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ArticleScientific reports2025

Postoperative residual neuropathic pain prevents return to work after cervical OPLL surgery: nationwide multicenter study.

Kanji Mori, Masayuki Miyagi, Shinsuke Ikeda, Yuji Yokozeki, Kenichiro Sakai, Tsutomu Endo, Masahiko Takahata, Shunji Tsutsui, Satoshi Kato, Satoru Egawa and 13 more

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23 authors.

Kanji MoriDepartment of Spine and Joint Reconstruction, Shiga University of Medical Science, Seta Tsukinowa-Cho, Otsu, Shiga, 520-2192, Japan. kanchi@belle.shiga-med.ac.jp.
Masayuki MiyagiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1‑15‑1 Kitazato, Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252‑0375, Japan.
Shinsuke IkedaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1‑15‑1 Kitazato, Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252‑0375, Japan.
Yuji YokozekiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1‑15‑1 Kitazato, Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252‑0375, Japan.
Kenichiro SakaiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital, 5-11-5 Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchishi, Saitama, 332-8558, Japan.
Tsutomu EndoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita 15, Nishi 7, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan.
Masahiko TakahataDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, 880 Kitakobayashi, Mibu-Machi, Shimotsuga-Gun, Tochigi, 321-0293, Japan.
Shunji TsutsuiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan.
Satoshi KatoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-Machi, Kanazawa, 920-8641, Japan.
Satoru EgawaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Science Tokyo, 1‑5‑45 Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, 113‑8519, Japan.
Takashi HiraiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Science Tokyo, 1‑5‑45 Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, 113‑8519, Japan.
Satoshi MakiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo Ward, Chiba, Chiba, 260-0856, Japan.
Takashi HozumiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo Ward, Chiba, Chiba, 260-0856, Japan.
Norihiro NishidaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 755-8505, Japan.
Hiroaki NakashimaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumaicho, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan.
Hideaki NakajimaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
Hiroshi TakahashiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan.
Masao KodaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan.
Kazuo KusanoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Kudanzaka Hospital, 1‑6‑12 Kudanminami, Chiyodaku, Tokyo, 102‑0074, Japan.
Shiro ImagamaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumaicho, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan.
Toshitaka YoshiiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Science Tokyo, 1‑5‑45 Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, 113‑8519, Japan.
Yoshiharu KawaguchiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan.
Masashi YamazakiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine (c-OPLL) is an intractable disease that impairs activities of daily living and quality of life. There are few reports on patients' return to work (RTW) after surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the RTW status and its associated factors after c-OPLL surgery through a nationwide multicenter questionnaire survey and to provide reference evidence for determining the future treatment of this disease. We were able to study 286 patients (205 males, 81 females) from 13 institutions. We analyzed RTW in 198 patients, excluding 88 patients who were unemployed before surgery. RTW was confirmed in 151 patients (124 males, 27 females), and RTW rate was 76.3%. Significant differences were observed between RTW + and-groups in age, body mass index, preoperative workload, and preoperative JOA score. Notably, this study was the first to demonstrate that postoperative residual neuropathic pain is a significant factor associated with RTW after c-OPLL surgery. The results of this study will provide useful information for determining future treatment plans for patients with an eye toward returning to work after surgery, and may also have an impact on surgical indications for this disease.

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Cervical VertebraeNeuralgiaOssification of Posterior Longitudinal LigamentPostoperative PainReturn to WorkAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeSurveys and Questionnaires

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