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Cho JH, Nam HS, Ho JPY, Tu NT, Lee YS. Retro-tubercular Biplanar Medial Opening-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Results in Superior Patellofemoral Alignment Versus Supra-tubercular Osteotomy. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:1206-1219. [PMID: 37597702 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the changes in patellofemoral (PF) joint alignment, focusing on multiple planes, between two different types of biplanar medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO). METHODS Patients who underwent biplanar OWHTO between July 2017 and May 2021 were retrospectively evaluated. They were allocated to either the supra-tubercular (ST)- or retro-tubercular (RT)-OWHTO group. The following radiologic parameters were compared between the two groups: 1) weight-bearing line ratio (WBLR), 2) patellar height, 3) posterior tibial slope (PTS), 4) tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, 5) TT-TG angle, and 6) femoral shaft-patellar tendon (FS-PT) angle. Clinical outcomes and the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) were also evaluated. RESULTS In total, 104 knees that underwent ST-OWHTO and 105 knees that underwent RT-OWHTO were evaluated. The patellar height significantly decreased only after ST-OWHTO (P < .001). The TT-TG distance and FS-PT angle significantly increased, more after ST-OWHTO than RT-OWHTO (mean change value: 5.72 mm vs 1.91 mm; P < .001 for TT-TG distance; and 4.72° vs 1.80°; P < .001 for FS-PT angle). The TT-TG angle increased significantly after ST-OWHTO (mean change value: 7.62°; P < .001) but decreased after RT-OWHTO mean change value: -4.30°; P < .001). The PTS more increased after RT-OWHTO than after ST-OWHTO (mean change value: 0.91° vs 1.69°; P = .003). Clinical outcomes in both groups improved postoperatively, and no significant differences were observed between the groups. CONCLUSIONS RT-OWHTO resulted in lesser changes in multiplane PF joint alignment than ST-OWHTO. However, no difference was observed in clinical outcomes between both groups, and PTS increased after RT-OWHTO. Therefore, these aspects of RT-OWHTO should also be considered. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Joon Hee Cho
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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Dai R, Wu Y, Jiang Y, Huang H, Meng Q, Shi W, Ren S, Ao Y. Epidemiology of Lateral Patellar Dislocation Including Bone Bruise Incidence: Five Years of Data from a Trauma Center. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:437-443. [PMID: 38214094 PMCID: PMC10834195 DOI: 10.1111/os.13933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Systematic summary of the epidemiology of patellar dislocation is rare. This study aims to investigate sex-, age-, type-, injury causing events-, incidence of bone bruise and time from last injury (TFLI)-specific characteristics, and detail the epidemiological characteristics of patellar dislocation. METHOD In this descriptive epidemiological study, a total of 743 patients who have a history of lateral patellar dislocation with either first-time patellar dislocation (FPD) or recurrent patellar dislocation (RPD) between August 2017 and June 2022 at our institution met the inclusion criteria and were selected in this study. Patient characteristics including the type, gender, age, events leading to patellar dislocation, incidence of patellar bone bruise, and the time from last injury (TFLI) of patellar dislocation were retrospectively obtained and described. Magnetic resonance imaging scans (MRI) of the knee were reviewed for insuring bone bruise. RESULTS Among the 743 patients with patellar dislocation who required surgical reconstruction of the medial retinaculum, 418 (56.2%) had RPD and 325 (43.8%) had FPD. There were more females (65.0%) than males (35.0%) in patellar dislocation patients. Among the female patients, those aged <18 years had higher incidence (31.4%) of patellar dislocation. Among the male patients, those aged <18 and 19-28 years had higher incidence (16.8%) of patellar dislocation. Of all age groups, the prevalence rate of patellar dislocation was high in juvenile population and females, but with no statistical significance. The most common patellar dislocation-causing event was sport accidents (40.1%), followed by life accidents (23.2%). The incidence of left-knee patellar dislocation was slightly higher than that of right-knee patellar dislocation. The incidence of patellar bone bruise of RPD (63.2%) was significantly lower (p < 0.05) than that of FPD (82.2%). Patellar dislocation patients with bone bruise had shorter time from last injury (TFLI) than those without patellar bone bruise (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The incidence of bone bruise of RPD was lower than that of FPD, and patients with patellar bone bruise may have a shorter time from last injury than those without bone bruise.
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- Ruilan Dai
- College of Exercise and health Sciences, Tianjin University of SportTianjinChina
- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- College of Exercise and health Sciences, Tianjin University of SportTianjinChina
- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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- Department of Sports MedicinePeking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking UniversityBeijingChina
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports InjuriesBeijingChina
- Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of EducationBeijingChina
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Oğuzdoğan GY, Arslan FZ. Evaluation of Anatomical Variations with Morphological Measurements and Their Relationship to Meniscal Injury and Ligament Damage. J Knee Surg 2023; 36:1357-1364. [PMID: 36041483 DOI: 10.1055/a-1933-3592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to reveal the anatomical risk factors for anterior and posterior cruciate ligament (ACL and PCL) injuries and menisci injury. We aim to investigate whether there are significant relationships between tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, patella angle, trochlear sulcus angle (TSA), trochlear groove depth (TGD), medial and lateral trochlea length (MT and LT), MT/LT ratio, lateral patellar tilt angle (LPTA), patella-patellar tendon angle (P-PTA), quadriceps-patellar tendon angle (QPA), Insall-Salvati index (ISI), medial and lateral trochlear inclination (MTI and LTI) measurements and important common pathologies such as ACL, PCL, medial and lateral meniscal injuries (MM and LM), peripatellar fat pad edema, chondromalacia, and effusion. Thus, the mechanisms of injury will be better understood by revealing important anatomical variations for meniscus and ligament damage. Three hundred eighty patients with knee magnetic resonance imaging examination were included in this study. Our patients who underwent knee magnetic resonance imaging were divided into groups according to the presence of MM tear, LM tear, ACL tear, PCL tear, peripatellar fat pad edema, chondromalacia and effusion. TT-TG distance, patella angle, TSA, TGD, MT, LT, MT/LT ratio, LPTA, P-PTA, QPA, ISI, MTI, and LTI were measured. In patients with ACL tear, age, LT, ML/LT ratio, and QPA measurements were found to be significantly higher. There was no significant difference between the participants' LPTA value and the presence of ACL tear, MM and LM injury. MT and ML/LT ratio were found to be significantly lower in the group with MM tear (p <0.001). The TT-TG distance was found to be significantly lower in the group with LM tear. Increased age, LT, ML/LT ratio, and QPA are predisposed risk for ACL tear. Decreased MT and ML/LT ratio are among the risk factors for MM tear. The anatomical variations are associated with ligament and meniscal injury.
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- Department of Radiology, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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Zhang Y, Nan K, Zhao Y, Zhang X, Song Q, Fan L, Shi Z, Dang X. Addition of Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy to Combined MPFL Reconstruction and Lateral Retinacular Release not Recommended for Recurrent Patellar Dislocation in Patients with 15 to 20 mm TT-TG. J Knee Surg 2023; 36:1349-1356. [PMID: 36564044 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Surgery is the primary treatment for recurrent patellar dislocation. However, there is still a lack of consensus regarding the choice of combined surgical methods due to the complexity of the anatomical factors. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and radiological changes in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) and lateral retinacular release (LRR) with and without tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) for recurrent patellar dislocation in patients with a tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance of 15 to 20 mm. Fifty-four patients were enrolled in this retrospective study between 2010 and 2014. The average patient age was 21.6 ± 5.0 years. All patients underwent MPFLR and LRR, and in 18 patients, these procedures were combined with TTO. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively for patellar lateral shift, patellar tilt angle, TT-TG distance, Q-angle, Caton-Deschamps index (CDI), Kujala, and Lysholm scores. The minimally clinical important difference was used to compare clinical outcomes between two groups. In the mean follow-up of 82.6 ± 15.9 months, functional scores improved significantly in both groups (p < 0.01). There were no significant differences in postoperative function scores between the two groups (Kujala, p = 0.25, mean difference = 1.5, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -1.4-4.4; Lysholm, p = 0.76, mean difference = -0.6, 95% CI: -5.9-4.7). Additionally, TTO significantly decreased Q-angle (23.6 ± 2.4 vs. 17.4 ± 2.9, p < 0.01), TT-TG (17.1 ± 1.5 vs. 10.4 ± 1.8, p < 0.01), and CDI (1.18 ± 0.12 vs. 1.08 ± 0.07, p < 0.01). Combined MPFLR and LRR with and without TTO are both effective techniques for recurrent patellar dislocation. Additional osteotomy can correct patellar alta and tibial tubercle lateralization. However, given that there were no significant differences in postoperative functional scores or recurrence rate between groups, we may not recommend TTO in addition to MPFLR and LRR in patients with TT-TG of 15 to 20 mm. Long-term and prospective cohort studies are required to assess further outcomes.
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- Yuankai Zhang
- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
- Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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Chen KJ, Lee EJ, Kliethermes SA, Scerpella TA. Association of Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance With Risk of ACL Graft Failure. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231180860. [PMID: 37441506 PMCID: PMC10333637 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231180860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Background Limited evidence suggests a positive correlation between tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance and the risk of native anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The relationship between TT-TG distance and the risk of ACL graft failure is unknown. Hypothesis TT-TG distance is independently associated with risk of ACL graft failure. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods All patients who underwent ACL revision surgery between 2010 and 2018 at a single institution were identified. A control cohort underwent primary ACL reconstruction (ACLR) between 2006 and 2015, with no evidence of graft failure at 8.1 ± 2.5 years postoperatively. Record review included anthropometrics, graft type, and estimated Tegner activity score at ≥6 months after primary ACLR. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans after native ACL tear (controls) or graft failure (revision cohort) were assessed for (1) TT-TG distance, (2) proximal tibial slopes, (3) depth of tibial plateau concavity, and (4) tunnel position (revision cohort). Associations between ACL graft failure and MRI measurements, surgical variables, and patient characteristics were evaluated with logistic regression analyses. Sensitivity analyses, excluding patients with tunnel malposition, were performed to confirm multivariable results in patients with "ideal" tunnel placement. Results Participants included 153 patients who underwent revisions and 144 controls. Controls were older than the patients who underwent revision (26.6 ± 8.8 vs 20.6 ± 7.3 years; P < .001). The mean TT-TG distance and lateral posterior tibial slope (PTS) were smaller for the control group than for the revision group (TT-TG: 9.3 ± 3.9 vs 11.2 ± 4.2 mm; P < .001; lateral PTS: 6.2° ± 3.3° vs 7.2° ± 3.6°; P = .01). TT-TG distance, lateral PTS, and age were associated with risk of ACL graft failure by multivariable analysis (OR, 1.15; 95% CI, 1.07-1.23; P < .001; OR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.04-1.22; P = .004; and OR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.87-0.94; P < .001, respectively). With sensitivity analyses, TT-TG distance, lateral PTS, and age at index surgery remained significantly and independently associated with ACL graft failure. Conclusion Increased TT-TG distance, increased lateral PTS, and younger age are independently associated with increased odds of ACL graft failure. Patients with these characteristics may require a more comprehensive strategy to reduce the risk of ACL reinjury.
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- Kallie J. Chen
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical
Center/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio,
USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and
Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and
Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- School of Medicine and Public Health,
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and
Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- School of Medicine and Public Health,
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Xu C, Cui Z, Yan L, Chen Z, Wang F. Anatomical Components Associated With Increased Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove Distance. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221113841. [PMID: 36003969 PMCID: PMC9393578 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221113841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Increased tibial tuberosity–trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance is an important
indicator of medial tibial tubercle transfer in the surgical management of
lateral patellar dislocation (LPD). Changes to TT-TG distance are determined
by a combination of several anatomical factors. Purpose: To (1) determine the anatomical components related to increased TT-TG
distance and (2) quantify the contribution of each to identify the most
prominent component. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Included were 80 patients with recurrent LPD and 80 age- and body mass
index–matched controls. The 2 groups were compared in TT-TG distance and its
related anatomical components: tibial tubercle lateralization (TTL),
trochlear groove medialization, femoral anteversion, tibiofemoral rotation
(TFR), tibial torsion, and mechanical axis deviation (MAD). The Pearson
correlation coefficient (r) was calculated to evaluate the
association between increased TT-TG distance and its anatomical parameters,
and factors that met the inclusion criteria of P < .05
and r ≥ 0.30 were analyzed via stepwise multivariable
linear regression analysis to predict TT-TG distance. Results: The LPD and control groups differed significantly in TT-TG distance, TTL,
TFR, and MAD (P < .001 for all). Increased TT-TG
distance was significantly positively correlated with TTL
(r = 0.376; P < .001), femoral
anteversion (r = 0.166; P = .036), TFR
(r = 0.574; P < .001), and MAD
(r = 0.415; P < .001), and it was
signficantly negatively correlated with trochlear groove medialization
(r = −0.178; P = .024). The stepwise
multivariable analysis revealed that higher TTL, excessive knee external
rotation, and excessive knee valgus were statistically significant
predictors of greater TT-TG distance (P < .001 for all).
The standardized estimates that were used for evaluating the predictive
values were larger for TFR compared with those for TTL and MAD. Conclusion: TTL, TFR, and MAD were the main independent anatomical components associated
with increased TT-TG distance, with the most prominent component being TFR.
The association of TT-TG distance to each component analyzed in our study
may help guide surgical planning.
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- Chenyue Xu
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Schmiesing A, Engelking M, Agel J, Arendt EA. Distalization of the Tibial Tubercle for Patellar Stabilization Combined With Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: Length of Distalization or Residual Patella Alta and its Affect on Outcome. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:1627-1634. [PMID: 35438591 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221089979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous research supports that distal translation of the tibial tubercle osteotomy (dTTO) for patients with recurrent lateral patellar dislocation (R-LPD) and patella alta is effective for surgical patellar stabilization. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE The main purpose of this article is to evaluate (1) the results of modifying the surgical threshold and postoperative goal of patellar height measurements for surgical stabilization originated in the "menu à la carte" approach to patellar surgical stabilization and (2) the relationship between the distance distalized in millimeters and postoperative complications. Our hypothesis was that dTTO with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFL-R) will successfully stabilize the patella with improvement in outcome scores and few complications, using a modification of the original menu à la carte as our surgical algorithm. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A total of 68 consecutive patients with R-LPD underwent dTTO and MPFL-R for surgical patellar stabilization by a single surgeon between May 2009 and September 2015. Surgical indications were R-LPD combined with patella alta. The surgical threshold for dTTO was Caton-Deschamps index (CDI) or Insall-Salvati ratio ≥1.4 and/or a patellar trochlear index <0.15. The postoperative surgical goal for patellar height was a CDI of 1.1 to 1.2. Length of the distalization was computed by using the CDI measurement as the primary intraoperative guide and measured intraoperatively with a ruler. Clinical, radiographic, and patient outcome measures were reviewed. RESULTS The mean CDI preoperatively was 1.40 and postoperatively it was 1.09. The mean distalization was 9.9 mm (range, 4-15 mm). Three patients (4.4%) had frank R-LPD postoperatively. Ten patients had residual patella alta (CDI >1.2), with 1 redislocation. Mean postoperative CDI in the recurrent dislocation group was 1.13 (range, 1.06-1.25) as compared with 1.09 (range, 0.92-1.35) in the nonrecurrent group (P = 0.65). Complications included 3 tibial fractures (4.4%) and postoperative knee arthrofibrosis in 6 patients (8.8%), with mean distalization greater in the arthrofibrosis group (P = .04). Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) values improved in all domains, including a 31-point increase in Quality of Life. CONCLUSION dTTO with MPFL-R for patients with patella alta leads to a high rate of normalization of patellar height measurements (87%) and patellar stabilization (95.6%). Residual patella alta is not associated with an increased risk of recurrence. The length of dTTO up to 15 mm is not associated with an increase in postoperative complications, except for an increased prevalence of arthrofibrosis (8.8%).
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- Andrew Schmiesing
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Chen J, Wu C, Ye Z, Zhao J, Xie G. Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove Distance and Its Components in Patients with and without Episodic Patellar Dislocation: A Study of 781 Knees. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:504-511. [PMID: 34851325 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.21.00656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purposes of the present study were (1) to measure the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance and its components with the knee in extension, (2) to determine their diagnostic performance in distinguishing between patients with and without episodic patellar dislocation, and (3) to investigate the relationship of each component to the total tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed computed tomography (CT) images of the knee joint in a group of patients with episodic patellar dislocation and a group of control subjects who were treated for another type of knee disorder in our institution between 2015 and 2021. Tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance, tibial tubercle lateralization, trochlear groove medialization, and knee rotation were measured on axial images. Partial correlation analysis of the measured parameters was performed after adjusting for remaining variables. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and the areas under the ROC curves (AUCs) were assessed to assess the diagnostic accuracy. A subgroup analysis based on femoral trochlear dysplasia classification was also performed. RESULTS After screening of 653 patients (947 knees) in our hospital's patient registry, a total of 521 patients (781 knees) were analyzed, including 541 knees (69.3%) with episodic patellar dislocation and 240 knees (30.7%) without episodic patellar dislocation (control group). The tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance demonstrated the best diagnostic performance, with the AUC being significantly better than that for other parameters (p < 0.001). The tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance was moderately to strongly correlated with knee rotation and trochlear groove medialization in the control and episodic patellar dislocation groups (p < 0.001). However, tibial tubercle lateralization showed a weak correlation with the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance in the control group and moderate correlation in the episodic patellar dislocation group (p < 0.001). Knees with a type-D femoral trochlea had a significantly greater tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance than those with a type-A, B, or C femoral trochlea (p ≤ 0.011). CONCLUSIONS Tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance, a reliable predictor of episodic patellar dislocation, was affected more by knee rotation and trochlear groove medialization and was less affected by tibial tubercle lateralization, and it increased with an increasing grade of femoral trochlear dysplasia. The correlation of the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance and its components as noted in the current study will help to achieve a better understanding of the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Jiebo Chen
- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Sabino GS, Ferraz de Souza LA, Ribeiro T, Antunes Nascimento DH, Santos Vimieiro CB, Resende RA. Validity and reliability of a smartphone application for knee posture quantification and the effects of external markers on the precision of this measure. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2021; 28:42-48. [PMID: 34776173 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Technological resources, such as smartphones can contribute to the quantitative assessment of posture. PURPOSES Test the validity and reliability of using a postural assessment application to quantify the frontal plane knee posture in orthostatism and to test the influence of the use of external markers on the precision of this measure. DESIGN Methodological study. METHODS The knee frontal plane posture of 30 volunteers were analyzed by two independent examiners. The photographs were taken with different external marker arrangements. The photographs were analyzed at two moments using the Kinovea software and PhysioCode Posture (PCP) application. Reliability was analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between measures with each instrument conducted at two moments with a 7-day interval. Concurrent validity of PCP with Kinovea measure was analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Standard error measurement (SEM), minimum detectable change (MDC) and Bland Altman plots were analyzed. RESULTS PCP demonstrated excellent intra-rater [ICC = 0.92 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.90-0.93)] and inter-rater [ICC = 0.88 (95%CI 0.85-0.90)] reliability. Concurrent validity analysis showed excellent agreement between PCP and Kinovea software (r = 0.88). The use of markers, independent of positioning, did not influence the measurement properties of measures with both softwares. The SEM was inferior to 1.2°, and the MDC was below 2.85°. No systematic errors were observed in the Bland Altman graphs. CONCLUSIONS The use of PCP application to measure knee posture was valid and demonstrated excellent intra- and inter-rater reliability levels. The use of external markers did not influence the measurement.
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- George Schayer Sabino
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627 Campus Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas, Alameda Ezequiel Dias, 275, CEP: 30130-110, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627 Campus Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627 Campus Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Bioengineering Laboratory, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627 Campus Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Bioengineering Laboratory, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627 Campus Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering, Avenida Dom José Gaspar 500, Coração Eucarístico, 30535-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627 Campus Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Li Z, Liu G, Tian R, Kong N, Li Y, Li Y, Wang K, Yang P. The patellofemoral morphology and the normal predicted value of tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance in the Chinese population. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:575. [PMID: 34162383 PMCID: PMC8223279 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04454-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background Our objective was to obtain normal patellofemoral measurements to analyse sex and individual differences. In addition, the absolute values and indices of tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distances are still controversial in clinical application. A better method to enable precise prediction is still needed. Methods Seventy-eight knees of 78 participants without knee pathologies were included in this cross-sectional study. A CT scan was conducted for all participants and three-dimensional knee models were constructed using Mimics and SolidWorks software. We measured and analysed 19 parameters including the TT-TG distance and dimensions and shapes of the patella, femur, tibia, and trochlea. LASSO regression was used to predict the normal TT-TG distances. Results The dimensional parameters, TT-TG distance, and femoral aspect ratio of the men were significantly larger than those of women (all p values < 0.05). However, after controlling for the bias from age, height, and weight, there were no significant differences in TT-TG distances and anterior-posterior dimensions between the sexes (all p values > 0.05). The Pearson correlation coefficients between the anterior femoral offset and other indexes were consistently below 0.3, indicating no relationship or a weak relationship. Similar results were observed for the sulcus angle and the Wiberg index. Using LASSO regression, we obtained four parameters to predict the TT-TG distance (R2 = 0.5612, p < 0.01) to achieve the optimal accuracy and convenience. Conclusions Normative data of patellofemoral morphology were provided for the Chinese population. The anterior-posterior dimensions of the women were thicker than those of men for the same medial-lateral dimensions. More attention should be paid to not only sex differences but also individual differences, especially the anterior condyle and trochlea. In addition, this study provided a new method to predict TT-TG distances accurately. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04454-8.
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- Zhe Li
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710004, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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White AE, Otlans PT, Horan DP, Calem DB, Emper WD, Freedman KB, Tjoumakaris FP. Radiologic Measurements in the Assessment of Patellar Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:2325967121993179. [PMID: 34095324 PMCID: PMC8142007 DOI: 10.1177/2325967121993179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background: Numerous diagnostic imaging measurements related to patellar instability have been evaluated in the literature; however, little has been done to compare these findings across multiple studies. Purpose: To review the different imaging measurements used to evaluate patellar instability and to assess the prevalence of each measure and its utility in predicting instability. We focused on reliability across imaging modalities and between patients with and without patellar instability. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: We performed a systematic review of the literature using the PubMed, SCOPUS, and Cochrane databases. Each database was searched for variations of the terms “patellar instability,” “patellar dislocation,” “trochlear dysplasia,” “radiographic measures,” “computed tomography,” and “magnetic resonance imaging.” Studies were included if they were published after May 1, 2009, and before May 1, 2019. A meta-analysis using a random effects model was performed on several measurements, comparing instability and control groups to generate pooled values. Results: A total of 813 articles were identified, and 96 articles comprising 7912 patients and 106 unique metrics were included in the analysis. The mean patient age was 23.1 years (95% CI, 21.1-24.5), and 41% were male. The tibial tubercle–trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance was the most frequently included metric (59 studies), followed by the Insall-Salvati ratio and Caton-Deschamps index (both 26 studies). The interobserver intraclass correlation coefficients were excellent or good for the TT-TG distance and Insall-Salvati ratio in 100% of studies reporting them; however, for the Caton-Deschamps index and Blackburne-Peel ratio, they were excellent or good in only 43% and 40% of studies. Pooled magnetic resonance imaging values for TT-TG distance (P < .01), Insall-Salvati ratio (P = .01), and femoral sulcus angle (P = .02) were significantly different between the instability and control groups. Values for tibial tubercle–posterior cruciate ligament distance (P = .36) and Caton-Deschamps index (P = .09) were not significantly different between groups. Conclusion: The most commonly reported measurements for evaluating patellar instability assessed patellar tracking and trochlear morphology. The TT-TG distance was the most common measurement and was greater in the patellar instability group as compared with the control group. In addition, the TT-TG, tibial tubercle–posterior cruciate ligament, and patellar tendon–trochlear groove distances were highly reproducible measurements for patellar tracking, and the Insall-Salvati ratio had superior reproducibility for assessing patellar height.
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- Alex E White
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Gupta H, Kataria H, Batta NS, Yadav S, Jain V. Assessment of validity and reliability of femoral shaft-patellar tendon angle measured on MRI. Skeletal Radiol 2021; 50:927-936. [PMID: 33026478 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-020-03636-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Clinically measured Quadriceps angle (Q-angle) has low reliability. Measurement of angle between femoral shaft and patellar tendon (FSPT angle) on routine knee MRI was described in this study to represent the lateral vector forces of quadriceps mechanism. The cross-sectional study was designed to compare this angle between subjects with objective patellofemoral instability (PFI) versus those without PFI, to assess its reliability, and to assess its validity in terms of its ability to differentiate between PFI and non-PFI subjects using the "Receiver Operating Characteristic" (ROC) curve. MATERIALS AND METHODS MRI scans of 20 subjects with PFI and 20 without PFI were obtained. FSPT angle was measured in each MRI by three different raters. In addition, the clinical Q-angle was also measured in the control group. RESULTS The FSPT angle was significantly higher in PFI group as compared with the non-PFI group (p < 0.001). It had substantial inter-rater reliability of 0.82 (95% CI = 0.67-0.92) in the non-PFI group and 0.89 (95% CI = 0.78-0.95) in the PFI group. Test-retest reliability was more than 0.90. The AUC for the ROC curve was 0.86 (95% CI = 0.74-0.97). The clinical Q-angle measured in non-PFI subjects had inter-rater reliability of only 0.48 (95% CI = 0.21-0.72), and showed a fair correlation of 0.58 with the MRI angle. CONCLUSION Measurement of FSPT angle was described on MRI with substantial intra-rater and inter-rater reliability. The angle was significantly higher in PFI versus non-PFI subjects and also showed a good ability to differentiate between these two groups in the ROC curve.
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- Himanshu Gupta
- Department of Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Sports Injury Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Egund N, Skou N, Jacobsen B, Jurik AG. Measurement of tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance by MRI: assessment and correction of knee positioning errors. Skeletal Radiol 2021; 50:751-759. [PMID: 32970161 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-020-03605-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TTTG) distance varies with the position of the knee in the MR or CT scanner. We present and assess a simple method for adjustment of adduction or abduction of the knee. MATERIALS AND METHODS MRI of the knee encompassing a three-dimensional (3D) sagittal sequence including ≥ 8 cm of the proximal tibia was analyzed (29 females, 17 males; median age 45 years). Using 3D visualization software, the central longitudinal axis of the proximal tibia (TA) was constructed, and the TTTG distance was measured before and after alignment of the TA. Observer reliability was assessed with inter- and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots. RESULTS Adduction of the knee occurred in 26 examinations, mean 2.7° (range 0.0° to 9.4°), and abduction in 20 examinations, mean 2.6° (range 0.0° to 7.2°). Following adjustment, the mean TTTG distance increased 2.4 mm (range 0.0 to 6.7 mm) in the knees positioned in adduction and decreased 2.3 mm when in abduction (range 0.0 to 5.5 mm). The correlation coefficient (r2) between the deviation in adduction and abduction and the difference between TTTG unadjusted and adjusted was r2 = 0.96. ICCs were excellent, but limits of agreement were close to ± 3 mm. CONCLUSION Measurement of the TTTG distance by MRI is influenced by a systematic technique-dependent error caused by knee positioning in adduction or abduction. We suggest a simple method for adjusting the positioning.
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- Niels Egund
- Department of Radiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 99, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Department of Radiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 99, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 99, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 99, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Dynamic Q-angle is increased in patients with chronic patellofemoral instability and correlates positively with femoral torsion. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1224-1231. [PMID: 32683477 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06163-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to evaluate the frontal gait patterns in patients with chronic patellofemoral instability compared to healthy controls. The hypothesis was that internal-rotation-adduction moment of the knee as altered dynamic Q-angle is evident in patients and correlates positively with increased femoral torsion. METHODS Thirty-five patients with symptomatic recurrent patellofemoral instability requiring surgical treatment were matched for average age, sex, and body mass index with 15 healthy controls (30 knees). Several clinical and radiographic measurements were taken from each participant: internal and external rotation (hipIR, hipER), Q-angle, tubercle sulcus angle (TS-angle), femoral antetorsion (femAT), tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, and frontal leg axis. Additionally, three frontal gait patterns were defined and recorded: (1) internal-rotation-adduction moment of the knee during normal walking, (2) dynamic valgus of the knee, and (3) Trendelenburg's sign in a single-leg squat. Randomized videography was evaluated by three independent blinded observers. Statistical analysis was performed using regression models and comparisons of gait patterns and clinical and radiological measurements. Furthermore, observer reliability was correlated to gradings of radiological parameters. RESULTS Patients showed altered dynamic Q-angle gait pattern during normal walking (p < 0.001) compared to healthy controls (interrater kappa = 0.61), whereas highest observer agreement was reported if femAT was greater than 20° (kappa = 0.85). Logistic regression model revealed higher femAT (18.2° ± 12.5 versus 11.9° ± 7.0 (p = 0.004) as a significant variable, as well as lower TT-TG distance (23.6 mm ± 2.8 vs. 16.6 mm ± 4.9, p = 0.004) on evident dynamic Q-angle gait pattern. Dynamic valgus in a single-leg squat was observed significantly more often in patients (p < 0.001) compared to controls (interrater kappa = 0.7). However, besides the static measured Q-angle as the only significant variable on evident dynamic valgus pattern (13.6° ± 4.6 vs. 10.3° ± 5.2, p = 0.003), no radiological parameter was detected to correlate significantly with dynamic valgus and Trendelenburg's sign (n.s.). CONCLUSIONS Clinical detection of pathologic torsion and bony alignment may be difficult in patients with patellofemoral instability. The present study demonstrated that dynamic Q-angle gait pattern is significantly altered in patients with chronic patellofemoral instability compared to healthy controls. Moreover, dynamic Q-angle correlates positively with higher femoral torsion and negatively with higher TT-TG distance. Therefore, clinical and radiological assessment of maltorsion should be added to the standard diagnostic workup in cases of patellofemoral instability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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Paiva M, Blønd L, Hölmich P, Barfod KW. Effect of Medialization of the Trochlear Groove and Lateralization of the Tibial Tubercle on TT-TG Distance: A Cross-sectional Study of Dysplastic and Nondysplastic Knees. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:970-974. [PMID: 33595335 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520987819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance is often used as a measure of lateralization of the TT and is important for surgical planning. PURPOSE To investigate if increased TT-TG distance measured on axial magnetic resonance images is due to lateralization of the TT or medialization of the TG. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A total of 84 knees (28 normal [NK], 28 with trochlear dysplasia [TD], and 28 with patellar dislocation without TD [PD]) were examined. The medial border of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) was chosen as the central anatomic landmark. The distance from the TT to PCL (TT-PCL) was measured to examine the lateralization of the TT. The distance from the TG to the PCL (TG-PCL) was measured to examine the medialization of the TG. Between-group differences were investigated by use of 1-way analysis of variance. RESULTS The mean values for TT-TG distance were 8.7 ± 3.6 mm for NK, 12.1 ± 6.0 mm for PD, and 16.7 ± 4.3 mm in the TD group (P < .01). The mean values for TT-PCL distance were 18.5 ± 3.6 mm for NK, 18.5 ± 4.5 mm for PD, and 21.2 ± 4.2 mm in the TD group (P = .03). The mean values for TG-PCL distance were 9.6 ± 3.0 mm for NK, 7.1 ± 3.4 mm for PD, and 5.1 ± 3.3 mm in the dysplastic group (P < .01). CONCLUSION The present results indicate that increased TT-TG distance is due to medialization of the TG and not lateralization of the TT. Knees with TD had increased TT-TG distance compared with the knees of the control group and the knees with PD. The TT-PCL distance did not differ significantly between groups, whereas the TG-PCL distance declined with increased TT-TG.
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- Mathias Paiva
- Sports Orthopedic Research Center-Copenhagen (SORC-C), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Zealand University Hospital, Køge and Aleris-Hamlet Parken, Koge, Denmark
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- Sports Orthopedic Research Center-Copenhagen (SORC-C), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Sports Orthopedic Research Center-Copenhagen (SORC-C), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Flury A, Jud L, Hoch A, Camenzind RS, Fucentese SF. Linear influence of distal femur osteotomy on the Q-angle: one degree of varization alters the Q-angle by one degree. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:540-545. [PMID: 32274549 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05970-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The effect of a distal femur varization osteotomy on patellofemoral biomechanics in genu valgum is unknown. The purpose of this study was to quantify the influence of frontal leg axis correction on the Q-angle with a novel three-dimensional (3-D) measurement method. METHODS 3-D surface models of ten lower extremities were generated using patient computed tomography (CT) data. The preoperative 3-D Q-angle was measured using a novel defined and validated 3-D measurement method. Biplanar supracondylar osteotomies were simulated with different degrees of varus correction (from 1° to 15°) in one-degree steps beginning from the preoperative valgus deformity, resulting in a total of 150 simulations. Additionally, mechanical leg axis and 3-D Q-angle measurements were performed on 3-D surface models of the postoperative CT scans of the same individuals. Further, pre- and postoperative TT-TG distance was measured. RESULTS Mean preoperative Q-angle was 15.8 ± 3.9° (range 10°-21.4°) with a mean preoperative mechanical leg axis of 6.5° ± 2.4 valgus (range 3.8°-11.6° valgus). The Q-angle changed linearly 0.9 ± 0° per 1° of varization. No difference was detected between simulated 3-D Q-angles and effectively corrected postoperative values (n.s.). TT-TG distance changed irregularly and minimally, and with no correlation to the degree of varization. CONCLUSION Distal femur varization osteotomy has a linear effect on the Q-angle with a change of 1° per 1° of varization. The difference in TT-TG distance was mainly due to an unintentional rotational component implemented during surgery.
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- A Flury
- Orthopaedic Department, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Orthopaedic Department, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Orthopaedic Department, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Orthopaedic Department, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Orthopaedic Department, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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van Sambeeck JDP, Rood A, Tigchelaar S, van de Groes SAW, Koëter S. Complications of a self-centering sliding tibial tubercle osteotomy for patellofemoral complaints; low incidence of non-union and fracture. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020; 106:957-961. [PMID: 32753356 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND A tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) is a commonly performed procedure in young and active patients with patellofemoral complaints. Previous small patient series demonstrated a relatively high risk of complications, which appear to be technique dependent. The purpose of this large case series is to quantify the risk of procedure specific postoperative complications related to a uniform self-centering TTO technique in a large cohort, performed by two different surgeons in one center. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesize that non-union or fracture occurs in less than 1% of the procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS Five hundred and twenty-nine knees in four hundred and forty-seven patients who underwent a self-centering TTO with at least one year of follow-up were included. We performed a retrospective cohort review. Tibial fracture, osteotomy non-union, neurovascular complications, infection and wound complications that required surgical intervention were defined as major complications, miscellaneous complications were defined minor. RESULTS The major finding in this study is the low incidence of non-union (0.6%) and tibial fracture (0.4%). In total 9 (1.7%) major complications were reported. Minor complications included superficial wound infection in five patients, two patients had a venous thrombo-embolism (VTE). CONCLUSION A self-centering TTO is a relatively safe technique with a low number of non-union and fracture. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective cohort study.
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- Jordy D P van Sambeeck
- Department of orthopaedic surgery, Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Postbus 9015, 6500 Nijmegen, GS, The Netherlands.
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- Department of orthopaedic surgery, Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Postbus 9015, 6500 Nijmegen, GS, The Netherlands
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- Department of orthopaedic surgery, Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Postbus 9015, 6500 Nijmegen, GS, The Netherlands
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- Department of orthopaedic surgery, Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Postbus 9015, 6500 Nijmegen, GS, The Netherlands
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Xu Z, Zhang H, Chen J, Mohamed SI, Zhou A. Femoral Anteversion Is Related to Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance in Patients with Patellar Dislocation. Arthroscopy 2020; 36:1114-1120. [PMID: 31843647 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the potential relationship between the tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance and the femoral anteversion of different segments of the femur in patients with patellar dislocation. METHODS A total of 60 patients with a diagnosis of patellar dislocation were included in our study. Patients with previous knee surgeries, previous fractures, or lack of necessary radiologic examinations were excluded from our study. The data of computed tomography scanning within a week before the surgery was used to measure the TT-TG distance, total anteversion, proximal anteversion, diaphyseal anteversion, distal anteversion, and tibial torsion. All the data were obtained from the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) workstation. The Pearson correlation analysis was performed to confirm the potential relationship between TT-TG distance and femoral anteversion of different segments. The intraclass correlation coefficient was used to assess the interobserver reliability of measurements. RESULTS The TT-TG distance was significantly correlated with the diaphyseal anteversion (r = -0.305, P = 0.008) and distal anteversion (r = 0.365, P = 0.004). The total anteversion was associated with proximal anteversion (r = 0.392, P = 0.02) and diaphyseal anteversion (r = 0.631, P < 0.001). The intraclass correlation coefficient showed the measurements of included parameters were presented with excellent agreement. CONCLUSION Our study showed that patients with high diaphyseal anteversion and distal anteversion tend to had a higher TT-TG distance but the value of total and proximal femoral anteversion were independent of the value of TT-TG distance. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV therapeutic case series.
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- Zijie Xu
- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Wu CC, Wong YC. Identifying the optimal inlet for antegrade tibial intramedullary nailing via magnetic resonance imaging. Injury 2019; 50:2065-2069. [PMID: 31543314 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Tibial shaft fractures treated with antegrade rigid tibial intramedullary nailing has been supported worldwide. However, the optimal inlet for nailing is still controversial. Practically, varied inlets may significantly affect the tibial alignment. This retrospective study intended to utilize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate the optimal inlet for antegrade tibial nailing. METHODS MRIs of 100 consecutive adult patients (50 men and 50 women, average 27 years) were used in this study. All patients had MRIs for meniscus or knee ligament injuries. There were no fractures or prior bony anomalies. The center of the tibial width (TW) at the level of the tibial tubercle (TT) was considered the optimal inlet and was positioned on the axial view of the MRIs. Various related anatomic landmarks were investigated concomitantly. All parameters were compared statistically. RESULTS The medial edge of the patellar tendon (PT) was 55% from the lateral end of the TW. The apex of the TT was 38% from the lateral end of the TW. The lateral edge of the PT was 19% from the lateral end of the TW. The TT was 2.5 cm distal to the tibial articular surface. The PT width was 2.3 cm. Except for the TW, the distance from the TT to the articular surface, and PT width between genders (p < 0.001), all other parameters showed no statistical significance (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The optimal inlet for antegrade rigid tibial intramedullary nailing may be at a site 3 mm laterally to the medial edge of the PT. There are normally no differences for the nail inlet between men and women. The PT splitting approach for nail insertion may require modification.
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- Chi-Chuan Wu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5 Fu-Hsin St., 333, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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A Knee Size-Independent Parameter for Malalignment of the Distal Patellofemoral Joint in Children. Adv Orthop 2019; 2019:3496936. [PMID: 31637059 PMCID: PMC6766167 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3496936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Patellar instability (PI) is a common finding in children. Current parameters describing patellofemoral joint alignment do not account for knee size. Additionally, most parameters utilize joint-crossing tibiofemoral landmarks and are prone to errors. The aim of the present study was to develop a knee size-independent parameter that is suitable for pediatric or small knees and determines the malpositioning of the distal patellar tendon insertion solely utilizing tibial landmarks. Methods Sixty-one pediatric knees were included in the study. The tibial tubercle posterior cruciate ligament distance (TTPCL) was measured via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The tibial head diameter (THD) was utilized as a parameter for knee size. An index was calculated for the TTPCL and THD (TTPCL/THD). One-hundred adult knees were analyzed to correlate the data with a normalized cohort. Results The THD was significantly lower in healthy females than in males (69.3 mm ± 0.8 mm vs. 79.1 mm ± 0.7 mm; p < 0.001) and therefore was chosen to serve as a knee size parameter. However, no gender differences were found for the TTPCL/THD index in the healthy adult study cohort. The TTPCL/THD was significantly higher in adult PI patients than in the control group (0.301 ± 0.007 vs. 0.270 ± 0.007; p=0.005). This finding was repeated in the PI group when the pediatric cohort was analyzed (0.316 ± 0.008 vs. 0.288 ± 0.010; p=0.033). Conclusion The TTPCL/THD index represents a novel knee size-independent measure describing malpositioning of the distal patellar tendon insertion determined solely by tibial landmarks.
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Preoperative planning of tibial tubercle medialisation according to the trochlear groove angle. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:129-131. [PMID: 30470522 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2018.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The tibial tubercle-trochlear groove distance (TT-TG) was first described four decades ago. Since then, a considerable body of research has become available on the pathophysiology of chronic patellar instability, whose diagnosis and treatment remain challenging. Tibial tubercle medialisation can correct an abnormal TT-TG. Preoperative planning based on the TT-TG and trochlear angle may avoid both under-correction inducing persistent instability and overcorrection responsible for pain. Preoperative planning should be patient-specific. With appropriate preoperative planning, compensation for moderate trochlear dysplasia can be achieved without any additional procedure.
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Hip abductor muscle volumes are smaller in individuals affected by patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2019; 27:266-272. [PMID: 30321602 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were twofold: firstly, to compare hip abductor muscle volumes in individuals with patellofemoral joint (PFJ) osteoarthritis (PFJ OA) against those of healthy controls; and secondly, to determine whether hip muscle volumes and hip kinematics during walking are related in individuals with PFJ OA and healthy controls. METHODS Fifty-one individuals with PFJ OA and thirteen asymptomatic, age-matched healthy controls ≥40 years were recruited. Volumes of the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae were obtained from magnetic resonance (MR) images. Video motion capture was used to measure three-dimensional hip joint kinematics during overground walking. RESULTS Significantly smaller gluteus medius (P = 0.017), gluteus minimus (P = 0.001) and tensor fasciae latae (P = 0.027) muscle volumes were observed in PFJ OA participants compared to controls. Weak correlations were observed between smaller gluteus minimus volume and larger hip flexion angle at contralateral heel strike (CHS) (r = -0.279, P = 0.038) as well as between smaller gluteus minimus volume and increased hip adduction angle at CHS (r = -0.286, P = 0.046). CONCLUSION Reduced hip abductor muscle volume is a feature of PFJ OA and is associated with increased hip flexion and adduction angles during the late stance phase of walking for PFJ OA participants and healthy controls.
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Arendt EA. Editorial Commentary: Reducing the Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove Distance in Patella Stabilization Procedure. Too Much of a (Good) Thing? Arthroscopy 2018; 34:2427-2428. [PMID: 30077265 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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A recent study suggests that aggressive correction of the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance by tibial tubercle osteotomy and medialization during patellar stabilization surgery can result in diminished outcomes. The mechanism may be overmedialization resulting in excessive medial patellofemoral and tibial-femoral pressure. Measurement of TT-TG may be inaccurate, and medialization of the tibial tubercle may not be required in cases of lateral patellar instability with TT-TG >20 mm (which is a current algorithm). My indication for tibial tubercle osteotomy, generally anteromedialization, is lateral patellofemoral chondrosis, and my goal is to create an intraoperative tubercle-sulcus angle of 0, which can be readily visualized with the knee at 90°. This is true regardless of the preoperative TT-TG measurement, and this intraoperative measurement mitigates against an excessive tubercle-sulcus angle of 0, which can be readily visualized with the knee at 90° and is true regardless of the preoperative TT-TG medialization.
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