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Genter J, Croci E, Müller AM, Mündermann A, Baumgartner D. Influence of Critical Shoulder Angle and Rotator Cuff Tear Type on Load-Induced Glenohumeral Biomechanics: A Sawbone Simulator Study. Appl Bionics Biomech 2024; 2024:4624007. [PMID: 38983835 PMCID: PMC11233187 DOI: 10.1155/2024/4624007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Glenohumeral (GH) biomechanics after rotator cuff (RC) tears are not fully understood. The purpose of our study was to determine if the critical shoulder angle (CSA), type of RC tears, and level of weight bearing increase GH translation, instability based on the instability ratio, muscle forces and joint reaction force (JRF), and shifts the center of force (CoF) superiorly. A GH simulator with muscle-mimicking cable systems was used to simulate 30° abduction in the scapular plane. A Sawbone humerus and five specimen-specific scapular anthropometries were used to test six types of RC tears, three weight-bearing loads, and the native and adjusted (to different CSAs) deltoid origin sites. Linear mixed effects models (CSA, RC tear type, and weight bearing) with random effects (specimen and sex) were used to assess differences in GH biomechanics. With increasing CSA, GH translation increased, JRF decreased, and the CoF position was more inferior. RC tears did not significantly alter GH translation but shifted the CoF position superiorly, close to where glenoid erosion occurs in patients with RC tears with secondary osteoarthritis. Weight bearing significantly increased GH translation and JRF. RC and deltoid muscle forces increased with the presence of RC tears and increased weight bearing. The remaining RC muscles of intact tendons compensated for the torn RC tendons but not for the altered CoF position. GH translation remained comparable to shoulders with intact RC. These findings highlight the importance of early detection, clinical management, and targeted rehabilitation strategies for patients with RC tears.
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- Jeremy Genter
- IMES Institute of Mechanical Systems Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, Winterthur, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- IMES Institute of Mechanical Systems Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, Winterthur, Switzerland
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Meynen A, Vles G, Roussot M, Van Eemeren A, Wafa H, Mulier M, Scheys L. Advanced quantitative 3D imaging improves the reliability of the classification of acetabular defects. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:1611-1617. [PMID: 35149888 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04372-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Classifying complex acetabular defects in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) by means of conventional radiographs comes with significant limitations. Statistical shape modelling allows the virtual reconstruction of the native pelvic morphology, hereby enabling an analytic acetabular defect assessment. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of advanced imaging augmented with analytic representations of the defect on (1) intra- and inter-rater reliability, and (2) up- or downscaling of classification scores when evaluating acetabular defects in patients undergoing revision THA. MATERIALS AND METHODS The acetabular defects of 50 patients undergoing revision THA were evaluated by three independent, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons. Defects were classified according to the acetabular defect classification (ADC) using four different imaging-based representations, namely, standard radiographs, CT imaging, a virtual three-dimensional (3D) model and a quantitative analytic representation of the defect based on a statistical shape model reconstruction. Intra- and inter-rater reliabilities were quantified using Fleiss' and Cohen's kappa scores, respectively. Up- and downscaling of classification scores were compared for each of the imaging-based representations and differences were tested. RESULTS Overall inter-rater agreement across all imaging-based representations for the classification was fair (κ 0.29 95% CI 0.28-0.30). Inter-rater agreement was lowest for radiographs (κ 0.21 95% CI 0.19-0.22) and increased for other representations with agreement being highest when using analytic defect models (κ 0.46 95% CI 0.43-0.48). Overall intra-rater agreement was moderate (κ 0.51 95% CI 0.42-0.60). Intra-rater agreement was lowest for radiographs (κ 0.40 95% CI 0.23-0.57), and highest for ratings including analytic defect models (κ 0.64:95% CI 0.46-0.82). Virtual 3D models with quantitative analytic defect representations upscaled acetabular defect scores in comparison to standard radiographs. CONCLUSIONS Using 3D CT imaging with statistical shape models doubles the intra- and inter-rater reliability and results in upscaling of acetabular defect classification when compared to standard radiographs. This method of evaluating defects will aid in planning surgical reconstruction and stimulate the development of new classification systems based on advanced imaging techniques.
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- Alexander Meynen
- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Training, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven/Catholic University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Training, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven/Catholic University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Division of Orthopaedics, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College Hospital London, London, NW1 2BU, UK
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Training, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven/Catholic University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Division of Orthopaedics, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Training, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven/Catholic University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Division of Orthopaedics, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Training, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven/Catholic University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Division of Orthopaedics, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Training, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven/Catholic University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Division of Orthopaedics, Gasthuisberg, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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Verhaegen F, Meynen A, Pitocchi J, Debeer P, Scheys L. Quantitative statistical shape model-based analysis of humeral head migration, Part 2: Shoulder osteoarthritis. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:21-31. [PMID: 35343599 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We wanted to investigate the quantitative characteristics of humeral head migration (HHM) in shoulder osteoarthritis (OA) and their possible associations with scapular morphology. We quantified CT-scan-based-HHM in 122 patients with a combination of automated 3D scapulohumeral migration (=HHM with respect to the scapula) and glenohumeral migration (=HHM with respect to the glenoid) measurements. We divided OA patients in Group 1 (without HHM), Group 2a (anterior HHM) and Group 2b (posterior HHM). We reconstructed and measured the prearthropathy scapular anatomy with a statistical shape model technique. HHM primarily occurs in the axial plane in shoulder OA. We found "not-perfect" correlation between subluxation distance AP and scapulohumeral migration values (rs = 0.8, p < 0.001). Group 2b patients had a more expressed prearthropathy glenoid retroversion (13° vs. 7°, p < 0.001) and posterior glenoid translation (4 mm vs. 6 mm, p = 0.003) in comparison to Group 1. Binary logistic regression analysis indicated prearthropathy glenoid version as a significant predictor of HHM (χ² = 27, p < 0.001). Multivariate regression analysis showed that the pathologic version could explain 56% of subluxation distance-AP variance and 75% of the scapulohumeral migration variance (all p < 0.001). Herewith, every degree increase in pathologic glenoid retroversion was associated with an increase of 1% subluxation distance-AP, and scapulohumeral migration. The occurrence of posterior HHM is associated with prearthropathy glenoid retroversion and more posterior glenoid translation. The reported regression values of HHM in the function of the pathologic glenoid version could form a basis toward a more patient-specific correction of HHM.
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- Filip Verhaegen
- Department of Development and Regeneration, Division of Orthopaedics, Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training (IORT), University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Division of Orthopaedics, Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training (IORT), University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Division of Orthopaedics, Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training (IORT), University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Division of Orthopaedics, Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training (IORT), University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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