scholarly journals Evaluation of locomotive syndrome in patients receiving surgical treatment for degenerative musculoskeletal diseases: A multicentre prospective study using the new criteria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Kato ◽  
Satoru Demura ◽  
Tamon Kabata ◽  
Hidenori Matsubara ◽  
Yuki Kurokawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Locomotive Syndrome ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Postoperative Results ◽  
Disease Location ◽  
New Criteria ◽  
Multicentre Prospective Study

ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the condition of patients with locomotive syndrome (LS) and their improvement after undergoing surgery for degenerative musculoskeletal diseases using the new criteria, including stage 3. Methods In total, 435 patients aged ≥40 years (167 middle-aged and 268 older) were divided into four groups based on the disease location: the lumbar (n = 118), hip (n = 191), knee (n = 80), and foot and ankle (n = 46) groups. Patients were evaluated by pre- and 1 year postoperative LS risk tests, including the stand-up test, two-step test, and 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. Results The pre- and postoperative prevalence of LS stage 3 were 78% and 29%, respectively. The postoperative LS stage improved in 62% of patients (77% and 53% in the middle-aged and older groups, respectively). Overall, the knee group showed the worst results, and the foot and ankle groups showed the best pre- and postoperative results. The pre- and postoperative prevalence of LS stage 3 according to the 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale were comparable to those based on the total assessment. Conclusions The new LS stage criteria are appropriate, and the 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale is a good option for evaluating patients requiring surgery.

scholarly journals Association of physical fitness and motor ability at young age with locomotive syndrome risk in middle-aged and older men: J-Fit+ Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaoshuai Shen ◽  
Koya Suzuki ◽  
Yoshimitsu Kohmura ◽  
Noriyuki Fuku ◽  
Yuki Someya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Motor Ability ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Locomotive Syndrome ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Ability Test

Abstract Background Physical fitness and motor ability are associated with the incidence of locomotive syndrome (LS) in older adults. The relationships between physical fitness and motor ability at a young age to LS risk in later life remain unclear. This study examined the association between physical fitness and motor ability among university students and their risk of LS in middle and old age. Methods The participants were 231 male alumni aged 48–65 years from the Department of Physical Education of a university in Japan. Physical fitness and motor ability test results during their fourth year at the university were used. Physical fitness tests included the side-step test, vertical jump test, back muscle, grip strength, trunk lift, standing trunk flexion, and step-test. Motor ability was tested using the 50-m and 1500-m run, running long jump, hand-ball throw, and pull-up test. LS risk was assessed using a seven-question standardized self-administered Loco-check questionnaire. Participants were divided into three groups (low, medium, and high) based on physical fitness and motor ability test results at young age, and LS risk was assessed at an older age across the three groups using Cox proportional hazards models. Results From the 2017 follow-up survey, the median follow-up period was 37 years (interquartile range, 33–41), and LS risk was suspected for 31 (13.4%) participants. Better performance on the side-step test was associated with the reduced risk of LS (hazard ratio 0.32; 95% confidence interval, 0.101–0.983, P = 0.047). Conclusions Good agility (side-step test) at a young age may reduce the future risk of LS among middle-aged and older men.

scholarly journals Association of physical fitness and motor ability at young age with locomotive syndrome risk in middle-aged and older men: J-Fit+ Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaoshuai Shen ◽  
Koya Suzuki ◽  
Yoshimitsu Kohmura ◽  
Noriyuki Fuku ◽  
Yuki Someya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Motor Ability ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Locomotive Syndrome ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Ability Test

Abstract Background Physical fitness and motor ability are associated with the incidence of locomotive syndrome (LS) in the elderly. The relationship between physical fitness and motor ability at a young age and LS risk in later life remains to be clarified. This study examined the association between physical fitness and motor ability among university students and their risk of LS in middle and old age. Methods The participants were 231 male alumni aged 48–65 years of the Department of Physical Education of a university in Japan. Physical fitness and motor ability test results during their fourth year of university were used. Physical fitness tests included side-step test, vertical jump tests, back muscle, grip strength, trunk lift, standing trunk flexion, and step-test. Motor ability was tested using the 50-meter, 1,500-meter run, running long jump, hand-ball throw, and pull-up test. LS risk was assessed using a seven-question standardized self-administered Loco-check questionnaire. Participants were divided into three groups (low, medium, and high) based on physical fitness and motor ability test results at young age and the LS risk was assessed at older age across the three groups using the Cox proportional hazards models. Results From the 2017 follow-up questionnaires, LS risk was suspected in 31 (13.4%) participants. Higher performance on the side-step test was associated with reduced risk of LS (hazard ratio 0.22; 95% confidence interval, 0.058–0.798, P=0.022). Conclusions Good agility (side-step test) at a young age may reduce future risk of LS among middle-aged and older men.

scholarly journals Association of physical fitness and motor ability at young age with locomotive syndrome risk in middle-aged and older men: J-Fit+ Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaoshuai Shen ◽  
Koya Suzuki ◽  
Yoshimitsu Kohmura ◽  
Noriyuki Fuku ◽  
Yuki Someya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Motor Ability ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Locomotive Syndrome ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Ability Test

Abstract Background: Physical fitness and motor ability are associated with the incidence of locomotive syndrome (LS) in older adults. The relationship between physical fitness and motor ability at a young age and LS risk in later life remains unclear. This study examined the association between physical fitness and motor ability among university students and their risk of LS in middle and old age.Methods: The participants were 231 male alumni aged 48–65 years from the Department of Physical Education of a university in Japan. Physical fitness and motor ability test results during their fourth year at the university were used. Physical fitness tests included the side-step test, vertical jump test, back muscle, grip strength, trunk lift, standing trunk flexion, and step-test. Motor ability was tested using the 50-m and 1,500-m run, running long jump, hand-ball throw, and pull-up test. LS risk was assessed using a seven-question standardized self-administered Loco-check questionnaire. Participants were divided into three groups (low, medium, and high) based on physical fitness and motor ability test results at young age, and LS risk was assessed at an older age across the three groups using Cox proportional hazards models.Results: From the 2017 follow-up survey, the median follow-up period was 37 years (interquartile range, 33–41), and LS risk was suspected for 31 (13.4%) participants. Better performance on the side-step test was associated with the reduced risk of LS (hazard ratio 0.32; 95% confidence interval, 0.101–0.983, P=0.047). Conclusions: Good agility (side-step test) at a young age may reduce the future risk of LS among middle-aged and older men.

scholarly journals Ultrasound-Guided Popliteal Nerve Block with Short-Acting Lidocaine in the Surgical Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5059
Author(s):  
Beom Suk Kim ◽  
Kyungho Kim ◽  
Jonathan Day ◽  
Jesse Seilern Und Seilern Und Aspang ◽  
Jaeyoung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Nerve Block ◽  
Skin Penetration ◽  
Sensory Block ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Ingrown Toenail ◽  
Ankle Surgery ◽  
Ingrown Toenails ◽  
Digital Nerve Block

Background: Digital nerve block (DB) is a commonly utilized anesthetic procedure in ingrown toenail surgery. However, severe procedure-related pain has been reported. Although the popliteal sciatic nerve block (PB) is widely accepted in foot and ankle surgery, its use in ingrown toenail surgery has not been reported. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of PB in the surgical treatment of ingrown toenails. Methods: One-hundred-ten patients surgically treated for an ingrown toenail were enrolled. Sixty-six patients underwent DB, and 44 underwent PB. PB was performed under ultrasound-guidance via a 22-gauge needle with 15 mL of 1% lidocaine in the popliteal region. The visual analogue scale was used to assess pain at two-time points: pain with skin penetration and pain with the solution injection. Time to sensory block, duration of sensory block, need for additional injections, and adverse events were recorded. Results: PB group demonstrated significantly lower procedure-related pain than the DB group. Time to sensory block was significantly longer in the PB group (20.8 ± 4.6 versus 6.5 ± 1.6 minutes). The sensory block duration was significantly longer in the PB group (187.9 ± 22.0 versus 106.5 ± 19.1 minutes). Additional injections were required in 16 (24.2%) DB cases, while no additional injections were required in PB cases. Four adverse events occurred in the DB group and two in the PB group. Conclusion: PB was a less painful anesthetic procedure associated with a longer sensory block duration and fewer repeat injections compared with DB. The result of this study implicates that PB can be an alternative anesthetic option in the surgical treatment of ingrown toenails.

scholarly journals Differences of 2-year longitudinal changes of locomotive syndrome among patients treated with thoracolumbar interbody fusion, total hip arthroplasty, and total knee arthroplasty for degenerative diseases

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naofumi Taniguchi ◽  
Tetsuya Jinno ◽  
Tetsuro Ohba ◽  
Hiroshi Endo ◽  
Masanori Wako ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Locomotive Syndrome ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Total Knee

ABSTRACT Objectives To clarify the longitudinal changes in patients with preoperative Stage-3 locomotive syndrome (LS) according to different types of surgeries, we investigated the changes in the LS stage in patients who underwent surgery for degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted on 168 patients with degenerative diseases [46 spinal deformities treated with thoracolumbar interbody fusion (T/LIF), 86 hips with osteoarthritis treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA), and 36 knees with osteoarthritis treated with total knee arthroplasty (TKA)]. The results for the LS stage, stand-up test, two-step test, and 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25) were evaluated preoperatively and at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years postoperatively. Results Preoperatively, most patients had Stage-3 LS (89.1, 90.8, and 80.6% in the T/LIF, THA, and TKA groups, respectively). At 2 years postoperatively, the Stage-3 LS improved in 41.5, 75.6, and 55.2% of patients in the T/LIF, THA, and TKA groups, respectively. All groups showed similar improvements in the two-step test. The THA group showed the best result in the GLFS-25. Conclusions LS stage improved in different patterns over 2 years postoperatively and the LS risk test revealed differences in postoperative movement ability according to the type of surgery.

scholarly journals Surgical Correction of Penoscrotal Web: A Case Series With Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Volkan Sarper Erikçi
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Scrotal Skin ◽  
Penile Skin ◽  
Surgical Experience ◽  
Postoperative Results ◽  
Pediatric Urologist

INTRODUCTION: Penoscrotal webbing (PSW) is an anomaly of penis and it includes penile and scrotal skin aberration. There are various surgical techniques for repairing PSW with different terminologies. Herein we present our surgical experience of Z-plasty procedure in these cases. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 5 patients with an average age of 46 months who were diagnosed and under follow-up for PSW, between June 2017 and May 2019 were included. Along with demographic and clinical characteristics, treatment and follow-up records were collected. RESULTS: Isolated PSW was observed in 4 patients and one patient had an associated megameatus intact prepuce (MMIP) of a hypospadias variant in addition to PSW. Circumcision and ventral prepuce reconstruction of the penis with the aid of "Z-plasty" solved problem and acceptable postoperative results were obtained. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: PSW is a condition that warrants surgical treatment. During the management of these children, in the case of suspicion of penile skin abnormality at the time of circumcision, it should be deferred and should be consulted to a pediatric surgeon or a pediatric urologist. Gentle surgical treatment is recommended for a favourable surgical and psychological result

scholarly journals Associations between locomotive and non-locomotive physical activity and physical performance in older community-dwelling females with and without locomotive syndrome: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Nishimura ◽  
Atsushi Hagio ◽  
Kanako Hamaguchi ◽  
Toshiyuki Kurihara ◽  
Motoyuki Iemitsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Locomotive Syndrome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Slow Walking ◽  
Slow Walking Speed

Abstract Background Locomotive syndrome (LS) is a condition of reduced mobility due to a disorder of the locomotive system. Increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been recommended to prevent LS. However, to increase daily MVPA is difficult for older people with LS. The MVPA consists of not only locomotive activities such as walking but also non-locomotive activities such as household activities. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between locomotive/non-locomotive MVPA and physical performance in older females with and without LS. Methods Participants of this cross-sectional study were 143 older community-dwelling Japanese females. The participants were divided into two groups based on the results of the stand-up test: the normal group (NL) (n = 86) and the LS group (n = 57). Both the locomotive and non-locomotive PA seperately measured with its intensity. The intensity of physical activity (PA) was calculated as METs and classified as sedentary behavior (SB 1–1.5 metabolic equivalent tasks (METs)), low-intensity physical activity (LPA 1.6–2.9 METs), and MVPA (≥ 3 METs). For example, locomotive LPA is slow walking speed of 54 m/min, and locomotive MVPA is walking speed of 67 m/min. While non-locomotive LPA is office work and cooking, non-locomotive MVPA is housecleaning. Physical function was evaluated by handgrip strength, walking speed, and 2-step test. Results Walking speed, hand-grip strength, 2-step test, daily step counts, and all PA measurements were not significantly different between two groups. In the LS, locomotive MVPA (r = 0.293, p < 0.05) and total MVPA (r = 0.299, p < 0.05) was significantly correlated with walking speed, but not in the NL. Conclusions Walking speed was positively correlated with locomotive MVPA and total MVPA in the LS group, but not in NL group. This result suggests that slow walking speed in older people with LS occur in connection with lower locomotive MVPA and total MVPA.

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