funaba, Hidenori Suzuki, Haruki Funao, Tsutomu Oshigiri, Takashi Hirai, Bungo Otsuki, Kazu Kobayakawa, Koji Uotani, Hiroaki Manabe, Shinji Tanishima, Ko Hashimoto, Chizuo Iwai, Daisuke Yamabe, Akihiko Hiyama, Shoji Seki, Kenji Kato, Masashi Miyazaki, Kazuyuki Watanabe, Toshio Nakamae, Takashi Kaito, Hiroaki Nakashima, Narihito Nagoshi, Gen Inoue, Shiro Imagama, Kota Watanabe, Satoshi Kato, Seiji Ohtori, Takeo Furuya

    Spine   2025年3月

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    記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of data collected across multiple centers. OBJECTIVE: To develop machine learning models for predicting neurological outcomes one month postoperatively in patients with metastatic spinal tumors undergoing surgery, and to identify key factors influencing neurological recovery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The increasing prevalence of spinal metastases has led to a growing need for surgical intervention to address mechanical instability and neurological deficits. Predicting postoperative neurological status, as assessed by the Frankel classification, can provide valuable insights for surgical planning and patient counseling. Traditional prognostic models have shown limitations in capturing the complexity of neurological recovery patterns. METHODS: We analyzed data from 244 patients who underwent spinal surgery for metastatic disease across 38 institutions. The primary outcome was functional ambulation, defined as Frankel grades D or E at one month postoperatively. Four machine learning algorithms (Random Forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost) were used to build predictive models. Feature selection employed the Boruta algorithm and Variance Inflation Factor analysis to reduce multicollinearity. RESULTS: Among the 244 patients, the proportion of ambulatory patients (Frankel grades D or E) increased from 36.8% preoperatively to 63.1% at one month postoperatively. The Random Forest model achieved the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC) of 0.8516, followed by XGBoost (0.8351), CatBoost (0.8331), and LightGBM (0.8098). SHapley Additive exPlanations analysis identified preoperative Frankel classification, transfer ability, inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, white blood cell-lymphocyte), and surgical timing as the most important predictors of postoperative outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Machine learning models showed strong predictive performance in assessing postoperative neurological status for patients with metastatic spinal tumors. Key factors including preoperative neurological function, functional ability, and inflammation markers significantly influenced outcomes. These findings could inform surgical decision-making and help set realistic postoperative expectations while potentially improving patient care through more accurate outcome prediction.

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  • A Case of Charcot Spine Arthropathy at the Lumbosacral Level in a Patient With Ankylosis of the Spine. 国際誌

    Yoshiaki Oda, Koji Uotani, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Kensuke Shinohara, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Cureus   17 ( 3 )   e80656   2025年3月

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    担当区分:筆頭著者   記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    Charcot spinal arthropathy, a rare refractory progressive disease, is characterized by symptoms such as pain, deformity, and neurological impairment, which can significantly reduce functional ability, quality of life, and life expectancy. We report a case of Charcot spine at the L5/S1 level with long segment ankylosis to the L5 vertebra. We first performed thorough debridement via a posterior approach. We used antibiotic-containing cement as a spacer to fill the dead space, facilitating the second surgery approach. In the second surgery, transdiscal screws, which have a low profile and strong force, were used as anchors, and bulk bone harvested from both iliac bones was grafted to the intervertebral space. The lumbosacral alignment was kyphotic, and the patient could sit and move independently. Disimpaction was impossible, and a stoma had to be created.

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  • Review Article: Diagnostic Paradigm Shift in Spine Surgery. 査読 国際誌

    Aras Efe Levent, Masato Tanaka, Chetan Kumawat, Christian Heng, Salamalikis Nikolaos, Kajetan Latka, Akiyoshi Miyamoto, Tadashi Komatsubara, Shinya Arataki, Yoshiaki Oda, Kensuke Shinohara, Koji Uotani

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)   15 ( 5 )   2025年2月

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    記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    Meticulous clinical examination is essential for spinal disorders to utilize the diagnostic methods and technologies that strongly support physicians and enhance clinical practice. A significant change in the approach to diagnosing spinal disorders has occurred in the last three decades, which has enhanced a more nuanced understanding of spine pathology. Traditional radiographic methods such as conventional and functional X-rays and CT scans are still the first line in the diagnosis of spinal disorders due to their low cost and accessibility. As more advanced imaging technologies become increasingly available worldwide, there is a constantly increasing trend in MRI scans for detecting spinal pathologies and making treatment decisions. Not only do MRI scans have superior diagnostic capabilities, but they also assist surgeons in performing meticulous preoperative planning, making them currently the most widely used diagnostic tool for spinal disorders. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) can help detect inflammatory lesions, infections, and tumors. Other advanced diagnostic tools such as CT/MRI fusion image, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Upright and Kinetic MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) could play an important role when it comes to detecting more special pathologies. However, some technical difficulties in the daily praxis and their high costs act as obstacles to their further spread. Integrating artificial intelligence and advancements in data analytics and virtual reality promises to enhance spinal procedures' precision, safety, and efficacy. As these technologies continue to develop, they will play a critical role in transforming spinal surgery. This paradigm shift emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation and adaptability in improving the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders.

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  • Surgical strategy for metastatic spinal tumors based on Spine Instability Neoplastic Score and patient-reported outcomes: JASA multicenter prospective study. 査読 国際誌

    Hideaki Nakajima, Shuji Watanabe, Kazuya Honjoh, Arisa Kubota, Yuki Shiratani, Akinobu Suzuki, Hidetomi Terai, Takaki Shimizu, Kenichiro Kakutani, Yutaro Kanda, Hiroyuki Tominaga, Ichiro Kawamura, Masayuki Ishihara, Masaaki Paku, Yohei Takahashi, Toru Funayama, Kousei Miura, Eiki Shirasawa, Hirokazu Inoue, Atsushi Kimura, Takuya Iimura, Hiroshi Moridaira, Koji Akeda, Norihiko Takegami, Kazuo Nakanishi, Hirokatsu Sawada, Koji Matsumoto, Masahiro Funaba, Hidenori Suzuki, Haruki Funao, Tsutomu Oshigiri, Takashi Hirai, Bungo Otsuki, Kazu Kobayakawa, Koji Uotani, Hiroaki Manabe, Shinji Tanishima, Ko Hashimoto, Chizuo Iwai, Daisuke Yamabe, Akihiko Hiyama, Shoji Seki, Yuta Goto, Masashi Miyazaki, Kazuyuki Watanabe, Toshio Nakamae, Takashi Kaito, Hiroaki Nakashima, Narihito Nagoshi, Satoshi Kato, Shiro Imagama, Kota Watanabe, Gen Inoue, Takeo Furuya

    Journal of neurosurgery. Spine   42 ( 2 )   203 - 214   2025年2月

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    記述言語:英語   掲載種別:研究論文(学術雑誌)  

    OBJECTIVE: Instrumentation surgery in combination with radiotherapy (RT) is one of the key management strategies for patients with spinal metastases. However, the use of materials can affect the RT dose delivered to the tumor site and surrounding tissues, as well as hinder optimal postoperative tumor evaluation. The association of the preoperative Spine Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) with the need for spinal stabilization and life expectancy are unclear. This multicenter prospective study aimed to investigate the current situation and make recommendations regarding the choice of surgical procedure based on the preoperative SINS and prospectively collected postoperative patient-reported outcomes (PROs). METHODS: The study prospectively included 317 patients with spinal metastases who underwent palliative surgery and had a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. The survey items included SINS, patient background, and clinical data including surgical procedure, history of RT, prognosis, and PROs (i.e., the visual analog scale score, Faces Scale, Barthel Index, Vitality Index, and 5-level EQ-5D health survey) at baseline, and at 1 and 6 months after surgery. The association of preoperative SINS with life expectancy, PROs, and surgical procedures was examined using statistical analysis. RESULTS: Preoperative SINS (three categories) had no association with life expectancy. All PROs evaluated in the study improved up to 6 months after surgery. Pain categories (visual analog scale score and/or Faces Scale) at baseline were correlated with preoperative SINS. As many as 90.9% of enrolled patients underwent fusion surgery, and even in SINS 0-6 cases, implants were used in 64.3% of patients. Postoperative RT was performed in 42.9% of the patients. However, prospective assessments of PROs showed no significant difference between surgical procedures (with and without fusion) in patients with SINS 0-9. In addition, no cases required conversion from noninstrumentation surgery to fusion surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Although the choice of surgical procedure should be made on a case-by-case basis on the NOMS (neurological, oncological, mechanical, and systemic) framework, careful consideration is required to determine whether spinal stabilization is needed in patients with SINS ≤ 9, considering the patient's background and the plan for postoperative adjuvant therapy.

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  • A Rare Course of Chiari Malformation With Large Syringomyelia Presenting at 54 Years Old. 査読 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Sneha Sharma, Kushal H Gori, Md Shohidullah, Koji Uotani

    Cureus   17 ( 2 )   e78399   2025年2月

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    Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) is considered a congenital condition. The symptoms include severe headache, hypalgesia, and loss of temperature sensation. It constitutes a significant burden among children and young adults. The onset of symptoms of CM1 is more commonly observed in relatively young children and is very rare in those over 50 years old. This study aims to present a rare surgical case of CM1 associated with a large syringomyelia in a 54-year-old man. A 54-year-old man with low back pain was introduced to our department. He had slight hyperreflexia of the extremities, slight muscle weakness in both legs, and numbness in the right leg (3/10). He also had urinary and bowel incontinence and spastic gait. Cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed CM1 with large syringomyelia extending from C1 to T11. The cervical canal was widened because of a long history of spinal cord expansion. The patient was successfully treated surgically by foramen magnum decompression and syringosubarachnoid shunting under the guidance of O-arm navigation. The muscle weakness and sensory function recovered almost entirely on the one-year follow-up. The patient's cervical Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score had improved from 11/17 to 16/17. Gradually enlarging syringomyelia with slight CM1 is rare, but surgeons should consider this condition's possibility. Foramen magnum decompression achieves good results even in cases with a long history of syringomyelia. This new navigation technique provides an excellent result for a large syringomyelia with CM1.

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  • Could the Trabecular Bone Score Be a Complementary Tool for Evaluating Degenerative Lumbar Vertebrae? 査読

    Shinichiro Takao, Koji Uotani, Haruo Misawa, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Kensuke Shinohara, Kentaro Yamane, Yoshiaki Oda, Hironori Tsuji, Yuya Kajiki, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Acta medica Okayama   79 ( 1 )   39 - 45   2025年2月

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    Evaluating vertebral bone mass and quality in the elderly poses challenges due to degenerative changes. This study aims to elucidate the usefulness of the trabecular bone score (TBS) by examining the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD), TBS, and Hounsfield unit (HU) values. A retrospective analysis of 599 vertebrae from 152 patients (mean age 69.0 years; range 44-89; 74 males and 78 females) undergoing dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and CT scans was conducted. Vertebrae were categorized into three grades based on the degree of degeneration. The TBS was calculated from DXA images, and the HU value was measured by placing a region of interest on an axial image of the vertebral mid-body. One-way analysis of variance and Pearson's correlation tests were employed to investigate the relationship between BMD and TBS or HU values. While lumbar BMD significantly increased (p<0.01) with degenerative changes, TBS and HU values showed no significant differences. The correlations between lumbar BMD and TBS values, and between BMD and HU values, were stronger without degenerative changes than with degenerative changes. Significantly different HU values were observed between the right and left sides of severely degenerated vertebrae. Severe degenerative changes, particularly those associated with sclerosis, may impact HU values. TBS exhibits greater potential than HU values as a complementary tool.

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  • Predicting Surgical Site Infections in Spine Surgery: Association of Postoperative Lymphocyte Reduction. 査読 国際誌

    Akiyoshi Miyamoto, Masato Tanaka, Angel Oscar Paz Flores, Dongwoo Yu, Mukul Jain, Christan Heng, Tadashi Komatsubara, Shinya Arataki, Yoshiaki Oda, Kensuke Shinohara, Koji Uotani

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)   14 ( 23 )   2024年12月

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    OBJECTIVE: Postoperative lymphopenia is reported as an excellent indicator to predict surgical-site infection (SSI) after spine surgery. However, there is still controversy concerning which serological markers can predict spinal SSI. This study aims to evaluate excellent and early indicators for detecting SSI, focusing on spine instrumented surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study included 268 patients who underwent spinal instrumented surgery from January 2022 to December 2023 (159 female and 109 male, average 62.9 years). The SSI group included 20 patients, and the non-SSI group comprised 248 patients. Surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, and glycemic levels were measured in both groups. The complete blood cell counts, differential counts, albumin, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured pre-surgery and postoperative on Days 1, 3, and 7. In comparing the groups, the Mann-Whitney U test analysis was used for continuous variables, while the chi-squared test and Fisher's exact test were used for dichotomous variables. RESULTS: The incidence of SSI after spinal instrumentation was 7.46% and was relatively higher in scoliosis surgery. The SSI group had significantly longer surgical times (248 min vs. 180 min, p = 0.0004) and a higher intraoperative blood loss (772 mL vs. 372 mL, p < 0.0001) than the non-SSI group. In the SSI group, the Day 3 (10.5 ± 6.2% vs. 13.8 ± 6.0%, p = 0.012) and Day 7 (14.4 ± 4.8% vs. 18.8 ± 7.1%, p = 0.012) lymphocyte ratios were lower than the non-SSI group. Albumin levels on Day 1 in the SSI group were lower than in the non-SSI group (2.94 ± 0.30 mg/dL vs. 3.09 ± 0.38 mg/dL, p = 0.045). There is no difference in CRP and lymphocyte count between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: SSI patients had lower lymphocyte percentages than non-SSI patients, which was a risk factor for SSI, with constant high inflammation. The Day 3 lymphocyte percentage may predict SSI after spinal instrumented surgery.

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  • Prospective Registration Study for Establishing Minimal Clinically Important Differences in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Spinal Metastases. 査読 国際誌

    Ryosuke Hirota, Tsutomu Oshigiri, Noriyuki Iesato, Makoto Emori, Atsushi Teramoto, Yuki Shiratani, Akinobu Suzuki, Hidetomi Terai, Takaki Shimizu, Kenichiro Kakutani, Yutaro Kanda, Hiroyuki Tominaga, Ichiro Kawamura, Masayuki Ishihara, Masaaki Paku, Yohei Takahashi, Toru Funayama, Kousei Miura, Eiki Shirasawa, Hirokazu Inoue, Atsushi Kimura, Takuya Iimura, Hiroshi Moridaira, Hideaki Nakajima, Shuji Watanabe, Koji Akeda, Norihiko Takegami, Kazuo Nakanishi, Hirokatsu Sawada, Koji Matsumoto, Masahiro Funaba, Hidenori Suzuki, Haruki Funao, Takashi Hirai, Bungo Otsuki, Kazu Kobayakawa, Koji Uotani, Hiroaki Manabe, Shinji Tanishima, Ko Hashimoto, Chizuo Iwai, Daisuke Yamabe, Akihiko Hiyama, Shoji Seki, Yuta Goto, Masashi Miyazaki, Kazuyuki Watanabe, Toshio Nakamae, Takashi Kaito, Hiroaki Nakashima, Narihito Nagoshi, Satoshi Kato, Shiro Imagama, Kota Watanabe, Gen Inoue, Takeo Furuya

    Spine   49 ( 22 )   1539 - 1547   2024年11月

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    STUDY DESIGN: Multicenter, prospective registry study. OBJECTIVE: To clarify minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) for surgical interventions for spinal metastases, thereby enhancing patient care by integrating quality of life assessments with clinical outcomes. BACKGROUND: Despite its proven usefulness in degenerative spinal diseases and deformities, the MCID remains unexplored regarding surgery for spinal metastases. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study included 171 (out of 413) patients from the multicenter "Prospective Registration Study on Surgery for Metastatic Spinal Tumors" by the Japan Association of Spine Surgeons. These were evaluated preoperatively and at 6 months postoperatively using the Face Scale, EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L), including the Visual Analog Scale, and performance status. The MCIDs were calculated using an anchor-based method, classifying participants into the improved, unchanged, and deteriorated groups based on the Face Scale scores. Focusing on the improved and unchanged groups, the change in the EQ-5D-5L values from before to after treatment was analyzed, and the cutoff value with the highest sensitivity and specificity was determined as the MCID through receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. The validity of the MCIDs was evaluated using a distribution-based calculation method for patient-reported outcomes. RESULTS: The improved, unchanged, and deteriorated groups comprised 121, 28, and 22 participants, respectively. The anchor-based MCIDs for the EQ-5D-5L index, EQ-Visual Analog Scale, and domains of mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression were 0.21, 15.50, 1.50, 0.50, 0.50, 0.50, and 0.50, respectively; the corresponding distribution-based MCIDs were 0.17, 15,99, 0.77, 0.80, 0.78, 0.60, and 0.70, respectively. CONCLUSION: We identified MCIDs for surgical treatment of spinal metastases, providing benchmarks for future clinical research. By retrospectively examining whether the MCIDs are achieved, factors favoring their achievement and risks affecting them can be explored. This could aid in decisions on surgical candidacy and patient counseling. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.

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  • Curve Progression After the Termination of Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Usefulness of Combining the Proximal Femur Maturity Index (PFMI) and Risser Staging 査読

    Hisakazu Shitozawa, Haruo Misawa, Koji Uotani, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Kensuke Shinohara, Yoshiaki Oda, Masataka Ueda, Ryo Takatori, Kazutaka Yamashita, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Cureus   2024年11月

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  • Effects of Palliative Surgical Treatment for Spinal Metastases on the Patient's Quality of Life With a Focus on the Segment of the Metastasis: A Prospective Multicenter Study. 査読 国際誌

    Naoki Segi, Hiroaki Nakashima, Sadayuki Ito, Jun Ouchida, Yuki Shiratani, Takaki Shimizu, Akinobu Suzuki, Hidetomi Terai, Kenichiro Kakutani, Yutaro Kanda, Hiroyuki Tominaga, Ichiro Kawamura, Masayuki Ishihara, Masaaki Paku, Yohei Takahashi, Masahiro Funaba, Toru Funayama, Hideaki Nakajima, Koji Akeda, Takashi Hirai, Hirokazu Inoue, Kazuo Nakanishi, Haruki Funao, Tsutomu Oshigiri, Bungo Otsuki, Kazu Kobayakawa, Shinji Tanishima, Ko Hashimoto, Takuya Iimura, Hirokatsu Sawada, Koji Uotani, Hiroaki Manabe, Chizuo Iwai, Daisuke Yamabe, Akihiko Hiyama, Shoji Seki, Yuta Goto, Masashi Miyazaki, Kazuyuki Watanabe, Toshio Nakamae, Takashi Kaito, Narihito Nagoshi, Satoshi Kato, Kota Watanabe, Shiro Imagama, Gen Inoue, Takeo Furuya

    Global spine journal   21925682241297948 - 21925682241297948   2024年11月

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    STUDY DESIGN: Prospective multicenter study. OBJECTIVES: Palliative surgery is crucial for maintaining the quality of life (QOL) in patients with spinal metastases. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of QOL after palliative surgery between patients with metastatic spinal tumors at different segments. METHODS: We prospectively compared the data of 203 patients with spinal metastases at 2-3 consecutive segments who were divided into the following three groups: cervical, patients with cervical spine lesions; thoracic, patients with upper-middle thoracic spine lesions; and TL/L/S, patients with lesions at the thoracolumbar junction and lumbar and sacral regions. Preoperative and postoperative EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ5D) 5-level were compared. RESULTS: All groups exhibited improvement in the Frankel grade, performance status, pain, Barthel index, EQ5D health state utility value (HSUV), and EQ5D visual analog scale (VAS) postoperatively. Although preoperative EQ5D HSUVs did not significantly differ between the groups (cervical, 0.461 ± 0.291; thoracic, 0.321 ± 0.292; and TL/L/S, 0.376 ± 0.272), the thoracic group exhibited significantly lower postoperative EQ5D HSUVs than the other two groups (cervical, 0.653 ± 0.233; thoracic, 0.513 ± 0.252; and TL/L/S, 0.624 ± 0.232). However, postoperative EQ5D VAS was not significantly different between the groups (cervical, 63.4 ± 25.8; thoracic, 54.7 ± 24.5; and TL/L/S, 61.7 ± 21.9). CONCLUSIONS: Palliative surgery for metastatic spinal tumors provided comparable QOL improvement, irrespective of the spinal segment involved. Patients with upper and middle thoracic spinal metastases had poorer QOL outcomes than those with metastases in other segments; however, sufficient QOL improvement was achieved.

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  • Factors Affecting Dynamic Postural Control Ability in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 査読

    Ryoko Yamawaki, Yoshiaki Oda, Shuhei Yamane, Koji Uotani, Haruo Misawa, Yoshimi Katayama, Masanori Hamada, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Acta medica Okayama   78 ( 5 )   357 - 362   2024年10月

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    Research on postural control in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has focused on static postural control, with few studies assessing dynamic postural control. We aimed to identify factors affecting index of postural stability (IPS), a dynamic postural control parameter, in patients with AIS. The participants comprised 50 female patients with AIS. We measured the IPS using stabilometry to evaluate dynamic postural control ability. We investigated age of the participants, major curve position (thoracic or thoracolumbar/lumbar), Cobb angle, and coronal balance. We then assessed the relationships between stabilometry parameters and other variables. IPS was analyzed with a linear regression model. Coronal balance, major curve position, and age each correlated with dynamic postural control ability. The Cobb angle showed no correlation with any of the parameters. Our results offer new insights into the assessment of postural control in patients with AIS.

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  • Identification of ENO-1 positive extracellular vesicles as a circulating biomarker for monitoring of Ewing sarcoma. 査読 国際誌

    Koji Uotani, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Koji Ueda, Aki Yoshida, Shintaro Iwata, Takuya Morita, Masahiro Kiyono, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Ken Takeda, Joe Hasei, Yusuke Yoshioka, Takahiro Ochiya, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Cancer science   2024年9月

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    The lack of circulating biomarkers for tumor monitoring is a major problem in Ewing sarcoma management. The development of methods for accurate tumor monitoring is required, considering the high recurrence rate of drug-resistant Ewing sarcoma. Here, we describe a sensitive analytical technique for tumor monitoring of Ewing sarcoma by detecting circulating extracellular vesicles secreted from Ewing sarcoma cells. Proteomic analysis of Ewing sarcoma cell-derived extracellular vesicles identified 564 proteins prominently observed in extracellular vesicles from three Ewing sarcoma cell lines. Among these, CD99, SLC1A5, and ENO-1 were identified on extracellular vesicles purified from sera of patients with Ewing sarcoma before treatment but not on extracellular vesicles from those after treatment and healthy individuals. Notably, not only Ewing sarcoma-derived extracellular vesicles but also Ewing sarcoma cells demonstrated proteomic expression of CD99 and ENO-1 on their surface membranes. ENO-1+CD63+ extracellular vesicle detection was reduced after tumor resection while both CD99+CD63+ and ENO-1+CD63+ extracellular vesicles were detected in serum from Ewing sarcoma-bearing mice. Finally, the accuracy of liquid biopsy targeting these candidates was assessed using extracellular vesicles from the sera of patients with Ewing sarcoma. Elevated ENO-1+CD81+ extracellular vesicles in the serum of patients before treatments distinguished patients with Ewing sarcoma from healthy individuals with an area under the curve value of 0.92 (P < 0.001) and reflected the tumor burden in patients with Ewing sarcoma during multidisciplinary treatments. Collectively, circulating ENO-1+CD81+ extracellular vesicle detection could represent a novel tool for tumor monitoring of Ewing sarcoma.

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  • p53-armed oncolytic virotherapy induces abscopal effect in osteosarcoma by promoting immunogenic cell death. 査読 国際誌

    Koji Demiya, Hiroshi Tazawa, Hiroya Kondo, Miho Kure, Yusuke Mochizuki, Tadashi Komatsubara, Aki Yoshida, Koji Uotani, Joe Hasei, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Yasuo Urata, Shunsuke Kagawa, Toshifumi Ozaki, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

    Molecular therapy. Oncology   32 ( 3 )   200845 - 200845   2024年9月

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    Osteosarcoma (OS), the most frequent primary malignant tumor of bone in children and adolescents, is refractory to immune checkpoint inhibitors due to its poor antitumor immune response. Chemotherapy and virotherapy induce immunogenic cell death (ICD) and antitumor immune responses, leading to the abscopal effect in untreated tumors. We previously demonstrated the antitumor activity of the telomerase-specific replication-competent oncolytic adenoviruses OBP-301 and p53-armed OBP-702 in human OS cells. Here, we show the therapeutic potential of chemotherapeutic drugs (doxorubicin, cisplatin) and telomerase-specific oncolytic adenoviruses (OBP-301, p53-armed OBP-702) to induce ICD in human OS cells (U2OS, MNNG/HOS, SaOS-2) and murine OS cells (NHOS). OBP-702 induced more profound ICD via the secretion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and high-mobility group box protein B1 (HMGB1) compared with chemotherapy and OBP-301 in human OS cells. Murine NHOS cells were also more sensitive to OBP-702 than OBP-301. Subcutaneous NHOS tumor models demonstrated that intratumoral injection of OBP-702 significantly increased the tumor infiltration of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and induced the abscopal effect against non-treated tumors compared with OBP-301. Our results suggest that OBP-702 is a promising antitumor reagent to induce ICD with secretion of ATP and HMGB1 and the abscopal effect against OS.

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  • Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes after Cervical Spine Surgery: Narrative Review. 査読 国際誌

    Tomoyoshi Sakaguchi, Ahmed Heyder, Masato Tanaka, Koji Uotani, Toshinori Omori, Yuya Kodama, Kazuhiko Takamatsu, Yosuke Yasuda, Atsushi Sugyo, Masanori Takeda, Masami Nakagawa

    Journal of clinical medicine   13 ( 18 )   2024年9月

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    PURPOSE: The increasing elderly patient population is contributing to the rising worldwide load of cervical spinal disorders, which is expected to result in a global increase in the number of surgical procedures in the foreseeable future. Cervical rehabilitation plays a crucial role in optimal recovery after cervical spine surgeries. Nevertheless, there is no agreement in the existing research regarding the most suitable postsurgical rehabilitation program. Consequently, this review assesses the ideal rehabilitation approach for adult patients following cervical spine operations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This review covers activities of daily living and encompasses diverse treatment methods, including physiotherapy, specialized tools, and guidance for everyday activities. The review is organized under three headings: (1) historical perspectives, (2) patient-reported functional outcomes, and (3) general and disease-specific rehabilitation. RESULTS: Rehabilitation programs are determined on the basis of patient-reported outcomes, performance tests, and disease prognosis. CSM requires strengthening of the neck and shoulder muscles that have been surgically invaded. In contrast, the CCI requires mobility according to the severity of the spinal cord injury and functional prognosis. The goal of rehabilitation for CCTs, as for CCIs, is to achieve ambulation, but the prognosis and impact of cancer treatment must be considered. CONCLUSIONS: Rehabilitation of the cervical spine after surgery is essential for improving physical function and the ability to perform daily activities and enhancing overall quality of life. The rehabilitation process should encompass general as well as disease-specific exercises. While current rehabilitation protocols heavily focus on strengthening muscles, they often neglect the crucial aspect of spinal balance. Therefore, giving equal attention to muscle reinforcement and the enhancement of spinal balance following surgery on the cervical spine is vital.

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  • Impact of surgical treatment on patient reported outcome in patients with spinal metastases from prostate cancer. 査読

    Ryosuke Hirota, Tsutomu Oshigiri, Noriyuki Iesato, Makoto Emori, Atsushi Teramoto, Yuki Shiratani, Akinobu Suzuki, Hidetomi Terai, Takaki Shimizu, Kenichiro Kakutani, Yutaro Kanda, Hiroyuki Tominaga, Ichiro Kawamura, Masayuki Ishihara, Masaaki Paku, Yohei Takahashi, Toru Funayama, Kousei Miura, Eiki Shirasawa, Hirokazu Inoue, Atsushi Kimura, Takuya Iimura, Hiroshi Moridaira, Hideaki Nakajima, Shuji Watanabe, Koji Akeda, Norihiko Takegami, Kazuo Nakanishi, Hirokatsu Sawada, Koji Matsumoto, Masahiro Funaba, Hidenori Suzuki, Haruki Funao, Takashi Hirai, Bungo Otsuki, Kazu Kobayakawa, Koji Uotani, Hiroaki Manabe, Shinji Tanishima, Ko Hashimoto, Chizuo Iwai, Daisuke Yamabe, Akihiko Hiyama, Shoji Seki, Yuta Goto, Masashi Miyazaki, Kazuyuki Watanabe, Toshio Nakamae, Takashi Kaito, Hiroaki Nakashima, Narihito Nagoshi, Satoshi Kato, Shiro Imagama, Kota Watanabe, Gen Inoue, Takeo Furuya

    Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association   2024年8月

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    OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to elucidate postoperative outcomes in patients with spinal metastases of prostate cancer, with a focus on patient-oriented assessments. METHODS: This was a prospective multicenter registry study involving 35 centers. A total of 413 patients enrolled in the Japanese Association for Spine Surgery and Oncology Multicenter Prospective Study of Surgery for Metastatic Spinal Tumors were evaluated for inclusion. The eligible patients were followed for at least 1 year after surgery. The Frankel Classification, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status, visual analog scale for pain, face scale, Barthel Index, vitality index, indications for oral pain medication, and the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire were used for evaluating functional status, activities of daily living, and patient motivation. RESULTS: Of the 413 eligible patients, 41 with primary prostate cancer were included in the study. The patient-oriented assessments indicated that the patients experienced postoperative improvements in quality of life and motivation in most items, with the improvements extending for up to 6 months. More than half of the patients with Frankel classifications B or C showed improved neurological function at 1 month after surgery, and most patients presented maintained or improved their classification at 6 months. CONCLUSION: Surgical intervention for spinal metastases of prostate cancer significantly improved neurological function, quality of life, and motivation of the patients. Consequently, our results support the validity of surgical intervention for improving the neurological function and overall well-being of patients with spinal metastases of prostate cancer.

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  • Insomnia among patients with chronic pain: A retrospective study. 査読 国際誌

    Masataka Ueda, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Tomonori Tetsunaga, Keiichiro Nishida, Ryo Takatori, Hisakazu Shitozawa, Koji Uotani, Kennsuke Shinohara, Yoshiaki Oda, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Medicine   103 ( 32 )   e39113   2024年8月

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    Insomnia can coexist with chronic pain and is a major cause of rapidly increasing medical expenses. However, insomnia has not been fully evaluated in patients with chronic pain. This retrospective study aimed to identify the risk factors for insomnia in patients with chronic non-cancer pain. A total of 301 patients with chronic non-cancer pain were enrolled. Patients with the Athens insomnia scale scores ≥ 6 and < 6 were classified into insomnia (+) and insomnia (-) groups, respectively. All patients completed self-report questionnaires as part of their chronic pain treatment approach. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to predict insomnia. We found that 219 of 301 (72.8%) patients met the AIS criteria for insomnia. Significant differences were depicted between patients with and without insomnia in terms of body mass index, numeric rating scale, pain catastrophizing scale, hospital anxiety, and depression scale (HADS), pain disability assessment scale, EuroQol 5 dimension (EQ5D), and pain self-efficacy questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis identified the numeric rating scale, HADS, and EQ5D scores as factors related to insomnia in patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Anxiety, depression, and disability were associated with a greater tendency toward insomnia. HADS and EQ5D scores are useful screening tools for preventing insomnia in patients with chronic non-cancer pain.

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  • Navigation-Guided C-arm-Free Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Comparative Study of Cage Orientation and Screw Insertion Accuracy Against the Conventional C-arm-Assisted Technique. 査読 国際誌

    Koji Uotani, Masato Tanaka, Chetan Kumawat, Sharvari Gunjotikar, Yoshiaki Oda, Kensuke Shinohara, Tadashi Komatsubara, Shinya Arataki, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Cureus   16 ( 8 )   e66070   2024年8月

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    BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) is a widely utilized technique in spine surgery. This study compares the efficacy and safety of MIS-TLIF performed with traditional C-arm fluoroscopy and C-arm-free O-arm navigation. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to compare cage positioning between C-arm-free and C-arm techniques for MIS- TLIF. METHODS: A retrospective, comparative analysis was conducted on 43 patients undergoing MIS-TLIF. The group was divided based on the utilization of C-arm fluoroscopy or C-arm-free O-arm navigation. Key parameters analyzed included cage orientation, screw insertion accuracy, operative efficiency, and postoperative recovery. Radiographic measurements were used to assess surgical precision and perioperative complications were documented. RESULTS: The study encompassed 43 patients, with no significant differences in demographic characteristics between the two groups. Surgical time and blood loss were comparable between C-arm-free and C-arm groups. O-arm navigation significantly reduced pedicle screw misplacement (p=0.024). Cage positioning differed between groups (p=0.0063): O-arm cages were mostly mid-center, while C-arm cages were more anterior-center. Such differences in the cage location did not cause any impact on clinical outcome. No significant differences were observed in postoperative complications (screw loosenings, dural tears, surgical site infections) between groups. The Oswestry Disability Index scores at the final follow-up showed no significant difference between the O-arm and C-arm groups, indicating similar levels of postoperative disability. CONCLUSION: Despite the clinically insignificant difference in cage placement between C-arm-free and C-arm dependent, C-arm-free MIS-TLIF significantly improves screw placement accuracy and reduces radiation exposure to operating stuff. This suggests its potential as a valuable tool for safer and more precise spinal fusion surgery.

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  • A New Minimally Invasive Technique for Thoracolumbar/Lumbar Focal Kyphosis Due to Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture: A Case Report. 査読 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Abd El Kader Al Askar, Chetan Kumawat, Shashank J Ekade, Koji Uotani

    Cureus   16 ( 8 )   e66069   2024年8月

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    Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are common fractures in the elderly population and are often associated with low back pain and disruption in daily living activities. Reconstruction surgeries, such as corpectomy, are among the treatment options for these conditions. However, a corpectomy requires a longer surgical procedure and involves a significant amount of blood loss. We present the case of an 80-year-old woman with severe low back pain due to an L2 fracture and focal kyphosis treated with a novel minimally invasive technique. The patient underwent anterior and posterior surgery in the right decubitus position using a C-arm-free technique. Hyperlordotic cages were inserted in the upper and lower disc space via a lateral approach, while percutaneous pedicle screws were inserted from a posterior approach. These procedures were performed simultaneously under navigation guidance only.

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  • A Novel Technique for Basilar Invagination Treatment in a Patient with Klippel-Feil Syndrome: A Clinical Example and Brief Literature Review. 査読 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Abd El Kader Al Askar, Chetan Kumawat, Shinya Arataki, Tadashi Komatsubara, Takuya Taoka, Koji Uotani, Yoshiaki Oda

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   60 ( 4 )   2024年4月

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    Objectives and Background: To present a novel technique of treatment for a patient with basilar invagination. Basilar invagination (BI) is a congenital condition that can compress the cervicomedullary junction, leading to neurological deficits. Severe cases require surgical intervention, but there is debate over the choice of approach. The anterior approach allows direct decompression but carries high complication rates, while the posterior approach provides indirect decompression and offers good stability with fewer complications. Materials and Methods: A 15-year-old boy with severe myelopathy presented to our hospital with neck pain, bilateral upper limb muscle weakness, and hand numbness persisting for 4 years. Additionally, he experienced increased numbness and gait disturbance three months before his visit. On examination, he exhibited hyperreflexia in both upper and lower limbs, muscle weakness in the bilateral upper limbs (MMT 4), bilateral hypoesthesia below the elbow and in both legs, mild urinary and bowel incontinence, and a spastic gait. Radiographs revealed severe basilar invagination (BI). Preoperative images showed severe BI and that the spinal cord was severely compressed with odontoid process. Results: The patient underwent posterior surgery with the C-arm free technique. All screws including occipital screws were inserted into the adequate position under navigation guidance. Reduction was achieved with skull rotation and distraction. A follow-up at one year showed the following results: Manual muscle testing results and sensory function tests showed almost full recovery, with bilateral arm recovery (MMT 5) and smooth walking. The cervical Japanese Orthopedic Association score of the patient improved from 9/17 to 16/17. Postoperative images showed excellent spinal cord decompression, and no major or severe complications had occurred. Conclusions: Basilar invagination alongside Klippel-Feil syndrome represents a relatively uncommon condition. Utilizing a posterior approach for treating reducible BI with a C-arm-free technique proved to be a safe method in addressing severe myelopathy. This novel navigation technique yields excellent outcomes for patients with BI.

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  • Retrospective Cohort Study of Early versus Delayed Ballon Kyphoplasty Intervention for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Treatment. 査読 国際誌

    Akiyoshi Miyamoto, Umesh Parihar, Chetan Kumawat, Abd El Kader Al Askar, Masato Tanaka, Sharvari Gunjotikar, Takuya Taoka, Tadashi Komatsubara, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   60 ( 4 )   2024年3月

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    Objectives: To investigate the outcomes of early balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) intervention compared with late intervention for osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF). Background: Osteoporotic vertebral fracture can lead to kyphotic deformity, severe back pain, depression, and disturbances in activities of daily living (ADL). Balloon kyphoplasty has been widely utilized to treat symptomatic OVFs and has proven to be a very effective surgical option for this condition. Furthermore, BKP is relatively a safe and effective method due to its reduced acrylic cement leakage and greater kyphosis correction. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at our hospital for patients who underwent BKP for osteoporotic vertebral fractures in the time frame between January 2020 and December 2022. Ninety-nine patients were included in this study, and they were classified into two groups: in total, 36 patients underwent early BKP intervention (EI) at <4 weeks, and 63 patients underwent late BKP intervention (LI) at ≥4 weeks. We performed a clinical, radiological and statistical comparative evaluation for the both groups with a mean follow-up of one year. Results: Adjacent segmental fractures were more frequently observed in the LI group compared to the EI group (33.3% vs. 13.9%, p = 0.034). There was a significant improvement in postoperative vertebral angles in both groups (p = 0.036). The cement volume injected was 7.42 mL in the EI, compared with 6.3 mL in the LI (p = 0.007). The mean surgery time was shorter in the EI, at 30.2 min, compared with 37.1 min for the LI, presenting a significant difference (p = 0.0004). There was no statistical difference in the pain visual analog scale (VAS) between the two groups (p = 0.711), and there was no statistical difference in cement leakage (p = 0.192). Conclusions/Level of Evidence: Early BKP for OVF treatment may achieve better outcomes and fewer adjacent segmental fractures than delayed intervention.

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  • Fluorescence-guided assessment of bone and soft-tissue sarcomas for predicting the efficacy of telomerase-specific oncolytic adenovirus. 査読 国際誌

    Koji Uotani, Hiroshi Tazawa, Joe Hasei, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Aki Yoshida, Yasuaki Yamakawa, Toshinori Omori, Kazuhisa Sugiu, Tadashi Komatsubara, Hiroya Kondo, Takuya Morita, Masahiro Kiyono, Suguru Yokoo, Toshiaki Hata, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Ken Takeda, Yasuo Urata, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara, Toshifumi Ozaki

    PloS one   19 ( 2 )   e0298292   2024年

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    Bone and soft-tissue sarcomas are rare malignancies with histological diversity and tumor heterogeneity, leading to the lack of a common molecular target. Telomerase is a key enzyme for keeping the telomere length and human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) expression is often activated in most human cancers, including bone and soft-tissue sarcomas. For targeting of telomerase-positive tumor cells, we developed OBP-301, a telomerase-specific replication-competent oncolytic adenovirus, in which the hTERT promoter regulates adenoviral E1 gene for tumor-specific viral replication. In this study, we present the diagnostic potential of green fluorescent protein (GFP)-expressing oncolytic adenovirus OBP-401 for assessing virotherapy sensitivity using bone and soft-tissue sarcomas. OBP-401-mediated GFP expression was significantly associated with the therapeutic efficacy of OBP-401 in human bone and soft-tissue sarcomas. In the tumor specimens from 68 patients, malignant and intermediate tumors demonstrated significantly higher expression levels of coxsackie and adenovirus receptor (CAR) and hTERT than benign tumors. OBP-401-mediated GFP expression was significantly increased in malignant and intermediate tumors with high expression levels of CAR and hTERT between 24 and 48 h after infection. Our results suggest that the OBP-401-based GFP expression system is a useful tool for predicting the therapeutic efficacy of oncolytic virotherapy on bone and soft-tissue sarcomas.

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  • New Spinal Shortening Technique for Tethered Cord Syndrome: A Technical Note. 査読 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Shinya Arataki, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Takuya Taoka, Koji Uotani, Yoshiaki Oda, Kensuke Shinohara

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   60 ( 1 )   2023年12月

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    Background and Objectives: To present a new spinal shortening technique for tethered cord syndrome. Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a debilitating condition leading to progressive neurological decline. Surgical detethering for TCS is the gold standard of treatment. However, symptomatic retethering of TCS has been reported in 5%-50% of patients after initial release. To solve this problem, posterior spinal shortening osteotomy has been reported. This technique has risks of massive blood loss and neurological deterioration. The authors hereby report a new safe spinal shortening technique for tethered cord syndrome. Materials and Methods: A 31-year-old man with gait disturbance was referred to our hospital. After the delivery of treatment, he underwent surgical untethering of the spinal cord in another hospital. He had hyperreflexia of the Achilles tendon reflex and bilateral muscle weakness of the legs (MMT 3-4). He also had urinary and bowel incontinence, and total sensory loss below L5. An anteroposterior lumbar radiogram indicated partial laminectomy of L3 and L4. Lumbar MRI showed retethering of spinal cord. Results: The patient underwent a new spinal shortening technique for tethered cord syndrome under the guidance of O-arm navigation. First, from the anterior approach, disectomy from T12 to L3 was performed. Second, from the posterior approach, Ponte osteotomy was performed from T12 to L3, shortening the spinal column by 15 mm. The patient was successfully treated surgically. Postoperative lumbar MRI showed that the tension of the spinal cord was released. Manual muscle testing results and the sensory function of the left leg had recovered almost fully upon final follow-up at one year. Conclusions: A retethered spinal cord after initial untethering is difficult to treat. This new spinal shortening technique can represent another good option to release the tension of the spinal cord.

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  • Our C-Arm-Free Minimally Invasive Technique for Spinal Surgery: The Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Spine-Based on Our Experiences. 国際誌

    Konstantinos Zygogiannis, Masato Tanaka, Naveen Sake, Shinya Arataki, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Takuya Taoka, Koji Uotani, Abd El Kader Al Askar, Ioannis Chatzikomninos

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   59 ( 12 )   2023年12月

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    Background and Objectives: The implementation of intraoperative imaging in the procedures performed under the guidance of the same finds its history dating back to the early 1990s. This practice was abandoned due to many deficits and practicality. Later, fluoroscopy-dependent techniques were developed and have been used even in the present time, albeit with several disadvantages. With the recent advancement of several complex surgical techniques, which demand higher accuracy and are in conjunction with the existence of radiation exposure hazard, C-arm-free techniques were introduced. In this review study, we aim to demonstrate the various types of these techniques performed in our hospital. Materials and Methods: We have retrospectively analyzed and collected imaging data of C-arm-free, minimally invasive techniques performed in our hospital. The basic steps of the procedures are described, following with a discussion, along with the literature of findings, enlisting the merits and demerits. Results: MIS techniques of the thoracolumbar and lumbar spine that do not require the use of the C-arm can offer excellent results with high precision. However, several disadvantages may prevail in certain circumstances such as the navigation accuracy problem where in the possibility of perioperative complications comes a high morbidity rate. Conclusions: The accustomedness of performing these techniques requires a steep learning curve. The increase in accuracy and the decrease in radiation exposure in complex spinal surgery can overcome the burden hazards and can prove to be cost-effective.

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  • テロメラーゼ依存性腫瘍融解アデノウイルスの骨・軟部腫瘍への応用を目指した蛍光タンパクによるウイルスの治療効果予測

    魚谷 弘二, 藤原 智洋, 田澤 大, 植田 昌敬, 志渡澤 央和, 小田 孔明, 鉄永 倫子, 三澤 治夫, 中田 英二, 国定 俊之, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   97 ( 8 )   S1714 - S1714   2023年8月

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  • Index of postural stability(IPS)を用いた思春期特発性側彎症患者における動的姿勢制御能力の検討

    小田 孔明, 三澤 治夫, 鉄永 倫子, 魚谷 弘二, 志渡澤 央和, 植田 昌敬, 山脇 諒子, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   97 ( 8 )   S1839 - S1839   2023年8月

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  • テロメラーゼ依存性腫瘍融解アデノウイルスの骨・軟部腫瘍への応用を目指した蛍光タンパクによるウイルスの治療効果予測

    魚谷 弘二, 藤原 智洋, 田澤 大, 植田 昌敬, 志渡澤 央和, 小田 孔明, 鉄永 倫子, 三澤 治夫, 中田 英二, 国定 俊之, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   97 ( 8 )   S1714 - S1714   2023年8月

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  • Comparison of C-Arm-Free Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion L5-S1 (OLIF51) with Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion L5-S1 (TLIF51) for Adult Spinal Deformity. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Umesh Meena, Zhichao Lu, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Takuya Taoka, Koji Uotani, Yoshiaki Oda, Tomoyoshi Sakaguchi, Shinya Arataki

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   59 ( 5 )   2023年4月

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    Background and Objectives: Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, L5-S1 lordosis is very important factor. The main objective of the research is to retrospectively compare symptomatic presentation and radiological presentation in the sequelae of oblique lumbar inter-body spinal fusion at L5-S1 (OLIF51) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for ASD. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 54 patients who underwent corrective spinal fusion for ASD between October 2019 and January 2021. Thirteen patients underwent OLIF51 (average 74.6 years old, group O) and 41 patients underwent TLIF51 (average 70.5 years old, group T). Mean follow-up period was 23.9 months for group O and 28.9 months for group T, ranging from 12 to 43 months. Clinical and radiographic outcomes are assessed using values including visual analogue scale (VAS) for back pain and Oswestry disability index (ODI). Radiographic evaluation was also collected preoperatively and at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Results: Surgical time in group O was less than that in group T (356 min vs. 492 min, p = 0.003). However, intraoperative blood loss of both groups were not significantly different (1016 mL vs. 1252 mL, p = 0.274). Changes in VAS and ODI were similar in both groups. L5-S1 angle gain and L5-S1 height gain in group O were significantly better than those of group T (9.4° vs. 1.6°, p = 0.0001, 4.2 mm vs. 0.8 mm, p = 0.0002). Conclusions: Clinical outcomes were not significantly different in both groups, but surgical time in OLIF51 was significantly less than that in TLIF51. The radiographic outcomes showed that OLIF51 created more L5-S1 lordosis and L5-S1 disc height compared with TLIF 51.

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  • Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Ideal Entry Point for Sacral Alar Iliac Screws. 国際誌

    Noriyuki Watanabe, Tomoyuki Takigawa, Koji Uotani, Yoshiaki Oda, Haruo Misawa, Masato Tanaka, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Asian spine journal   16 ( 6 )   874 - 881   2022年12月

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    STUDY DESIGN: This is a virtual three-dimensional (3D) imaging study examining computed tomography (CT) data to investigate instrumentation placement. PURPOSE: In this study, we aim to clarify the ideal entry point and trajectory of the sacral alar iliac (SAI) screw in relationship to the dorsal foramen at S1 and the respective nerve root. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: To the best of our knowledge, there is yet no detailed 3D imaging study on the ideal entry point of the SAI screw. Despite the evidence suggesting that the dorsal foramen at S1 is a landmark on the sacrum, the S1 nerve root disruption is a general concern during the insertion of SAI screws. No other study has been published examining the nerve root location at the S1and SAI screw insertions. METHODS: Preoperative CT data from 26 patients pertaining to adult spinal deformities were investigated in this study. We applied a 3D image processing method for a detailed investigation. Virtual cylinders were used to mimic SAI screws. These were placed to penetrate the sacral iliac joint without violating the other cortex. We then assessed the trajectory of the longest SAI screw and the ideal entry point of SAI using a color mapping method on the surface of the sacrum. We measured the location of the nerve root at S1 in relation to the foramen at S1 and the sacral surface. RESULTS: As per the results of our color mapping, it was determined that areas that received high scores are located medially and caudally to the dorsal foramen of S1. The mean angle between a horizontal line and a line connecting the medial edge of the foramen and nerve root at S1 was 93.5°. The mean distances from the dorsal medial edge of the foramen and sacral surface to S1 nerve root were 21.8 mm and 13.9 mm, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The ideal entry point of the SAI screw is located medially and caudally to the S1 dorsal foramen based on 3D digital mapping. It is also shown that this entry point spares the S1 nerve root from possible iatrogenic injuries.

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  • Posterolateral Floating Technique for the Thoracic Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament with Navigation: A Technical Note.

    Masato Tanaka, Hardik Suthar, Dhvanit Desai, Taro Yamauchi, Shinya Arataki, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Yoshiaki Oda, Haruo Misawa

    Acta medica Okayama   76 ( 6 )   743 - 748   2022年12月

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    We describe a floating technique via a posterolateral approach with intraoperative O-arm navigation to facilitate decompression of the spinal cord in thoracic myelopathy due to severe ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). A 62-year-old man with myelopathy due to thoracic OPLL had left-leg muscle weakness, urinary disturbance, and spastic gait. Bilateral leg pain and gait disturbance had persisted for 2 years. He was successfully treated by the posterolateral OPLL floating procedure and posterior pedicle fixation under O-arm navigation. At a 2-year follow-up, manual muscle testing results and sensory function of the left leg had recovered fully. His cervical Japanese Orthopedic Association score had improved from 5/12 to 11/12. The novel intraoperative O-arm navigation-guided posterolateral floating procedure for thoracic OPLL is effective for achieving precise decompression and strong fixation with a posterior approach only and can provide an excellent result for severe thoracic OPLL without the risk of adverse events from intraoperative radiation.

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  • Transtubular Endoscopic Posterolateral Decompression for L5-S1 Lumbar Lateral Disc Herniation. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Shinya Arataki, Rahul Mehta, Tsung-Ting Tsai, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Taro Yamauchi

    Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE   ( 188 )   2022年10月

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    We report a novel technique for C-arm free transtubular L5 nerve decompression under CT-based navigation to reduce the radiation hazard. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia and neuromonitoring. The patient is placed in a prone position on an operating carbon table. A navigation reference frame is placed percutaneously into the contralateral sacroiliac joint or spinous process. Then, CT scan images are obtained. After instrument registration, the L5-S1 foraminal level is confirmed with a navigated probe, and the entry point is marked. Using an approximately 2 cm skin incision, the subcutaneous tissue and muscles are dissected. The navigated first dilator is aimed at the L5-S1 Kambin's triangle, and sequential dilation is performed. The 18 mm tube is used and fixed to the frame. The bone around the Kambin's triangle is removed with a navigated burr. For lateral disc herniation, the L5 nerve root is identified and retracted, and the disc fragment is removed. The navigation-guided tubular endoscopic decompression is an effective procedure. There is no radiation hazard to the surgeon or the operating room staff.

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  • C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Sameer Ruparel, Yoshiaki Oda, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Sneha Shama, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Naveen Sake

    Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE   ( 187 )   2022年9月

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    Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is an established technique for the indirect decompression of lumbar canal stenosis. However, OLIF at the L5-S1 level (OLIF51) is technically difficult because of the anatomical structures. We present a novel simultaneous technique of OLIF51 with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation without fluoroscopy. The patient is placed in a right lateral decubitus position. A percutaneous reference pin is inserted into the right sacroiliac joint. An O-arm scan is performed, and 3D reconstructed images are transmitted to the spinal navigation system. A 4 cm oblique skin incision is made under navigation guidance along the pelvis. The internal/external and transverse abdominal muscles are divided along the muscle fibers, protecting the iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves. Using a retroperitoneal approach, the left common iliac vessels are identified. Special muscle retractors with illumination are used to expose the L5-S1 intervertebral disc. After disc preparation with navigated instruments, the disc space is distracted with navigated trials. Autogenous bone and demineralized bone material are then inserted into the cage hole. The OLIF51 cage is inserted into the disc space with the help of a mallet. Simultaneously, percutaneous pedicle screws are inserted by another surgeon without changing the lateral decubitus position of the patient. In conclusion, C-arm-free OLIF51 and simultaneous percutaneous pedicle screw fixation are performed in a lateral position under navigation guidance. This novel technique reduces surgical time and radiation hazards.

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  • Revision for cage migration after transforaminal/posterior lumbar interbody fusion: how to perform revision surgery? 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Zhang Wei, Akihiro Kanamaru, Shin Masuda, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi

    BMC surgery   22 ( 1 )   172 - 172   2022年5月

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    BACKGROUND: Symptomatic pseudarthrosis and cage migration/protrusion are difficult complications of transforaminal or posterior lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF/PLIF). If the patient experiences severe radicular symptoms due to cage protrusion, removal of the migrated cage is necessary. However, this procedure is sometimes very challenging because epidural adhesions and fibrous union can be present between the cage and vertebrae. We describe a novel classification and technique utilizing a navigated osteotome and the oblique lumbar interbody fusion at L5/S1 (OLIF51) technique to address this problem. METHODS: This retrospective study investigated consecutive patients with degenerative lumbar diseases who underwent TLIF/PLIF. Symptomatic cage migration was evaluated by direct examination, radiography, and/or computed tomography (CT) at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months of follow-up. Cage migration/protrusion was defined as symptomatic cage protrusion > 5 mm from the posterior border of the over and underlying vertebral body compared with initial CT. We evaluated patient characteristics including body mass index, smoking history, fusion level, and cage type. A total of 113 patients underwent PLIF/TLIF (PLIF n = 30, TLIF n = 83), with a mean age of 71.1 years (range, 28-87 years). Mean duration of follow-up was 25 months (range, 12-47 months). RESULTS: Cage migration was identified in 5 of 113 patients (4.4%). All cases of symptomatic cage migration involved the L5/S1 level and the TLIF procedure. Risk factors for cage protrusion were age (younger), sex (male), and level (L5/S1). The mean duration to onset of cage protrusion was 3.2 months (range, 2-6 months). We applied a new classification for cage protrusion: type 1, only low back pain without new radicular symptoms; type 2, low back pain with minor radicular symptoms; or type 3, cauda equina syndrome and/or severe radicular symptoms. According to our classification, one patient was in type 1, three patients were in type 2, and one patient was in type 3. For all cases of cage migration, revision surgery was performed using a navigated high-speed burr and osteotome, and the patient in group 1 underwent additional PLIF without removal of the protruding cage. Three revision surgeries (group 2) involved removal of the protruding cage and PLIF, and one revision surgery (group 3) involved anterior removal of the cage and OLIF51 fusion. CONCLUSIONS: The navigated high-speed burr, navigated osteotome, and OLIF51 technique appear very useful for removing a cage with fibrous union from the disc in patients with pseudarthrosis. This new technique makes revision surgery after cage migration much safer, and more effective. This technique also reduces the need for fluoroscopy.

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  • Long-Term Results of Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Severe Thoracolumbar Kyphosis with Achondroplastic Patients: A Case Series. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Tsang-Tung Chan, Haruo Misawa, Koji Uotani, Shinaya Arataki, Tomoyuki Takigawa, Tetsuro Mazaki, Yoshihisa Sugimoto

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   58 ( 5 )   2022年4月

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    Background and Objectives: Thoracolumbar kyphosis is one of the most frequent skeletal manifestations in patients with achondroplasia. Few papers have been published on the surgical treatment of this condition, especially in skeletally mature patients. With this study, we presented a retrospective case series of long-term surgical results for achondroplastic patients with severe thoracolumbar kyphosis. This study was conducted to evaluate the outcome of surgical treatment for thoracolumbar kyphosis in patients associated with achondroplasia presenting with paraparesis. Materials and Methods: Three patients with achondroplasia who developed neurologic deficits due to severe thoracolumbar kyphosis and underwent surgical treatment were evaluated (mean age 22.3 years; mean follow-up 9.3 years). All patients were treated with posterior vertebral column resection (p-VCR) of hypoplastic apical vertebrae with a cage and segmental instrumentation. Neurologic outcomes (JOA scores), correction of kyphosis, and operative complications were assessed. Results: All patients had back pain, neurological deficits, and urinary disturbance before surgery. The average preoperative JOA score was 8.3/11 points, which was improved to 10.7/11 points at the final follow-up (mean recovery rate 83%). All patients obtained neurologic improvement after surgery. The mean preoperative kyphotic angle was 117° (range 103°-126°). The postoperative angles averaged 37° (range 14°-57°), resulting in a mean correction rate of 67%. All patients had postoperative complications such as rod breakage and/or surgical site infection. Conclusions: The long-term results of p-VCR were acceptable for treating thoracolumbar kyphosis in patients with achondroplasia. To perform this p-VCR safely, spinal navigation and neuromonitoring are inevitable when resecting non anatomical fused vertebrae and ensuring correct pedicle screw insertion. However, surgical complications such as rod breakage and surgical site infection may occur at a high rate, making informed consent very important when surgery is indicated.

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  • Mechanical Study of Various Pedicle Screw Systems including Percutaneous Pedicle Screw in Trauma Treatment. 国際誌

    Yoshiaki Oda, Tomoyuki Takigawa, Yasuo Ito, Haruo Misawa, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Koji Uotani, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   58 ( 5 )   2022年4月

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    Background and Objectives: Spine surgery using a percutaneous pedicle screw placement (PPSP) is widely implemented for spinal trauma. However, percutaneous systems have been reported to have weak screw-rod connections. In this study, conventional open and percutaneous systems were biomechanically evaluated and compared. Material and Methods: The experiments were performed in two stages: the first stage was a break test, whereas the second stage was a fatigue test. Four systems were used for the experiments. System 1 was intended for conventional open surgery (titanium rod with a 6.0 mm diameter, using a clamp connecting mechanism). System 2 was a percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) system for trauma (titanium alloy rod with a 6.0 mm diameter, using ball ring connections). System 3 was a PPS system for trauma (cobalt-chromium alloy rod with a 6.0 mm diameter, using sagittal adjusting screw connections). System 4 was a general-purpose PPS system (titanium alloy rod with a 5.5 mm diameter, using a mechanism where the adapter in the head holds down the screw). Results: Stiffness values of 54.8 N/mm, 43.1 N/mm, 90.9 N/mm, and 39.3 N/mm were reported for systems 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The average number of load cycles in the fatigue test was 134,393, 40,980, 1,550,389, and 147,724 for systems 1 to 4, respectively. At the end of the test, the displacements were 0.2 mm, 16.9 mm, 1.2 mm, and 8.6 mm, respectively. System 1, with a locking mechanism, showed the least displacement at the end of the test. Conclusion: A few PPS systems showed better results in terms on stiffness and life than the open system. The experiments showed that mechanical strength varies depending on the spinal implant. The experiments conducted are essential and significant to provide the mechanical strength required for surgical reconstruction.

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  • Comparison of Navigated Expandable Vertebral Cage with Conventional Expandable Vertebral Cage for Minimally Invasive Lumbar/Thoracolumbar Corpectomy. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Mahendra Singh, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Yoshiaki Oda, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Tomoyuki Takigawa, Yasuo Ito

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)   58 ( 3 )   2022年3月

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    Background and Objectives: The thoracolumbar burst fracture is one of the most common spinal injuries. If the patient has severe symptoms, corpectomy is indicated. Currently, minimally invasive corpectomy with a navigated expandable vertebral cage is available thanks to spinal surgical technology. The aim of this study is to retrospectively compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of conventional and navigational minimally invasive corpectomy techniques. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 21 patients who underwent thoracolumbar minimally invasive corpectomy between October 2016 and January 2021. Eleven patients had a navigated expandable cage (group N) and 10 patients had a conventional expandable cage (group C). Mean follow-up period was 31.9 months for group N and 34.7 months for group C, ranging from 12 to 42 months in both groups. Clinical and radiographic outcomes are assessed using values including visual analogue scale (VAS) for back pain and Oswestry disability index (ODI). This data was collected preoperatively and at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Results: Surgical time and intraoperative blood loss of both groups were not significantly different (234 min vs. 267 min, 656 mL vs. 786 mL). Changes in VAS and ODI were similar in both groups. However, lateral cage mal-position ratio in group N was lower than that of group C (relative risk 1.64, Odds ratio 4.5) and postoperative cage sinking was significantly lower in group N (p = 0.033). Conclusions: Clinical outcomes are not significantly different, but radiographic outcomes of lateral cage mal-position and postoperative cage sinking were significantly lower in the navigation group.

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  • 慢性疼痛はコロナ禍における身体機能低下に与える影響は少ない

    鉄永 智紀, 鉄永 倫子, 三澤 治夫, 魚谷 弘二, 小田 孔明, 高尾 真一郎, 梶木 裕矢, 井上 忠俊, 尾崎 敏文, 田淵 貴大

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   96 ( 3 )   S781 - S781   2022年3月

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  • C-arm Free O-arm Navigated Posterior Atlantoaxial Fixation in Down Syndrome: A Technical Note.

    Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Youchen Ye, Haruo Misawa

    Acta medica Okayama   76 ( 1 )   71 - 78   2022年2月

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    The surgical treatment of pediatric atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS) in Down syndrome (DS) remains technically challenging due to radiation exposure and complications such as vertebral artery injury and nonunion. The established treatment is fixation with a C1 lateral mass screw and C2 pedicle screw (modified Goel technique). However, this technique requires fluoroscopy for C1 screw insertion. To avoid exposing the operating team to radiation we present here a new C-arm free O-arm navigated surgical procedure for pediatric AAS in DS. A 5-year-old male DS patient had neck pain and unsteady gait. Radiograms showed AAS with an atlantodental interval of 10 mm, and irreducible subluxation on extension. CT scan showed Os odontoideum and AAS. MRI demonstrated spinal cord compression between the C1 posterior arch and odontoid process. We performed a C-arm free O-arm navigated modified Goel procedure with postoperative halo-vest immobilization. At oneyear follow-up, good neurological recovery and solid bone fusion were observed. The patient had no complications such as epidural hematoma, infection, or nerve or vessel injury. This novel procedure is a useful and safe technique that protects surgeons and staff from radiation risk.

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  • Intraoperative O-arm navigation guided anterior cervical surgery; A technical note and case series

    Masato Tanaka, Hardik Suthar, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Yoshiaki Oda, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Haruo Misawa

    Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management   26   2021年12月

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  • Comparative Study of Bilateral Dual Sacral-Alar-Iliac Screws versus Bilateral Single Sacral-Alar-Iliac Screw for Adult Spine Deformities. 国際誌

    Koji Uotani, Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Sameer Ruparel, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Haruo Misawa

    World neurosurgery   156   e300-e306   2021年12月

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    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of O-arm navigation of bilateral dual sacral-alar-iliac (SAI) screws compared with conventional bilateral single SAI and S1 pedicle screws for pelvic anchors in cases of adult spinal deformity. METHODS: This retrospective, comparative study included 39 patients who underwent corrective fusion using SAI screws from T10 to the pelvis. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the number of SAI screws placed during adult spinal deformity surgery: single SAI screw (group S, 17 cases) and dual SAI screws (group D, 22 cases). The incidence of rod breakage, proximal junctional kyphosis, screw loosening, reoperation, and global alignment in each group was estimated. Postoperative patient-reported outcomes were measured using the Oswestry Disability Index, Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire, and visual analog scale. RESULTS: The incidence of SAI screw loosening was significantly lower in group D than in group S (23% vs. 65%, P = 0.011). The rod breakage incidence was 0% and 12% in groups D and S, respectively (P = 0.17). There were no significant differences in the postoperative global alignment and clinical outcomes between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS: Dual SAI screws were associated with a significantly reduced incidence of screw loosening compared with single SAI screws. The bilateral dual SAI screws technique for pelvic anchors is feasible for the treatment of patients with adult spinal deformity.

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  • Comparison of Simultaneous Single-Position Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation with Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using O-arm Navigated Technique for Lumbar Degenerative Diseases. 国際誌

    Ying Tan, Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Koji Uotani, Yoshiaki Oda, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Tomoyuki Takigawa, Yasuo Ito

    Journal of clinical medicine   10 ( 21 )   2021年10月

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    Minimally invasive posterior or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-PLIF/TLIF) are widely accepted procedures for lumbar instability due to degenerative or traumatic diseases. Oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) is currently receiving considerable attention because of the reductions in damage to the back muscles and neural tissue. The aim of this study was to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of simultaneous single-position OLIF and percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation with MI-PLIF/TLIF. This retrospective comparative study included 98 patients, comprising 63 patients with single-position OLIF (Group SO) and 35 patients with MI-PLIF/TLIF (Group P/T). Cases with more than 1 year of follow-up were included in this study. Mean follow-up was 32.9 ± 7.0 months for Group SO and 33.7 ± 7.5 months for Group P/T. Clinical and radiological evaluations were performed. Comparing Group SO to Group P/T, surgical time and blood loss were 118 versus 172 min (p < 0.01) and 139 versus 374 mL (p < 0.01), respectively. Cage height, change in disk height, and postoperative foraminal height were significantly higher in Group SO than in Group P/T. The fusion rate was 96.8% in Group SO, similar to the 94.2% in Group P/T (p = 0.985). The complication rate was 6.3% in Group SO and 14.1% in Group P/T (p = 0.191). Simultaneous single position O-arm-navigated OLIF reduces the surgical time, blood loss, and time to ambulation after surgery. Good indirect decompression can be achieved with this method.

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  • Assessment of 3D Lumbosacral Vascular Anatomy for OLIF51 by Non-Enhanced MRI and CT Medical Image Fusion Technique. 国際誌

    Masakazu Nagamatsu, Sameer Ruparel, Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki Takeshita, Rika Takamoto, Masato Tanaka, Shinsuke Moriue

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)   11 ( 10 )   2021年9月

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    STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study. OBJECTIVE: Medical image fusion can provide information from multiple modalities in a single image. The present study aimed to determine whether three-dimensional (3D) lumbosacral vascular anatomy could be adequately portrayed using a non-enhanced CT-MRI medical image fusion technique. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion has gained popularity for the surgical treatment of adult spinal deformity (ASD). Oblique lumbar interbody fusion at L5-S1 (OLIF51) is receiving considerable attention as a method of creating good L5-S1 lordosis. Access in OLIF51 requires evaluation of the vascular anatomy in the lumbosacral region. Conventional imaging modalities need a contrast medium to describe the vascular anatomy. METHODS: Participants comprised 15 patients with ASD or degenerative lumbar disease who underwent corrective surgery at our hospital between January 2020 and June 2021. A 3D vascular image with bony structures was obtained by fusing results from MRI and CT. We processed the merged image and measured the distance between left and right common iliac arteries and veins at two levels: the lower end of the L5 vertebral body (Window A) and the upper end of the S1 vertebral body (Window B). RESULTS: The mean sizes of Window A and Window B were 29.7 ± 10.7 mm and 36.9 ± 10.3 mm, respectively. The mean distance from the bifurcation to the lower end of the L5 vertebra was 23.7 ± 10.9 mm. Coronal deviation of the bifurcation was, from center to left, 12.6 ± 12.3 mm, and the distance from the center of the L5 vertebral body to the bifurcation was 0.79 ± 7.3 mm. Only one case showed a median sacral vein (6.7%). Clinically, we performed OLIF51 in 12 of the 15 cases (80%). CONCLUSION: Evaluating 3D lumbosacral vascular anatomy using a non-enhanced MRI and CT medical image fusion technique is very useful for OLIF51, particularly for patients in whom the use of contrast medium is contraindicated.

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  • Comparative evaluation of screw accuracy and complications of new C-arm free O-arm navigated minimally invasive cervical pedicle screw fixation (MICEPS) with conventional cervical screw fixation

    Masato Tanaka, Venkatesh Kadiri, Sumeet Sonawane, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Yoshiaki Oda, Taro Yamauchi, Tomoyuki Takigawa

    Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management   25   2021年9月

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  • Surgical treatment for spondyloptosis: A case report

    Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Taro Yamauchi, Toshinori Omori, Kenzo Hashizume

    Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management   25   2021年9月

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  • C-arm free reduction for thoracolumbar fracture: A technical note

    Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Sagar Sharma, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Taro Yamauchi, Shinya Arataki, Hisanori Ikuma

    Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management   25   2021年9月

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  • Minimally Invasive Thoracolumbar Corpectomy and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation with Computer-Assisted Rod-Bending System in Single Lateral Position: Technical Note. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Mahendra Singh, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi, Kazuo Nakanishi

    World neurosurgery   151   138 - 144   2021年7月

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    BACKGROUND: Thoracolumbar corpectomy and percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation is becoming the standard method for correcting and stabilizing malalignment of spine, as is often seen in osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Nowadays, this procedure can be performed in a single lateral position with navigation. For an osteoporotic spine, accurate rod bending is necessary to prevent screw back-out. We describe a new technique using the spinal rod-bending system in a single lateral position. METHODS: A 71-year-old woman presented with severe back pain and impending paraplegia secondary to L1 osteoporotic vertebral fracture. We performed minimally invasive L1 corpectomy with an expandable vertebral cage and short-segment PPS with computer-assisted rod bending in a single lateral position under navigation guidance. RESULTS: The patient was successfully treated with surgery, and her low back pain improved. Her clinical outcomes improved; the Oswestry Disability Index went from 54% to 26%, and her low back pain visual analog scale score went from 78 mm to 19 mm at the 2-year final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Minimally invasive surgery thoracolumbar corpectomy using a computer-assisted spinal rod-bending system is a valuable technique to reduce screw back-out for osteoporotic vertebrae. With this new technique, the rod bending becomes easy, even for long PPS fusion with the severe osteoporotic or deformity patient in a single lateral position.

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  • Minimally invasive thoracolumbar corpectomy with navigated expandable vertebral cage: A technical note

    Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Selim Ayhan, Taro Yamauchi, Sumeet Sonawane, Kazuo Nakanishi

    Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management   24   2021年6月

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  • Navigated Lateral Osteotomy for Adult Spinal Deformity: A Technical Note. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Koji Uotani, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Kentaro Yamane, Sumeet Sonawane, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi

    World neurosurgery   150   56 - 63   2021年6月

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    BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgery is receiving considerable attention as a technique for reducing the complications of adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. For this technique, a new lateral osteotomy plays an important role to release fused vertebrae. We describe herein a novel navigated lateral osteotomy technique not requiring C-arm fluoroscopy to correct adult spinal deformities. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 68-year-old woman with symptomatic ASD and a 4-year history of severe low back pain affecting daily life was referred to our hospital. Surgery was performed without C-arm fluoroscopy. A navigated osteotome was used to release the fused L1/2 mass. The patient was successfully treated with surgery, and low back pain was well controlled. In terms of clinical outcomes, Oswestry Disability Index improved from 64%-19% and Visual Analog Scale score for low back pain improved from 74 mm-19 mm on final follow-up at 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: This novel navigated lateral osteotomy for ASD is a useful technique that enables minimally invasive surgery for fixed deformity. With this new technique, surgeons and operating room staff can avoid adverse effects of intraoperative radiation.

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  • C-Arm-Free Anterior Correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Lenke Type 5C): Analysis of Early Outcomes and Complications. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Taro Yamauchi, Hauo Misawa

    World neurosurgery   150   e561-e569   2021年6月

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    BACKGROUND: Computer-assisted spinal surgery as a technique for reducing radiation exposure to the operating staff and the complications of spinal deformity are receiving considerable attention. However, no technical reports have described the technique for navigating anterior correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis without C-arm fluoroscopy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this new C-arm-free anterior correction for scoliosis. METHODS: This study investigated 38 consecutive patients with Lenke type 5C curves who underwent selective lumbar or thoracolumbar fusion, comprising 26 patients with conventional anterior correction surgery, and 12 patients with C-arm-free navigation surgery. The 2 groups were evaluated immediately postoperatively and at the 2-year follow-up. RESULTS: No vascular injuries, screw malpositioning, or major complications were associated with the surgical procedure in either group. Correction rates of the lumbar curve were satisfactory with no significant difference between groups (mean, 82.6% ± 5.7% vs. 80.7% ± 10.2%, respectively). However, mean time for fluoroscopy in group C was 133 ± 9.5 seconds (P < 0.0001). No significant differences in intraoperative blood loss (642 ± 123 mL vs. 731 ± 222 mL, respectively) or surgical time (251 ± 13 min vs. 301 ± 38 min, respectively) were seen between groups. Mean final follow-up Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Questionnaire (SRS-22) was also excellent for both group C (4.2 ± 0.19) and group N (4.3 ± 0.20). CONCLUSIONS: C-arm-free anterior correction offers safe, effective surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The advantage of this new technique is no radiation exposure for medical staff at centers performing large numbers of spinal procedures.

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  • Effect of an Adjustable Hinged Carbon Fiber Operating Table on the Coronal Alignment of the Lumbar Spine During Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion. 国際誌

    Ying Tan, Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Taro Yamauchi, Masanori Yorimitsu, Yusuke Yokoyama, Sumeet Sonawane

    World neurosurgery   149   e958-e962   2021年5月

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    OBJECTIVE: We sought to measure the coronal alignment of the lumbar spine of patients in the right lateral decubitus position on a hinged Jackson operating table with the following 3 table positions: neutral and right and left 20-degree flexion. METHODS: We analyzed the data of 23 patients who underwent OLIF. Spinal alignment was quantified using the coronal Cobb angle from L1 to S1, measured on anterior-posterior radiographs obtained preoperatively, after induction of anesthesia, with patients in the right lateral decubitus position, for the following 3 positions of the Jackson hinged operating table: neutral, right 20-degree flexion, and left 20-degree flexion. The Cobb angle at each position, the change in the Cobb angle, and the effective range of motion (%) were obtained from neutral to right and left 20-degree flexion. Alignment was compared between the 3 positions, and the range of motion was compared between men and women. RESULTS: The Cobb angle was different in all 3 positions of the table (P < 0.0001): -7.0 ± 8.7°, neutral; 2.8 ± 7.6°, right 20-degree flexion; and -14.7 ± 7.8°, left 20-degree flexion. The change in Cobb angle and the effective range of motion were greater in women (10.9 ± 2.8° and 55%) than in men (6.7 ± 5.8° and 34%) from the neutral to right 20-degree flexion position (P = 0.0298). CONCLUSIONS: The coronal alignment of the lumbar spine of patients in the right lateral decubitus position on a flat operating table (neutral position) was convex. The right 20-degree flexion position of the hinged operating table yielded less coronal plane lumbar spine deformity, with greater deformity in women.

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  • Liquid Biopsy Targeting Monocarboxylate Transporter 1 on the Surface Membrane of Tumor-Derived Extracellular Vesicles from Synovial Sarcoma. 国際誌

    Suguru Yokoo, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Aki Yoshida, Koji Uotani, Takuya Morita, Masahiro Kiyono, Joe Hasei, Eiji Nakata, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Shintaro Iwata, Tsukasa Yonemoto, Koji Ueda, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Cancers   13 ( 8 )   2021年4月

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    The lack of noninvasive biomarkers that can be used for tumor monitoring is a major problem for soft-tissue sarcomas. Here we describe a sensitive analytical technique for tumor monitoring by detecting circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) of patients with synovial sarcoma (SS). The proteomic analysis of purified EVs from SYO-1, HS-SY-II, and YaFuSS identified 199 common proteins. DAVID GO analysis identified monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT1) as a surface marker of SS-derived EVs, which was also highly expressed in SS patient-derived EVs compared with healthy individuals. MCT1+CD9+ EVs were also detected from SS-bearing mice and their expression levels were significantly correlated with tumor volume (p = 0.003). Furthermore, serum levels of MCT1+CD9+ EVs reflected tumor burden in SS patients. Immunohistochemistry revealed that MCT1 was positive in 96.7% of SS specimens and its expression on the cytoplasm/plasma membrane was significantly associated with worse overall survival (p = 0.002). Silencing of MCT1 reduced the cellular viability, and migration and invasion capability of SS cells. This work describes a new liquid biopsy technique to sensitively monitor SS using circulating MCT1+CD9+ EVs and indicates the therapeutic potential of MCT1 in SS.

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  • Percutaneous C-Arm Free O-Arm Navigated Biopsy for Spinal Pathologies: A Technical Note. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Sumeet Sonawane, Koji Uotani, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Kittipong Sessumpun, Taro Yamauchi, Shinsuke Sugihara

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)   11 ( 4 )   2021年4月

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    BACKGROUND: Percutaneous biopsy under computed tomography (CT) guidance is a standard technique to obtain a definitive diagnosis when spinal tumors, metastases or infections are suspected. However, specimens obtained using a needle are sometimes inadequate for correct diagnosis. This report describes a unique biopsy technique which is C-arm free O-arm navigated using microforceps. This has not been previously described as a biopsy procedure. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 74-year-old man with T1 vertebra pathology was referred to our hospital with muscle weakness of the right hand, clumsiness and cervicothoracic pain. CT-guided biopsy was performed, but histopathological diagnosis could not be obtained due to insufficient tissue. The patient then underwent biopsy under O-arm navigation, so we could obtain sufficient tissue and small cell carcinoma was diagnosed on histopathological examination. A patient later received chemotherapy and radiation. CONCLUSIONS: C-arm free O-arm navigated biopsy is an effective technique for obtaining sufficient material from spine pathologies. Tissue from an exact pathological site can be obtained with 3-D images. This new O-arm navigation biopsy may provide an alternative to repeat CT-guided or open biopsy.

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  • Intraoperative O-arm navigation guided anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion with minimally invasive cervical pedicle screw fixation (MICEPS) for severe ossification of the cervical posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL): A technical note

    Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Ying Tan, Venkatesh Kadiri, Koji Uotani, Taro Yamauchi, Masato Tanaka

    Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management   23   2021年3月

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  • Percutaneous transdiscal pedicle screw fixation for osteoporotic vertebral fracture: A technical note

    Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Vijay Kamath, Taro Yamauchi, Hisanori Ikuma

    Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management   23   2021年3月

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  • Transtubular Endoscopic Posterolateral Decompression of the L5 Root under Navigation and O-arm: A Technical Note.

    Rahul Mehta, Masato Tanaka, Yoshiaki Oda, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Shinya Arataki, Taro Yamauchi

    Acta medica Okayama   75 ( 5 )   637 - 640   2021年

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    Among studies evaluating minimally invasive surgical (MIS) decompression of the L5 root, techniques involving transtubular endoscopic decompression under O-arm navigation are rare. We present the case of a 68-yearold woman with left leg pain, muscle weakness and gait disturbance of one month duration. The patient underwent transtubular endoscopic decompression under O-arm navigation. There is no radiation hazard to the operating room staff with this procedure. After surgery, the patient had significant pain relief and her left lower limb motor function had improved by follow-up at one year. C-arm-free endoscopic L5 root decompression is a safe and effective procedure.

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  • O-arm Navigation-Guided Surgical Resection and Posterior Fixation for a Large Sacral Schwannoma.

    Koji Uotani, Taro Yamauchi, Keisuke Sano, Hiroshi Sonobe, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Praful Suresh Maste, Sumeet Sonawane, Masato Tanaka

    Acta medica Okayama   75 ( 5 )   647 - 652   2021年

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    Sacral schwannoma is a rare tumor with relatively few symptoms; it thus tends to be large at diagnosis and is challenging to treat surgically. We present the case of a 12-year-old girl with a large sacral schwannoma that was successfully surgically resected using O-arm navigation in a two-stage operation. First, we performed tumor resection from the posterior aspect with assisted O-arm navigation. One week later, resection from the anterior aspect was conducted with posterior spinopelvic fixation and fibula graft. We performed partial resection of the tumor from the anterior and posterior aspects as much as possible. O-arm navigation contributed to precise and safe tumor resection and implant insertion.

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  • C-Arm-Free Minimally Invasive Cervical Pedicle Screw Fixation (MICEPS): A Technical Note.

    Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Venkatesh Kadiri, Taro Yamauchi

    Acta medica Okayama   74 ( 6 )   551 - 556   2020年12月

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    A minimally invasive posterolateral approach designed to avoid the lateral misplacement of midcervical pedicle screws was reported, but there is no technical report that describes this technique without C-arm fluoroscopy. We report the results of a 2.5 years follow-up of a 62-year-old female patient with C4 metastatic breast cancer. The patient suffered from severe neck pain and impending quadriplegia for 2 months after radiation therapy. We performed C-arm-free minimally invasive cervical pedicle screw fixation (MICEPS). The patient was suc-cessfully treated with surgery, and her neck pain was well controlled. She had neither neurological deficits nor neck pain at the final (2.5-year) follow-up. C-arm-free MICEPS is a useful technique; in addition, the sur-geons and staff have no risk of radiation exposure, there is a reduced need for postoperative imaging, and a decreased revision rate can be expected with C-arm-free MICEPS.

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  • C-Arm-Free Circumferential Minimally Invasive Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity: Technical Note. 国際誌

    Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Praful Maste, Taro Yamauchi

    World neurosurgery   143   235 - 246   2020年11月

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    BACKGROUND: Circumferential minimally invasive surgery (cMIS), as a technique for reducing the complications of adult spinal deformity surgery, is receiving considerable attention. Conventional cMIS is performed using intraoperative fluoroscopy. In this work, we describe a new cMIS technique without using C-arm fluoroscopy for correcting adult spinal deformities. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 70-year-old woman with symptomatic adult spinal deformity was referred to our hospital. The patient's daily life has been affected by severe low back pain for more than 4 years. The surgery was performed without C-arm fluoroscopy. The percutaneous pedicle screws and intervertebral cages were inserted only under navigation guidance. The patient was successfully treated with surgery, and her low back pain was well controlled. Her clinical outcomes were as follows: Oswestry Disability Index improved from 64% to 14% and the low back pain visual analog scale score improved from 75 mm to 24 mm at 1 year of final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: C-arm-free cMIS for adult spinal deformity is a useful technique that reduces percutaneous screw and cage misplacement. With this new technique, the surgeons and the operation room staff can avoid the risk of an adverse event of intraoperative radiation.

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  • Clinical relevance and functional significance of cell-free microRNA-1260b expression profiles in infiltrative myxofibrosarcoma. 国際誌

    Takuya Morita, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Aki Yoshida, Koji Uotani, Masahiro Kiyono, Suguru Yokoo, Joe Hasei, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Scientific reports   10 ( 1 )   9414 - 9414   2020年6月

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    Infiltrative tumor growth into adjacent soft tissues is a major cause of the frequent recurrence and tumor-related death of myxofibrosarcoma (MFS), but no useful biomarkers reflecting tumor burden and infiltrative growth are available. While emerging evidence suggests a diagnostic and functional role of extracellular/circulating microRNA (miRNA) in various malignant diseases, their significance in MFS patients remains unknown. Global miRNA profiling identified four upregulated miRNAs in MFS patient sera and culture media of MFS cells. Among these, serum miR-1260b level was significantly upregulated in patient serum discriminating from healthy individuals and closely correlated with clinical status and tumor dynamics in MFS-bearing mice. In addition, high miR-1260b expression in serum was correlated with radiological tail-like patterns, characteristic of the infiltrative MFS. The extracellular miR-1260b was embedded in tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) and promoted cellular invasion of MFS through the downregulation of PCDH9 in the adjacent normal fibroblasts. Collectively, circulating miR-1260b expression may represent a novel diagnostic target for tumor monitoring of this highly aggressive sarcoma. Moreover, EV-miR-1260b could act as a transfer messenger to adjacent cells and mediate the infiltrative growth of MFS, providing new insights into the mechanism of infiltrative nature via crosstalk between tumor cells and their microenvironment.

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  • Clinical and Functional Significance of Intracellular and Extracellular microRNA-25-3p in Osteosarcoma.

    Aki Yoshida, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Takuya Morita, Masahiro Kiyono, Suguru Yokoo, Joe Hasei, Eiji Nakata, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Acta medica Okayama   72 ( 2 )   165 - 174   2018年4月

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    Although there is considerable evidence indicating that the dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) in malignant tumors plays a role in tumor development, the overall function of miRNAs and their clinicopathological significance are not well understood. In this retrospective analysis of 45 biopsy specimens from osteosarcoma (OS) patients, we investigated the functional and clinical significance of miR-25-3p in OS, which we previously identified as a highly expressed miRNA in OS patients' serum. We observed that miR-25-3p dysregulation in human OS tissues was negatively correlated with the clinical prognosis, whereas the expression level of its target gene, Dickkopf WNT Signaling Pathway Inhibitor 3 (DKK3), was positively correlated with the clinical prognosis. Endogenous miR-25-3p upregulation promoted tumor growth, invasion, and drug resistance, which was consistent with DKK3 silencing in OS cells. In addition, secretory miR-25-3p was embedded in tumor-derived exosomes, where it promoted capillary formation and the invasion of vascular endothelial cells. Overall, our results show that miR-25-3p has intracellular and extracellular oncogenic functions as well as clinicopathological relevance in OS, indicating its potential as a novel diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the clinical management of this disease.

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  • Liquid biopsy using tumor-derived exosomes for Ewing sarcoma patients

    Aki Yoshida, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Shintaro Iwata, Yusuke Yoshioka, Koji Ueda, Takuya Morita, Masahiro Kiyono, Suguru Yokoo, Joe Hasei, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Takahiro Ochiya, Toshifumi Ozaki

    CANCER SCIENCE   109   312 - 312   2018年1月

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  • Circulating MicroRNA-92b-3p as a Novel Biomarker for Monitoring of Synovial Sarcoma. 国際誌

    Koji Uotani, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Aki Yoshida, Shintaro Iwata, Takuya Morita, Masahiro Kiyono, Suguru Yokoo, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Ken Takeda, Joe Hasei, Kunihiko Numoto, Yutaka Nezu, Tsukasa Yonemoto, Takeshi Ishii, Akira Kawai, Takahiro Ochiya, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Scientific reports   7 ( 1 )   14634 - 14634   2017年11月

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    The lack of useful biomarkers is a crucial problem for patients with soft tissue sarcomas (STSs). Emerging evidence has suggested that circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) in body fluids have novel impact as biomarkers for patients with malignant diseases, but their significance in synovial sarcoma (SS) patients remains unknown. Initial global miRNA screening using SS patient serum and SS cell culture media identified a signature of four upregulated miRNAs. Among these candidates, miR-92b-3p secretion from SS cells was confirmed, which was embedded within tumour-derived exosomes rather than argonaute-2. Animal experiments revealed a close correlation between serum miR-92b-3p levels and tumour dynamics. Clinical relevance was validated in two independent clinical cohorts, and we subsequently identified that serum miR-92b-3p levels were significantly higher in SS patients in comparison to that in healthy individuals. Moreover, serum miR-92b-3p was robust in discriminating patients with SS from the other STS patients and reflected tumour burden in SS patients. Overall, liquid biopsy using serum miR-92b-3p expression levels may represent a novel approach for monitoring tumour dynamics of SS.

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  • Role of zoledronic acid in oncolytic virotherapy: Promotion of antitumor effect and prevention of bone destruction. 査読

    Yamakawa Y, Tazawa H, Hasei J, Osaki S, Omori T, Sugiu K, Komatsubara T, Uotani K, Fujiwara T, Yoshida A, Kunisada T, Urata Y, Kagawa S, Ozaki T, Fujiwara T

    Cancer science   108 ( 9 )   1870 - 1880   2017年9月

  • Clinical significance of circulating miR-25-3p as a novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in osteosarcoma. 国際誌

    Tomohiro Fujiwara, Koji Uotani, Aki Yoshida, Takuya Morita, Yutaka Nezu, Eisuke Kobayashi, Akihiko Yoshida, Takenori Uehara, Toshinori Omori, Kazuhisa Sugiu, Tadashi Komatsubara, Ken Takeda, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Machiko Kawamura, Akira Kawai, Takahiro Ochiya, Toshifumi Ozaki

    Oncotarget   8 ( 20 )   33375 - 33392   2017年5月

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    BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence has suggested that circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) in body fluids have novel diagnostic and prognostic significance for patients with malignant diseases. The lack of useful biomarkers is a crucial problem of bone and soft tissue sarcomas; therefore, we investigated the circulating miRNA signature and its clinical relevance in osteosarcoma. METHODS: Global miRNA profiling was performed using patient serum collected from a discovery cohort of osteosarcoma patients and controls and cell culture media. The secretion of the detected miRNAs from osteosarcoma cells and clinical relevance of serum miRNA levels were evaluated using in vitro and in vivo models and a validation patient cohort. RESULTS: Discovery screening identified 236 serum miRNAs that were highly expressed in osteosarcoma patients compared with controls, and eight among these were also identified in the cell culture media. Upregulated expression levels of miR-17-5p and miR-25-3p were identified in osteosarcoma cells, and these were abundantly secreted into the culture media in tumor-derived exosomes. Serum miR-25-3p levels were significantly higher in osteosarcoma patients than in control individuals in the validation cohort, with favorable sensitivity and specificity compared with serum alkaline phosphatase. Furthermore, serum miR-25-3p levels at diagnosis were correlated with patient prognosis and reflected tumor burden in both in vivo models and patients; these associations were more sensitive than those of serum alkaline phosphatase. CONCLUSIONS: Serum-based circulating miR-25-3p may serve as a non-invasive blood-based biomarker for tumor monitoring and prognostic prediction in osteosarcoma patients.

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  • 網羅的解析による滑膜肉腫由来circulating cell-free microRNAの特定および検証

    魚谷 弘二, 藤原 智洋, 吉田 晶, 森田 卓也, 大森 敏規, 上原 健敬, 杉生 和久, 小松原 将, 武田 健, 国定 俊之, 根津 悠, 岩田 慎太郎, 川井 章, 落谷 孝広, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   90 ( 8 )   S1560 - S1560   2016年8月

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  • 手・足部発生の類骨骨腫の治療経験

    小松原 将, 武田 健, 森田 卓也, 杉生 和久, 魚谷 弘二, 大森 敏規, 上原 健敬, 吉田 晶, 藤原 智洋, 国定 俊之, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   90 ( 6 )   S1396 - S1396   2016年6月

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  • 仙骨骨巨細胞腫に対する治療戦略

    藤原 智洋, 国定 俊之, 武田 健, 山川 泰明, 大森 敏規, 上原 健敬, 魚谷 弘二, 杉生 和久, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   89 ( 6 )   S1308 - S1308   2015年6月

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  • 原発性悪性骨・軟部腫瘍に対するpolypropylene meshを用いた腫瘍用人工関節置換術の治療成績

    藤原 智洋, 国定 俊之, 武田 健, 山川 泰明, 上原 健敬, 大森 敏規, 魚谷 弘二, 杉生 和久, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   89 ( 3 )   S682 - S682   2015年3月

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  • 患肢温存術を行った15歳以下小児悪性骨腫瘍の治療成績

    武田 健, 国定 俊之, 魚谷 弘二, 杉生 和久, 上原 健敬, 大森 敏規, 藤原 智洋, 尾崎 敏文

    日本整形外科学会雑誌   89 ( 3 )   S687 - S687   2015年3月

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  • MicroRNAs in soft tissue sarcomas: overview of the accumulating evidence and importance as novel biomarkers. 国際誌

    Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Ken Takeda, Koji Uotani, Aki Yoshida, Takahiro Ochiya, Toshifumi Ozaki

    BioMed research international   2014   592868 - 592868   2014年

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    Sarcomas are distinctly heterogeneous tumors and a variety of subtypes have been described. Although several diagnostic explorations in the past three decades, such as identification of chromosomal translocation, have greatly improved the diagnosis of soft tissue sarcomas, the unsolved issues, including the limited useful biomarkers, remain. Emerging reports on miRNAs in soft tissue sarcomas have provided clues to solving these problems. Evidence of circulating miRNAs in patients with soft tissue sarcomas and healthy individuals has been accumulated and is accelerating their potential to develop into clinical applications. Moreover, miRNAs that function as novel prognostic factors have been identified, thereby facilitating their use in miRNA-targeted therapy. In this review, we provide an overview of the current knowledge on miRNA deregulation in soft tissue sarcomas, and discuss their potential as novel biomarkers and therapeutics.

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  • 小児整形外科up‐to‐date

    松田, 秀一( 担当: 分担執筆 ,  範囲: 環軸関節回旋位固定のup-to-date)

    南江堂  2024年4月  ( ISBN:9784524277858

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  • 今日の整形外科治療指針

    土屋, 弘行, 紺野, 愼一, 田中, 康仁, 田中, 栄 (整形外科学), 岩崎, 倫政, 松田, 秀一( 担当: 分担執筆 ,  範囲: 流蝋骨症、骨斑紋症)

    医学書院  2021年10月  ( ISBN:9784260042604

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    総ページ数:xxvii, 964p   記述言語:日本語

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  • 最小侵襲脊椎手術のための支援機器

    ( 担当: 分担執筆 ,  範囲: LIF手技における脊椎手術ナビゲーション)

    全日本病院出版会  2018年12月  ( ISBN:9784881177822

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  • 原発性脊椎腫瘍に対する腫瘍融解ウイルス療法の確立

    研究課題/領域番号:24K12352  2024年04月 - 2027年03月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    鷹取 亮, 吉田 晶, 小田 孔明, 魚谷 弘二, 篠原 健介, 藤原 智洋, 田澤 大

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  • 脊椎脊髄腫瘍に対する腫瘍融解ウイルス療法の確立

    研究課題/領域番号:23K08589  2023年04月 - 2026年03月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    魚谷 弘二, 吉田 晶, 尾崎 敏文, 藤原 智洋, 田澤 大, 三澤 治夫, 小田 孔明

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    配分額:4810000円 ( 直接経費:3700000円 、 間接経費:1110000円 )

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  • 肉腫におけるエクソソームによる浸潤・転移機序の解明と新規治療法の開発

    研究課題/領域番号:17K10969  2017年04月 - 2020年03月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    森田 卓也, 魚谷 弘二, 尾崎 敏文, 國定 俊之, 藤原 智洋

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    肉腫における特異的な分泌型microRNA/exosomeを細胞株、臨床検体から候補を抽出し、さらにvalidation studyを行うことで各肉腫における特異性の高い遺伝子を特定することが可能であった。次に、それら遺伝しの作用機序を確認するためin vivoでも実験を行い肉腫に特徴的な転移もしくは浸潤に関与しているかを検証したところ、この特異的な遺伝子は転移や浸潤を促進する作用をもっていることを確認した。臨床検体との相互性も確認できたため、特異的なバイオマーカー、また治療薬のない肉腫において、今後の検査や治療に繋がる研究であると考えられる。

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  • 体液診断技術を応用した肉腫における新規バイオマーカーの開発と実用化への展開

    研究課題/領域番号:16H05449  2016年04月 - 2019年03月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(B)

    尾崎 敏文, 杉原 進介, 清野 正普, 國定 俊之, 横尾 賢, 森田 卓也, 藤原 智洋, 魚谷 弘二, 落谷 孝広, 吉岡 裕亮, 植田 幸嗣, 上原 健敬

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    血中の循環microRNAならびにexosome蛋白に着目し、骨軟部肉腫患者のモニタリングや治療奏功性を判断可能なバイオマーカーの開発を目指した。Ewing肉腫では、proteome解析からexosome表面蛋白を抽出し、細胞培養上清及び患者血清由来exosomeにおける発現を特定した。骨肉腫では、患者血清と細胞株を用いたmicroRNAの網羅的解析から、担癌状態および治療経過を反映する血清miR-25-3pを特定した。滑膜肉腫では、骨肉腫における手法を用いて血清miR-92-3pをリキッドバイオプシーの標的分子として特定し、その発現は治療経過を反映し、他の肉腫組織型との層別化を可能とした。

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  • 骨軟部腫瘍に対する腫瘍融解ウイルス療法の個別化医療の確立

    研究課題/領域番号:15K10444  2015年04月 - 2018年03月

    日本学術振興会  科学研究費助成事業  基盤研究(C)

    魚谷 弘二, 尾崎 敏文, 藤原 俊義, 藤原 智洋

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    本学で開発された腫瘍融解アデノウイルス(テロメライシン)は効果発現にCARやhTERTの存在が必要で、骨軟部腫瘍へのウイルスの臨床応用にむけた適応症例の選別のために簡便にその評価を行う必要がある。今回、本学で開発したテロメライシンにGFP遺伝子を 組み込み細胞内のウイルス増殖により緑色蛍光を発するテロメスキャンを骨軟部悪性・中間悪性腫瘍に感染させ蛍光発現を評価した。ウイルス投与24時間後の蛍光陽性数はCARの発現強度との相関が有意に認められ、経時的な蛍光の増強にhTERTの発現が関連する傾向が見られた。テロメライシンの肉腫への適応をウイルスの組織片への投与のみで評価できる可能性が示された。

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