Junzo Fujitani, Fumitake Tezuka, Takahiro Ogawa, Shunsuke Tamaki, Kosuke Sugiura, Makoto Takeuchi, Masatoshi Morimoto, Kazuta Yamashita and Koichi Sairyo : Mismatch between Augmented Reality Navigation Images and Actual Location of a Cauda Equina Tumor:A Case Report., 2024.
(Summary)
Combined use of intraoperative ultrasound and augmented reality navigation seems advisable in such cases. J. Med. Invest. 71 : 174-176, February, 2024.
Shutaro Fujimoto, Takashi Inokuchi, Shunsuke Tamaki, Kosuke Sugiura, Makoto Takeuchi, Masatoshi Morimoto, Fumitake Tezuka, Kazuta Yamashita, Junzo Fujitani and Koichi Sairyo : Return-to-play outcomes after full-endoscopic spine surgery under local anesthesia in professional baseball players: Comparison by timing of surgery., Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2024.
(Summary)
TF-FESS is a good technique for achieving a quick return to play in professional baseball players. In particular, surgery performed during the post-season could allow players to return to play after adequate rehabilitation with no game loss.
Yasuaki Tamaki, Kazuta Yamashita, Daiki Nakajima, Yasuyuki Ohmichi, Yoshinori Takahashi, Michihiro Takai, Shunsuke Tamaki, Tomohiro Goto, Hiroaki Hayashi, Kousaku Higashino, Yoshihiro Tsuruo and Koichi Sairyo : Radiation exposure doses to the surgical team during hip surgery is significantly higher during lateral imaging than posteroanterior imaging: a cadaveric simulation study., Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, Vol.18, No.1, 27, 2023.
(Summary)
Radiation exposure dose was significantly higher during lateral imaging up to 19.8 times comparing to the posteroanterior imaging. It is effective to reduce the lateral imaging time for reducing the intraoperative radiation exposure. In addition, appropriate distance from fluoroscopy resulted in very low exposure for nurses and anesthesiologists. Surgeon should pay attention that surgical staff do not get closer than necessary to the irradiation field.
Masatoshi Morimoto, Keizo Wada, Shunsuke Tamaki, Saori Soeda, Kosuke Sugiura, Hiroaki Manabe, Fumitake Tezuka, Kazuta Yamashita and Koichi Sairyo : Clinical Outcome of Full Endoscopic Trans Kambin's Triangle Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Systematic Review., World Neurosurgery, Vol.178, 317-329, 2023.
(Summary)
Full-endoscopic (FE) lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) is now a widely used type of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Although FE-LIF includes LIF with foraminoplasty via a Kambin's triangle approach (FE-KLIF) and LIF with foraminotomy via an interlaminar approach, these techniques are rarely discussed separately. This review evaluates the outcomes and complications of FE-KLIF reported in the literature. The PubMed, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies reporting the outcomes of FE-KLIF. Of 464 publications assessed, 11 met our inclusion criteria. Although the most frequently treated level was L4/5, L5/S1 was also treated. FE-KLIF was performed under local anesthesia and sedation or under epidural anesthesia without general anesthesia. Visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores were improved postoperatively in all uncontrolled studies; however, there was no significant difference in these scores in studies that compared FE-KLIF with posterior LIF (PLIF) or MIS-transforaminal LIF (TLIF). There was also no significant difference in the fusion rate between FE-KLIF and PLIF or MIS-TLIF. In terms of complications, although there were no reports of hematoma, dural tear and surgical site infection were reported in 1 paper each, with transient nerve disorders reported in 5 studies (frequency, 1.8%-23.5%). This review indicates that FE-KLIF is a feasible and viable surgical option for lumbar degenerative disease. However, the amount and level of evidence is low for the studies included in this review, and the data on long-term outcomes remain limited.
Various approaches to lumbar interbody fusion have been described. The usefulness of full-endoscopic trans-Kambin's triangle lumbar interbody fusion has recently been reported. This technique has several advantages in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis, including the ability to improve symptoms without decompression surgery. Moreover, given that the entire procedure is performed percutaneously, it can be performed without increasing the operation time or surgical invasiveness, even in obese patients. In this article, we discuss these advantages and illustrate them with representative cases.
Makoto Takeuchi, Toshihiko Nishisho, Shun-ichi Toki, Shinji Kawaguchi, Shunsuke Tamaki, Takeshi Oya, Yoshihiro Uto, Toyomasa Katagiri and Koichi Sairyo : Blue light induces apoptosis and autophagy by promoting ROS-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction in synovial sarcoma., Cancer Medicine, Vol.12, No.8, 9668-9683, 2023.
(Summary)
Taken together, our results revealed that BL induced apoptosis via the ROS-mitochondrial signaling pathway, and autophagy was activated in response to the production of ROS, which protected SS cells from apoptosis. Therefore, BL is a promising candidate for the development of an antitumor therapeutic strategy targeting SS.
Yasuaki Tamaki, Akihiro Nagamachi, Kazumasa Inoue, Makoto Takeuchi, Kosuke Sugiura, Yasuyuki Omichi, Shunsuke Tamaki, Takashi Chikawa, Koichi Sairyo and Keisuke Adachi : Incidence and clinical features of sacral insufficiency fracture in the emergency department., The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol.35, No.9, 1314-1316, 2017.
(Summary)
This study demonstrates that accurate diagnosis of SIF may be delayed because of difficulties in detecting this type of fracture on plain X-ray and the non-specific nature of the presenting complaints. Emergency physicians should keep SIF in mind when investigating patients who complain of low back pain or gluteal pain. Findings at the second sacral segment on MRI targeting the lumbar spine may aid early diagnosis of this type of pelvic fracture.
Keizo Wada, Tomohiro Goto, Fumitake Tezuka, Shunsuke Tamaki, Daisuke Hamada, Takahiko Tsutsui and Koichi Sairyo : Variations in the obturator artery around the obturator foramen assessed by three-dimensional computed tomographic angiography and prevention of vascular-related complications in rotational acetabular osteotomy., International Orthopaedics, Vol.41, No.1, 133-139, 2016.
(Summary)
Extensive care should be taken during rotational acetabular osteotomy in patients showing variations of the obturator artery with corona mortis.
Shunsuke Tamaki, Kazuta Yamashita, Kousaku Higashino, Toshinori Sakai, Yoichiro Takata and Koichi Sairyo : Lumbar Posterior Apophyseal Ring Fracture Combined with Spondylolysis in Pediatric Athletes: A Report of Three Cases., JBJS Case Connector, Vol.6, No.3, e64, 2016.
(Summary)
In patients with severe low back and radicular pain in whom spondylolysis is suspected, it is important to perform not only magnetic resonance imaging and radiography but also computed tomography for identifying posterior apophyseal ring fractures.
Keizo Wada, Daisuke Hamada, Shunsuke Tamaki, Kousaku Higashino, Yoshihiro Fukui and Koichi Sairyo : Influence of Medial collateral ligament release for internal rotation of tibia in posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty: a cadaveric study, The Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol.32, No.1, 270-273, 2016.
(Summary)
Previous studies suggested that changes in kinematics in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) affected satisfaction level. The aim of this cadaveric study was to evaluate the effect of medial collateral ligament (MCL) release by multiple needle puncture on knee rotational kinematics in posterior-stabilized TKA. Six fresh, frozen cadaveric knees were included in this study. All TKA procedures were performed with an image-free navigation system using a 10-mm polyethylene insert. Tibial internal rotation was assessed to evaluate intraoperative knee kinematics. Multiple needle puncturing was performed 5, 10, and 15 times for the hard portion of the MCL at 90° knee flexion. Kinematic analysis was performed after every 5 punctures. After performing 15 punctures, a 14-mm polyethylene insert was inserted, and kinematic analysis was performed. The tibial internal rotation angle at maximum knee flexion without multiple needle puncturing was significantly larger (9.42°) than that after 15 punctures (3°). Negative correlation (Pearson r = -0.715, P < .001) between tibial internal rotation angle at maximum knee flexion and frequency of puncture was observed. The tibial internal rotation angle with a 14-mm insert was significantly larger (7.25°) compared with the angle after 15 punctures. Tibial internal rotation during knee flexion was reduced by extensive MCL release using multiple needle puncturing and was recovered by increasing of medial tightness. From the point of view of knee kinematics, medial tightness should be allowed to maintain the internal rotation angle of the tibia during knee flexion which might lead to patient satisfaction.