Trajectories and individual determinants of repeated seasonal flu vaccination use over the long term using data from the French E3N cohort

Despite the implementation of incentive policies to promote seasonal flu vaccination for more than 20 years in France, the coverage of high-risk individuals remains largely insufficient. While there is extensive literature on the determinants of vaccination in a given year, it rarely considers the specificity of flu vaccination, which must be repeated every autumn to remain effective. We aim to fill this gap by focusing on the flu vaccination behavior of high-risk individuals (65 years and older, chronic diseases) over a 15-year period. Based on data from 87,820 women in the French E3N cohort, we used sequence analysis methods (localized Optimal Matching) to identify typical seasonal flu vaccination profiles based on individual trajectories from 2004 to 2018. Then, using a multinomial model, we studied the individual determinants associated with the different patterns of vaccination use identified. Sequence analysis resulted in a partition of 8 clusters, which can be summarized into 4 typical behaviors: almost half of the women get vaccinated against flu each year (43%); conversely, another important share never get vaccinated against flu (32%); some do not get vaccinated for several years and then get vaccinated every year (20%); and finally, a minor share discontinued vaccination (5%). Thus, once women start getting vaccinated they generally continue every year. Nonetheless, this is a double-edged sword, as an important share of women considered at risk refrain from being vaccinated for more than a decade. Determinants associated with regular vaccination are being more at risk (age, weight, and chronic diseases), being in contact with physicians, being more educated, being in couple, having children, not smoking, and undergoing breast cancer screening.     

Hepatitis B virus DNA in the fingernails and hair of children with acute hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA is detectable in the nails and hair of patients with chronic HBV infection. However, it remains unclear whether HBV DNA can be detectable in the nails and hair of patients with acute HBV infection. We encountered two cases of children with acute HBV infection. HBV DNA in the nails and hair from the two children was evaluated by real-time PCR. To clarify the characteristics of HBV DNA, full-length HBV genome sequencing and phylogenetic tree analysis were performed. The levels of serum HBV DNA in children of cases 1 and 2 at day 0 were 7.6 Log IU/mL and 7.4 Log IU/mL, respectively. Nail HBV DNA was detected in both children (case 1: 4.6 Log IU/mL at day 0, case 2: 5.5 Log IU/mL at day 14). Moreover, hair HBV DNA was detectable in case 2 (4.0 Log IU/mL at day 14). Serum HBV DNA became undetectable within approximately 3–4 months after the first hospital visit. After the resolution of HBV viremia, nail and hair HBV DNA became undetectable. The sequence analysis of serum, nail and hair HBV DNA showed the same HBV genotype in each case (case1: genotype C, case 2: genotype A). In case 1, 3 nucleotides were different in the full-genome HBV sequence between the serum and nails. In case 2, the full-genome HBV sequences were identical among the serum, nails and hair. In conclusion, HBV DNA was detectable in nails and hair of children with acute HBV infection.     

Evaluation of hindfoot and knee alignment by the hip-to-calcaneus view in patients with knee osteoarthritis and healthy individuals

BackgroundHip-to-calcaneus (HC) view is a whole-leg standing view that can visualize the hindfoot in detail. The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of tibiocalcaneal angle in HC view (H-TCA) by comparing it with that in long axial view (L-TCA). We also verified whether periarticular knee alignment parameters, measured conventionally in whole-leg standing radiography, could be measured in HC view.MethodSixty healthy volunteers and 61 patients with medial knee osteoarthritis were included. H-TCA was measured by two examiners in the healthy group, and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) were evaluated. H-TCA and L-TCA were then measured in the healthy and osteoarthritis groups and correlated. Finally, we measured hip–knee–ankle angle, mechanical axis deviation ratio, mechanical lateral distal femoral angle, medial proximal tibial angle, and joint-line convergence angle in HC view and conventional whole-leg standing radiography to evaluate statistical differences and correlations.ResultsThe intra-observer and inter-observer ICCs were 0.86 and 0.76, respectively. Correlation coefficients (r) between H-TCA and L-TCA were r = 0.87 in healthy group and r = 0.81 in osteoarthritis group, indicating a strong positive correlation in both groups. There was no significant difference in periarticular knee alignment parameters between HC view and conventional whole-leg radiography.ConclusionsHindfoot evaluation in HC view showed high intra-observer and inter-observer reliabilities and strong positive correlation with TCA in long axial view. By using HC view before knee surgery, such as total knee arthroplasty, other necessary alignments can be evaluated simultaneously.     

Association of quadriceps angle with plantar pressure distribution,navicular height and calcaneo-tibial angle

ObjectiveThe aim of study was to analyze the association between Quadriceps Angle (QA) and plantar pressure, navicular height (NH), and calcaneo-tibial angle (CTA).MethodsA total of 64 volunteers (mean age: 22.25 ± 2.54 (range:19–33)) participated in this cross sectional study. EMED-m (Novel GmbH, Germany) electronic pedobarograph was employed for dynamic plantar pressure measurement using two step protocol. The angle between the vertical axis of calcaneus and the long axis of Achilles tendon for CTA. The height of navicular tubercle from the ground was measured while the subject was standing on both feet for NH. QA was measured while the subject was standing in a relaxed posture where both feet bearing equal weight.ResultsThere were significant negative correlations between QA and maximum force (MxF) under the 4th. metatarsal head (MH4). The QA was also significantly correlated with MxF and force-time integral (FTI) under the bigtoe (BT). FTI under the 3rd. metatarsal head (MH3), MH4 and 5th. metatarsal head (MH5) were significantly negatively correlated with QA. Pressure-time integral (PTI) under the MH4 and MH5 were found to be significantly negatively correlated with QA. A significant correlation was also found between QA and NH (p < 0.0001), whilst there was no correlation between QA and CTA. Regression analysis showed that NH was appeared as the major contributor for the QA (β = −0.49, p < 0.001) in the dynamic condition, followed by BT-FTI (β = 0.37, p < 0.001) and MH5-MxF (β = −0.21, p < 0.037).ConclusionThese findings may imply that the NH which can at least be controlled by appropriate shoe inserts may affect QA. This way, loading pattern of both plantar region and whole lower extremity may be altered.Level of evidenceLevel III, Diagnostic Study.     

Sagittal spinal alignment deviation in the general elderly population: a Japanese cohort survey randomly sampled from a basic resident registry

BACKGROUND CONTEXT

It is widely recognized that sagittal spinal alignment changes with age. However, there are presently no clear benchmarks for such values or those for the cervical spine in the general population. Quality epidemiological studies are needed to establish standards for spinal alignment deviation.

Lenke 5型青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者后路矫形术后颈椎矢状位曲度的改变

目的 :分析Lenke 5型青少年特发性脊柱侧凸(AIS)患者颈椎矢状位曲度(CSA)在后路矫形术后改变的特点。方法:回顾性分析2011年7月～2017年7月解放军总医院脊柱外科收治的43例Lenke 5型AIS患者的临床资料。在术前、术后及末次随访时的X线片上测量颈椎前凸角(CL)、胸椎后凸角(TK)、胸腰段后凸角(TLK)、腰椎前凸角(LL)、融合节段内腰椎前凸角(LIF)、C7矢状位垂直距离(SVA)。同时统计患者的基本资料,包括性别、年龄、Risser征、随访时间、融合节段椎体数目(NVF)及术前胸腰段/腰弯(TL/L Curve,TL/L C)。依据患者术前CSA分为颈椎前凸组(L组,术前CL0°)、颈椎后凸组(K组,术前CL≥0°);依据患者末次随访时CSA较术前的改变分为颈椎前凸增加组(I组)与颈椎前凸减少组(D组)。使用t检验分析L组与K组、I组与D组对应参数的差异性,使用LSD-t检验分析各组内术前、术后、末次随访时参数的差异。使用Pearson相关性检验分析CL与I组和D组各参数的相关性。检验水准为双侧α=0.05。结果:43例患者中男10例,女33例;年龄15.90±4.98岁,随访时间22.84±14.10个月。L组15例,K组17例;I组26例,D组17例。L组与K组、I组与D组的基本资料无显著性差异。所有患者末次随访时TK较术前增加(P=0.000);术后TLK与术前比较有显著性差异(P=0.000);CL在术前、术后及末次随访时无统计学差异。L组与K组术前CL(P=0.000)、LIF(P=0.029)、SVA(P=0.003)差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。K组末次随访时CL较术前改善(P=0.025),TK较术前增加(P=0.000);术后TLK较术前减小(P=0.002)并维持至末次随访(P=0.002)。I组与D组术前LL(P=0.043)、CL(P=0.009)有显著性差异(P0.05)。I组末次随访时CL较术前改善(P=0.008),TK较术前(P=0.000)及术后(P=0.001)增加;术后TLK较术前减小(P=0.005)并维持到末次随访时(P=0.006)。D组术后LL较术前增加(P=0.011)并维持到末次随访(P=0.001)。I组术前CL与TK、SVA有相关性;D组CL术前与LL、SVA,术后与TLK、SVA,末次随访时与TLK有相关性。结论:术前颈椎后凸的患者较颈椎前凸的患者在术后CSA的改善更为明显;随访中TK增加、术后TLK改善可能有助于CSA的改善;术后只有LL增加而无TK、TLK的改变则可能不会引起CSA改善。     

Non-weightbearing imaging and standard knee radiographs are inferior to formal alignment radiographs for calculating coronal alignment of the knee

IntroductionRealignment knee osteotomy relies on accurate preoperative assessment of coronal alignment. Weightbearing (WB) ‘long-leg’ (LL) radiographs are the accepted gold-standard investigation, though in practice standard knee radiographs (short leg; SL) and non-weightbearing (NWB) cross-sectional imaging such as computed tomography (CT) scanograms have been used. We compare the accuracy of SL and NWB radiographs to formal LL alignment radiographs.MethodsA prospectively maintained osteotomy database was reviewed to identify the study population. All patients underwent standardised weightbearing long-leg alignment radiographs. The series was screened consecutively until 30 patients who also underwent WB SL radiographs (‘WB cohort’), and 30 with NWB SL (‘NWB cohort’) radiographs, were identified. Anatomic tibiofemoral angle was calculated by independent reviewers using a validated technique from both radiographs and contrasted.Results60 patients were identified as outlined in the study protocol. There were no differences in baseline demographics. Coronal alignment calculated from SL and LL radiographs differed significantly (median difference 2.1°, p < 0.001). Alignment values from weightbearing SL radiographs demonstrated markedly greater agreement with LL values than those from NWB radiographs (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.878 vs 0.657), with the NWB cohort also exhibiting greater outlier and extreme outlier incidence.ConclusionOur data adds to the growing evidence that SL radiographs are inadequate in the interpretation of knee alignment. In addition, we demonstrate that NWB radiographs (and by extension other NWB modalities such CT scanograms) demonstrate poorer agreement to gold-standard than WB methods. Coronal alignment of the knee cannot be reliably measured from non-weightbearing imaging modalities.Implications for practiceThough potentially useful as an adjunct, non-weightbearing cross-sectional imaging and standard knee radiographs should not be used as a proxy for formal weightbearing long-leg radiographs in osteotomy planning.     

全膝关节置换术前应用双下肢全长摄影对不同体位下肢负重轴线的影响

目的探讨全膝关节置换术前应用双下肢全长摄影对不同体位下肢负重轴线的影响。方法选择在我院接受全膝关节置换术患者138例,均拍摄两组双下肢全长正位片,一组以骨盆正中,下肢呈中立位为标准,另一组以膑骨正中,胫骨覆盖腓骨小头内1/3为标准方案。比较两种体位下的股骨胫骨机械轴夹角等数据,并评估两者图像质量。术后随访,比较术前术后膝关节功能。结果骨盆正中以及髌骨正中下摄影获得的股骨侧弓角(FBA)、机械股骨远端外侧角(mLDFA)以及近端内侧角(mMPTA)比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),且前者明显高于后者,但机械股胫角(mFTA)比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);两种体位下患者摄影图像质量比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);患者术后疼痛、功能、活动度、屈曲畸形和稳定性评分较术前均显著上升(P<0.05)。结论骨盆正中体位的双下肢全长摄影在全膝关节置换术的应用可正确展示患者本身该有的下肢力线,减小人为操作不当引起的误差,同时可以优化下肢力线在不同摄影体位的角度测量。     

运动学对线应用于全膝关节置换术的研究进展

全膝关节置换术是目前治疗终末期膝关节骨性关节炎最有效的方法之一，全膝关节置换术后膝关节功能、术后膝关节疼痛与术后下肢力线有着密切的关系。目前膝关节置换术下肢对线方式主要采用机械力学对线方法，该方法可以改善膝关节功能，但是有部分患者也会产生术后膝关节的疼痛、活动受限等并发症，导致术后患者满意度较差。近些年越来越多的研究开始关注运动力学对线技术并应用于临床。运动学对线技术旨在重建患者的解剖结构，将膝关节假体运动轴与膝关节生理性运动轴保持一致，减少膝关节周围软组织和韧带的松解，实现膝关节生理性运动。该文就运动力学对线方法在全膝关节置换术中的应用进展作一综述。