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Ganokroj P, Adriani M, Whalen RJ, Provencher MT. Treatment of Shoulder Cartilage Defects in Athletes. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2024; 32:87-94. [PMID: 38978202 DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
Abstract
Articular cartilage defects in the glenohumeral joint may be found in laborers, the elderly, and young athletes, among others. Various factors can contribute to cartilage damage, including prior surgery, trauma, avascular necrosis, inflammatory arthritis, joint instability, and osteoarthritis. There is a wide variety of treatment options, from conservative treatment, injections, and surgical options, including arthroscopic debridement, microfracture, osteochondral autograft transfer, osteochondral graft transplantation, autologous chondrocyte implantation, and the newly emerging techniques such as biologic augmentation. There is a challenge to determine the optimal treatment options, especially for young athletes, due to limited outcomes in the literature. However, there are many options which are viable to address osteochondral defects of the glenohumeral joint.
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- Phob Ganokroj
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Radtke L, Guy C, Da Silva A, Maak T, Chalmers P. Distal tibia osteochondral allograft as a successful treatment for a glenoid chondral defect in a pediatric patient. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:315-318. [PMID: 38706665 PMCID: PMC11065745 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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- Logan Radtke
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Dagher D, Selznick A, Prada C, Al Shehab Y, Leroux T, Khan M. Surgical treatment options for articular cartilage defects of the glenohumeral joint: A systematic review. Shoulder Elbow 2023; 15:580-592. [PMID: 38028932 PMCID: PMC10656978 DOI: 10.1177/17585732221142610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Background Many joint-preserving surgical interventions for cartilage defects of the knee have been adapted for use in the shoulder; however, there still exists no clear consensus for treatment. Thus, the purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the outcomes of different interventions in patients with focal chondral lesions of the glenohumeral joint. Methods A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Medline. Patients who underwent a joint-preserving surgical procedure to treat a focal chondral defect of the glenoid, humeral head or both were included. Patients treated for diffuse cartilage defects or with shoulder arthroplasty were excluded. Results Ten studies were included, with follow-up data available for 194 shoulders. Eight joint-preserving procedures were evaluated, with microfracture being the most common. One study evaluating microfracture reported significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes at short-term and long-term follow-up compared to preoperative scores. Across all studies, 32 patients underwent subsequent shoulder surgery, with 22 being arthroplasties. Conclusions We found improvements in patient-reported and functional outcomes across all studies. Although joint-preserving procedures have shown reasonable outcomes for focal chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint, long-term outcomes remain unknown, and the progression of osteoarthritis remains a concern. Higher quality evidence is required to make definitive recommendations. Level of Evidence IV.
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- Danielle Dagher
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Bedrin MD, Clark DM, Yow BG, Dickens JF, Kilcoyne KG. Favorable short-term outcomes of micronized allogenic cartilage scaffold for glenoid cartilage defects associated with posterior glenohumeral instability. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2023; 5:100809. [PMID: 37868657 PMCID: PMC10585635 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Purpose To determine clinical outcomes associated with micronized allogenic cartilage scaffold use for treatment of posterior glenoid cartilage defects at 2 years. Study Design Case series. Methods A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was performed on a consecutive series of patients who underwent arthroscopic treatment of a symptomatic posterior glenoid cartilage defect with micronized allogenic cartilage scaffold between January 2019 and December 2020. The primary outcome was subjective shoulder value (SSV) at latest follow-up. Secondary outcomes included visual analog scale (VAS), recurrence of instability, and range of motion (ROM). Results Seven patients, including 4 in the setting of primary posterior instability and 3 in the setting of recurrent symptoms after arthroscopic posterior glenohumeral stabilization, were included in the analysis with a mean follow up of 2.6 years (range, 2-3.7 years). Statistically significant improvements were seen in SSV (median = 40, interquartile range [IQR] = 40-50 before surgery; vs median = 85, IQR = 67.5-87.5 after surgery; P = .018) and VAS (median = 4, IQR = 4-6.3 before surgery; vs median = 1, IQR = 0-1.5 after surgery; P = .010). No significant differences were seen in ROM. There were no cases of recurrent instability or reoperation. Conclusions The use of micronized allogenic cartilage scaffold for glenoid cartilage defects is associated with clinical improvement at 2-year follow-up. This is the case when performed in conjunction with index posterior labral repair when there is a concomitant glenoid cartilage defect or when performed in the setting of persistent pain and mechanical symptoms after prior posterior labral repair. Level of Evidence Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Michael D. Bedrin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
- Duke University, Department of Orthopaedics, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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Karkosch RF, Smith T, Jensen G, Tuecking LR, Horstmann H. Arthroscopic Minced Cartilage Repair in the Glenohumeral Joint - Short Term Clinical Outcome in a 33-Year-Old Handyman: A Case Report. Orthop Res Rev 2023; 15:245-251. [PMID: 38028651 PMCID: PMC10680470 DOI: 10.2147/orr.s418032] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective Clinical outcome data for the novel minced cartilage procedure are sparse. While good results have been shown for the knee joint, this is the first report in the current literature regarding this increasingly important procedure in the glenohumeral joint. Case Description A 33-year-old handyman with a cartilage defect in the humeral head underwent an all arthroscopic one-stage cartilage repair with the AutoCartTM procedure (Arthrex GmbH, Munich, Germany). A senior specialist examined the patient before surgery, five-, 12-and 24-weeks post-surgery. Outcome parameters (Constant-Murley Score, UCLA Shoulder Score and ASES Score) and radiographic imaging were recorded. Results At six months, follow-up the outcome parameter showed excellent results, the joint pain decreased to numeric rating scale (NRS) 0. The postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a thin cartilage layer in the treated area with sufficient integration to the surrounding tissue. The cartilage in the former defect zone presented a homogeneous signal, which was comparable to the intact cartilage. Conclusion This case report underlines the growing interest in single-stage arthroscopic minced cartilage procedures and shows promising results in the glenohumeral joint. Yet, larger investigations with long-term follow-up are necessary to provide reliable clinical data to determine if comparable results can be achieved over time.
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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Sudah SY, Faccone RD, Imam N, Patankar A, Manzi JE, Menendez ME, Nicholson A. Poor evidence is used to support commercial payers' coverage policies for shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:2222-2231. [PMID: 37247779 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of shoulder arthroplasty has continued to increase over the past decade. In response, commercial payers have implemented strategies to control the medical requirement of these surgeries in attempt to contain the growing costs. For example, most payers require a prolonged trial of conservative management prior to shoulder arthroplasty for patients who may otherwise be surgical candidates. However, little is known regarding the evidence used to support these indications. The purpose of this study was to analyze the references used by commercial payers to substantiate their coverage policies for shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS Ten of the leading commercial payers for total shoulder arthroplasty were identified. Publicly available coverage policies were searched on the internet or requested directly from the payer via email or telephone. Cited references were reviewed independently by two authors for type of document, level of evidence, and mention of the efficacy of conservative management. RESULTS A total of 5 coverage policies were obtained with 118 references. The most common reference type was primary journal article (n = 70; 59.3%) followed by review or expert opinion articles (n = 35; 29.7%). Most references were of level IV evidence (n = 60; 52.2%), with only 6 (5.2%) of level I or II evidence. Only 4 (3.5%) references mentioned the efficacy of conservative management in patients who may be candidates for shoulder arthroplasty. CONCLUSION The majority of references used to substantiate the coverage policies for shoulder arthroplasty among major commercial payers within the United States are of low scientific evidence and fail to demonstrate the success of required nonoperative intervention strategies. Our study underscores the need for high-quality, comparative trials that evaluate the outcomes of conservative management vs. shoulder arthroplasty in end-stage glenohumeral osteoarthritis patients in order to determine the most cost-effective treatment algorithm.
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- Suleiman Y Sudah
- Department of Orthopedics, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.
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- Department of Research, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, AL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, NY, USA
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- Oregon Shoulder Institute at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, Medford, OR, USA
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Hookway S, Alder-Price A, Gill SD, Mattin A, Page RS. Long-term clinical and radiological outcomes following arthroscopic microfracture of the glenohumeral joint for chondral defects. JSES Int 2023; 7:2440-2444. [PMID: 37969492 PMCID: PMC10638574 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.06.022] [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] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Background The primary aim of this study was to evaluate mid- and long-term outcomes following microfracture in patients with glenohumeral chondral lesions. Methods This prospective cohort study assessed patients with shoulder pain who were treated with arthroscopic microfracture for full-thickness chondral lesions of the glenohumeral joint. Outcomes included the Simple Shoulder Test at baseline, mid-term (approximately 1 year) and long-term (approximately 10 years), and the Oxford Shoulder Score, shoulder pain (0-10 numerical scale) and radiological assessment using a modified Samilson & Prieto score at long-term follow-up. Data were analyzed with paired t-tests and Wilcoxon's signed rank tests, which were considered significant if P < .05. Results Twenty-five patients with a mean age of 52.7 ± 12.1 were enrolled. The mean Simple Shoulder Test score improved from baseline to 1 year (6.7 ± 2.5 to 11.0 ± 1.4, P < .001), which was maintained at long-term follow-up (10.3 ± 2.1, P < .001). Additionally, at long-term follow-up, Oxford Shoulder Score and Verbal Pain Score scores were 43 ± 4.8 and 1.1 ± 1.5, respectively while median modified Samilson & Prieto scores increased from 1 preoperatively to 2 at 10 years (P < .001). Conclusion Patients undergoing microfracture for full-thickness chondral lesions of the glenohumeral joint reported substantial improvements in shoulder pain and function at 1 and 10 years, despite progressive radiological degeneration.
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- Sam Hookway
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Geelong, VIC, Australia
- The University of Adelaide, School of Medicine, SA, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Geelong, VIC, Australia
- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research & Education, St John of God Hospital Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Geelong, VIC, Australia
- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research & Education, St John of God Hospital Geelong, VIC, Australia
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Green CK, Scanaliato JP, Sandler AB, Adler A, Dunn JC, Parnes N. Simultaneous Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair and Glenoid Microfracture in Active-Duty Military Patients Younger Than 50 Years: Outcomes at Midterm Follow-up. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231202282. [PMID: 37859753 PMCID: PMC10583522 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231202282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Background While concomitant full-thickness rotator cuff tears and glenoid osteochondral defects are relatively uncommon in younger patients, military patients represent a unique opportunity to study this challenging injury pattern. Purpose/Hypothesis To compare the outcomes of young, active-duty military patients who underwent isolated arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) with those who underwent ARCR plus concurrent glenoid microfracture (ARCR+Mfx). It was hypothesized that ARCR+Mfx would produce significant improvements in patient-reported outcome measures. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of consecutive active-duty military patients from a single base who underwent ARCR for full-thickness rotator cuff tears between January 2012 and December 2020. All patients were <50 years and had minimum 2-year follow-up data. Patients who underwent ARCR+Mfx were compared with those who underwent isolated ARCR based on the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder score, and range of motion. Results A total of 88 patients met the inclusion criteria for this study: 28 underwent ARCR+Mfx and 60 underwent isolated ARCR. The mean final follow-up was 74.11 ± 33.57 months for the ARCR+Mfx group and 72.87 ± 11.46 months for the ARCR group (P = .80). There were no differences in baseline patient characteristics or preoperative outcome scores between groups. Postoperatively, both groups experienced statistically significant improvements in all outcome scores (P < .0001 for all). However, the ARCR+Mfx group had significantly worse VAS pain (1.89 ± 2.22 vs 1.03 ± 1.70; P = .05), SANE (85.46 ± 12.99 vs 91.93 ± 12.26; P = .03), and ASES (86.25 ± 14.14 vs 92.85 ± 12.57; P = .03) scores. At the final follow-up, 20 (71.43%) patients in the ARCR+Mfx group and 53 (88.33%) patients in the ARCR group were able to remain on unrestricted active-duty military service (P = .05). Conclusion Concomitant ARCR+Mfx led to statistically and clinically significant improvements in patient-reported outcome measures at the midterm follow-up. However, patients who underwent ARCR+Mfx had significantly worse outcomes and were less likely to return to active-duty military service than those who underwent isolated ARCR. The study findings suggest that ARCR+Mfx may be a reasonable option for young, active patients who are not candidates for arthroplasty.
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- Clare K. Green
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, New York, USA
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Green CK, Scanaliato JP, Sandler AB, Dunn JC, Covillon E, Parnes N. Simultaneous Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Stabilization and Glenoid Microfracture in Young, Active-Duty Military Patients: Outcomes at 5-Year Follow-up. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671221146170. [PMID: 36756169 PMCID: PMC9900666 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221146170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Glenohumeral instability represents a common cause of shoulder pain and disability among active-duty members of the military and is associated with the development of glenoid osteochondral defects. Purpose To report clinical outcomes and survivorship after combined microfracture of isolated chondral lesions of the glenoid and labral repair among young, active-duty military patients and to compare outcomes with those of patients who underwent isolated shoulder stabilization. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Included were 31 active-duty military patients aged <40 years who underwent simultaneous microfracture of chondral lesions of the glenoid and labral repair for shoulder instability between January 2011 and January 2017 (microfracture group) and 209 patients without chondral defects who underwent shoulder stabilization during the same time period (instability group). Preoperative and 5-year postoperative outcomes (range of motion [ROM], visual analog scale [VAS] for pain, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation [SANE] score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons [ASES] shoulder score, and Rowe instability score) were compared within and between groups, and separate subgroup analyses were performed to determine whether variant of instability and dominant-shoulder involvement were associated with worse outcomes. Results The mean follow-up was significantly longer for the microfracture group versus the instability group (95.58 ± 23.12 vs 83.38 ± 25.93 months; P = .014). Age and sex distributions were similar between groups. In both groups, there was significant pre- to postoperative improvement on all outcomes scores (P = .0001 for all). When compared with the instability cohort, microfracture patients had significantly worse postoperative VAS pain (2.65 ± 1.78 vs 1.55 ± 1.92; P = .003), SANE (79.13 ± 14.43 vs 91.23 ± 13.20; P < .0001), and ASES (79.90 ± 13.87 vs 89.03 ± 14.28; P = .001) scores, as well as decreased ROM in forward flexion (151.29° ± 11.76° vs 155.48° ± 10.3°; P = .039) and external rotation (63.65° ± 8.34° vs 65.17° ± 0.64°; P = .010). At latest follow-up, 58% of microfracture patients had returned to active-duty military service compared with 93.78% of isolated instability patients (P < .0001). Conclusion Combined microfracture and arthroscopic labral repair produced modest, albeit statistically significant, improvements in patient-reported outcome measures and may be a reasonable treatment option for patients with chondral lesions who are not candidates for arthroplasty. However, microfracture patients had significantly worse outcomes than patients who underwent stabilization without concomitant chondral defects.
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- Clare K. Green
- George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC,
USA.,Clare K. Green, BS, George Washington University School of
Medicine and Health Sciences, 2300 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical
Center, El Paso, Texas, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical
Center, El Paso, Texas, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical
Center, El Paso, Texas, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage,
New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage,
New York, USA.,Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, New York, USA
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Scanaliato JP, Sandler AB, Baird MD, Dunn JC, Uhlinger J, Parnes N. Glenoid microfracture in active-duty military patients: minimum 5-year follow-up demonstrates 75% survival. JSES Int 2022; 7:86-92. [PMID: 36820416 PMCID: PMC9937841 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.09.011] [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] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background To present midterm patient-reported outcomes and survivorship data of active-duty military patients undergoing microfracture for full-thickness cartilage defects of the glenoid. Methods All consecutive patients from January 2013 through December 2016 who underwent glenoid microfracture for full-thickness cartilage injuries with complete outcome scores were identified. Twenty patients met the final inclusion criteria for the study, and all were active-duty military at the time of surgery. A separate subgroup analysis was performed to determine if dominant-shoulder involvement portends worse outcomes. Results The mean follow-up was 81.45 ± 19.43 months (range, 60-108). Of the 20 patients, 5 required a secondary surgical procedure within 5 years of their index procedure, with an average time to failure of 45.6 ± 13.15 months. For the 15 patients who did not fail, there was a statistically significant increase in the mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (57.20 vs. 88.27, P < .0001) and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (45.00 vs. 86.33, P < .0001). Mean pain decreased significantly as measured by the pain visual analog scale (5.40 vs. 1.37, P < .0001). Range of motion in forward elevation, external rotation, and internal rotation did not change significantly postoperatively (P = .4528, .4810, and .1919, respectively). Concomitant procedures did not predict changes in pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, or Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation scores. A majority of patients (13/20, 65%) were able to remain on unrestricted military active-duty service, but 7 (35%) underwent medical discharge, including the 5 patients who had experienced treatment failure, plus 2 additional patients. Conclusion Glenoid microfracture can result in pain relief and symptomatic improvement for a select group of active-duty military patients, with 75% survivorship at 5 years. Approximately one in three (35%) patients, however, were unable to remain on active-duty military service.
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- John P. Scanaliato
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, El Paso, TX, USA
- Corresponding author: John P Scanaliato, MD, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 18511 Highlander Medics Street, Fort Bliss, TX 79918, USA.
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- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Carthage Area Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage, NY, USA
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- Carthage Area Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage, NY, USA
- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogdensburg, NY, USA
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Wermers J, Schliemann B, Raschke MJ, Dyrna F, Heilmann LF, Michel PA, Katthagen JC. The Glenolabral Articular Disruption Lesion Is a Biomechanical Risk Factor for Recurrent Shoulder Instability. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e1803-e1810. [PMID: 34977634 PMCID: PMC8689271 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Purpose To investigate the biomechanical effect of a glenolabral articular disruption (GLAD) lesion on glenohumeral laxity. Methods Human cadaveric glenoids (n = 10) were excised of soft tissue, including the labrum to focus on the biomechanical effects of osteochondral surfaces. Glenohumeral dislocations were performed in a robotic test setup, while displacement forces and three-dimensional morphometric properties were measured. The stability ratio (SR), a biomechanical characteristic for glenohumeral stability, was used as an outcome parameter, as well as the path of least resistance, determined by a hybrid robot displacement. The impacts of chondral and bony defects were analyzed related to the intact glenoid. Statistical comparison of the defect states on SR and the path of least resistance was performed using repeated-measures ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc test for multiple comparisons (P < .05). The relationship between concavity depth and SR was approximated in a nonlinear regression. Results The initial SR of the intact glenoid (28.3 ± 7.8%) decreased significantly by 4.7 ± 3% in case of a chondral defect (P = .002). An additional loss of 3.2 ± 2.3% was provoked by a 20% bony defect (P = .004). The path of least resistance was deflected significantly more inferiorly by a GLAD lesion (2.9 ± 1.8°, P = .002) and even more by a bony defect (2.5 ± 2.9°, P = .002). The nonlinear regression with concavity depth as predictor for the SR resulted in a high correlation coefficient (r = .81). Conclusions Chondral integrity is an important contributor to the SR. Chondral defects as present in GLAD lesions may cause increased laxity, influence the humeral track on the glenoid during dislocation, and represent a biomechanical risk factor for a recurrent instability. Clinical Relevance Cartilage deficiency corresponding to GLAD lesions may be a risk factor for impaired surgical outcomes.
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- Jens Wermers
- University Hospital Münster, Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Münster, Germany
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- University Hospital Münster, Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Münster, Germany
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Lorenz CJ, Freislederer F, Salzmann GM, Scheibel M. Minced Cartilage Procedure for One-Stage Arthroscopic Repair of Chondral Defects at the Glenohumeral Joint. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e1677-e1684. [PMID: 34354912 PMCID: PMC8322290 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint are common but still remain a diagnostic and management challenge. Whereas arthroplasty is a reasonable treatment option in the elderly and low-demand population, joint preservation should be aimed for the remaining patients. For larger defects the current gold standard of treatment is autologous chondrocyte implantation. However, disadvantages such as high cost, the restriction in availability of specialized laboratories, and the 2-stage surgical design need to be accounted for if choosing this option. Showing first good clinical results for the knee joint, minced cartilage implantation is moreover a cost-effective procedure bringing autologous cartilage chips harvested from the defect walls and bringing them into the area of damage in a single-step open or arthroscopic approach. We describe an arthroscopic strategy of this technique to treat chondral defects at the glenohumeral joint.
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- Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland,Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany,Address correspondence to Markus Scheibel, M.D., Schulthess Clinic, Lengghalde 2, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
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Banerjee S, Sahanand KS. Managing Chondral Lesions: A Literature Review and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines. Indian J Orthop 2021; 55:252-262. [PMID: 33927804 PMCID: PMC8046678 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00355-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Articular cartilage lesions are becoming increasingly common. Optimum diagnosis and management of chondral defects cause a lot of dilemma. A number of surgical methods have been reported in the literature for treating focal cartilage defects. There is a lack of consensus on the most effective management strategy, with newer surgical and cell-based treatments being advocated regularly. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS A clinical review is constructed by appraising the published literature about clinical evaluation and diagnostic modalities for articular cartilage defects and subsequent surgical procedures, management strategies employed for such lesions. Prominent available databases (PUBMED, EMBASE, Cochrane) were also searched for trials comparing functional outcomes following cartilage procedures. Synthesis of a practical management guideline is then attempted based on the evidence assessed. RESULTS Systematic examination and optimal use of diagnostic imaging are an important facet of cartilage defect management. Patient and lesion factors greatly influence the outcome of cartilage procedures and must be considered while planning management. Smaller lesions < 2 cm2 respond well to all treatment modalities. Autologous osteochondral transplants (OATs) are effective in high activity individuals with intermediate lesions. For larger lesions > 4 cm2, newer generation autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has shown promising and durable results. Stem cells with scaffolds may provide an alternate option. Orthobiologics are a useful adjunct to the surgical procedures, but need further evaluation. CONCLUSIONS Most treatment modalities have their role in appropriate cases and management needs to be individualized for patients. The search for the perfect cartilage restoration procedure continues.
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- Sumit Banerjee
- Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001 India
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O'Brien MC, Dzieza WK, Bruner ML, Farmer KW. Assessment of Safe Cartilage Harvesting Quantity in the Shoulder: A Cadaveric Study. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2020; 3:e115-e120. [PMID: 33615255 PMCID: PMC7879179 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the volume and yield of morselized cartilage that can be harvested from the shoulder for immediate reimplantation and repair. Methods A standard arthroscopic approach was used to harvest non–load-bearing cartilage from 5 cadaveric shoulder specimens. Cartilage was separated from the humerus, grasped, added to the cartilage particulator, and morselized to form a cartilage paste. The volume of reclaimed cartilage was measured and compared with average humeral and glenoid defects. Results The total yield of cartilage paste following tissue processing that was obtained from the 5 glenohumeral joints ranged from 1.0 mL to 2.4 mL with a mean volume of 1.9 ± 0.5 mL, yielding a theoretical 18.6 cm2 ± 5.2 cm2 of coverage with a 1-mm monolayer. Previously reported mean glenoid defect size ranges from 1.12 cm2 to 2.73 cm2, while the mean humeral defect size ranges from 4.22 cm2 to 6.00 cm2. Conclusions This study validated that through a single-stage surgical and processing technique it is possible to obtain a sufficient volume for re-implantable autologous morselized cartilage graft to address most glenohumeral articular cartilage defects. Clinical Relevance Chondrocyte grafts have been shown to be effective in cartilage repair. A single-site, single-staged procedure that uses a patient’s autologous shoulder cartilage from the same joint has the potential to reduce morbidity associated with multiple surgical sites, multistaged procedures, or nonautologous tissue in shoulder surgery.
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- Michael C O'Brien
- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.,College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.,College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A
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Baumgarten KM, Chang PS, Schweinle WE. Does the Presence of Chondral Lesions Negatively Affect Patient-Determined Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair? Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120957993. [PMID: 33173799 PMCID: PMC7588774 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120957993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: There are limited data available to guide patients to their prognosis when
glenohumeral chondral lesions are found during arthroscopic rotator cuff
repair. Hypothesis: The primary hypothesis was that patients with glenohumeral chondral lesions
will have inferior outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared
with patients without chondral lesions. The secondary hypothesis was that
patients with concomitant chondral lesions will have more severe
preoperative symptoms compared with those without chondral lesions. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed of patients who underwent arthroscopic
rotator cuff repair between 2008 and 2012. We examined the effects of
chondral lesions on patient-determined outcomes, which included the Western
Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
(ASES) score, Simple Shoulder Test (SST), Single Assessment Numeric
Evaluation (SANE), and the Shoulder Activity Level (SAL). Shoulders without
chondral lesions were compared with shoulders with chondral lesions to
determine whether differences in severity of preoperative symptoms as well
as postoperative improvements were statistically significant. Results: A total of 281 shoulders were included from 273 patients, with a mean
follow-up of 3.7 years. In total, 90 shoulders (32%) had concomitant
chondral lesions in the glenohumeral joint. The presence and degree of
chondral damage were not associated with the severity of preoperative
symptoms or the amount of improvement after arthroscopic rotator cuff
repair, as determined by patient outcome scores. Shoulders with bipolar
chondral lesions had less postoperative improvement in their outcome scores
compared with shoulders with unipolar lesions, with significant differences
found in the SST (P = .0005), the SANE (P
= .005), and the SAL (P = .04). Regardless of this, the
majority of shoulders with bipolar chondral lesions (80%-92%) had
postoperative improvements that superseded the minimal clinically important
difference of the ASES, WORC, and SANE. Conclusion: At a mean 3.7-year follow-up, the presence of chondral damage did not appear
to negatively affect the improvement in patient-determined outcomes after
arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. However, improvement in outcomes was
negatively affected by the presence of bipolar chondral lesions.
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- Keith M. Baumgarten
- Orthopedic Institute, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
- University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, USA
- Keith M. Baumgarten, MD, Orthopedic Institute, 810 E 23rd
Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA ()
(Twitter: @DrBaumgarten)
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri,
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Frank JK, Heuberer PR, Laky B, Anderl W, Pauzenberger L. Glenohumeral Microfracturing of Contained Glenohumeral Defects: Mid- to Long-term Outcome. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2020; 2:e341-e346. [PMID: 32875298 PMCID: PMC7451850 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Purpose To report mid- to long-term clinical and radiological outcomes after microfracturing for symptomatic chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint. Methods All patients who underwent glenohumeral arthroscopic microfracturing between 2002 and 2012 at a single center were considered for inclusion in this retrospective study. Clinical outcome was evaluated using the Constant Score, Oxford Shoulder Score, and Subjective Shoulder Value. Progression of joint space narrowing, sclerosis, marginal osteophytes, and presence of cysts over time were assessed using 4 different radiological grading systems. Results A total of 16 patients (n = 9 female, n = 7 male) with a mean age of 51.8 ± 12.6 years at the time of surgery and a mean follow-up of 122 ± 51.2 months (range, 61-204 months) were included in this retrospective study. Nine patients (56.3%) showed an isolated chondral defect, while 7 patients (43.8%) had concomitant pathologies. Constant Score (60.3 ± 12.7 vs. 85.9 ± 9.3; P < .001), Oxford Shoulder Score (29.0 ± 5.8 vs. 42.4 ± 4.5; P < .001), and Subjective Shoulder Value (23.9 ± 7.4 vs. 84.3 ± 10.9; P < .001) changed significantly from pre- to postoperative. The majority of patients (88%) were able to return to their preoperative level of activity. Three patients (19.8%) developed radiological signs of progressive glenohumeral degeneration during the study period. However, only 1 patient (6.25%) showed a progression of arthritic changes of more than 1 grade according to radiographic classifications. Two patients (12.5%) underwent revision surgery to a hemi shoulder arthroplasty during the study period at 12 and 36 months after the initial procedure. Conclusions Glenohumeral microfracturing is commonly performed together with other procedures, but seems to be a feasible treatment option for contained cartilage lesions in active patients reproducibly yielding good mid- to long-term outcome. Level of Evidence Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Research Group for Regenerative and Orthopedic Medicine (AURROM), Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Research Group for Regenerative and Orthopedic Medicine (AURROM), Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Research Group for Regenerative and Orthopedic Medicine (AURROM), Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, Austria.,Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland
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Concurrent Primary Repair of a Glenoid Labrum Articular Disruption and a Bankart Lesion in an Adolescent: A Case Report of a Novel Technique. Case Rep Orthop 2019; 2019:4371860. [PMID: 30881714 PMCID: PMC6387695 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4371860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Glenoid labrum articular disruption (GLAD) lesions are an uncommon concomitant injury associated with labral tears, occurring in 1.5-2.9% of cases. In previous reported cases, the articular lesion is debrided during repair of the labral injury, which may predispose patients to osteoarthritis, a longitudinal complication seen in articular debridement of the hip. We report the case of a 15-year-old healthy adolescent male swimmer who sustained a labral injury with a concomitant GLAD lesion. During operative management, three Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) SutureTaks were placed on the glenoid. #2 FiberWire was used to imbricate capsular tissue, passed beneath the labrum, and was then subsequently advanced through the fibrous rim of the displaced cartilage flap/GLAD lesion at the site of each suture anchor. This construct restored tension to the anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament, recreated the anteroinferior labral bumper, and effectively reduced the cartilage flap/GLAD lesion to the anterior inferior glenoid. By six months postoperatively, the patient demonstrated near-normal function with full range of motion and evidence of a stable construct on MRI. Unlike previously described cases, this is the first report of a hybrid technique that simultaneously performed a primary repair of both labral and articular injuries without the use of additional implants for the articular lesion. Primary repair of the labral and articular lesions should provide longitudinal benefit to the patient by reducing the risk of developing glenohumeral osteoarthritis.
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Arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation in the glenohumeral joint: a case report. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2018; 27:e300-e307. [PMID: 30120029 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Articular cartilage defects are not often encountered in the glenohumeral joint. These lesions are typically found in patients with shoulder trauma, recurrent instability, or previous surgical treatment. Diagnosis can be difficult; these defects are often found incidentally during arthroscopic or open surgical management of other pathology. Initial management of isolated glenohumeral chondral defects is nonsurgical and includes physical therapy and/or corticosteroid injections. If nonsurgical treatment is unsuccessful, patients may undergo surgery. Because these lesions occur infrequently, few studies have documented surgical techniques and outcomes. Surgical strategies include arthroscopic débridement, microfracture surgery, osteochondral autograft or allograft transplantation, autologous chondrocyte implantation, and particulated juvenile allograft cartilage implantation.
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Wang KC, Frank RM, Cotter EJ, Davey A, Meyer MA, Hannon CP, Leroux T, Romeo AA, Cole BJ. Long-term Clinical Outcomes After Microfracture of the Glenohumeral Joint: Average 10-Year Follow-up. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46:786-794. [PMID: 29373801 DOI: 10.1177/0363546517750627] [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 Microfracture is an effective surgical treatment for full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee; however, little is known regarding long-term outcomes after microfracture in the shoulder. PURPOSE To present long-term clinical outcomes of patients undergoing microfracture of full-thickness articular cartilage defects of the glenohumeral joint. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS Sixteen consecutive patients (17 shoulders) were retrospectively reviewed who underwent arthroscopic microfracture of the humeral head and/or glenoid surface, with or without additional procedures between 2001 and 2008 and with a minimum follow-up of 8.5 years. All patients completed pre- and postoperative surveys containing the visual analog scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons form, and Simple Shoulder Test. Complications and reoperations were analyzed. Failure was defined by biological resurfacing or conversion to arthroplasty. RESULTS Of the original 16 patients (17 shoulders), 13 patients (14 shoulders) were available for mean follow-up at 10.2 ± 1.8 years after microfracture (range, 8.5-15.8 years), for an overall clinical follow-up rate of 82%. The patients (6 men, 7 women) were 36.1 ± 12.9 years old at time of microfracture. The average size of humeral head defects was 5.20 cm2 (range, 4.0-7.84 cm2), and the average size of glenoid defects was 1.53 cm2 (range, 1.0-3.75 cm2). Four patients (4 shoulders) underwent at least 1 reoperation, and 3 were considered to have structural failures. The average time to failure was 3.7 years after microfracture (range, 0.2-9.6 years). The overall survival rate was 76.6% at 9.6 years. For these patients, there were statistically significant improvements in visual analog scale, Simple Shoulder Test, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores as compared with preoperative values at long-term follow-up ( P < .05 for all), without any significant change from short-term (mean, 2.3 years) to long-term (mean, 10.2 years) follow-up. There was no significant difference in Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation or Short Form-12 Physical or Mental scores between short- and long-term follow-up. When compared with short-term follow-up, in which 2 patients had already failed, 1 additional patient progressed to failure at 9.6 years after the original microfracture. Two patients (2 shoulders) were considered to have clinical failure. Owing to the overall number of failures (3 structural failure and 2 clinical failure), the total long-term success rate of glenohumeral microfracture is 66.7% in the current study. CONCLUSION Treating full-thickness symptomatic chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint with microfracture can result in long-term improved function and reduced pain for some patients. However, in this case series, 21.4% of patients required conversion to arthroplasty <10 years after the index microfracture procedure, and 33% to 42% of patients were considered to have potential clinical failure. Additional studies with larger patient cohorts are needed.
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- Kevin C Wang
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- School of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) is defined as progressive loss of articular cartilage, resulting in bony erosion, pain, and decreased function. This article provides a gross overview of this disease, along with peer-reviewed research by experts in the field. The pathology, diagnosis, and classification of this condition have been well described. Treatment begins with non-operative measures, including oral and topical anti-inflammatory agents, physical therapy, and intra- articular injections of either a corticosteroid or a viscosupplementation agent. Operative treatment is based on the age and function of the affected patient, and treatment of young individuals with glenohumeral OA remains controversial. Various methods of surgical treatment, ranging from arthroscopy to resurfacing, are being evaluated. The roles of hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty are similarly reviewed with supporting data.
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- Chase B Ansok
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA,
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Saltzman BM, Leroux T, Cole BJ. Management and Surgical Options for Articular Defects in the Shoulder. Clin Sports Med 2017; 36:549-572. [DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2017.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Riff AJ, Yanke AB, Shin JJ, Romeo AA, Cole BJ. Midterm results of osteochondral allograft transplantation to the humeral head. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26:e207-e215. [PMID: 28162881 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Revised: 11/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated clinical outcomes of osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation for humeral head osteochondral defects. We hypothesized that patients with isolated humeral head disease would achieve favorable results and that patients with bipolar disease would experience inferior outcomes. METHODS We identified patients who underwent humeral head OCA transplantation. Subjective questionnaire data were obtained preoperatively and at a minimum of 2 years postoperatively. Radiographs were evaluated for graft incorporation. Failure was defined by conversion to shoulder arthroplasty, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score <50, or dissatisfaction with the surgical result. RESULTS Twenty patients (65% male) met inclusion criteria. Patients were an average age of 24.8 ± 8.1 years. Eleven patients underwent concomitant glenoid surgery (microfracture or meniscal allograft resurfacing). Follow-up was available for 18 patients (90%) at mean of 67 months. All grafts incorporated except 2. Four patients underwent shoulder arthroplasty at mean of 25 months postoperatively (all after pain pump chondrolysis). Eleven of the 20 patients were satisfied (all dissatisfied patients underwent glenoid surgery). Significant improvements (P < .001) were seen for the visual analog scale (from 6.1 to 1.5), Simple Shoulder Test (from 32 to 73), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (from 39 to 76), and the physical component of the 12-Item Short Form Survey (from 38 to 48). Pain pump patients who did not progress to arthroplasty experienced inferior satisfaction (40% vs. 87.5%, P = .04) and a trend toward inferior outcomes compared with the rest of the cohort. CONCLUSION OCA transplantation is a viable option for young patients with isolated humeral chondral injury. Patients with bipolar disease or a history of intra-articular pain pump have increased failure and decreased subjective outcomes.
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- Andrew J Riff
- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Bateman DK, Black EM, Lazarus MD, Abboud JA. Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Repair of Posterior Labral Tears in Patients Older Than 35 Years. Orthopedics 2017; 40:e305-e311. [PMID: 27925639 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20161128-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/12/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Although the results of arthroscopic management of posterior labral pathology in young athletes have been reported extensively in the literature, the clinical outcomes in older patients are unknown. This retrospective review included patients older than 35 years who underwent arthroscopic posterior labral repair. Functional outcome scores were collected, and subgroup analyses were performed to evaluate the impact of patient-specific factors. Forty-three patients met the inclusion criteria; average follow-up was 36.9 months (range, 24-54 months). Mean patient age at the time of surgery was 40.9 years (range, 35-57 years). Average outcome scores at final follow-up were Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Scale (QuickDASH), 19±22; Simple Shoulder Test (SST), 9.9±3; Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), 601±546; and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), 79.6%±23.4%. No significant differences in outcomes were observed in patients with preoperative symptomatic instability, active workers' compensation claims, or traumatic injury (P>.05). The presence of intraoperatively definable chondral damage (Outerbridge grade III or higher) was associated with significantly worse final functional outcomes (QuickDASH: 29 vs 11.9, P=.03; SST: 8.5 vs 10.9, P=.02; WOSI: 875 vs 407, P=.01; and SANE: 70.6% vs 86%, P=.05). One patient (2%) experienced a minor postoperative complication, and 3 patients (7%) required subsequent procedures: 2 total shoulder arthroplasties and 1 revision labral repair. The results of arthroscopic posterior labral repair in patients older than 35 years were variable and worse than those previously reported in younger patients. The presence of chondral damage at the time of the index procedure was a negative predictive factor. [Orthopedics. 2017; 40(2):e305-e311.].
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Bittersohl B, Kircher J, Miese FR, Dekkers C, Habermeyer P, Fröbel J, Antoch G, Krauspe R, Zilkens C. T2* mapping and delayed gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in cartilage (dGEMRIC) of humeral articular cartilage--a histologically controlled study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:1644-52. [PMID: 25958213 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Revised: 02/27/2015] [Accepted: 03/07/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cartilage biochemical imaging modalities that include the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques of T2* mapping (sensitive to water content and collagen fiber network) and delayed gadolinium-enhanced MRI of cartilage (dGEMRIC, sensitive to the glycosaminoglycan content) can be effective instruments for early diagnosis and reliable follow-up of cartilage damage. The purpose of this study was to provide T2* mapping and dGEMRIC values in various histologic grades of cartilage degeneration in humeral articular cartilage. METHODS A histologically controlled in vitro study was conducted that included human humeral head cartilage specimens with various histologic grades of cartilage degeneration. High-resolution, 3-dimensional (3D) T2* mapping and dGEMRIC were performed that enabled the correlation of MRI and histology data. Cartilage degeneration was graded according to the Mankin score, which evaluates surface morphology, cellularity, toluidine blue staining, and tidemark integrity. SPSS software was used for statistical analyses. RESULTS Both MRI mapping values decreased significantly (P < .001) with increasing cartilage degeneration. Spearman rank analysis revealed a significant correlation (correlation coefficients ranging from -0.315 to 0.784; P < .001) between the various histologic parameters and the T2* and T1Gd mapping values. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the feasibility of 3D T2* and dGEMRIC to identify various histologic grades of cartilage damage of humeral articular cartilage. With regard to the advantages of these mapping techniques with high image resolution and the ability to accomplish a 3D biochemically sensitive imaging, we consider that these imaging techniques can make a positive contribution to the currently evolving science and practice of cartilage biochemical imaging.
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- Bernd Bittersohl
- Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics, University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik Fleetinsel Hamburg, Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics, University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- ATOS-Klinik Heidelberg, Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics, University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics, University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics, University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Lubowitz JH. Editorial Commentary: Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty, and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis. Arthroscopy 2015; 31:1167-8. [PMID: 26048766 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2015] [Accepted: 04/14/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Shoulder arthroscopy offers a safe, effective, and less invasive alternative to arthroplasty in patients under 60 years of age with glenohumeral arthritis. However, indications include joint space of greater than 2 mm. For patients who do not meet arthroscopic indications, total shoulder arthroplasty is more effective than hemiarthroplasty. Performance and publication bias may effect generalizability of these findings. Biologic treatment options seem on the horizon.
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Anderl W, Kriegleder B, Neumaier M, Laky B, Heuberer P. Arthroscopic partial shoulder resurfacing. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2015; 23:1563-1570. [PMID: 24752534 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-2981-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2013] [Accepted: 03/30/2014] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to report patients' clinical and subjective outcomes 2 years after arthroscopic-assisted partial resurfacing of the humeral head. METHODS In this prospective case series, 11 patients (4 females, 7 males; median age, 59 years; range 47-72) underwent arthroscopic-assisted partial shoulder resurfacing between April 2010 and March 2011. Clinical conditions and subjective assessments were evaluated before surgery and at 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months, and then annually after surgery using the Constant score (CS), active range of motion (ROM), the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scale (ASES), and the subjective shoulder value (SSV). Radiological outcomes and major complications were monitored. RESULTS The mean CS improved significantly from 54.6 ± 13.6 preoperatively to 72.9 ± 17.2 points 6 weeks postoperatively (P = 0.009). At the 2-year follow-up, the mean CS had further increased to 86.5 ± 14.3 points (P < 0.001). Trends towards increasing ROMs were detected. VAS, ASES, and SSV significantly improved from baseline to the first follow-up and maintained improvement after 2 years. One patient required revision surgery owing to a technical failure and two patients because of rapidly progressive osteoarthritis. Ten of 11 patients (91 %) claimed that they would undergo arthroscopic partial shoulder resurfacing again. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic-assisted partial humeral head resurfacing, which has the advantages of bone stock preservation and the maintenance of an intact subscapularis tendon, allowed immediate postoperative mobilization and provided significant improvements in subjective outcomes, especially for pain relief in active patients without severe glenoid cartilage wear. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic case series, Level IV.
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- Werner Anderl
- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics, St. Vincent Hospital, Stumpergasse 13, 1060, Vienna, Austria
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Ramirez MA, Ramirez JM, Murthi AM. Arthroscopic Management of a Glenohumeral Osteochondral Defect Using Particulated Juvenile Cartilage Allograft: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2015; 5:e56. [PMID: 29252709 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.n.00189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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CASE A sixteen-year-old high school varsity quarterback was referred to us for evaluation of right shoulder pain two months after an injury sustained during a football tackle. The patient reported being substantially limited in his ability to perform vigorous activity because of pain and the sensation that his shoulder was about to dislocate. Evaluation showed a Bankart tear and a focal full-thickness glenoid osteochondral defect. The tear was treated with Bankart repair, and the osteochondral defect was filled arthroscopically with particulated juvenile cartilage graft. The patient returned to full sports activity without restriction at nine months after surgery and, at two years of follow-up, remained pain free with full range of motion and strength and no symptoms of instability. CONCLUSION The current case suggests that particulated juvenile cartilage may be effective in the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the glenoid.
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- Miguel A Ramirez
- c/o Lyn Camire, Editor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 3333 North Calvert Street, Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21218.
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Lubowitz JH, Provencher MT, Brand JC, Rossi MJ. Arthroscopic arthritis options are on the horizon. Arthroscopy 2015; 31:389-92. [PMID: 25744317 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Accepted: 01/09/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Arthroscopic treatment options are on the horizon for cartilage defects and arthritis. While arthroscopy is not a "cure" for osteoarthritis, arthroscopic and related surgery is of significant benefit to many patients with intra-articular pathology including osteoarthritis and articular cartilage disease. However, arthroscopy alone is insufficient, and arthroscopic treatment of patients with arthritis is a salvage procedure requiring an approach where arthroscopy must be combined with additional procedures. There are degrees of osteoarthritis severity, and arthroscopy is more effective in combination with additional procedures in younger patients, in more active patients, and in patients with less severe disease, or smaller lesions. On another note, we continue to be fascinated by the knee anterolateral ligament, although to date its clinical relevance is entirely speculative.
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Diagnostic performance of CT-arthrography and 1.5T MR-arthrography for the assessment of glenohumeral joint cartilage: a comparative study with arthroscopic correlation. Eur Radiol 2014; 25:961-9. [PMID: 25377772 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-014-3469-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2014] [Revised: 08/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the diagnostic performance of multi-detector CT arthrography (CTA) and 1.5-T MR arthrography (MRA) in detecting hyaline cartilage lesions of the shoulder, with arthroscopic correlation. PATIENTS AND METHODS CTA and MRA prospectively obtained in 56 consecutive patients following the same arthrographic procedure were independently evaluated for glenohumeral cartilage lesions (modified Outerbridge grade ≥2 and grade 4) by two musculoskeletal radiologists. The cartilage surface was divided in 18 anatomical areas. Arthroscopy was taken as the reference standard. Diagnostic performance of CTA and MRA was compared using ROC analysis. Interobserver and intraobserver agreement was determined by κ statistics. RESULTS Sensitivity and specificity of CTA varied from 46.4 to 82.4 % and from 89.0 to 95.9 % respectively; sensitivity and specificity of MRA varied from 31.9 to 66.2 % and from 91.1 to 97.5 % respectively. Diagnostic performance of CTA was statistically significantly better than MRA for both readers (all p ≤ 0.04). Interobserver agreement for the evaluation of cartilage lesions was substantial with CTA (κ = 0.63) and moderate with MRA (κ = 0.54). Intraobserver agreement was almost perfect with both CTA (κ = 0.94-0.95) and MRA (κ = 0.83-0.87). CONCLUSION The diagnostic performance of CTA and MRA for the detection of glenohumeral cartilage lesions is moderate, although statistically significantly better with CTA. KEY POINTS • CTA has moderate diagnostic performance for detecting glenohumeral cartilage substance loss. • MRA has moderate diagnostic performance for detecting glenohumeral cartilage substance loss. • CTA is more accurate than MRA for detecting cartilage substance loss.
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Shin JJ, Mellano C, Cvetanovich GL, Frank RM, Cole BJ. Treatment of glenoid chondral defect using micronized allogeneic cartilage matrix implantation. Arthrosc Tech 2014; 3:e519-22. [PMID: 25264514 PMCID: PMC4175152 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2014.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/22/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Focal chondral lesions of the glenohumeral joint, though less common than chondral defects in the knee or ankle, can be a significant source of pain in an active population. For patients in whom nonsurgical management fails, promising results have been reported after arthroscopic microfracture surgery to treat such lesions. However, microfracture leads to growth of fibrocartilage tissue and is biomechanically less durable than native hyaline cartilage. Recently, augmentation of the microfractured defect with micronized allogeneic cartilage and platelet-rich plasma has been described to restore hyaline-like cartilage and potentially protect the subchondral bone from postsurgical fracture biology within the base of the defect. We present a simple arthroscopic technique of implanting dehydrated, micronized allogeneic cartilage scaffold to treat an isolated chondral lesion of the glenoid.
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- Address correspondence to Brian J. Cole, M.D., The Orthopedic Building at Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St, Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60612, U.S.A.
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