The prevalence of locomotive syndrome and its associated factors in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

OBJECTIVES: We investigated the prevalence of locomotive syndrome (LS) and related musculoskeletal diseases [osteoarthritis (OA), lumbar spondylosis, and spinal alignment] in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. METHODS: Clinical data were collected from 101 patients (55 males; 46 females) admitted to our hospital for diabetes education from October 2018 to April 2021. Patients underwent full-spine and whole-legs standing radiography and physical measurements (10-m walking and grip strength tests and three LS risk tests). RESULTS: The estimated prevalence of LS was 86.1% (Stage 1: 44.5%, Stage 2: 41.6%), lumbar spondylosis was 11.9%, and hip, knee, and ankle OA were 16.9%, 51.5%, and 12.9%, respectively. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified grip strength [odds ratio (OR) = 0.89, confidence interval (CI) = 0.83-0.94], diabetic retinopathy (OR = 5.85, CI = 1.64-20.78), knee OA (OR = 3.34, CI = 1.11-10.02), and a sagittal vertical axis >40 mm (OR = 3.42, CI = 1.13-10.39) as significantly associated risk factors for worsening LS in Type 2 DM patients. CONCLUSIONS: This study clarified the epidemiological indicators of LS and associated factors in DM patients. Exercise therapy and DM management are effective strategies to reduce the occurrence and progression of LS.

Rapid laboratory tests for malaria detection in Japan.

Although malaria is not a common disease in Japan, malaria can be a mortal illness. The malaria rapid diagnostic immune-chromatographic test (ICT) enables a more rapid and easier diagnosis of malaria.

Concurrent Lateral Meniscal Repair with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Induces the Extrusion of the Lateral Meniscus: Assessments of Magnetic Resonance Images.

Concurrent meniscal repair with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has shown good clinical outcomes, but it has a considerable risk of progressing to post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the knee. Here we investigated postoperative changes in the position of the lateral meniscus (LM) and assessed the short-term clinical results after concurrent LM repair with ACL reconstruction. Twentyseven patients underwent LM repair of a peripheral longitudinal tear concomitant with ACL reconstruction. We evaluated the preoperative and postoperative values of the Lysholm score and anteroposterior instability. The length and width of the lateral tibial plateau were determined by radiographic images. The length, width, body width, extrusion, and height of the LM were measured in magnetic resonance images and compared between the preoperative and postoperative measurements. Our analysis revealed that concurrent LM repair with ACL reconstruction improved the shortterm clinical outcomes. Although the body width and height of the LM did not change, the postoperative LM extrusion and LM width were significantly increased after the surgery. The post-traumatic transposition of the LM may not be completely prevented by LM repair concomitant with ACL reconstruction.