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Svantesson J, Piussi R, Weissglas E, Svantesson E, Horvath A, Börjesson E, Williams A, Prill R, Samuelsson K, Hamrin Senorski E. Shedding light on the non-operative treatment of the forgotten side of the knee: rehabilitation of medial collateral ligament injuries-a systematic review. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2024; 10:e001750. [PMID: 38933372 PMCID: PMC11202733 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to review the current literature regarding the non-operative treatment of isolated medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. Design Systematic review, registered in the Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/E9CP4). Data sources The Embase, MEDLINE and PEDro databases were searched; last search was performed on December 2023. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed original reports from studies that included information about individuals who sustained an isolated MCL injury with non-surgical treatment as an intervention, or reports comparing surgical with non-surgical treatment were eligible for inclusion. Included reports were synthesised qualitatively. Risk of bias was assessed with the Risk of Bias Assessment tool for Non-randomized Studies. Certainty of evidence was determined using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation. Results A total of 26 reports (1912 patients) were included, of which 18 were published before the year 2000 and 8 after. No differences in non-operative treatment were reported between grade I and II injuries, where immediate weight bearing and ambulation were tolerated, and rehabilitation comprised different types of strengthening exercises with poorly reported details. Some reports used immobilisation with a brace as a treatment method, while others did not use any equipment. The use of a brace and duration of use was inconsistently reported. Conclusion There is substantial heterogeneity and lack of detail regarding the non-operative treatment of isolated MCL injuries. This should prompt researchers and clinicians to produce high-quality evidence studies on the promising non-operative treatment of isolated MCL injuries to aid in decision-making and guide rehabilitation after MCL injury. Level of evidence Level I, systematic review.
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, University of Gothenburg, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Goteborg, Sweden
- Sahlgrenska Sports Medicine Center, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Sahlgrenska Sports Medicine Center, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg, Sweden
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Sahlgrenska Sports Medicine Center, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg, Sweden
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- FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Fortius Clinic City, London, Greater London, UK
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- Center of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Sahlgrenska Sports Medicine Center, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, University of Gothenburg, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Goteborg, Sweden
- Sahlgrenska Sports Medicine Center, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Swedish Olympic Comitee, Stockholm, Sweden
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Kim JH, Danilkowicz RM, Meeker ZD, Wagner KR, Khan ZA, Chahla J. Evaluating the Reliability and Quality of YouTube Videos Regarding Medial Collateral Ligament Knee Injury as a Patient Education Resource. J ISAKOS 2024:S2059-7754(24)00124-X. [PMID: 38908480 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to assess the educational reliability and quality of videos shared on YouTube regarding medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries of the knee. METHODS Using the search keywords "medial collateral ligament" on YouTube, the first 50 videos were evaluated by two independent reviewers. Video characteristics were extracted, and each video was categorized by upload source and content type. Three scoring systems were used to evaluate the videos: the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Benchmark Score to assess a video's reliability; the Global Quality Score (GQS) to assess educational quality; the novel MCL Specific Score (MCL-SS) to assess MCL-specific content quality. Linear regression analyses were conducted to explore relationships between video characteristics and scores. RESULTS Collectively, the videos were viewed 5,759,427 times with a mean number of views per video of 115,189 ± 177,861. The mean JAMA score was 1.8, GQS was 2.1, and MCL-SS was 5.6, indicating both poor reliability and quality. Only videos uploaded by physicians showed a statistically significantly higher mean MCL-SS (P = .032) but were still of low quality with a mean MCL-SS of 9.2 ± 5.9. Multivariate linear regression revealed that videos uploaded by physicians were statistically significant predictors of greater MCL-SS (β = 4.108; P = .029). Longer video durations were statistically significant predictors of greater GQS (β = .001; P = .002) and MCL-SS (β = .007; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS YouTube videos regarding MCL injuries, despite their popularity, were found to be on average of poor overall reliability and quality as measured by JAMA, GQS, and MCL-SS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III - Cross-sectional Study.
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- Jason H Kim
- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 W Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612.
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Bianco L, Jahn E, Renninger S. Conservative Approach to Treating American Football Players With Medial Collateral Ligament Grade 2 Sprain During the Season. J Sport Rehabil 2023; 32:920-925. [PMID: 37573029 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2022-0206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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CONTEXT The medial collateral ligament is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. The high-speed pivoting and agility movements that are common in the sport of American Football put participants at an increased risk for a valgus force stress from contact or noncontact injuries. Positional release therapy (PRT) also considered strain/counterstrain focuses on releasing the tension in a tissue through unloading the involved body part. CASE PRESENTATION Two male student-athletes participating in football with a mean age of 20.5 years were diagnosed by a physician with medial collateral ligament grade 2 sprain. Both patients sustained their injuries in a regular season game with a contact valgus force from an opposing player. MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES After the initial 72 hours of compression, elevation, and cryotherapy, the patients were both treated with PRT followed by progressive loading exercises. Following 4 treatment sessions of PRT over the next 6 days, the patients started with quadriceps engagement exercises, single-leg squats to 60° knee flexion, side steps, triceps dips, slow controlled lunges, and toe walk. The patients progressed to full body weight squats, single-leg landing, step-up tri-extension, and sidekicks with a leg on table. Then, the patients completed function movements and sports-specific exercises. CONCLUSIONS In this case series, 2 patients competing in intercollege American Football were treated with PRT and progressive loading exercises to facilitate return to unrestricted activities and improve outcome measures. Commonly, a grade 2 medial collateral ligament sprain is conservatively treated with return to sport taking 20 days on average. In this type 2 case series, the clinician found success utilizing PRT early in the recovery process, which in these 2 cases lead to restoration of function, outcome measure improvement, and an expedited return to sport. The expedited return to sport occurred at an average of 18 days for these patients.
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- Lucas Bianco
- St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA,USA
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- Alvernia University, Reading, PA,USA
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Starling LT, Gabb N, Williams S, Kemp S, Stokes KA. Longitudinal study of six seasons of match injuries in elite female rugby union. Br J Sports Med 2023; 57:212-217. [PMID: 36428090 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ObjectiveTo establish match injury rates and patterns in elite female rugby union players in England. METHOD We conducted a six-season (2011/2012-2013/2014 and 2017/2018-2019/2020) prospective cohort study of time-loss match injuries in elite-level female players in the English Premiership competition. A 24-hour time-loss definition was used. RESULTS Five-hundred and thirty-four time-loss injuries were recorded during 13 680 hours of match exposure. Injury incidence was 39 injuries per 1000 hours (95% CIs 36 to 42) with a mean severity of 48 days (95% CIs 42 to 54) and median severity of 20 days (IQR: 7-57). Concussion was the most common specific injury diagnosis (five concussions per 1000 hours, 95% CIs 4 to 6). The tackle event was associated with the greatest burden of injury (615 days absence per 1000 hours 95% CIs 340 to 1112), with 'being tackled' specifically causing the most injuries (28% of all injuries) and concussions (22% of all concussions). CONCLUSIONS This is the first multiple-season study of match injuries in elite women's rugby union players. Match injury incidence was similar to that previously reported within international women's rugby union. Injury prevention strategies centred on the tackle would focus on high-burden injuries, which are associated with substantial player time-loss and financial costs to teams as well as the high-priority area of concussions.
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- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Medical Services, Rugby Football Union, Twickenham, UK
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- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK .,Medical Services, Rugby Football Union, Twickenham, UK
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Abulsoud MI, Elzahed EA, Moawad M, Zayed FH, Abdelaal M, Hassan MAA, Elmarghany M, Elgeushy A, Fouad AA, Abonnour M. Minimally Invasive Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Knee. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2022; 10:507-513. [PMID: 35928903 PMCID: PMC9295589 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2021.53200.2643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study describes a minimally invasive technique for the reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and posterior oblique ligament (POL) through minimal incisions on the tibial and femoral sides of the ligament using the modified Bosworth technique. METHODS This study included 19 consecutive patients who presented with chronic grade III injury; the mean age was 29.6 years (standard deviation ± 7.5 years, range 19-43 years), and five patients (26.3%) had no associated injuries. Ten patients (52.6%) had associated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and four patients (21.1%) had associated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury. All patients were assessed 18 months postoperatively regarding functional outcome using the Lysholm score and medial joint space opening. RESULTS There was a statistically significant improvement in the patient functional outcome as the Lysholm score improved from 55.39 ± 6.9 to 89.42 ± 6.4 at 18 months postoperatively. (P< 0.001). At the end of the follow-up, 16 cases had grade 1 medial laxity, 3 cases with grade II laxity, and no patients with grade III medial laxity. CONCLUSION Minimally invasive MCL reconstruction with modified Bosworth technique gives very good results regarding the functional outcome and residual medial laxity of the knee.
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- Mohamed I. Abulsoud
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Henstenburg JM, Kellish AS, Good RP, Freedman KB. Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction for Valgus Instability After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2022; 12:01709767-202206000-00061. [PMID: 37440519 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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CASE Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are a rare occurrence. Traditional treatment options include repair and revision to a constrained prosthesis. We present a case of an 80-year-old man who opted for MCL reconstruction in the setting of previous TKA due to late MCL injury from a skiing accident. The presentation, operative techniques, and outcomes of this treatment option are presented. CONCLUSIONS MCL reconstruction in the setting of TKA can lead to a successful and satisfactory outcome without the need for revision TKA.
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Knee Medial Collateral Ligament Augmentation With Bioinductive Scaffold: Surgical Technique and Indications. Arthrosc Tech 2022; 11:e583-e589. [PMID: 35493059 PMCID: PMC9051886 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee; however, only a minority of cases require surgical intervention. Classically, isolated grade I and II MCL injuries are treated nonoperatively whereas isolated grade III injuries may be treated with surgery. High-grade MCL injuries are frequently associated with concomitant knee ligamentous injuries, particularly the anterior cruciate ligament. Nonetheless, MCL repair or reconstruction is generally reserved for patients with persistent valgus instability after failed nonoperative management. Synthetic and biological implants are increasing in popularity to augment repairs and reconstructions for biomechanical reinforcement and promotion of the native healing response to hasten rehabilitation. The BioBrace (Biorez, New Haven, CT) is a bioinductive scaffold composed of highly porous type I collagen and bioresorbable poly(L-lactide) microfilaments, providing an environment for soft-tissue regeneration and mechanical support. The purpose of this article is to describe the surgical technique and relative indications for the BioBrace in knee MCL ligament repairs and reconstructions.
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Monson JK, Schoenecker J, Matheson JW, O'Keefe J, Schwery N, Hickmann A. Modern Principles for Rehabilitation for Medial and Lateral Knee Ligament Surgery: How to Optimize Outcomes. OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otsm.2022.150915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Choufani E, Pesenti S, Launay F, Jouve JL. Treatment of knee sprains in children. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 108:103120. [PMID: 34673266 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The incidence of knee sprains in children is steadily increasing. Skeletal immaturity and anatomical features of the child's ligamentous structures explain the frequency of bone avulsions in young children. Peripheral ligament injuries are the most common and often benign. Nevertheless, associated injuries of the cruciate or patellofemoral ligament(s) are not rare and must not be missed. Age is a determining factor in diagnostic guidance. Anterior intercondylar tibial eminence fractures, otherwise known as tibial spine fractures (TSF), usually occur in young children. Ligamentous distension at the time of the accident would explain the residual laxity that can affect the prognosis of these fractures. The treatment of interstitial ruptures of the ACL follows recommendations that are becoming clearer through multicentric studies. Reparation techniques, historically rejected as ineffective, have again become topical under specific conditions with the aim of preserving the native ACL and its proprioceptive receptors, which are essential in children. ACL reconstruction techniques have made progress in children, especially with techniques adapted from adults. Preservation of growth plates remains pertinent, especially at the femur to avoid growth disorders, thus highlighting the important role paediatric orthopaedic surgeons have in the management of these knee sprains.
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- Elie Choufani
- AP-HM, Service d'orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital Timone-Enfants, 264, rue St-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille université, faculté de médecine, 27, boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13005 Marseille, France.
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- AP-HM, Service d'orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital Timone-Enfants, 264, rue St-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille université, faculté de médecine, 27, boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13005 Marseille, France
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- AP-HM, Service d'orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital Timone-Enfants, 264, rue St-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille université, faculté de médecine, 27, boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13005 Marseille, France
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- AP-HM, Service d'orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital Timone-Enfants, 264, rue St-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille université, faculté de médecine, 27, boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13005 Marseille, France
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Lavoie-Gagne OZ, Retzky J, Diaz CC, Mehta N, Korrapati A, Forlenza EM, Knapik DM, Forsythe B. Return-to-Play Times and Player Performance After Medial Collateral Ligament Injury in Elite-Level European Soccer Players. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211033904. [PMID: 34604429 PMCID: PMC8485161 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211033904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Participation in elite-level soccer predisposes athletes to injuries of the
medial collateral ligament (MCL), resulting in variable durations of time
lost from sport. Purpose: To (1) determine the rate of return to play (RTP) and timing after MCL
injuries, (2) investigate MCL reinjury incidence after RTP, and (3) evaluate
the long-term effects of MCL injury on future performance. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: Using publicly available records, we identified athletes who had sustained
MCL injury between 2000 and 2016 across the 5 major European soccer leagues
(English Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, and Serie A). Injured
athletes were matched to controls using demographic characteristics and
performance metrics from the season before injury. We recorded injury
severity, RTP rate, reinjury incidence, player characteristics associated
with RTP within 2 seasons of injury, player availability, field time, and
performance metrics during the 4 seasons after injury. Results: A total of 59 athletes sustained 61 MCL injuries, with 86% (51/59) of
injuries classified as moderate to severe and surgical intervention
performed in 14% (8/59) of athletes. After injury, athletes missed a median
of 33 days (range, 3-259 days) and 4 games (range, 1-30 games). Overall, 71%
(42/59) of athletes returned successfully at the same level, with
multivariable regression demonstrating no athlete characteristic predictive
of RTP. MCL reinjury was reported in 3% (2/59) of athletes. Midfielders
demonstrated decreased field time after RTP when compared with controls
(P < .05). No significant differences in player
performance for any position were identified out to 4 seasons after injury.
Injured athletes had a significantly higher rate of long-term retention
(P < .001). Conclusion: MCL injuries resulted in a median loss of 33 days in elite European soccer
athletes, with the majority of injuries treated nonoperatively. RTP remained
high, and few athletes experienced reinjury. While midfielders demonstrated
a significant decrease in field time after RTP, player performance and
long-term retention were not compromised. Future studies are warranted to
better understand athlete-specific and external variables predictive of MCL
injury and reinjury, while evaluating treatment and rehabilitation protocols
to minimize time lost and to optimize athlete safety and health.
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- Ophelie Z Lavoie-Gagne
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Razi M, Soufali AP, Ziabari EZ, Dadgostar H, Askari A, Arasteh P. Treatment of Concomitant ACL and MCL Injuries: Spontaneous Healing of Complete ACL and MCL Tears. J Knee Surg 2021; 34:1329-1336. [PMID: 32268406 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1708858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The mainstay of treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is considered to be surgery, especially when associated with medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears. We aimed to evaluate our hypothesis that some patients with concomitant ACL and MCL tears may develop spontaneous healing without surgical intervention. This study was conducted during 2013 to 2017. A total of 707 patient referred with combined ACL and MCL injuries. Patients were divided into three groups according to type of ACL and MCL management as follows: (1) group 1 as those who only had ACL reconstruction without any surgical treatment of MCL; (2) group 2 as those who had ACL reconstruction and MCL surgery (reconstruction, reefing, or both); (3) group 3 as those who showed spontaneous healing of ACL and MCL. Overall, 206 and 129 patients entered groups 1 and 2, respectively. Overall, 15 patients showed spontaneous healing of ACL and entered group 3. Skiing and soccer were the most common causes of injury within the third group, followed by traffic accidents (35.7%, 35.7% and 21.4%, respectively). All these were noncontact injuries within this groups. In group 3 only three patients had concomitant meniscal injury. Mean healing time for patient with spontaneous healing was 8.66 ± 3.41 months. All patients showed ACL tears at the proximal part of its attachment. During follow-up, all pivot shift, Lachman and MCL tests were either negative or one plus. All these individuals returned to previous physical activity. Among the total number of patients with skiing injuries presenting with concomitant ACL/MCL injuries (27 patients), five patients (18.5%) showed spontaneous healing. Valgus and external rotation injuries with dominancy of valgus force, apart from a MCL tear, may lead to proximal tear of ACL as well, and the inflammation from the torn MCL can potentiate and stimulate the healing process of ACL; thus, patient with this mechanism of injury is better followed before surgical intervention is planned as spontaneous healing may occur.
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- Mohammad Razi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of MPH, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Hosseini Nasab SH, Smith CR, Postolka B, Schütz P, List R, Taylor WR. In Vivo Elongation Patterns of the Collateral Ligaments in Healthy Knees During Functional Activities. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:1620-1627. [PMID: 33848100 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Improved knowledge of in vivo function of the collateral ligaments is essential for enhancing rehabilitation and guiding surgical reconstruction as well as soft-tissue balancing in total knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study was to quantify in vivo elongation patterns of the collateral ligaments throughout complete cycles of functional activities. METHODS Knee kinematics were measured using radiographic images captured with a mobile fluoroscope while healthy subjects performed level walking, downhill walking, and stair descent. The registered in vivo tibiofemoral kinematics were then used to drive subject-specific multibody knee models to track collateral ligament elongation. RESULTS The elongation patterns of the medial collateral ligament varied distinctly among its bundles, ranging from lengthening of the anterior fibers to shortening of the posterior bundle with increases in the knee flexion angle. The elongation patterns of the lateral collateral ligament varied considerably among subjects. It showed an average 4% shortening with increasing flexion until 60% to 70% of the gait cycle, and then recovered during the terminal-swing phase until reaching its reference length (defined at heel strike). CONCLUSIONS The observed nonuniform elongation of the medial collateral ligament bundles suggests that single-bundle reconstruction techniques may not fully restore healthy ligament function. Moreover, the observed ligament elongation patterns indicate greater varus than valgus laxity in the loaded knee. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Through providing key knowledge about the in vivo elongation patterns of the collateral ligaments throughout complete cycles of functional activities, this study offers in vivo evidence for benchmarking ligament reconstruction and soft-tissue balancing in total knee arthroplasty.
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- S H Hosseini Nasab
- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.,Human Performance Lab, Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Isolierte Verletzung des tiefen Innenbands am Kniegelenk. ARTHROSKOPIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00142-020-00430-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ZusammenfassungIsolierte Rupturen des tiefen Innenbands am Kniegelenk (dMCL) werden meist im chronischen Stadium bzw. in Zusammenhang mit einer Verletzung des oberflächlichen Innenbands beschrieben. In diesem Beitrag wird über den Fall eines 15-jährigen Patienten berichtet, welcher sich nach einem Außenrotationstrauma des Kniegelenks in der Notaufnahme vorstellte. Die weiterführende Diagnostik zeigte eine isolierte Läsion des tiefen Innenbands. Erstmaßnahmen erfolgten mit Schonung, Hochlagerung, Salbenverbänden, oraler Schmerztherapie und einer Knieorthese. Fünf Wochen nach dem initialen Trauma war der Patient beschwerdefrei. Anhand der aktuellen Literatur wird ein Therapieschema der akuten bis chronischen Läsion des dMCL diskutiert.
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Lutz PM, Feucht MJ, Wechselberger J, Rasper M, Petersen W, Wörtler K, Imhoff AB, Achtnich A. Ultrasound-based examination of the medial ligament complex shows gender- and age-related differences in laxity. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1960-1967. [PMID: 32965547 PMCID: PMC8126541 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06293-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Ultrasound (US) examination of the medial joint space of the knee has played a subordinate diagnostic role up till now. The purpose of the present study was to describe mean values of medial joint width and to investigate the impact of gender, age, and body mass index (BMI) on medial joint laxity in healthy knees using modern, dynamic US in a standardized fashion in unloaded and standardized loaded conditions. METHODS A total of 65 subjects with 79 healthy knees were enrolled in this study. All volunteers underwent clinical examination of the knee. The medial knee joint width was determined using US in a supine position at 0° and 30° of knee flexion in unloaded and standardized loaded (= 15 Dekanewton, daN) conditions using a specific device. Mean values were described and correlations between medial knee joint width and gender, age, and BMI were assessed. RESULTS Thirty-two females and 33 males were enrolled in this study. The mean medial joint width in 0° unloaded was 5.7 ± 1.2 mm and 7.4 ± 1.4 mm loaded. In 30° of knee flexion, the mean medial joint width was 6.1 ± 1.1 mm unloaded and 7.8 ± 1.2 mm loaded. The average change between unloaded and loaded conditions in 0° was 1.7 ± 1.0 mm and in 30° 1.7 ± 0.9 mm. A significant difference between genders was evident for medial joint width in 0° and 30° of flexion in unloaded and loaded conditions (p < 0.05). With rising age, a significant increased change of medial joint space width between unloaded and loaded conditions could be demonstrated in 0° (p = 0.032). No significant correlation between BMI and medial joint width in US could be found. CONCLUSION Mean values of medial joint width in unloaded and standardized loaded conditions using a fixation device could be demonstrated. Based on the results of this study, medial knee joint width in US is gender- and age-related in healthy knees. These present data may be useful for evaluating patients with acute or chronic pathologies to the medial side of the knee. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Patricia M Lutz
- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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Van den Berg JD, Quintens L, Zhan Y, Hoekstra H. Why address posterior tibial plateau fractures? Injury 2020; 51:2779-2785. [PMID: 32958346 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Management of posterior tibial plateau fractures has gained much interest over the past few years. Fracture morphology, trauma mechanism, and soft-tissue injury have been identified as the key factors determining the treatment strategy and outcome. We provide a rationale for the operative management of posterior tibial plateau fractures by discussing the interplay between fracture morphology, trauma mechanism, and soft-tissue injury. The trauma mechanism has proven to be an important tool, not only to understand fracture morphology, but also to assess concomitant soft-tissue (i.e. ligamentous) injury. Subsequently, soft-tissue injury might play a role in future classification and diagnostic work-up of tibial plateau fractures, particularly in fractures with posterior involvement. Plate osteosynthesis using a posterior approach is safe and should be considered routinely in coronal fractures of the posterior tibial plateau, as illustrated.
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- J D Van den Berg
- University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Trauma Surgery, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Trauma Surgery, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiaotong University, affiliated Shanghai 6th People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Trauma Surgery, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium; KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Department of Development and Regeneration, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Barcessat ARP, Bittencourt MN, Pereira JAC, Castagna A, Fontani V, Rinaldi S. REAC neurobiological treatments in acute post-traumatic knee medial collateral ligament lesion. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04539. [PMID: 32743108 PMCID: PMC7385461 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective Physical traumas can lead to unconscious neuropsychical alterations, which can compromise rehabilitation result and functional recovery. Aim of this interventional study is to verify if neurobiological Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) treatments Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO) and Tissue Optimization (TO) are able respectively to improve neuro psychomotor strategies and facilitate recovery process in medial collateral ligaments (MCL) lesions of the knee. Patients and methods 45 healthy subjects, 32 males and 13 females, with knee MCL lesion, diagnosed with MRI or ultrasound. Within 4 days after the trauma, subjects were clinically evaluated (T0), both through medical and subjective assessments. Clinical evaluation was repeated after the REAC NPO treatment (T1) and at the end of 18 REAC TO treatments (T2) and at the 30 days follow-up (T3). Results In comparison with the results commonly found in clinical practice, all REAC treated patients recovered much faster. They reported functional recovery, pain relief and joint stability, regardless of the severity of the lesion. Conclusion The combined use of REAC NPO and TO can envisage a new rehabilitative approach, which aims not only at recovering the outcomes of the physical trauma, but also at improving the neuropsychical state that can condition the rehabilitation result.
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- Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.,Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.,Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.,Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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Tendon and ligament mechanical loading in the pathogenesis of inflammatory arthritis. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2020; 16:193-207. [PMID: 32080619 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-019-0364-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Mechanical loading is an important factor in musculoskeletal health and disease. Tendons and ligaments require physiological levels of mechanical loading to develop and maintain their tissue architecture, a process that is achieved at the cellular level through mechanotransduction-mediated fine tuning of the extracellular matrix by tendon and ligament stromal cells. Pathological levels of force represent a biological (mechanical) stress that elicits an immune system-mediated tissue repair pathway in tendons and ligaments. The biomechanics and mechanobiology of tendons and ligaments form the basis for understanding how such tissues sense and respond to mechanical force, and the anatomical extent of several mechanical stress-related disorders in tendons and ligaments overlaps with that of chronic inflammatory arthritis in joints. The role of mechanical stress in 'overuse' injuries, such as tendinopathy, has long been known, but mechanical stress is now also emerging as a possible trigger for some forms of chronic inflammatory arthritis, including spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Thus, seemingly diverse diseases of the musculoskeletal system might have similar mechanisms of immunopathogenesis owing to conserved responses to mechanical stress.
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Anatomic Dissection and CT Imaging of the Anterior Cruciate and Medial Collateral Ligament Footprint Anatomy in Skeletally Immature Cadaver Knees. J Pediatr Orthop 2020; 40:e109-e114. [PMID: 31166245 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries in skeletally immature patients are increasingly recognized and surgically treated. However, the relationship between the footprint anatomy and the physes are not clearly defined. The purpose of this study was to identify the origin and insertion of the ACL and MCL, and define the footprint anatomy in relation to the physes in skeletally immature knees. METHODS Twenty-nine skeletally immature knees from 16 human cadaver specimens were dissected and divided into 2 groups: group A (aged 2 to 5 y), and group B (aged 7 to 11 y). Metallic markers were placed to mark the femoral and tibial attachments of the ACL and MCL. Computed tomography scans were obtained for each specimen used to measure the distance from the center of the ligament footprints to the respective distal femoral and proximal tibial physes. RESULTS The median distance from the ACL femoral epiphyseal origin to the distal femoral physis was 0.30 cm (interquartile range, 0.20 to 0.50 cm) and 0.70 cm (interquartile range, 0.45 to 0.90 cm) for groups A and B, respectively. The median distance from the ACL epiphyseal tibial insertion to the proximal tibial physis for groups A and B were 1.50 cm (interquartile range, 1.40 to 1.60 cm) and 1.80 cm (interquartile range, 1.60 to 1.85 cm), respectively. The median distance from the MCL femoral origin on the epiphysis to the distal femoral physis was 1.20 cm (interquartile range, 1.00 to 1.20 cm) and 0.85 cm (interquartile range, 0.63 to 1.00 cm) for groups A and B, respectively. The median distance from the MCL insertion on the tibial metaphysis to the tibial physis was 3.05 cm (interquartile range, 2.63 to 3.30 cm) and 4.80 cm (interquartile range, 3.90 to 5.10 cm) for groups A and B, respectively. CONCLUSION Surgical reconstruction is a common treatment for ACL injury. Computed tomography scanning of pediatric tissue clearly defines the location of the ACL and MCL with respect to the femoral and tibial physes, and may guide surgeons for physeal respecting procedures. CLINICAL RELEVANCE In addition to ACL reconstruction, recent basic science and clinical research suggest that ACL repair may be more commonly performed in the future. MCL repair and reconstruction is also occasionally required in skeletally immature patients. This information may be useful to help surgeons avoid or minimize physeal injury during ACL/MCL reconstructions and/or repair in skeletally immature patients.
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Kramer DE, Miller PE, Berrahou IK, Yen YM, Heyworth BE. Collateral Ligament Knee Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes. J Pediatr Orthop 2020; 40:71-77. [PMID: 31923166 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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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BACKGROUND The majority of research on medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligament injuries has focused on adults and combined collateral/cruciate injuries. The purpose of this study was to determine characteristics associated with isolated collateral ligament injuries in adolescents, and assess timing for return to sports. METHODS Electronic medical records were queried to identify patients aged below 17 years who sustained a magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed isolated MCL or LCL injury over an 8-year period. Retrospective review then documented patient and injury characteristics and clinical course. General linear modeling was used to analyze risk factors for prolonged return to sports, continued pain or reinjury. RESULTS Fifty-one knees (33 in males, 65%), mean age 13.8 years (range, 5 to 17), were identified, of which 40 (78%) had MCL injuries. Over half (29, 57%) of knees had an open distal femoral physis including all 5 bony avulsion injuries. Eleven (22%) had LCL injuries of which 3 (6%) had concurrent posterolateral corner injuries. Forty-two (82%) knees had injuries that occurred during sports. Eleven knees (28%) with MCL tears had a simultaneous patellar instability episode. Knee injuries that occurred during sports had 37% shorter recovery time (P=0.02). Eight knees (16%) experienced a reinjury and 12 (24%) were followed over an extended period of time for various knee issues. Football injuries were more likely to be grade 3 (P=0.03), and football and soccer accounted for all grade III injuries. The mean return to sports was 2.2 months, with grade III cases returning at 2.4 months, and 95% of cases within 4 months. CONCLUSIONS Isolated collateral ligament injuries are rare in adolescent athletes. MCL injuries, one-quarter of which occurred in conjunction with patellar instability events, were 4 times more common than LCL injuries, one quarter of which have other posterolateral corner structures involved. Grade III injuries represent 20% to 25% of collateral ligament injuries and occurred most commonly in football and soccer. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-retrospective case series.
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- Dennis E Kramer
- Boston Childrens Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Reconstruction of the Tibial Collateral Ligament With Bone Tunnels and Double Strand of the Semitendinosus Tendon. Tech Orthop 2019. [DOI: 10.1097/bto.0000000000000431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Guo D, Yu H, Huang B, Gao X, Qin Y, Liu X. Avulsion of the femoral attachment of the medial collateral ligament in the setting of knee multiligament injury: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e18376. [PMID: 31852148 PMCID: PMC6922482 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a common sports injury. The damage mainly occurs in ligament fibers, but MCL avulsion fracture is extremely rare and only a few reports have been published. PATIENT CONCERNS Herein, we present a healthy 21-year-old man with an avulsion fracture of the MCL of the right knee sustained during snowboarding. DIAGNOSIS Clinical and radiographic findings confirmed the presence of an avulsion fracture at the proximal attachment of the MCL, combined with complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) rupture. INTERVENTIONS The patient underwent single-stage ACL, PCL reconstruction, and MCL repair. OUTCOMES Two weeks after the surgery, the patient developed heterotopic ossification (HO) at the medial side of the knee, HO tended to be stable and mature at the 3-month follow-up examination. One year after the operation, the patient's knee was fully functional, stable, and pain free. LESSONS Femoral attachment avulsion fracture of the MCL is in contrast to common isolated MCL injuries. Early surgical repair is advocated for the greatest benefit. Orthopedic surgeons should keep the potential complication HO in mind and develop rational strategies for HO prevention and treatment.
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The Role of Osteotomy in Chronic Valgus Instability and Hyperextension Valgus Thrust (Medial Closing Wedge Distal Femoral Varus Osteotomy and Lateral Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy). Clin Sports Med 2019; 38:435-449. [PMID: 31079773 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chronic valgus instability with concomitant valgus malalignment is a challenging diagnosis that cannot be successfully treated with ligament surgery alone. Hyperextension valgus thrust may be a symptom of this configuration, expressing the need for thorough diagnosis and treatment. The present article will help to understand pathoanatomy and mechanisms of chronic valgus instability in combination with malalignment and provide a description of treatment techniques, in particular medial closing wedge distal femoral varus osteotomy (MCWDFVO) and lateral opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (LOWHTO), and their indications to deal with both issues simultaneously.
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The Presence of the Arthroscopic "Floating Meniscus" Sign as an Indicator for Surgical Intervention in Patients With Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Grade II Medial Collateral Ligament Injury. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:930-937. [PMID: 30733029 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.10.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Revised: 10/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the outcomes of patients with an arthroscopic floating meniscus sign at 24-month follow-up when treated with and without medial compartment reconstruction surgery. Another aim of the present study was to compare magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopic findings directly related to the characterization and localization medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. METHODS A total of 112 patients diagnosed with combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-MCL grade II injuries to be treated with ACL reconstruction surgery were included in the study. During arthroscopy, patients diagnosed with the "floating meniscus" sign were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (n = 58) was treated with ACL and medial compartment reconstruction surgery and group 2 (n = 54) was treated with ACL reconstruction and nonsurgical medial compartment treatment. Return to competitive sports (Tegner score), Lysholm scores, ACL reconstruction failure, and residual MCL laxity were evaluated 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. RESULTS After 24 months, patients from group 1 (n = 58) had an average Tegner score of 8.98 and Lysholm score of 89.67; 2 patients presented with ACL reconstruction failure and none presented with residual MCL laxity. Patients from group 2 (n = 54) had an average Tegner score of 6.7 and Lysholm score of 78.12; 16 patients presented with ACL reconstruction failure and 13 presented with residual MCL laxity. CONCLUSIONS In the presence of a floating meniscus arthroscopic sign, patients with combined ACL and grade II MCL injuries treated with ACL and MCL reconstruction surgery had significantly lower frequency of ACL reconstruction failure, residual MCL laxity, and better Tegner and Lysholm scores at 24 months' follow-up (P < .05). Additionally, magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopy differed significantly (P < .05) in their ability to identify mid-substance and tibial site MCL injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, randomized clinical trial.
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Cinque ME, Chahla J, Kruckeberg BM, DePhillipo NN, Moatshe G, LaPrade RF. Posteromedial Corner Knee Injuries: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes: A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Rev 2019; 5:e4. [PMID: 29200405 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.17.00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Mark E Cinque
- 1Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado2The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado3Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway4Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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Lundblad M, Hägglund M, Thomeé C, Hamrin Senorski E, Ekstrand J, Karlsson J, Waldén M. Medial collateral ligament injuries of the knee in male professional football players: a prospective three-season study of 130 cases from the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:3692-3698. [PMID: 30949749 PMCID: PMC6800843 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05491-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is the single most common traumatic knee injury in football. The purpose of this study was to study the epidemiology and mechanisms of MCL injury in men's professional football and to evaluate the diagnostic and treatment methods used. METHODS Fifty-one teams were followed prospectively between one and three full seasons (2013/2014-2015/2016). Individual player exposure and time-loss injuries were recorded by the teams' medical staffs. Moreover, details on clinical grading, imaging findings and specific treatments were recorded for all injuries with MCL injury of the knee as the main diagnosis. Agreement between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinical grading (grades I-III) was described by weighted kappa. RESULTS One hundred and thirty of 4364 registered injuries (3%) were MCL injuries. Most MCL injuries (98 injuries, 75%) occurred with a contact mechanism, where the two most common playing situations were being tackled (38 injuries, 29%) and tackling (15 injuries, 12%). MRI was used in 88 (68%) of the injuries, while 33 (25%) were diagnosed by clinical examination alone. In the 88 cases in which both MRI and clinical examination were used to evaluate the grading of MCL injury, 80 (92% agreement) were equally evaluated with a weighted kappa of 0.87 (95% CI 0.77-0.96). Using a stabilising knee brace in players who sustained a grade II MCL injury was associated with a longer lay-off period compared with players who did not use a brace (41.5 (SD 13.2) vs. 31.5 (SD 20.3) days, p = 0.010). CONCLUSION Three-quarter of the MCL injuries occurred with a contact mechanism. The clinical grading of MCL injuries showed almost perfect agreement with MRI grading, in cases where the MCL injury is the primary diagnosis. Not all grade II MCL injuries were treated with a brace and may thus indicate that routine bracing should not be necessary in milder cases. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prospective cohort study, II.
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- Matilda Lundblad
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Football Research Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Football Research Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Football Research Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Division of Community Medicine, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Football Research Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Football Research Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Division of Community Medicine, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Crispim JF, Fu SC, Lee YW, Fernandes HAM, Jonkheijm P, Yung PSH, Saris DBF. Bioactive Tape With BMP-2 Binding Peptides Captures Endogenous Growth Factors and Accelerates Healing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46:2905-2914. [PMID: 30074814 DOI: 10.1177/0363546518787507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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 The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has poor regenerative capacity, and an injury leads to loss of function, limiting quality of life and increasing the incidence of osteoarthritis. Surgical interventions can stabilize the joint and improve functional recovery. The delivery of growth factors (GFs) enhances the healing process; however, this is complex in its regulation, is high in costs, has side effects, and can only be accomplished with supraphysiological concentrations and thus is currently not clinically feasible. However, the immobilization of a patient's endogenous GFs in biomaterials can overcome these problems. PURPOSE To develop a method to capture endogenous bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) and ultimately show enhanced ACL healing in vivo using this novel methodology. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS BMP-2 binding peptides were synthetized, purified, and immobilized on polycaprolactone (PCL) films. The affinity between the peptide and human BMP-2 (hBMP-2) was confirmed with immunofluorescence and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The C2C12 Luc reporter cell line was used to confirm the bioactivity of immobilized BMP-2. For in vivo experiments, the same functionalization technology was applied to the commercially available Polytape, and the functionalized tape was sutured together with the graft used for ACL reconstruction in rats. Each animal underwent reconstruction with either native Polytape (n = 3) or Polytape with BMP-2 binding peptides (n = 3). At 2 and 6 weeks after surgery, the graft was assessed by histology and micro-computed tomography. RESULTS The covalent immobilization of the peptide in PCL was successful, allowing the peptide to capture hBMP-2, which remained bioactive and led to the osteogenic differentiation of C2C12. In vivo experiments confirmed the potential of the Polytape functionalized with the BMP-2 binding peptide to capture endogenous BMP-2, leading to enhanced bone formation inside the femoral and tibial tunnels and ultimately improving the graft's quality. CONCLUSION The incorporation of BMP-2 binding peptides into materials used for ACL reconstruction can capture endogenous hBMP-2, which enhances the healing process inside the bone tunnels. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These results demonstrate the potential of using synthetic peptides to endow biomaterials with novel biological functions, namely to capture and immobilize endogenous GFs.
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- João F Crispim
- Department of Developmental Bioengineering, TechMed Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.,Bioinspired Molecular Engineering Laboratory, TechMed Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Bioinspired Molecular Engineering Laboratory, TechMed Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.,Molecular Nanofabrication Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Developmental Bioengineering, TechMed Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.,Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Amundsen SH, Meyers KN, Wright TM, Westrich GH. Variability in Elongation and Failure of the Medial Collateral Ligament After Pie-Crusting With 16- and 18-Gauge Needles. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:2636-2639. [PMID: 29661527 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In knee arthroplasty with preoperative varus deformity, medial collateral ligament (MCL) release may be needed to achieve balance. Pie-crusting allows for controlled release, but questions remain regarding its ability to obtain predictable results. We compared 16- vs18-gauge needle punctures and determined the number of punctures required to (1) lengthen the MCL by 1 mm and (2) cause ligament failure. METHODS Thirteen knees were dissected, leaving the femur and tibia with an isolated MCL, and randomly assigned to 16- or 18-gauge groups. Initial stiffness was assessed by cycling the ligament to 300 N for 5 cycles. The selected needle was used to make 10 punctures centered over the area of greatest tension. Cyclic testing was repeated after each set of punctures. Changes in MCL length and stiffness were measured. This process was repeated until failure. RESULTS No differences occurred between the 16- and 18-gauge groups in cross-sectional area, initial stiffness, number of punctures to lengthen the MCL by 1 mm, or number of punctures to failure. As the number of punctures increased, a linear increase in elongation and decrease in stiffness occurred. CONCLUSION Needle size was not the influencing factor. Variability in number of punctures, regardless of needle size, to elongate or fail the MCL shows the difficulty in developing a reproducible pie-crusting technique. This suggests that a standard number of punctures do not achieve controlled MCL lengthening for all patients, but that the number of punctures needed can be calculated for an individual knee based on the initial elongation after 10 punctures.
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- Spencer H Amundsen
- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Biomechanics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Biomechanics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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Hwang KT, Sung IH, Choi JH, Lee JK. A higher association of medial collateral ligament injury of the knee in pronation injuries of the ankle. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2018; 138:771-776. [PMID: 29470637 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-2907-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the prevalence of medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury of the knee among ankle-fracture patients and to determine the risk factors associated with MCL injury in this patient group. MATERIALS AND METHODS 303 patients (303 affected ankles) who underwent surgical treatment for an ankle fracture were assessed. Supination versus pronation injury, Danis-Weber classification, age, sex, body mass index (BMI), limb dominance, and mechanism of injury were reviewed to identify factors related to MCL injury. RESULTS Prevalence of MCL injury of the knee among the total number of patients with an ankle fracture was 3.96% (12 out of 303 injuries). Multivariable logistic and linear regression analysis with adjustment of possible confounding factors confirmed that female sex and pronation injury were associated significantly (p < 0.05) with MCL injury. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of MCL injury among females and the pronation type of ankle injury was 8.19% (10 out of 122 females) and 10.75% (10 out of 93 pronation injuries), respectively. More careful physical examination of the knee joint is strongly recommended in patients with ankle fractures, especially if the patient is female or the ankle-fracture pattern corresponds to the pronation type of injury.
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- Kyu-Tae Hwang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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Mosenthal W, Kim M, Holzshu R, Hanypsiak B, Athiviraham A. Common Ice Hockey Injuries and Treatment: A Current Concepts Review. Curr Sports Med Rep 2018; 16:357-362. [PMID: 28902760 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Injuries are common in ice hockey, a contact sport where players skate at high speeds on a sheet of ice and shoot a vulcanized rubber puck in excess of one hundred miles per hour. This article reviews the diagnoses and treatment of concussions, injuries to the cervical spine, and lower and upper extremities as they pertain to hockey players. Soft tissue injury of the shoulder, acromioclavicular joint separation, glenohumeral joint dislocation, clavicle fractures, metacarpal fractures, and olecranon bursitis are discussed in the upper-extremity section of the article. Lower-extremity injuries reviewed in this article include adductor strain, athletic pubalgia, femoroacetabular impingement, sports hernia, medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligament tears, skate bite, and ankle sprains. This review is intended to aid the sports medicine physician in providing optimal sports-specific care to allow their athlete to return to their preinjury level of performance.
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- William Mosenthal
- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peconic Bay Medical Center/Northwell Health
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Makhmalbaf H, Shahpari O. Medial Collateral Ligament Injury; A New Classification Based on MRI and Clinical Findings. A Guide for Patient Selection and Early Surgical Intervention. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2018; 6:3-7. [PMID: 29430488 PMCID: PMC5799597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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- Hadi Makhmalbaf
- Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a major stabilizer of the knee joint. It is the most common ligament injured in the knee, particularly in athletes, and has been reported to be torn in 7.9% of all knee injuries.2 The MCL has a complex, layered anatomy with multiple insertions and functions. Minor trauma can cause tearing of the superficial portion whereas higher energy mechanisms can disrupt both the deep and superficial layers. History and physical are often adequate, but the gold standard for diagnosis is MRI. Lesser injuries to the MCL can often be treated conservatively with early rehabilitation, but more significant tears often necessitate surgery. A thorough understanding of the MCL and associated injuries is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Xu H, Kang K, Zhang J, Xin D, Liu W, Jin G, Dong J, Gao S. An anatomical-like triangular-vector ligament reconstruction for the medial collateral ligament and the posterior oblique ligament injury with single femoral tunnel: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2017; 12:96. [PMID: 28651635 PMCID: PMC5485535 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-017-0602-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of anatomical-like triangular-vector ligament reconstruction (TLR) in treating the combined injury of medial collateral ligament (MCL) and posterior oblique ligament (POL). Methods During July 2013 to May 2014, 26 patients who received anatomical-like TLR were included into this study. All patients received clinical physical examination, imaging examination, and knee joint function score both preoperative and follow-up. The stability of the medial structure of the knee joint was examined by physical examination and imaging evaluation, including excessive knee medial opening (EKMO) and tibial external rotation angle (TERA). The function of the knee was evaluated by the subjective questionnaire, including Lysholm, Tegner, and IKDC score. SPSS software was used for statistics analysis. Results The mean follow-up time exceeds 24 months. Two patients occurred with serious heterotopic ossification, and one patient received revision because of screw breakage. EKMO over the contralateral state at 0° decreased from 9.76 ± 2.76 mm to 2.79 ± 1.02 mm with statistical significance (P < .001) and 10.32 ± 2.75 mm decreased to 3.13 ± 0.85 mm at 30° (P < .001). Meanwhile, TERA significantly decreased from 53.38 ± 6.71° to 27.15 ± 4.92° (P < .001). The postoperative Lysholm, Tegner, and IKDC score were superior to preoperative with statistical significance (P < .001). Conclusions Anatomical-like TLR can reconstruct the graft to cover the insertions which can regain anatomic form and function with a cramped space. Not only the valgus stability and rotational stability can be restored obviously at follow-up but also the usage of implantation can be reduced, decreasing the incidence rate of allergy and saving costs.
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- Hongtao Xu
- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- People's Hospital of Ri Zhao, Taian Road, Rizhao, 276800, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of TCM, 35 Wanghai Road, Rizhao, 276800, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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Georgiev GP, Iliev A, Kotov G, Kinov P, Slavchev S, Landzhov B. Light and electron microscopic study of the medial collateral ligament epiligament tissue in human knees. World J Orthop 2017; 8:372-378. [PMID: 28567340 PMCID: PMC5434343 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Revised: 02/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To examine the normal morphology of the epiligament tissue of the knee medial collateral ligament (MCL) in humans.
METHODS Several samples of the mid-substance of the MCL of the knee joint from 7 fresh human cadavers (3 females and 4 males) were taken. Examination of the epiligament tissue was conducted by light microscopy and photomicrography on semi-thin sections of formalin fixed paraffin-embedded blocks that were routinely stained with haematoxylin and eosin, Mallory stain and Van Gieson’s stain. Electron microscopy of the epiligament tissue was performed on ultra-thin sections incubated in 1% osmium tetroxide and contrasted with 2.5% uranyl acetate, lead nitrate, and sodium citrate.
RESULTS The current light microscopic study demonstrated that the epiligament of the MCL consisted of fibroblasts, fibrocytes, adipocytes, neuro-vascular bundles and numerous multidirectional collagen fibers. In contrast, the ligament body was poorly vascularised, composed of hypo-cellular fascicles which were formed of longitudinal groups of collagen fibers. Moreover, most of the vessels of the epiligament-ligament complex were situated in the epiligament tissue. The electron microscopic study revealed fibroblasts with various shapes in the epiligament substance. All of them had the ultrastructural characteristics of active cells with large nuclei, well developed rough endoplasmic reticulum, multiple ribosomes, poorly developed Golgi apparatus, elliptical mitochondria and oval lysosomes. The electron microscopy also confirmed the presence of adipocytes, mast cells, myelinated and unmyelinated nerve fibers and chaotically oriented collagen fibers.
CONCLUSION Significant differences exist between the normal structure of the ligament and the epiligament whose morphology and function is to be studied further.
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Varelas AN, Erickson BJ, Cvetanovich GL, Bach BR. Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Patients With Medial Knee Instability: A Systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967117703920. [PMID: 28567427 PMCID: PMC5439653 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117703920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the most frequently injured ligament of the knee, but it infrequently requires surgical treatment. Current literature on MCL reconstructions is sparse and offers mixed outcome measures. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of isolated MCL reconstruction and multiligamentous MCL reconstruction. Our hypothesis was that in selective patients, MCL reconstruction would significantly improve objective and subjective patient knee performance measures, those being baseline valgus laxity, range of motion, objective and subjective International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores, Tegner score, and Lysholm knee activity scores. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A systematic review was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines and utilizing 3 computer-based databases. Studies reporting clinical outcomes of patients undergoing MCL reconstruction due to chronic instability or injury with mean follow-up of at least 2 years and levels of evidence 1 to 4 were eligible for inclusion. All relevant subject demographics and study data were statistically analyzed using 2-sample and 2-proportion z tests. Results: Ten studies involving 275 patients met our inclusion criteria. Of these patients, 46 underwent isolated MCL reconstruction while another 229 underwent reconstruction of the MCL in addition to a variety of concomitant reconstructions. Overall outcomes for all patients were significant for (1) reducing the medial opening of the knee (8.1 ± 1.3 vs 1.4 ± 1.0 mm; P < .001), (2) improving the patient’s objective IKDC score (1.2% vs 88.4%; P < .001), (3) improving the patient’s subjective IKDC score (49.8 ± 6.9 vs 82.4 ± 9.6; P < .001), and (4) improving the Lysholm knee activity score (69.3 ± 5.9 vs 90.5 ± 6.6; P < .001). No differences existed between concomitant reconstruction groupings except that postoperative Lysholm scores were better for MCL/anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction than MCL/posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (94.3 ± 4.5 vs 84.0 ± 11.7; P < .001). Normal or nearly normal range of motion was obtained by 88% of all patients. Conclusion: The systematic review of 10 studies and 275 knees found that the reported patient outcomes after MCL reconstruction were significantly improved across all measures studied, with no significant difference in outcomes between concomitant reconstructions.
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Barton KI, Shekarforoush M, Heard BJ, Sevick JL, Vakil P, Atarod M, Martin R, Achari Y, Hart DA, Frank CB, Shrive NG. Use of pre-clinical surgically induced models to understand biomechanical and biological consequences of PTOA development. J Orthop Res 2017; 35:454-465. [PMID: 27256202 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) development is often observed following traumatic knee injuries involving key stabilising structures such as the cruciate ligaments or the menisci. Both biomechanical and biological alterations that follow knee injuries have been implicated in PTOA development, although it has not been possible to differentiate clearly between the two causal factors. This review critically examines the outcomes from pre-clinical lapine and ovine injury models arising in the authors' laboratories and differing in severity of PTOA development and progression. Specifically, we focus on how varying severity of knee injuries influence the subsequent alterations in kinematics, kinetics, and biological outcomes. The immediate impact of injury on the lubrication capacity of the joint is examined in the context of its influence on biomechanical alterations, thus linking the biological changes to abnormal kinematics, leading to a focus on the potential areas for interventions to inhibit or prevent development of the disease. We believe that PTOA results from altered cartilage surface interactions where biological and biomechanical factors intersect, and mitigating acute joint inflammation may be critical to prolonging PTOA development. © 2017 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 35:454-465, 2017.
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- Kristen I Barton
- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Section of Orthopaedics, University of Calgary, Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Medial collateral ligament injuries are common in the athletic population. Partial injuries are treated nonoperatively with excellent outcomes. Complete ruptures may be treated nonoperatively, although some will require surgery. A comprehensive rehabilitation program is critical to outcome, but a standardized program for all injuries does not exist. Most of the literature regarding nonoperative and postoperative rehabilitation include observational reports and case studies. Level I studies comparing rehabilitation protocols have not been published. The goal of the injured athlete is to not only return to play with no functional limitations, but to also address risk factors and prevent future injuries.
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Kim KS, Park KJ, Lee J, Kang BY. Injuries in national Olympic level judo athletes: an epidemiological study. Br J Sports Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-094365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Management of Acute Combined ACL-Medial and Posteromedial Instability of the Knee. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2015; 23:e7-14. [DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wear behavior of an unstable knee: stabilization via implant design? BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:821475. [PMID: 25276820 PMCID: PMC4174965 DOI: 10.1155/2014/821475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2014] [Revised: 07/26/2014] [Accepted: 08/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background. Wear-related failures and instabilities are frequent failure mechanisms of total knee replacements. High-conforming designs may provide additional stability for the joint. This study analyzes the effects of a ligamentous insufficiency on the stability and the wear behavior of a high-conforming knee design. Methods. Two simulator wear tests were performed on a high-conforming total knee replacement design. In the first, a ligamentous-stable knee replacement with a sacrificed anterior cruciate ligament was simulated. In the second, a ligamentous-unstable knee with additionally insufficient posterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament was simulated. Wear was determined gravimetrically and wear particles were analyzed. Implant kinematics was recorded during simulation. Results. Significantly higher wear rates (P ≤ 0.001) were observed for the unstable knee (14.58 ± 0.56 mg/106 cycles) compared to the stable knee (7.97 ± 0.87 mg/106 cycles). A higher number of wear particles with only small differences in wear particle characteristics were observed. Under unstable knee conditions, kinematics increased significantly for translations and rotations (P ≤ 0.01). This increase was mainly attributed to higher tibial posterior translation and internal rotations. Conclusion. Higher kinematics under unstable test conditions is a result of insufficient stabilization via implant design. Due to the higher kinematics, increased wear was observed in this study.
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Roach CJ, Haley CA, Cameron KL, Pallis M, Svoboda SJ, Owens BD. The epidemiology of medial collateral ligament sprains in young athletes. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:1103-9. [PMID: 24603529 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514524524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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 A medial collateral ligament (MCL) knee sprain is a prevalent injury in athletic populations that may result in significant time lost to injury. Remarkably little is known of the epidemiology of this injury. PURPOSE To define the incidence of MCL tears and to determine the demographic and athletic risk factors. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive epidemiological study. METHODS A longitudinal cohort study was performed to examine the epidemiology of isolated MCL sprains at the United States Military Academy (USMA) between 2005 and 2009. Charts and radiographic studies were reviewed by an independent orthopaedic surgeon to identify all new isolated MCL sprains resulting in time lost to sport and activity that occurred within the study period. Incidence rates (IRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated per 1000 person-years at risk and by sex, sport, and level of competition. The IR per 1000 athlete-exposures (AEs) was also determined. Incidence rate ratios (IRRs) and respective 95% CIs were calculated between male and female students, intercollegiate and intramural athletes, and male and female intercollegiate athletes involved in selected sports. Chi-square and Poisson regression analyses were used to examine the relationship between the variables of interest and the incidence of MCL sprains, with statistical significance set at P < .05. RESULTS A total of 128 cadets sustained isolated MCL injuries during 17,606 student person-years from 2005 to 2009. This resulted in an IR of approximately 7.3 per 1000 person-years. Of the 128 injuries, 114 were in male athletes (89%) and 14 were in female athletes (11%). Male cadets had a 44% higher IR than did female cadets (7.60 vs 5.36, respectively), although this was not significant (P = .212). Of 5820 at-risk intercollegiate athletes, 59 (53 male, 6 female) sustained an isolated MCL sprain during 528,523 (407,475 male, 121,048 female) AEs for an overall IR of 10.14 per 1000 person-years and 0.11 per 1000 AEs. The IRR of MCL sprains of men compared with women involved in intercollegiate athletics was 2.87 (95% CI, 1.24-8.18) per 1000 person-years and 2.62 (95% CI, 1.13-7.47) per 1000 AEs. Of 21,805 at-risk intramural athletes, with quarterly participation, 16 (all male) sustained isolated MCL injuries during 225,683 AEs for an overall IR of 0.07 per 1000 AEs. The IRs of MCL injuries of intercollegiate and intramural athletes did not differ significantly. In intercollegiate sports, wrestling (0.57), judo (0.36), hockey (0.34), and rugby (men's, 0.22; women's, 0.23) had the highest IRs per 1000 AEs. When examining men's intercollegiate athletics, the IRRs of wrestling (13.41; 95% CI, 1.80-595.27) and hockey (8.12; 95% CI, 0.91-384.16) were significantly higher compared with that of lacrosse. Among women's intercollegiate sports as well as intramural sports, there were no significant differences in IRs. A median of 16 days was lost to injury, with 2407 total days lost for all injuries. Grade 1 MCL injuries lost a median of 13.5 days, while higher grade injuries lost a median of 29 days. CONCLUSION Medial collateral ligament injuries are relatively common in athletic cohorts. The most injurious sports are contact sports such as wrestling, hockey, judo, and rugby. Male athletes are at a greater risk than female athletes. Intercollegiate athletes are at a greater risk than intramural athletes. The average amount of time lost per injury was 23.2 days, with greater time lost with higher grade sprains than grade 1 sprains.
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- Christopher J Roach
- Christopher J. Roach, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, San Antonio Military Medical Center, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, San Antonio, TX 78234, USA.
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Tomlinson JE, Manfredi JM. Evaluation of application of a carpal brace as a treatment for carpal ligament instability in dogs: 14 cases (2008–2011). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2014; 244:438-43. [DOI: 10.2460/javma.244.4.438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The medial collateral ligament complex (MCL) is the most commonly damaged ligamentous stabilizer of the human knee. The diagnostic algorithm comprises patient history, clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is important to distinguish between incomplete and complete ruptures of the MCL. For adequate treatment the classification and exact knowledge about concomitant injuries are important. A nonoperative treatment of incomplete ruptures (grades I and II) is widely accepted and usually results in a good clinical outcome but the treatment of complete ruptures (grade III) is a subject of controversy. Complete intraligamentous ruptures with a correct approximation of the stumps and intact dorsomedial joint capsule can also be treated nonoperatively with good and excellent results. In contrast, ruptures close to the abutment and bony avulsions tend to heal better through operative treatment. Dehiscence or dislocation of the ligament stumps in MRI is an indication for operative treatment. In the context of a multiligamentous injury or complex instability, the majority of authors suggest an operative stabilization. As the treatment of chronic instability can be challenging, the initial and adequate treatment of acute ruptures is of great importance.
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Laprade RF, Surowiec RK, Sochanska AN, Hentkowski BS, Martin BM, Engebretsen L, Wijdicks CA. Epidemiology, identification, treatment and return to play of musculoskeletal-based ice hockey injuries. Br J Sports Med 2013; 48:4-10. [PMID: 24285783 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-093020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED Ice hockey is a high contact sport where players are inherently at an increased risk for traumatic and time-loss injury. With its increasing popularity and high incidence of injury, further research is necessary to understand the risks and injuries associated with the sport and to develop performance-based outcome measures to guide return to play. This review, tailored to the practicing sports medicine team physician, focuses on the stepwise identification, treatment, time loss, return to play and subsequent risk of injury for the most common areas of injury: the head, shoulder, hip and knee. Injuries were categorised into upper and lower extremity with an emphasis on glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joint injuries, femoroacetabular impingement, medial collateral ligament tears, and high ankle sprains. With return to play a primary goal for these high-level athletes, recovery in ice hockey becomes a complex issue with efficient protocols tailored to the requirements of the sport vital to the athlete and clinician alike. By reviewing the treatments and sport-specific care, athletes can be better managed with the ultimate goal of returning to their preinjury level of play. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Preiss A, Giannakos A, Frosch KH. [Minimally invasive augmentation of the medial collateral ligament with autologous hamstring tendons in chronic knee instability]. OPERATIVE ORTHOPADIE UND TRAUMATOLOGIE 2013; 24:335-47. [PMID: 22996320 DOI: 10.1007/s00064-012-0164-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Medial collateral ligament reconstruction in chronic unstable knees. INDICATIONS Chronic instability of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) isolated or in combination with multiligament injuries. CONTRAINDICATIONS Refixable bony avulsions, limited range of motion, arthrofibrosis, severe valgus deformity, infections, critical soft tissue, lack of patient compliance and open growth plates. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Harvesting of the contralateral semitendinosus tendon and preparation. Supine position with leg in electric leg holder. Oblique skin incision above the pes anserinus parallel to the tendons. Placement of drill hole distal to the tibial insertion of the hamstrings in the footprint of the MCL. Tapering and fixation of the transplant. Subfascial tunneling and femoral fixation of the transplant distally to the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) origin in 30° flexion under fluoroscopic control. Tibial fixation of the dorsal portion of the transplant (POL) ventral to the semimembranosus tendon footprint in full extension. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT Limited weight bearing with 20 kg for 4-6 weeks, stabilizing brace with limited range of motion 0/0/90°. RESULTS A total of 9 patients with a median age of 39 (18-70) years received an augmentation of the MCL complex due to a chronic instability using the described technique. Follow-up examination was performed after 16 (11-56) months. All patients reported a stable knee. The median value of the Lysholm score at follow-up was 90 (72-96) points and the Tegner score prior to trauma was 4 (2-6) points and 3 (2-6) points during follow-up. No grade 2 or 3 instability could be observed during follow-up. There were no complications using the above mentioned technique.
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- A Preiss
- Sektion Knie- und Schulterchirurgie, Sporttraumatologie, Chirurgisch-Traumatologisches Zentrum, Asklepios Klinik St. Georg, Lohmühlenstr. 5, 20099, Hamburg, Deutschland
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Dong JT, Chen BC, Men XQ, Wang F, Hao JD, Zhao JN, Wang XF, Zhang XY, Sun R. Application of triangular vector to functionally reconstruct the medial collateral ligament with double-bundle allograft technique. Arthroscopy 2012; 28:1445-53. [PMID: 22796140 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2011] [Revised: 03/18/2012] [Accepted: 03/21/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to present a novel medial collateral ligament (MCL) reconstruction technique and investigate the clinical outcomes of this surgical procedure. METHODS From July 2006 to June 2009, 56 patients with medial instability of the knee were treated with MCL reconstruction and followed up for 33 months on average. These patients were divided into 2 groups based on whether anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury was present: 27 patients had isolated MCL injury, whereas 29 patients had combined MCL-ACL injury. All patients underwent reconstruction of the MCL with triangular double-bundle allograft, and we evaluated International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores, anteromedial rotatory instability (AMRI), and excessive knee medial opening (EKMO) both preoperatively and at follow-up. RESULTS EKMO was significantly reduced to 2.9 mm at follow-up compared with 10.1 mm preoperatively. The incidence of AMRI was reduced to 9.4% (5 patients) compared with 67.9% (36 patients) preoperatively. Of the patients, 58.9% (33 patients) had a grade A IKDC subjective score and 35.7% (20 patients) had a grade B IKDC subjective score. Most patients had normal or nearly normal range of motion of the knee joint, whereas 4 patients (7.1%) lost more than 6° of range of motion in extension and 2 (3.6%) lost more than 25° in flexion. In 47 patients (83.9%) the symptoms were graded as normal or nearly normal according to IKDC symptom scores. No significant differences in IKDC subjective score, IKDC symptom score, flexion deficit score, AMRI, and EKMO were found between the isolated MCL injury group and the MCL-ACL injury group; however, a significant difference was found in knee extension deficit between groups. CONCLUSIONS We have presented a new technique for reconstruction of the MCL with a triangular shape. This technique improved both valgus and rotational stability at short-term outcome. The clinical outcomes using IKDC evaluation indicate that no major difference exists in isolated MCL injury and combined MCL-ACL injury treated with this new technique. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Jiang Tao Dong
- Department of Orthopaedics, Third Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Laurin J, Dousset E, Mesure S, Decherchi P. Neuromuscular recovery after medial collateral ligament disruption and eccentric rehabilitation program. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2011; 43:1032-41. [PMID: 21085041 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3182042956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Medial collateral ligament (MCL) rupture of the knee joint frequently occurs during sport activities. However, the optimal rehabilitation strategy after such lesion is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of progressive eccentric rehabilitation program on neuromuscular deficits induced by MCL transection. METHODS Rats were randomized as follows: (i) control group (C, n = 10) without any surgery; (ii) lesion groups in which neuromuscular measurements were made 1 (L1, n = 10) and 3 wk (L3, n = 9) after MCL transection by a 15- to 20-min surgery (this group was designed to determine changes induced by the MCL transection); and (iii) eccentric group (ECC, n = 7) in which rats performed a progressive 2-wk eccentric rehabilitation program beginning 1 wk after MCL transection surgery. Dynamic functional assessments were performed at weeks 1 and 3 after the MCL transection by measuring the maximal and minimal knee angles during the stance phase of the gait cycle. Neuromuscular measurements included 1) modulation of H-reflex in response to a 10-mM KCl injection, 2) analysis of the twitch relaxation properties of the quadriceps muscle, and 3) recording of metabosensitive and mechanosensitive afferents activity in response to chemical injections and to tendon patellar vibrations, respectively. RESULTS Our results indicated that H-reflex modulation induced by metabosensitive afferents was disturbed by MCL transection without any recovery despite rehabilitation program. Responses of both metabosensitive and mechanosensitive muscle afferents, as well as the muscle relaxation properties, were fully recovered after the eccentric rehabilitation program. CONCLUSIONS Our results directly indicated an influence of progressive eccentric program on muscle afferents response after MCL section but apparently not for spinal reflex modulation.
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- Jérôme Laurin
- UMR CNRS 6233, Institut des Sciences du Mouvement, Etienne-Jules Marey, Equipe Plasticité des Systèmes Nerveux et Musculaire, Université de la Méditerranée, Aix-Marseille II - Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté des Sciences du Sport, Parc Scientifique et Technologique de Luminy, Marseille, FRANCE
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Garzón-Alvarado DA, Cárdenas Sandoval RP, Vanegas Acosta JC. A mathematical model of medial collateral ligament repair: migration, fibroblast proliferation and collagen formation. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2011; 15:571-83. [PMID: 21491258 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2010.550887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The partial rupture of ligament fibres leads to an injury known as grade 2 sprain. Wound healing after injury consists of four general stages: swelling, release of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), fibroblast migration and proliferation and collagen production. The aim of this paper is to present a mathematical model based on reaction-diffusion equations for describing the repair of the medial collateral ligament when it has suffered a grade 2 sprain. We have used the finite element method to solve the equations of this. The results have simulated the tissue swelling at the time of injury, predicted PDGF influence, the concentration of fibroblasts migrating towards the place of injury and reproduced the random orientation of immature collagen fibres. These results agree with experimental data reported by other authors. The model describes wound healing during the 9 days following such injury.
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- D A Garzón-Alvarado
- Group of Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Methods, GNUM-UN, National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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Duffy PS, Miyamoto RG. Management of medial collateral ligament injuries in the knee: an update and review. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2010; 38:48-54. [PMID: 20631463 DOI: 10.3810/psm.2010.06.1782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the most frequently injured ligament in the knee, with mild-to-moderate tears often going unreported to physicians. Medial collateral ligament injuries can result from both contact and noncontact sporting activities. The mainstay of treatment is nonoperative; however, operative management of symptomatic grade II and grade III injuries is considered when laxity and instability persist. The timing of surgical repair in the setting of a multiligament knee injury remains an area of controversy among surgeons, with proponents of early reconstruction of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments and nonoperative management of the MCL versus proponents of delayed reconstruction following nonoperative treatment of the MCL. Prophylactic bracing may continue to increase and evolve as bracing technology improves and athletic cultures change.
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Simultaneous surgical management of chronic grade-2 valgus instability of the knee and anterior cruciate ligament deficiency in athletes. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2010; 18:312-6. [PMID: 19838671 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-009-0966-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2009] [Accepted: 10/05/2009] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We report on 22 patients with chronic grade-2 valgus laxity of the knee combined with chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency, in whom the two lesions were addressed at the same surgical setting. At a minimum follow-up of 24 months, clinical and functional variables had improved significantly (P < 0.001), and 20 of the 22 patients (91%) had returned to sport at pre-injury level. There were no operative complications in this series. In selected athletes with chronic symptomatic valgus laxity of the knee combined with ACL insufficiency, surgical repair of the MCL in association with ACL reconstruction is a suitable and reliable option to restore knee stability and allow return to pre-injury activity level.
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