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Colosio A, Scaini A, Motta M, Paderno M, Saccomanno MF, Bettinsoli P, Bonaspetti G, Milano G. BLU-DAT: a new reliable and accurate arthrometer for measuring anterior knee laxity. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4782-4790. [PMID: 37553553 PMCID: PMC10598137 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07534-5] [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: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Although many arthrometers have been developed to assess anterior knee laxity, reliability and diagnostic accuracy of these devices are still debated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the validity of a new arthrometer in the outpatient setting, with the hypothesis that it had good validity in terms of reliability and diagnostic accuracy. METHODS Seventy-eight subjects (39 with ACL injury and 39 with normal ACL) were tested. ATT was assessed by means of the Lachman test at 30° of flexion with a new testing device (BLU-DAT) under three different loading conditions: 7 kg (69 N), 9 kg (88 N) and maximum (MMT). The tests were performed on both knees to obtain SSD. In the ACL injury group, the tests were performed by two examiners and one of them repeated a second test series. Inter- and intra-observer reliability were assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for the average SSD measures. In the normal-ACL group, the analysis was performed with the same testing setup. Side-to-side difference measures of the two groups at every loading condition were compared by Student's t test. Data of test series were dichotomized based on the threshold value of 3-mm SSD as pathological ATT and 2 × 2 contingency tables were used to assess diagnostic accuracy. RESULTS The ICCs for intra-observer reliability at 7-kg (69 N), 9-kg (88 N) and MMT measurements were 0.781, 0.855 and 0.913, respectively. The ICC for inter-observer reliability at 7-kg (69 N), 9-kg (88 N) and MMT measurements were 0.701, 0.845 and 0.834, respectively. Comparison between the two groups showed a significant mean difference ranging from 3.4 mm for 7-kg (69 N) load to 4.6 mm for MMT. Overall accuracy ranged from 84.6% for 7-kg load to 98.7% for MMT. CONCLUSION The BLU-DAT has proven to be an instrument with good intra- and inter-observer reliability and very good accuracy in the diagnosis of ACL injuries in the outpatient setting. So, the BLU-DAT can be a new useful tool in everyday clinical practice to assist in the diagnosis of ACL injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Alessandro Colosio
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- ASST Spedali Civili, UOC Clinica Ortopedica, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, BS Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
- ASST Spedali Civili, UOC Clinica Ortopedica, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, BS Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
- ASST Spedali Civili, UOC Clinica Ortopedica, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, BS Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Clinica S. Anna, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
- ASST Spedali Civili, UOC Clinica Ortopedica, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, BS Italy
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Cheng YH, Chiu CH, Chen ACY, Chan YS, Hsu KY. Outcomes of Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction According to GNRB Arthrometer Measurement. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59020366. [PMID: 36837568 PMCID: PMC9966521 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59020366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Background and Objectives: To investigate the prognosis of combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction, we used a GNRB (Genourob, Laval, France) arthrometer to measure surgical outcomes. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study reviewed patients who underwent combined ACL and ALL reconstruction and had a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Subjective outcomes, namely the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) evaluation form scale scores and Lysholm scores, were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively. We used a GNRB arthrometer to test the side-to-side laxity under pressures of 134 and 200 N, and we calculated the differential of the slope of the curves. We also recorded complications. Results: Our study examined 18 patients (mean age: 30.56 ± 8.9 years, range: 19-53) with a mean follow-up of 27.37 ± 3.4 months (range: 24-36). Both Lysholm and IKDC scores were significantly improved following the operation. The GNRB arthrometer measured mean anteroposterior laxity side-to-side as 0.76 ± 0.78 mm and 0.82 ± 0.8 mm under pressures of 134 and 200 N, respectively. The mean side-to-side differential slope under 200 N was 3.52 ± 2.17 μm/N. These values indicated that patients displayed no graft tear or low functional knee instability. All patients had a grade 3 pivot shift preoperatively; only two patients had a grade 1 pivot shift postoperatively, with the rest having a negative pivot shift. Conclusions: Our study revealed that combined ACL and ALL reconstruction has an excellent prognosis. GNRB measurement demonstrated excellent stability, and most patients had no residual pivot shift.
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- You-Hung Cheng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Taipei Municipal Tu-Cheng Hospital, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 236, Taiwan
- Comprehensive Sports Medicine Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- Comprehensive Sports Medicine Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- Comprehensive Sports Medicine Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- Comprehensive Sports Medicine Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Taipei Municipal Tu-Cheng Hospital, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 236, Taiwan
- Comprehensive Sports Medicine Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-3-328-1200 (ext. 2163); Fax: +886-3-327-8113
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Michel E, Jordan E, Canovas F, Bouchdoug K, Dagneaux L, Gaillard F. Influence of residual anterior laxity on functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 108:103264. [PMID: 35248790 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Residual laxity can persist after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. This increased anterior translation can be measured with a knee arthrometer. Nevertheless, the measurement parameters and functional impact of this residual laxity are not well understood. The aims of this study were to (1) evaluate the effect of applying loads of 134N, 200N and 250N on the measured residual laxity after ACL reconstruction and (2) evaluate the prognostic ability of the various measurement parameters on the functional outcomes. HYPOTHESIS After ACL reconstruction, the functional outcomes will be correlated to the postoperative residual laxity. METHODS We did a prospective study of 61 recreational athletes who underwent surgical reconstruction of their ACL with the Kenneth-Jones technique between 2016 and 2019. The mean age of these patients was 27±7 years, and most were men (75%). The side-to-side difference in laxity was measured pre- and postoperatively using the GNRB® arthrometer at three load levels: 134N, 200N and 250N. The functional outcomes were determined based on the return to sports and the KOOS, IKDC and ARPEGE scores. The mean follow-up was 30±10 months. RESULTS Half the patients had returned to sport at their pre-injury levels, while 25% had returned to a lower level and 25% had stopped doing any physical activity. At 134N, a 1-mm increase in side-to-side difference was associated with a 2-fold higher risk of not returning to sports (OR 2; 95% CI 1.22-3.23; p<0.01). At 200N, a 1-mm increase in side-to-side difference was associated with a 50% higher probability of having a poor/fair ARPEGE score (OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.05-2.02; p=0.02). At 200N, a 4-mm side-to-side difference was the prognostic threshold for failure to return to sports with a positive predictive value of 86% and specificity of 98%. CONCLUSIONS This case series found a strong correlation between residual laxity and the functional outcomes after ACL reconstruction. A threshold of 4mm residual laxity evaluated on the GNRB® at 200N was predictive of adverse outcomes and failure to return to sports in our population of recreational athletes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective study.
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- Emilien Michel
- Département de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie unité de chirurgie du membre inférieur, hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU de Montpellier, 371, avenue Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Département de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie unité de chirurgie du membre inférieur, hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU de Montpellier, 371, avenue Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Département de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie unité de chirurgie du membre inférieur, hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU de Montpellier, 371, avenue Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- DIM, unité de recherche clinique et épidémiologique, hôpital Lapeyronie, CHRU de Montpellier, 371, avenue Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier, France
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- Département de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie unité de chirurgie du membre inférieur, hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU de Montpellier, 371, avenue Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France.
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- Département de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie unité de chirurgie du membre inférieur, hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU de Montpellier, 371, avenue Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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Niu X, Mai H, Wu T, Jiang Y, Duan X, Liu M, Liu J, Ding L, Ao Y. Reliability of a Novel Automatic Knee Arthrometer for Measuring Knee Laxity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671211051301. [PMID: 35187181 PMCID: PMC8855393 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211051301] [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: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: The accuracy of existing devices for measuring knee laxity is adversely
affected by examiner reliability. Purpose: To compare the accuracy of a novel automatic knee arthrometer (AKA) to that
of the KT-2000 arthrometer for measuring knee laxity after anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) ruptures. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: We measured anterior displacement and the anterior displacement difference
(ADD) at 134 N of anterior force in 221 healthy volunteers and 200 patients
with ACL ruptures. All trials were performed by the same 2 examiners. We
first analyzed the effects of examiner, side assessed, and device type using
the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), t test, and
F test. We then used the receiver operating
characteristic curve to compare the diagnostic value of the measurements
between devices. Results: In repeated measurements for a single healthy volunteer, there were no
differences in the variance of the measurements between sides according to
the AKA (standard deviation of right vs left knee for examiner A: 0.43 vs
0.58 mm, respectively [P = .39]; for examiner B: 0.49 vs
0.77 mm, respectively [P = .81]), while the KT-2000
measurements showed differences (standard deviation of right vs left knee
for examiner A: 1.47 vs 0.80 mm, respectively [P = .02];
for examiner B: 1.78 vs 0.91 mm, respectively [P = .01]).
The ADD assessed by the AKA was not significantly different between
examiners A and B (0.50 vs 0.75 mm, respectively; P = .27;
ICC = 0.83), but the KT-2000 showed a difference (1.07 vs 2.01 mm,
respectively; P = .01; ICC = 0.55). The ADD of 20 healthy
volunteers assessed by the AKA was less than that by the KT-2000 (0.98 vs
1.41 mm, respectively; P = .04). When comparing the
diagnostic value of the 2 devices in the sample of 200 patients with ACL
ruptures and 200 healthy controls, the area under the receiver operating
characteristic curve for the AKA was larger than that for the KT-2000 (0.93
vs 0.87, respectively; P ≤ .01), and the threshold values
were 1.75 and 2.73 mm, respectively. Conclusion: The AKA can be used to determine the degree of knee laxity in ACL injuries
and to provide indications for treatment.
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- Xingyue Niu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Büyükdoğan K, Laidlaw MS, Fox MA, Kew ME, Miller MD. Effect of Tibial Tunnel Placement Using the Lateral Meniscus as a Landmark on Clinical Outcomes of Anatomic Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:1451-1459. [PMID: 33830836 DOI: 10.1177/0363546521999672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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 It remains unclear if use of the lateral meniscus anterior horn (LMAH) as a landmark will produce consistent tunnel positions in the anteroposterior (AP) distance across the tibial plateau. PURPOSE To evaluate the AP location of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction tibial tunnels utilizing the LMAH as an intra-articular landmark and to examine how tunnel placement affects knee stability and clinical outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted of 98 patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction with quadrupled hamstring tendon autografts between March 2013 and June 2017. Patients with unilateral ACL injuries and a minimum follow-up of 2 years were included in the study. All guide pins for the tibial tunnel were placed using the posterior border of the LMAH as an intra-articular landmark. Guide pins were evaluated with the Bernard-Hertel grid in the femur and the Stäubli-Rauschning method in the tibia. Patients were divided by the radiographic location of the articular entry point of the guide pin with relation to the anterior 40% of the tibial plateau. Outcomes were evaluated by the Marx Activity Scale and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) form. Anterior knee laxity was evaluated using a KT-1000 arthrometer and graded with the objective portion of the IKDC form. Rotational stability was evaluated using the pivot-shift test. RESULTS A total of 60 patients were available for follow-up at a mean 28.6 months. The overall percentage of AP placement of the tibial tunnel was 39.3% ± 3.8% (mean ± SD; range, 31%-47%). Side-to-side difference of anterior knee laxity was significantly lower in the anterior group than the posterior group (1.2 ± 1.1 mm vs 2.5 ± 1.3 mm; P < .001; r = 0.51). The percentage of AP placement of the tibial tunnel demonstrated a positive medium correlation with side-to-side difference of anterior knee laxity as measured by a KT-1000 arthrometer (r = 0.430; P < .001). The anterior group reported significantly better distribution of IKDC grading as compared with the posterior group (26 grade A and 6 grade B vs 15 grade A and 13 grade B; P = .043; V = 0.297). The pivot-shift test results and outcome scores showed no significant differences between the groups. CONCLUSION Using the posterior border of the LMAH as an intraoperative landmark yields a wide range of tibial tunnel locations along the tibial plateau, with anterior placement of the tibial tunnel leading toward improved anterior knee stability.
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- Kadir Büyükdoğan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Koc University Hospital, Zeytinburnu/Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Klasan A, Putnis SE, Kandhari V, Oshima T, Parker DA. Anterior knee translation measurements after ACL reconstruction are influenced by the type of laximeter used. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:3639-3646. [PMID: 32240345 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05950-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Laximeters were designed to diagnose an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficient knee, but their use has now focused on providing an objective assessment of the anterior translation (AT) of an intact and ACL-reconstructed knee. In this study we report the introduction and direct comparison of an automated and computerized AT measurement device, GNRB, with the device previously established by the institute and as the current literature standard, the KT1000. METHODS A prospective data collection was commenced upon introduction of the GNRB. The measurements of AT in each patient were performed by the same investigator with each device using 134 N applied to both knees, giving a side-to-side difference. The investigators were a sport scientist, a biomechanical engineer and a physiotherapist. Increased AT was defined as a difference > 3 mm. RESULTS Three investigators performed the measurements in 122 patients, 9.8 (± 1.8) months after ACL reconstruction. Mean AT of the healthy knee was 5.7 mm with KT1000 and 4.4 mm with GNRB (p = 0.002). Mean AT of the ACL reconstructed knee was 7.0 mm with the KT1000 and 5.3 mm with the GNRB (p = 0.037). The KT1000 had a higher variance of results than the GNRB (p < 0.001). There were 25 patients with increased AT measured by KT1000 compared with 12 patients using the GNRB (p < 0.016), with only 5 on both devices. CONCLUSIONS GNRB has better consistency of results when compared to the KT1000. Both devices lack comparability for detecting increased AT, with the KT1000 recording a side-to-side difference of more than 3 mm in twice as many patients as the GNRB. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Antonio Klasan
- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia.
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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[Modified arthroscopic technique to replace the posterior cruciate ligament in multiligament knee injuries : Results compared to open tibial inlay technique]. Unfallchirurg 2020; 123:625-633. [PMID: 31834418 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-019-00752-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is no standard procedure regarding surgical treatment of multiligament knee injuries involving rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament. OBJECTIVE Does the modified and purely arthroscopic operation technique show similarly good results compared to the familiar open tibial inlay technique? METHODS A total of four patients were surgically treated using the open tibial inlay technique (group A) and seven using the modified arthroscopic approach (group B). The prospectively designed follow-up examination comprised the Lysholm score, the subjective questionnaire of the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score as well as the specifically extended Orthopedic Working Group Knee (OAK) score for clinical assessment. Tests on translational movability of the knee joint were performed with the Rolimeter®. The level of statistical significance alpha was set at 5%. RESULTS The follow-up examination took place on average 28.5 ± 19.60 months and 30.6 ± 26.26 months postoperatively in groups A and B, respectively. Groups A and B recorded mean 70.3 ± 5.32 and 69.6 ± 19.82 points in the Lysholm score, respectively. In the subjective IKDC score group A showed 67.3 ± 7.76 points and group B 65.9 ± 12.35 points. The OAK score was 77.5 ± 6.10 points in group A and 75.3 ± 11.31 points in group B. The side difference in the posterior drawer test was 1.75 ± 1.192 mm in group A and 2.50 ± 2.160 mm in group B. In the reverse Lachman test differences of 2.37 ± 2.175 mm and 3.22 ± 2.059 mm were measured in groups A and B, respectively. All values showed no significant differences between the two evaluated groups. CONCLUSION The results of the two operation techniques were not significantly different. The arthroscopic approach is therefore regarded as the preferred method in this institute.
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Klasan A, Putnis SE, Kandhari V, Oshima T, Fritsch BA, Parker DA. Healthy knee KT1000 measurements of anterior tibial translation have significant variation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:2177-2183. [PMID: 31676998 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05768-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The most commonly used arthrometer for measuring and reporting anterior tibial translation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is the KT1000. Reports on its consistency and reproducibility vary in the literature, but it remains the "gold standard". The purpose of this study was to assess agreement of KT1000 measurements in a daily clinical setting. METHODS A retrospective analysis of anterior knee translation in the healthy knee of 770 patients over a 17-year time period was performed. In this cohort, a total of 24 investigators performed 1890 measurement sets at 89 Newtons (N), 134N and at maximum manual force (MMax) level. To assess the inter- and intra-observer agreement, the intraclass-correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated. The "investigator effect" was a difference between two examiners in the same patient and the "device effect'' a difference within one examiner in the same patient. Minimally important difference (MID) was calculated as 0.5 of the standard deviation. RESULTS Thirteen investigators were female, performing 1099 measurements and 11 were male, performing 791 measurements. ICC ranged between 0.558 and 0.644. At the MMax level, male investigators had a higher mm reading than female investigators (p < 0.001). Increased experience did not correlate with a higher ICC. MID ranged between 0.85 and 1.65 mm. CONCLUSION This study investigated the KT1000 arthrometer in a clinical setting with a large number of investigators. This device delivers moderate agreement of results. Both the device and investigator effect are present. The MMax level has shown the lowest agreement and a dependency on the investigator gender. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III diagnostic study.
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- Antonio Klasan
- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave., Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia.
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave., Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave., Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave., Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave., Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Level 1, The Gallery, 445 Victoria Ave., Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
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Bahlau D, Favreau H, Eichler D, Lustig S, Bonnomet F, Ehlinger M. Clinical, functional, and isokinetic study of a prospective series of anterior cruciate ligament ligamentoplasty with pedicular hamstrings. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2019; 43:2557-2562. [PMID: 31446455 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04392-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Few studies describe the specific results of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with pedicled hamstring graft (HG). Our goal was to report the isokinetic, clinical, and functional outcomes over the post-operative year following pedicled hamstring ligamentoplasty. METHODS Twenty-four patients with ACL rupture (mean age 27.4 years) were included prospectively. The technique used a four-stranded HG transplant pedicled to the tibia. The functional result (Lysholm knee score and subjective IKDC score), clinical result (KT-1000, Lachman test, joint amplitudes, objective IKDC score), and isokinetic complication occurrence were analyzed at six months and 12 months follow-up. The functional results, clinical parameters, and complications were analyzed at 30 months follow-up. The comparison of the variables with the various regressions was carried out by a Wilcoxon sign test. RESULTS Twenty-one patients were reviewed at six, nine, 12, and 30 months. The mean Lysholm knee score was 90/100 at six months, 96/100 at one year, and 95/100 at 30 months. The mean subjective IKDC score was 77/100 and 89/100 at six and 12 months, and 91/100 at 30 months. The mean difference in laxity compared with the healthy knee was 1.4 mm at six months, 1.9 mm at 12 months, and 2 mm at 30 months. The objective IKDC score was A or B for all patients at 12 and 30 months. The average quadriceps strength deficit decreased from 27 to 16% between six and 12 months post-operative (p = 0.0091) and the average flexor deficit from 23 to 12% (p = 0.0084). No complications were identified. CONCLUSION The abovementioned technique allows reaching functional, clinical, and isokinetic results comparable with the standard techniques while preserving the mechanical and biological interest of tibial insertion.
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- David Bahlau
- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie du membre inférieur, CHU Hautepierre 2, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 avenue Molière, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie du membre inférieur, CHU Hautepierre 2, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 avenue Molière, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie du membre inférieur, CHU Hautepierre 2, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 avenue Molière, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Département de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Centre Albert-Trillat, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, 103 boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie du membre inférieur, CHU Hautepierre 2, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 avenue Molière, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie du membre inférieur, CHU Hautepierre 2, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 avenue Molière, 67098, Strasbourg Cedex, France. .,Laboratoire ICube, CNRS UMR 7357, 30 Bd Sébastien Brant, 67400, Illkirch, France.
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Ferretti A, Monaco E, Ponzo A, Dagget M, Guzzini M, Mazza D, Redler A, Conteduca F. The unhappy triad of the knee re-revisited. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 43:223-228. [PMID: 30276447 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4181-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY To describe the surgical findings of the anterolateral complex in patients with the "unhappy triad" lesion of the knee. METHOD One hundred and twenty-five consecutive patients presenting with acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears were selected for this study. Only cases, evaluated with a valgus stress test under fluoroscopy, with a medial opening more than 5 mm of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) were included in the study (11 patients). For the included cases, open MCL surgical repair was performed only in cases with a valgus stress test more than 10 mm as revealed by fluoroscopy (3 patients). All included cases (11 patients) underwent ACL reconstruction and exploration of the anterolateral complex that was then assessed, photographed, classified, and eventually repaired. RESULTS At clinical evaluation under anaesthesia, all patients presented a positive Lachman test and a pivot shift test graded as ++ in four cases and +++ in five cases, not valuable in two cases. At surgical exploration, the anterolateral complex was involved in all cases (11 patients): one case demonstrated a type I injury, eight cases a type II injury, two cases a type III injury, and no patient with a type IV injury (Segond's fracture). All anterolateral complex lesions were repaired by direct suture and re-tensioning. DISCUSSION On the basis of a recent analysis performed by other authors, we could speculate that injuries of ACL and anterolateral compartment occur in the very early phase of the injury when the knee is forced into internal rotation. The MRI evidence of bone bruising in the lateral compartment in most cases of the present series support the hypothesis of an internal rotation torque. CONCLUSIONS The unhappy triad of injuries to the knee is actually a tetrad involving not just the ACL, MCL, and medial/lateral meniscus but also involved the anterolateral complex.
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- Andrea Ferretti
- "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Traumatology Sports Center "Kilk Kilgour", Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, Rome, RM, Italy
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- "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Traumatology Sports Center "Kilk Kilgour", Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, Rome, RM, Italy
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- "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Traumatology Sports Center "Kilk Kilgour", Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, Rome, RM, Italy.
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- "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Traumatology Sports Center "Kilk Kilgour", Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, Rome, RM, Italy
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- "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Traumatology Sports Center "Kilk Kilgour", Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, Rome, RM, Italy
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- "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Traumatology Sports Center "Kilk Kilgour", Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, Rome, RM, Italy
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- "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Traumatology Sports Center "Kilk Kilgour", Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-1039, Rome, RM, Italy
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Ollivier M. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: The Long Road from Science to Clinical Relevance. Knee Surg Relat Res 2018; 30:93-94. [PMID: 29843195 PMCID: PMC5990231 DOI: 10.5792/ksrr.18.939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Matthieu Ollivier
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute for Movement and Locomotion, Sainte Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France
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