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JAK阻害薬継続下にCOVID-19ワクチン接種を行った症例の経過について症例報告

原田遼三, 高杉幸司, 江澤和彦, 井上貴絵, 藤田慎一朗, 井上るみ, 新名早希子, 山本渉, 中原龍一, 那須義久, 西田圭一郎

日本リウマチ学会総会・学術集会プログラム・抄録集 66回 701 - 701 2022.3

フットケア外来を通じ手術治療機会を得た高齢RA患者の一例

井上るみ, 原田遼三, 高杉幸司, 江澤和彦, 井上貴絵, 藤田慎一朗, 新名早希子, 山本渉, 中原龍一, 那須義久, 西田圭一郎

日本リウマチ学会総会・学術集会プログラム・抄録集 66回 731 - 731 2022.3

CD30-targeted therapy induces apoptosis of inflammatory cytokine-stimulated synovial fibroblasts and ameliorates collagen antibody-induced arthritis in mice. International journal

Minami Matsuhashi, Keiichiro Nishida, Misa Sakamoto, Yuka Gion, Aki Yoshida, Takayuki Katsuyama, Ryuichi Nakahara, Yoshihisa Nasu, Yoshinori Matsumoto, Yasuharu Sato, Toshifumi Ozaki

Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] 71 ( 2 ) 215 - 226 2022.2

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OBJECTIVE: It has been reported that levels of soluble CD30 in serum and joint fluid are significantly elevated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study aimed to investigate whether CD30 could be a therapeutic target for RA. METHODS: The expression and localization of CD30 were examined by immunohistochemical and double immunofluorescence staining on synovial tissue samples obtained from patients with RA or osteoarthritis (OA) during surgery. Changes in CD30 expression of fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) from RA patients with or without TNFα and IL-1β stimulation were examined by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and flow cytometry. Collagen antibody-induced arthritis (CAIA) was created in DBA/1 mice, and the therapeutic effect of brentuximab vedotin (BV) was examined by clinical score, histological findings and measurement of serum levels of SAA, IL-6, and TNFα. RESULTS: CD30 expression was significantly higher in samples from patients with RA than from those with OA. Double immunofluorescence showed a low rate of co-localization of CD30 with CD20 or CD90, but a high rate of co-localization of CD30 and CD138. CD30 mRNA expression was upregulated 11.7-fold in FLS following stimulation by inflammatory cytokines. The clinical scores of CAIA mice were significantly lower following both BV treatments, however, the histological scores of CAIA mice were significantly lower only following treatment with high dose BV (70 mg/kg). CONCLUSIONS: CD30 was expressed on immunocompetent cells in synovial tissue from RA patients and in cytokine-stimulated FLS in vitro. High dose BV (70 mg/kg) showed significant therapeutic effects in ameliorating inflammation and joint destruction in CAIA mice, but low dose BV (30 mg/kg) was insufficient.

DOI： 10.1007/s00011-021-01537-z

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Psoas muscle index predicts osteoporosis and fracture risk in individuals with degenerative spinal disease. Reviewed International journal

Yuya Kajiki, Hironori Tsuji, Haruo Misawa, Ryuichi Nakahara, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Kentaro Yamane, Yoshiaki Oda, Shinichiro Takao, Toshifumi Ozaki

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) 93 111428 - 111428 2022.1

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OBJECTIVES: Skeletal muscle loss and osteoporosis are major medical and socioeconomic concerns as the global population ages. Studies have reported that skeletal muscle mass correlates to bone mineral density (BMD). The psoas muscle index (PMI), measured as the L3 cross-sectional areas of the right and left psoas divided by the square of height, has a positive correlation with the total volume of skeletal muscle in the body. This study aimed to evaluate relationships between PMI and BMD and fracture risk estimated by the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX). METHODS: Preoperatively acquired, plain computed tomography images at the L3 level were used to measure PMI in 87 people with degenerative spinal diseases. We evaluated the correlation between PMI and BMD and fracture risk estimated by FRAX. RESULTS: PMI was significantly correlated with BMD in the entire lumbar spine and femoral neck (r = 0.413 and 0.525, both P < 0.001). People with osteoporosis showed significantly lower PMI than those without (P < 0.05). PMI was also significantly correlated with FRAX score (r = -0.545, P < 0.001). Furthermore, based on the recommendation of osteoporosis treatment, participants were divided into two groups: FRAX ≥15% (R group) and FRAX <15% (C group). The R group showed significantly lower PMI than the C group (P < 0.001). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that PMI has moderate accuracy in diagnosing osteoporosis and FRAX ≥15%. CONCLUSIONS: PMI was significantly associated with BMD and fracture risk. PMI measurement is straightforward and may increase the diagnosis rate of osteoporosis and fracture risk.

DOI： 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111428

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Outcome after resection arthroplasty or shortening oblique osteotomy of the lesser metatarsals combined with arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint for severe rheumatoid forefoot deformities

Masahiro Horita, Keiichiro Nishida, Yoshihisa Nasu, Ryuichi Nakahara, Kenta Saiga, Masanori Hamada, Toshifumi Ozaki

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 30 ( 2 ) 102255362211179 - 102255362211179 2022.1

Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal) Publisher：SAGE Publications

Purpose

We investigated objective and patient-reported outcomes after resection arthroplasty or shortening oblique osteotomy (SOO) of the lesser metatarsals combined with arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint for severe rheumatoid forefoot deformities.

Methods

17 feet from 14 women (mean age, 67.8 years) underwent resection arthroplasty of the lesser metatarsal heads (MTH resection group), while 13 feet from nine women and two men (mean age, 68.7 years) underwent SOO of the lesser metatarsals (MTH preservation group). Arthrodesis of the first MTP joint was performed in all cases. Mean follow-up in the MTH resection and preservation groups was 25.0 and 21.3 months, respectively. Preoperative and postoperative clinical evaluation included Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) scale and self-administered foot evaluation questionnaire (SAFE-Q) scores.

Results

Mean total JSSF scale significantly improved from 53.4 to 76.4 in the MTH resection group ( p < .001) and from 50.1 to 74.2 in the MTH preservation group ( p = .002). Pain and pain-related and shoe-related SAFE-Q subscale scores significantly improved after surgery in both groups. In the MTH resection group, recurrence of painful callosities and claw toe deformity was observed in four and three feet, respectively. In the MTH preservation group, one patient experienced recurrence of painful callosities and one underwent revision surgery for IP joint dislocation.

Conclusion

Resection arthroplasty or SOO of the lesser metatarsals combined with arthrodesis of the first MTP joint achieved significant improvement with respect to pain relief, deformity correction, and footwear comfort.

DOI： 10.1177/10225536221117903

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Subjective and Objective Outcomes of Surgery for Rheumatoid Forefoot Deformities Under the Current Treatment Paradigm. Reviewed International journal

Masahiro Horita, Keiichiro Nishida, Daisuke Kaneda, Kenzo Hashizume, Yoshihisa Nasu, Ryuichi Nakahara, Kenta Saiga, Hideki Ohashi, Masahito Watanabe, Toshifumi Ozaki

The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 61 ( 1 ) 53 - 59 2022

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We investigated the clinical outcomes of surgical procedures for the treatment of forefoot deformities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Twenty feet in 16 women (mean age 62.1 years) underwent corrective osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone with shortening oblique osteotomy of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints (joint-preservation group), while 13 feet in 12 women (mean age 67.4 years) underwent arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint with resection arthroplasty of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints (joint-sacrifice group); mean follow-up for each group was 25.8 and 23.8 months, respectively. The mean total Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) scale improved significantly from 64.2 to 89.2 in the joint-preservation group (p < .001), and from 54.2 to 74.2 in the joint-sacrifice group (p = .003). In the joint-preservation group, the postoperative range of motion (ROM) of the joint, walking ability, and activities of daily living scores of the JSSF scale were significantly higher than those in the joint-sacrifice group (p = .001, p = .001, and p = .019, respectively). There were no differences in the subscale scores of the self-administered foot evaluation questionnaire between 2 groups either pre- or postoperatively. No differences in the postoperative complications were found between 2 groups. Although the joint-sacrificing procedure resulted in lower objective outcomes than the joint-preserving procedure regarding the ROM of the joint, the walking ability, and the level of activities of daily living, both procedures resulted in similar treatment outcomes when evaluated by the subjective measures.

DOI： 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.06.008

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BAPGAN: GAN-based bone age progression of femur and phalange x-ray images.

Shinji Nakazawa, Changhee Han, Joe Hasei, Ryuichi Nakahara, Toshifumi Ozaki

Medical Imaging: Computer-Aided Diagnosis 2022

Detection of muscle fatigue caused by repeated posterior tongue lift movement from neck surface EMG: a pilot study. Reviewed International journal

Hiroshi Furutera, Shigehisa Kawakami, Naoki Kodama, Yosuke Manda, Keisuke Kitagawa, Ryuichi Nakahara, Shogo Minagi

Journal of oral rehabilitation 48 ( 12 ) 1337 - 1346 2021.12

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

BACKGROUND: Fatigue is an important factor for muscle strengthening in rehabilitation medicine. Frequency analysis has been regarded as the gold standard for muscle fatigue assessment in surface electromyography (EMG). However, there are no experiments quantifying fatigue with grouped discharge (GD), which is one of the historical phenomena observed in patients having fatigue, by using high sampling rate recording of EMG. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of fatigue, which is induced by repeated posterior tongue lift movement (TLM), on the occurrence of GD peaks, thus, to provide possible basis as a parameter for future fatigue evaluation. METHODS: Nineteen healthy adults (9 men and 10 women) participated in this study. The muscle fatigue protocol consisted of repetitive posterior TLM and maximum voluntary contractions (MVC). Bilateral N-EMG (Neck surface EMG for measuring the muscle activity of the posterior tongue) was recorded. RESULTS: Subjective tongue fatigue at the end of the protocol was significantly higher than at beginning throughout the muscle fatigue protocol (p < .01). The frequency of occurrence of GD peaks was 0.9 ± 1.2 (per second) at the baseline in 33 of 38 subject sides, and significantly increased depending on fatigue progression (p < .01). CONCLUSION: It was shown that fatigue due to repetitive posterior tongue lifting resulted in significant increase in the frequency of occurrence of GD peaks. Especially, the nature of GD, showing very few occurrences at non-fatigue condition, might work as an advantageous property for its use in future absolute evaluation of fatigue phenomena.

DOI： 10.1111/joor.13258

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What are the Results of Resection of Forearm Soft Tissue Sarcoma?

Eiji Nakata, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Ryuichi Nakahara, Toshiyuki Watanabe, Toshifumi Ozaki

2021.11

Publisher：Research Square Platform LLC

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Only few reports have assessed the characteristics and oncological and functional outcomes of forearm soft tissue sarcomas (STS). Then, we aimed to investigate the clinical features and survival-related factors for forearm STS who underwent surgical excision at our institution. There were 38 patients. Fourteen patients (41%) were referred to our institution after an unplanned excision and tumor size and grade were significantly associated with the receipt of it. The postoperative median Musculoskeletal Tumor Society rating scale (MSTS) score was 28. Bone resection or major nerve palsy was the only factor influencing the postoperative MSTS score (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in MSTS scores according to the reconstruction procedures (the use of flap or tendon reconstruction). The 5-year local recurrence-free survival (LRFS) rate was 86%. Univariate analysis revealed that the histological diagnosis of myxofibrosarcoma was the only factor that influenced LRFS (P = 0.047). The 5-year metastasis-free survival rate was 77%. The 5-year overall survival (OS) rate was 94%. Age was the only factor that influenced OS (P = 0.01). In conclusion, reconstruction of the skin and tendon can compensate for function. Careful follow-up is important, especially in patients with myxofibrosarcoma, due to its likelihood of local recurrence.

DOI： 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1028963/v1

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Relationship between clinical outcomes and nerve conduction studies before and after surgery in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Reviewed International journal

Masato Ise, Taichi Saito, Yoshimi Katayama, Ryuichi Nakahara, Yasunori Shimamura, Masanori Hamada, Masuo Senda, Toshifumi Ozaki

BMC musculoskeletal disorders 22 ( 1 ) 882 - 882 2021.10

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BACKGROUND: Nerve conduction study (NCS) is the only useful test for objective assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the relationship between pre- and postoperative NCS and clinical outcomes was unclear. This study aimed to determine whether pre- and postoperative (6 months) NCS could predict patient-oriented and motor outcomes (6 and 12 months postoperatively) in patients with CTS. METHOD: Of the 85 patients with CTS, 107 hands were analyzed from March 2011 to March 2020. All patients underwent open carpal tunnel release and were examined using the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire and grip strength (GS) preoperatively and 6 and 12 months postoperatively. Moreover, NCS was examined preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. Distal motor latency (DML) and sensory conduction velocity (SCV) were the parameters used for NCS. The correlation coefficient between NCS and DASH or GS was calculated. A receiver operating characteristic curve was utilized to determine the NCS threshold value to predict DASH and GS improvement. RESULTS: The average scores of GS preoperatively and 6 and 12 months postoperatively were 21.3, 22.3, and 22.8, respectively. On the other hand, the average scores of DASH preoperatively and 6 and 12 months postoperatively were 28.8, 18.3, and 12.2, respectively. The average NCS scores (DML and SCV) preoperatively/6 months postoperatively were 7.3/5.4 and 27.8/36.7, respectively. Preoperative NCS did not correlate with DASH and GS. Postoperative SCV correlated with the change in grip strength (6-12 months, r = 0.67; 0-12 months, r = 0.60) and DASH (0-12 months, r = 0.77). Moreover, postoperative DML correlated with the change in DASH (6-12 months, r = - 0.33; 0-12 months, r = - 0.59). The prediction for the improvement of GS/DASH achieved a sensitivity of 50.0%/66.7% and a specificity of 100%/100%, at an SCV cutoff score of 38.5/45.0 or above. The prediction for improvement of GS/DASH achieved a sensitivity of 83.3%/66.7% and a specificity of 100%/66.7% at a DML cutoff score of 4.4/4.4 or below. CONCLUSION: NCS at 6 months postoperatively can be used to predict the improvement of clinical outcome after 6 months postoperatively in patients with CTS.

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カダバートレーニング整形外科医のための手術・超音波解剖実習運営(AIを用いた試み)

中原龍一, 高橋康

中国・四国整形外科学会雑誌 33 ( 3 ) 244 - 244 2021.10

Adipose-Derived Extract Suppresses IL-1β-Induced Inflammatory Signaling Pathways in Human Chondrocytes and Ameliorates the Cartilage Destruction of Experimental Osteoarthritis in Rats. Reviewed International journal

Hideki Ohashi, Keiichiro Nishida, Aki Yoshida, Yoshihisa Nasu, Ryuichi Nakahara, Yoshinori Matsumoto, Ayumu Takeshita, Daisuke Kaneda, Masanori Saeki, Toshifumi Ozaki

International journal of molecular sciences 22 ( 18 ) 2021.9

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We investigated the effects of adipose-derived extract (AE) on cultured chondrocytes and in vivo cartilage destruction. AE was prepared from human adipose tissues using a nonenzymatic approach. Cultured human chondrocytes were stimulated with interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) with or without different concentrations of AE. The effects of co-treatment with AE on intracellular signaling pathways and their downstream gene and protein expressions were examined using real-time PCR, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence staining. Rat AE prepared from inguinal adipose tissues was intra-articularly delivered to the knee joints of rats with experimental osteoarthritis (OA), and the effect of AE on cartilage destruction was evaluated histologically. In vitro, co-treatment with IL-1β combined with AE reduced activation of the p38 and ERK mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway and nuclear translocation of the p65 subunit of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), and subsequently downregulated the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-3, MMP-13, a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS)-4, IL-6, and IL-8, whereas it markedly upregulated the expression of IL-1 receptor type 2 (IL-1R2) in chondrocytes. Intra-articular injection of homologous AE significantly ameliorated cartilage destruction six weeks postoperatively in the rat OA model. These results suggested that AE may exert a chondroprotective effect, at least in part, through modulation of the IL-1β-induced inflammatory signaling pathway by upregulation of IL-1R2 expression.

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日本人関節リウマチ患者におけるボディイメージ・アセスメントツールの信頼性の検討 Reviewed

小橋靖子, 渡辺美紀, 菊地真佑花, 片上香里, 西田圭一郎, 堀田昌宏, 尾崎敏文, 那須義久, 中原龍一, 原田遼三

臨床リウマチ 33 ( 3 ) 221 - 232 2021.9

Language：Japanese Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal) Publisher：(一社)日本臨床リウマチ学会

【目的】関節リウマチ(RA)患者におけるボディイメージ・アセスメントツール(BIAT)の信頼性と有効性を検証すること。【方法】本研究は横断的観察研究である。外来通院中(非手術群)および入院中(手術群)のRA患者265例および健常人62名を対象にBIAT質問用紙への回答を依頼した。信頼性の評価として、内部一貫法にはRA患者265例のbaselineのデータを、再テスト法には健常群62名のbaseline・3週後、および非手術群76例のbaseline・半年・1年後のデータを用いた。既存の評価法としてBDI-II(Beck Depression Inventory-II、ベック抑うつ質問票)を用いてBIATの臨床評価としての妥当性を検討した。RA患者265例をDAS28-CRPに基づき、寛解、低疾患活動性、中疾患活動性、高疾患活動性に群別し、BIATとの関連を検討した。さらに非手術群と手術群でBIATに差があるかどうかを検討した。【結果】BIATは全体の評価でも各構成概念の評価でもα係数は0.8以上を示しており、高い一貫性を有していた。再テスト法ではBIAT全体平均において、健常群のbaselineと3週後で相関係数0.75、非手術群のbaselineと半年後および1年後で相関係数0.79および0.78であり、比較的高い信頼性が確認できた。BIAT全体スコアはBDI-IIと有意な負の相関(r=-0.64、P<0.001)を示した。BIATは疾患活動性が高いほど低値となる傾向があることが示された。手術群でのbaselineの平均BIATの値はいずれの構成概念においても非手術群よりも有意に低値であった。【結論】RA患者に対するBIATは、高い一貫性、安定性を有する評価ツールであることが確認された。(著者抄録)

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教師なし学習を用いたAIによる超音波画像撮像部位自動検出

中原龍一, 高橋康, 西田圭一郎, 那須義久, 渡辺雅仁, 松橋美波, 堀田佳史, 品岡玲, 尾崎敏文

日本整形外科学会雑誌 95 ( 8 ) S1726 - S1726 2021.8

A Novel Radiographic Measurement Method for the Evaluation of Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dislocation of the Lesser Toe in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Reviewed International journal

Hideki Ohashi, Keiichiro Nishida, Yoshihisa Nasu, Kenta Saiga, Ryuichi Nakahara, Masahiro Horita, Shunji Okita, Toshifumi Ozaki

International journal of environmental research and public health 18 ( 14 ) 2021.7

Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)

Dorsal dislocation of metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints of the lesser toe frequently occurs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and may cause painful and uncomfortable plantar callosities and ulceration. The current study examined the reliability and clinical relevance of a novel radiographic parameter (the MTP overlap distance [MOD]) in evaluating the severity of MTP joint dislocation. The subjects of the current study were 147 RA patients (276 feet; 1104 toes). MOD, defined as the overlap distance of the metatarsal head and the proximal end of the phalanx, was measured on plain radiographs. The relationship between the MOD and clinical complaints (forefoot pain and/or callosity formation) was analyzed to create a severity grading system. As a result, toes with callosities had a significantly larger MOD. ROC analysis revealed that the MOD had a high AUC for predicting an asymptomatic foot (-0.70) and callosities (0.89). MOD grades were defined as follows: grade 1, 0 ≤ MOD < 5 mm; grade 2, 5 ≤ MOD < 10 mm; and grade 3, MOD ≥ 10 mm. The intra- and inter-observer reliability of the MOD grade had high reproducibility. Furthermore, the MOD and MOD grade improved significantly after joint-preserving surgeries for lesser toe deformities. Our results suggest that MOD and MOD grade might be useful tools for the evaluation of deformities of the lesser toe and the effect of surgical intervention for MTP joints in patients with RA.

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Prevalence of Psychological Distress and Its Risk Factors in Patients with Primary Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors. Reviewed International journal

Masato Ise, Eiji Nakata, Yoshimi Katayama, Masanori Hamada, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Ryuichi Nakahara, Shouta Takihira, Kohei Sato, Yoshiteru Akezaki, Masuo Senda, Toshifumi Ozaki

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) 9 ( 5 ) 2021.5

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Psychological distress is common in patients with soft tissue and bone tumors. We first investigated its frequency and the associated risk factors in patients with pre-operative bone and soft tissue tumors. Participants included 298 patients with bone and soft tissue tumors who underwent surgery in our institution between 2015 and 2020. Psychological distress was evaluated by the Distress and Impact Thermometer (DIT) that consists of two types of questions (questions about the severity of the patient's distress (DIT-D) and its impact (DIT-I)). We used a cut-off point of 4 on the DIT-D and 3 on the DIT-I for screening patients with psychological distress. We therefore investigated: (1) the prevalence of psychological distress as assessed with DIT or distress thermometer (DT), which can be decided by DIT-D ≥ 4, (2) what are the risk factors for the prevalence of psychological distress, and (3) what is the number of patients who consulted a psychiatrist for psychological distress in patients with pre-operative bone and soft tissue tumors. With DIT and DT, we identified 64 patients (21%) and 95 patients (32%), respectively, with psychological distress. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that older age, sex (female), malignancy (malignant or intermediate tumor), a lower Barthel Index, and higher numeric rating scale were risk factors for psychological distress. Two patients (3%) consulted a psychiatrist after surgery. In conclusion, careful attention to psychological distress is needed, especially for female patients, older patients, and those with malignant soft or bone tissue tumors who have more than moderate pain.

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【US Today 2021 超音波検査・診断最前線運動器領域の最新動向を中心に】運動器領域の技術と臨床の最新動向運動器領域の超音波画像診断におけるAIの応用 Reviewed

中原龍一

INNERVISION 36 ( 6 ) 58 - 60 2021.5

Authorship：Lead author Language：Japanese Publisher：(株)インナービジョン

人工知能(AI)技術は非常に速い速度で進化しており、自動翻訳や音声認識などの、日常で利用可能なAIも出現している。医療領域でもAI研究は進んでおり、2019年には医療AIソフトウエア(MRI・脳動脈瘤検出)が医薬品医療機器総合機構(PMDA)により認可され、今後さらに普及が進むと予想されている。本稿では、運動器領域における超音波画像診断のAI利用について概説する。(著者抄録)

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The use of 33 MHz ultra-high-frequency ultrasonography for the evaluation of sweat glands in the axilla with osmidrosis Reviewed International journal

Akira Shinaoka, Ryuichi Nakahara, Masanori Saeki

PLOS ONE 16 ( 5 ) e0251600 2021.5

Authorship：Corresponding author Language：English Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal) Publisher：PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess the use of 33 MHz ultra-high-frequency ultrasonography (33MHz-UHFUS) for evaluating axillary sweat glands with osmidrosis in comparison with histological techniques. Axillary osmidrosis is a common problem in Asian societies, and the number and size of apocrine sweat glands have a strong relationship with osmidrosis severity. Currently, there are no methods to evaluate sweat gland distribution non-invasively. METHODS: In this study, 35 skin specimens from 10 fresh human cadavers without osmidrosis and retrospective ultrasonographic images from 20 patients with osmidrosis were used. Skin specimens were embedded in paraffin, thinly sliced, and finally stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Histologically, the apocrine and eccrine glands were evaluated, and the top and bottom depths of follicles were measured from the skin surface. In 33 MHz ultrasonography images, the depths of sweat glands were measured, and the mean grey value was calculated using Image J. RESULTS: Compared to histological data, 33MHz-UHFUS could be used to identify sweat glands as a hyperechoic structure between the dermis and fat layer. Furthermore, it could evaluate sweat gland distribution but could not distinguish between types of sweat glands. CONCLUSIONS: The distribution of sweat glands in the axilla can be non-invasively evaluated via 33MHz-UHFUS.

DOI： 10.1371/journal.pone.0251600

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【人工知能(AI)を活用した医療の展開】整形外科領域におけるAI Reviewed

中原龍一

岡山医学会雑誌 133 ( 1 ) 58 - 61 2021.4

Differences between the root and horn cells of the human medial meniscus from the osteoarthritic knee in cellular characteristics and responses to mechanical stress. Reviewed International journal

Yuki Okazaki, Takayuki Furumatsu, Yusuke Kamatsuki, Keiichiro Nishida, Yoshihisa Nasu, Ryuichi Nakahara, Taichi Saito, Toshifumi Ozaki

Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association 26 ( 2 ) 230 - 236 2021.3

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BACKGROUND: Many histological, mechanical, and clinical studies have been performed on the medial meniscus posterior root attachment, as it often tears in patients with osteoarthritic knee. Medial meniscal root repair is recommended in clinical situations; however, to date, no studies have examined the differences between meniscal root and horn cells. The aim of this study was, therefore, to investigate the morphology, reaction to cyclic tensile strain, and gene expression levels of medial meniscal root and horn cells. METHODS: Meniscal samples were obtained from the medial knee compartments of 10 patients with osteoarthritis who underwent total knee arthroplasty. Root and horn cells were cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium without enzymes. The morphology, distribution, and proliferation of medial meniscal root and horn cells, as well as the gene and protein expression levels of Sry-type HMG box 9 and type II collagen, were determined after cyclic tensile strain treatment. RESULTS: Horn cells had a triangular morphology, whereas root cells were fibroblast-like. The number of horn cells positive for Sry-type HMG box 9 and type II collagen was considerably higher than that of root cells. Although root and horn cells showed similar levels of proliferation after 48, 72, or 96 h of culture, more horn cells than root cells were lost following a 2-h treatment with 5% and 10% cyclic tensile. Sry-type HMG box 9 and α1(II) collagen mRNA expression levels were significantly enhanced in both cells after 2- and 4-h cyclic tensile strain (5%) treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Medial meniscal root and horn cells have distinct morphologies, reactions to mechanical stress, and cellular phenotypes. Our results suggest that physiological tensile strain is important to activate extracellular matrix production in horn cells.

DOI： 10.1016/j.jos.2020.02.015

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