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Dong J, Huang M, Lin J, Sun Y, Zhang X, Chen J. Outcome comparison of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) and meniscal scaffold implantation (MSI): a systematic review. Int J Surg 2024; 110:5112-5123. [PMID: 38742839 PMCID: PMC11325955 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although numerous studies have reported successful clinical outcomes of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) or meniscal scaffold implantation (MSI), the difference between the outcome of MAT and MSI remains unclear. PURPOSE To compare the overall outcomes and survival rates of MAT and MSI, aiming to provide comprehensive evidence for determining the optimal treatment strategy for meniscal defects. METHODS A systematic review was performed via a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Studies of MAT or MSI were included according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Lysholm score was chosen as the primary outcome measure, while secondary outcomes encompassed patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), return to sports (RTS) rates, survival rates, and complication rates. The outcomes were stratified into two groups: MAT group and MSI group, followed by statistical comparison ( P <0.05). The quality of the included studies was assessed by the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB2) assessment tool for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and the Coleman Methodology Score (CMS) for non-randomized controlled trials. RESULTS A total of 3932 patients (2859 MAT, 1073 MSI) in 83 studies (51 MAT, 32 MSI) had the overall significant improvement in all clinical scores. The group MSI had a higher Lysholm score of both preoperative ( P =0.002) and postoperative ( P <0.001) than group MAT; however, the mean improvements were similar between the two groups ( P =0.105). Additionally, MSI had higher improvements of IKDC ( P <0.001), KOOS symptom ( P =0.010), KOOS pain ( P =0.036), and KOOS ADL ( P =0.004) than MAT. Interestingly, MAT had higher preoperative ( P =0.018) and less postoperative VAS pain ( P =0.006), which was more improved in MAT ( P <0.001). Compared with MAT, MSI had a higher 10-year survival rate ( P =0.034), a similar mid-term survival rate MAT ( P =0.964), and a lower complication rate ( P <0.001). CONCLUSION Both MAT and MSI could have good clinical outcomes after surgery with a similar improvement in Lysholm score. MSI had a higher 10-year survival rate and fewer complications than MAT. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review.
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- Jize Dong
- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hongkou District
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hongkou District
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hongkou District
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hongkou District
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hongkou District
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Allahabadi S, Yazdi AA, Weissman AC, Meeker ZD, Yanke AB, Cole BJ. Sport-specific Differences in Cartilage Treatment. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2024; 32:68-74. [PMID: 38978200 DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000393] [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]
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Articular cartilage defects in the knee are common in athletes who have a variety of loading demands across the knee. Athletes of different sports may have different baseline risk of injury. The most studied sports in terms of prevalence and treatment of cartilage injuries include soccer (football), American football, and basketball. At this time, the authors do not specifically treat patients by their sport; however, return to sports timing may be earlier in sports with fewer demands on the knee based on the rehabilitation protocol. If conservative management is unsuccessful, the authors typically perform a staging arthroscopy with chondroplasty, followed by osteochondral allograft transplantation with possible additional concomitant procedures, such as osteotomies or meniscal transplants. Athletes in a variety of sports and at high levels of competition can successfully return to sports with the appropriate considerations and treatment.
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Romandini I, Lucidi GA, Altovino E, Salerno M, Filardo G, Grassi A, Zaffagnini S. Meniscal allograft transplantation: A matched-pair analysis reveals worse sport activity level but similar clinical improvement and survival in women compared to men. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 38651608 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess how gender might affect the clinical outcome and survival of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT). METHODS A total of 358 patients (23.2% women, 76.8% men) were treated with fresh-frozen nonirradiated allografts implantated arthroscopically using a single- or double-tunnel technique without bone plugs and peripheral suture to the capsule with 'all-inside' stitches. RESULTS Patients were evaluated at baseline and 2-year follow-up with the Lysholm score, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain, the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales and Tegner score. Women presented higher body mass index (p < 0.0005), poorer baseline VAS (p = 0.012), Lysholm score (p = 0.005), KOOS symptom (p = 0.034) and KOOS pain (p = 0.030), Tegner score (preinjury and basal, p < 0.0001 and p = 0.002, respectively), a lower number of previous (p = 0.039) and concurrent (p = 0.001) anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions and a higher number of concurrent procedures (p = 0.032) and distal femoral osteotomies (p = 0.024). Worse results were documented in women at 2 years, with lower Lysholm score (p = 0.024) and Tegner score (p = 0.007) and a lower clinical survival rate (p = 0.03) (67.5% vs. 82.2%) in the overall patient cohort. However, the matched-pair analysis only confirmed a lower Tegner score value at 2 years (p = 0.016), while underlying the interplay of sex, age and concomitant cartilage lesions in determining the clinical outcome. The analysis of this large series of patients affected by postmeniscectomy syndrome and treated with MAT revealed gender differences. CONCLUSION While both genders benefited from a significant improvement, the female population presents more often with older age, concomitant cartilage lesions and a lower activity level, all factors contributing towards a lower clinical success after MAT. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, comparative study.
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- Iacopo Romandini
- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Applied and Translational Research Center (ATRc), IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Applied and Translational Research Center (ATRc), IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Lee S, Brown JR, Bartolomei C, Turnbull T, Miles JW, Dornan GJ, Frank RM, Vidal AF. Effects of Lateral Opening-Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy on Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Biomechanical Evaluation. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231156639. [PMID: 37347021 PMCID: PMC10280523 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231156639] [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: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Background Lateral meniscal deficiency with valgus malalignment increases the rate of lateral compartment osteoarthritis. Lateral meniscal allograft transplantation (LMAT) with a concomitant varus-producing opening-wedge distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) is an option yet to be evaluated biomechanically. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to clarify the biomechanical effects of the realignment procedure in the setting of LMAT. We hypothesized that (1) given the dependence of the lateral compartment on the lateral meniscus, a DFO and increasing degrees of varus would be insufficient to restore lateral compartment pressures to normal from a lateral meniscus-deficient state, and that (2) LMAT would restore lateral compartment pressures to the intact state while DFO would decrease lateral compartment pressures for any given state of the meniscus. Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Methods Ten cadaveric knees underwent opening-wedge varus-producing DFO secured by an external fixator. Anatomic alignment was standardized to 6° of mechanical valgus, and each joint was tested in full extension. Submeniscal placement of thin film pressure sensors allowed for the recording of contact pressure, peak contact pressure, and contact area. The specimens were loaded on a biaxial dynamic testing machine with loading angles between 9° valgus and 6° varus of mechanical alignment. Conditions tested included intact meniscus, meniscal deficiency, and meniscal transplantation. Results Isolated varus-producing DFO to 6° in the meniscus-deficient state failed to restore joint pressures and contact areas to the intact state, with significant changes in mean contact pressure (175%), mean peak contact pressure (135%), and contact area (-41%) (all P < .05 vs intact), while LMAT restored all outcome measures (all P > .05 compared with intact). After LMAT, every additional 1° of DFO correction contributed to a decrease in the mean contact pressure, peak pressure, and contact area of 5.6% (-0.0479 N/mm2), 5.9% (-0.154 N/mm2), and 1.4% (-6.99 mm2) for the lateral compartment and 7.3% (+0.034 N/mm2), 12.6% (+0.160 N/mm2), and 4.3% (+20.53 mm2) for the medial compartment, respectively. Conclusion Isolated DFO was inadequate to restore load distribution in meniscus-deficient knees, while concomitant LMAT restored near normal forces and improved the lateral compartment biomechanical profile. Clinical Relevance Our findings support the concomitant use of LMAT and varus-producing DFO in the setting of lateral meniscal deficiency with valgus malalignment. This study provides tools for the orthopaedic surgeon to individualize the correction for each patient.
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- Simon Lee
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute,
Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute,
Vail, Colorado, USA
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Functional and Radiographic Results of Arthroscopy-Assisted Lateral Open-Wedge Distal Femur Osteotomy for Lateral Compartment Osteoarthritis with Valgus Knee. J Clin Med 2022; 12:jcm12010176. [PMID: 36614978 PMCID: PMC9821395 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Treating lower extremity malalignment-related knee osteoarthritis, especially valgus alignment, is a challenge. A high revision rate was observed with patients who underwent unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, so distal femur osteotomy has regained its popularity. This research aimed to evaluate the radiographic and functional outcomes of arthroscopy-assisted lateral open-wedge distal femur osteotomy (LOWDFO) for patients with lateral compartment osteoarthritis and valgus knees with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Our study retrospectively included isolated lateral osteoarthritis (Outerbridge grade 3 and grade 4) of the knee related to valgus alignment and a young age (<65 y/o) with the demand for a high-impact activity event. Preoperative and postoperative radiographic and functional outcomes were evaluated. Significant pre-operative and postoperative mechanical correction was observed with mechanical axis deviation (preop/postop: −28.77 ± 12.98/−9.45 ± 7.36, p < 0.001), hip-knee angle (preop/postop: 7.64 ± 3.62/2.68 ± 2.04, p < 0.001), and mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA, preop/postop: 10.9 ± 4.14/5.66 ± 3.71, p < 0.001). The International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score also showed improvement after the operation (preop/postop: 57.36 ± 11.98/79.02 ± 4.58, p = 0.002). In conclusion, lateral open-wedge distal femur osteotomy is effective in treating patients with lateral compartment osteoarthritis and valgus knees with a low complication rate and excellent outcome.
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Lee DW, Lee DR, Kim MA, Cho SI, Lee JK, Kim JG. Patients with advanced lateral osteoarthritis can return to sports and work after distraction arthroplasty plus lateral meniscal allograft transplantation combined with cartilage repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:1990-2002. [PMID: 35165755 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06864-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to report return to sports (RTS) and return to work (RTW) outcomes after distraction arthroplasty (DA) plus lateral meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) combined with cartilage repair in active patients with advanced osteoarthritis. It was hypothesised that DA combined with lateral MAT would improve clinical and radiological outcomes and enable RTS and RTW for most patients. METHODS In total, 21 patients with advanced osteoarthritis (moderate to severe joint space narrowing at lateral edge on Rosenberg view and large cartilage defect of lateral femoral condyle) who underwent concomitant DA and MAT were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical outcomes were assessed using subjective knee scores [Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective knee score, and Tegner activity scale (TAS)] and functional tests (isokinetic extensor muscle strength test, single-leg vertical jump test, and single-leg hop for distance test). The rates of RTS, RTW, and satisfaction were evaluated. Radiological outcomes were assessed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and X-ray (Rosenberg view). RESULTS The mean age at surgery and mean follow-up duration were 37.2 ± 5.9 years and 37.1 ± 5.4 months, respectively. All improvements in subjective scores were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The Lysholm score improved from 58.3 ± 8.1 to 84.3 ± 8.2, the IKDC subjective score from 53.9 ± 10.4 to 78.0 ± 7.7, and the TAS from 4.0 ± 0.5 to 5.1 ± 0.8. The limb symmetry index (LSI) (%) of the extensor peak torque at an angular velocity of 60°/s improved from 67.3 ± 19.2 to 88.4 ± 20.3% (p = 0.001). The LSI of the single-leg vertical jump test and single-leg hop for distance test improved from 62.8 ± 21.3 to 87.7 ± 19.5% and from 63.9 ± 20.8 to 85.5 ± 18.1%, respectively (all, p < 0.001). All patients were able to return to any sports activity and work. However, 67% and 90.5% returned to their defined or desired level of sports activity and occupation intensity, respectively. Further, 76.2% were very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the outcome at the last follow-up. The JSW increased by 0.8 ± 0.4 to 2.3 ± 0.6 mm (p = 0.005). In more than 90% of patients, > 50% of cartilage lesion was covered. The mean graft extrusion was 2.6 ± 1.0 mm. CONCLUSION All patients who underwent distraction arthroplasty plus lateral MAT combined with cartilage repair returned to any sports and work at the last follow-up. Significant improvements in clinical outcomes and the radiographic joint space width were observed. However, the activity ability was somewhat reduced compared with the best preoperative level. This one-stage joint salvage treatment is a promising option for young and active patients with advanced OA who wish to return to high levels of sports activity and occupation intensity (≥ Tegner activity scale 4). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Dhong Won Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KonKuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KonKuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Sports Medical Center, HanYang University Myongji Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Sports Medical Center, KonKuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KonKuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, HanYang University Myongji Hospital, 55, Hwasu-ro 14 beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10475, Republic of Korea.
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Abdel Khalik H, Lameire DL, Rubinger L, Ekhtiari S, Khanna V, Ayeni OR. Return to Sport and Work Following Distal Femoral Varus Osteotomy: A Systematic Review. HSS J 2022; 18:297-306. [PMID: 35645636 PMCID: PMC9096991 DOI: 10.1177/15563316211051295] [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: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Distal femoral varus osteotomy (DFVO) is an effective surgical intervention for the management of symptomatic valgus malalignment of the knee. Because it preserves the native knee joint and its ligamentous stability, DFVO is preferred to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the young, active population. Purpose: We sought to assess return to work (RTW) and return to sport (RTS) rates following DFVO for valgus malalignment of the knee. Methods: For this systematic review, we searched EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Web of Science from inception through December 31, 2020. English language studies of all levels of evidence explicitly reporting on RTS and RTW rates following DFVO for valgus malalignment of the knee were eligible for inclusion. Results: Seven studies and 127 patients were included in our analysis. Mean age was 32.4 ± 8.8 years with men comprising 46.7% ± 22.3% of study populations. The mean RTS rate was 87.2% ± 10.7%, with a return to preoperative activity levels rate of 65.4% ± 26.8%. The mean RTW rate was 81.8% ± 23.3%, with a return to preoperative activity levels of 72.8% ± 18.1%. The mean reoperation rate was 35.6% ± 18.8% within a mean follow-up period of 5.5 ± 1.9 years. Conclusions: This systematic review of low-level studies found DFVO to be a safe and effective procedure for the management of genu valgum in young, active populations, with most patients returning to sport and/or work, although not all at their preoperative activity levels. A paucity of data surrounds RTS and RTW rates following DFVO. Future studies should explicitly report both return to activity rates and whether patients returned to their preoperative activity levels.
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- Hassaan Abdel Khalik
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine,
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada,Hassaan Abdel Khalik, BSc, MMI, Michael G.
DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada.
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine,
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery,
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery,
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery,
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery,
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Ciolli G, Proietti L, Mercurio M, Corona K, Maccauro G, Schiavone Panni A, Cerciello S. Return to sport following distal femur osteotomy: a systematic review. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2022; 14:33774. [PMID: 35774926 PMCID: PMC9239358 DOI: 10.52965/001c.33774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Distal femur osteotomies (DFOs) are well-accepted procedures in treating unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis associated with valgus malalignment. This study aims to investigate the Return to sport (RTS) after DFO. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a systematic review of the literature according to the PRISMA guidelines, including all articles published in English, with no time limit, excluding double-level knee osteotomies. RESULTS Five articles were included for an overall cohort of 76 patients. The mean follow-up was 45.53 months. The mean age of the patients at the time of surgery was 33.87 years, and the mean malalignment was 5.59° in valgus. In 70 cases, patients received a lateral DFO, while in 6 cases, a medial closing-wedge DFO. An RTS of 86.1% was observed after DFO and a mean time to RTS of 12.3 months. 76.8% of patients recovered to a level equal to or higher than that practiced before the onset of symptoms. No statistically significant differences were observed in the RTS rate between those who performed lateral or medial DFO. CONCLUSIONS RTS after DFO is ubiquitous and occurs around one year after surgery. In most cases, patients report improved performance compared to what they experienced before the onset of symptoms. Unfortunately, while athletes often have RTS at a similar or better level, other patients often see a return to lower impact sports.
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- Gianluca Ciolli
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Magna Græcia" University, "Mater Domini" University Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy; Marrelli Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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Palumbo NE, Matava MJ. Editorial Commentary: Knee Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Results in Significantly Improved Outcomes in the Majority Patients, but There Is Wide Variability in the Rate at Which Athletes Return to Sports. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1362-1365. [PMID: 35369929 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is the reconstructive procedure of choice following a total or near-total meniscectomy for the symptomatic patient with a stable, well-aligned knee prior to the onset of degenerative arthritis. Historically, the goals were to eliminate symptoms with activities of daily living and improve longevity of the articular cartilage. However, athletically active individuals are rarely satisfied unless they return to their prior level of function, which is dependent on patient-specific, knee-specific, and sports-specific factors. Despite the fact that subjective patient-reported outcomes are significantly improved in the majority of MAT patients, there is wide variability in the rate at which athletic patients are able to return to sports, when they return, and their ultimate level of performance. We advise active individuals who undergo a MAT to pursue "low-impact" activities based on 10-year survivorship of 70% to 80%. Risk of a recurrent meniscal tear is the most common complication, and the ability of MAT to prevent osteoarthritis is unproven.
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Ahmed AF, Rinaldi J, Noorzad AS, Zikria BA. Return to Sports Following Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Is Possible but Remains Questionable: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1351-1361. [PMID: 34785295 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the return to sports rate and time following meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT). METHODS PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were searched in December 2020. Eligibility criteria included clinical studies reporting the return to sport rate following MAT with ≥12-month follow-up. RESULTS A total of 14 case series were included with 670 patients. The bone bridge technique was used for all transplantations in 5 studies, and suture fixations with bone tunnels were used for all transplantations in 5 studies. In 2 studies, bone plugs were used for medial menisci and bone bridge for lateral menisci. In 1 study, suture fixation was used for medial menisci, and bone bridge for lateral menisci. The return to sports rate ranged from 20% to 91.7%, with 2 studies reporting low return to sport rates. The return to sport time ranged between 7.6 and 16.9 months. The return to preinjury level had a rate of 7% to 100%. Return to a higher level of sports was reported in only 2 studies (28.5% to 86%). Return to a lower level of sports was reported in low proportions in most studies. In terms of patient-reported outcomes, the Lysholm knee and subjective International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores and Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) had significant improvements after MAT. The KOOS quality of life subscore did not change significantly in 1 study. The total reoperation rate after MAT ranged between 3.1% and 80%, whereas the total failure ranged between 1.1% and 30.1%. CONCLUSION Despite that most studies reporting high return to sports rates, the current level of evidence is low, with all studies being case series. There is significant variability in the reported return to sports rate, time, and level. Therefore, high-quality comparative studies are mandated to elucidate whether MAT is associated with higher return to sports rates and levels. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, systematic review.
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- Abdulaziz F Ahmed
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A..
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Agarwalla A, Gowd AK, Liu JN, Garcia GH, Jan K, Naami E, Wysocki RW, Fernandez JJ, Cohen MS, Verma NN. Return to Sport Following Distal Triceps Repair. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 48:507.e1-507.e8. [PMID: 35074247 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this investigation was to examine the timeline of return-to-sport following distal triceps repair; evaluate the degree of participation and function upon returning to sport; and identify risk factors for failure to return to sport. METHODS Patients who underwent distal triceps repair with a minimum of 1 year of follow-up were retrospectively reviewed. Patients completed a subjective sports questionnaire and were scored on a visual analog scale for pain; the Mayo Elbow Performance Index; the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; and the Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation. RESULTS Out of 113 eligible patients who had a distal triceps repair, 81 patients (71.7%) were contacted. Sixty-eight patients (84.0%) who participated in sports prior to surgery were included at 6.0 ± 4.0 years after surgery, and the average age was 46.6 ± 11.5 years. Sixty-one patients (89.7%) resumed playing at least 1 sport by 5.9 ± 4.4 months following distal triceps repair. However, 18 patients (29.5%) returned to a lower level of activity intensity. The average postoperative Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; Mayo Elbow Performance; visual analog scale for pain; and Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation scores were 8.2 ± 14.0, 89.5 ± 13.4, 2.0 ± 1.7, and 82.2 ± 24.3, respectively. No patients underwent revision surgery at the time of final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Distal triceps repair enables 89.7% of patients to return to sport by 5.9 ± 4.4 months following surgery. However, 29.5% of patients were unable to return to their preinjury level of activity. It is imperative that patients are appropriately educated to manage postoperative expectations regarding sport participation following distal triceps repair. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Avinesh Agarwalla
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Loma Linda Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA
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- School of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
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- School of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
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Platt BN, Bowers LC, Magnuson JA, Marx SM, Liu JN, Farr J, Stone AV. Return to Sport After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:282-291. [PMID: 33720789 DOI: 10.1177/0363546521990004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [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 Patellar instability is frequently encountered in the athletic population. Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a common strategy to treat recurrent patellar dislocation and demonstrates good clinical outcomes. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose was to examine return to sport after MPFL reconstruction for patellar instability. We hypothesized that patients would resume athletic activity at a high rate and that a large proportion would return to their preoperative level of performance. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted using PubMed and Cochrane Library databases to identify articles reporting return to sport after MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patellar dislocation. Athletes were defined as those reporting a preoperative sport. A random-effects model was used to evaluate return to sport rates, subsequent level, and rate of instability recurrence. Meta-regression was used to compare return to sport rates in patients undergoing MPFL reconstruction without osteotomy compared with those treated with simultaneous tibial tubercle osteotomy or trochleoplasty. RESULTS In total, 23 articles met inclusion criteria after full-text review. A total of 930 patients were analyzed, including 786 athletes. Women represented 61.3% of all patients. The overall mean age was 21.1 years (range, 9.5-60.0 years), with a mean follow-up time of 3.0 years (range, 0.8-8.5 years). The return to sport rate was 92.8% (95% CI, 86.4-97.6). Patients returned to or surpassed their preoperative level of activity in 71.3% (95% CI, 63.7-78.4) of cases. An osteotomy was performed on 10.5% of athletes. Return to sport did not differ significantly in patients undergoing MPFL reconstruction without osteotomy versus those receiving additional osteotomy (95.4% vs 86.9%; P = .22). Patients returned to sport at a mean of 6.7 months (range, 3.0-6.4 months) postoperatively. Osteotomy did not affect return time. Complications occurred at an overall rate of 8.8%. The most common complication was recurrence of instability (1.9%; 95% CI, 0.4-4.0). The Kujala score was reported by 13 studies, with pre- and postoperative combined means of 60.3 and 90.0, respectively. CONCLUSION MPFL reconstruction is an effective and reliable treatment in the setting of patellofemoral instability. Surgeons can counsel their patients that they can expect a high rate of return to sport after MPFL reconstruction surgery alone or with concomitant osteotomy.
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- Brooks N Platt
- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- OrthoIndy, Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, Greenwood, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Bassi JS, Chan JP, Johnston T, Wang D. Return to Work and Sport After Distal Femoral Osteotomy: A Systematic Review. Sports Health 2021; 14:681-686. [PMID: 34486439 DOI: 10.1177/19417381211041072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) is a joint preservation procedure that corrects genu valgum deformities and patellofemoral maltracking, thereby restoring kinematics and unloading contact pressures in the lateral tibiofemoral and patellofemoral compartments. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the rates of return to work (RTW) and return to sport (RTS) after DFO for valgus malalignment and lateral compartment osteoarthritis through a systematic review of the literature. DATA SOURCES A systematic review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted on the PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases. STUDY SELECTION The search terms femoral osteotomy AND (sports OR work) were used. Studies in which patients underwent concomitant total knee arthroplasty were excluded. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4 (systematic review of level 4 studies). DATA EXTRACTION Data included the number of patients, age, gender, laterality of operation, time to follow-up, rate of RTW and RTS, time to RTS, activity level on return, and activity level scores (Tegner, Marx, Lysholm, and the International Knee Documentation Committee). Risk of bias was assessed using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria. RESULTS Seven articles with 194 patients were included. The average age ranged from 19 to 49 years with a mean postoperative follow-up range of 36 to 90 months. RTW data were available for 125 patients, of whom 42.1% to 91.3% returned by final follow-up. Data on RTS were available for 149 patients, of whom 70% to 100% returned at a range of 8.3 to 16.9 months postoperatively, and 41.6% to 100% returned to the same or greater level of sports activity. The Tegner and Marx activity level scores ranged from 3 to 4 and from 5 to 11, respectively, at final follow-up. CONCLUSION Patients treated with DFO reported high rates of RTW and RTS, with most patients being able to return to recreational sport after surgery.
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- Jaspal S Bassi
- School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California
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- School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, California
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- School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, California
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- School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, California
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Meniscal allograft transplantation: a review of indications, techniques, and outcomes. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:3539-3550. [PMID: 32415360 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06058-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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When compared to meniscectomy, meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) may provide superior long-term benefits to young, active patient populations who have lost meniscal function because of irreparable damage, such as, an avascular tear, previous repair failure, and unsalvageable tear types. Positive outcomes are most likely to be achieved when meniscus allograft transplantation is performed in appropriately selected patients. Indications include patients younger than 50 years of age, with a history of subtotal or total meniscectomy without concomitant articular cartilage defects, uncorrectable joint malalignment, and/or knee instability. Outcomes for meniscal allograft transplantation are promising with studies reporting long-term graft survivorship as high as 89% at 10 years and significant improvements in multiple patient reported outcome measures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V.
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Álvarez-Lozano E, Luna-Pizarro D, Meraz-Lares G, Quintanilla-Loredo R, Cerdá-García MV, Forriol F. Two-stage bone and meniscus allograft and autologous chondrocytes implant for unicompartmental osteoarthritis: midterm results. Musculoskelet Surg 2020; 106:133-143. [PMID: 32845424 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-020-00680-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND We analyzed the clinical and radiographic evolution of patients with knee unicompartmental osteoarthritis and axis alteration and osteochondral lesions in the femoral condyle, treated with tibial plateau and meniscus allograft and cultured autologous chondrocyte implantation in the femur in two steps. PURPOSE To analyze the clinical results with the first patients treated with this two-stage technique to avoid knee prosthesis in patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis. MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY Sixteen patients, average age 56 years, were included in a cohort study. We performed an osteotomy with tibia plateau allograft, including the meniscus. In a second surgery, the chondrocyte fibrin scaffold was placed in the femur. Clinical symptoms and function were measured using KSSR and KOOS scores. Wilcoxon's test was performed to compare the results over the 2-year follow-up period. RESULTS Mean KSSR before surgery was 35.69 (SD: 3.75) points, rising to 67 (SD: 15.42) at 3 months, 95.88 at 12 months (SD: 2.68) and 96.31 at 24 months (SD: 2.24). The KOOS before surgery was 65.14 (SD: 16.34), rising to 72.68 after 3 months (SD: 19.15), 76.68 at 12 months (SD: 18.92) and 64.28 at 24 months (SD: 11.79). Four of 5 patients returned to engaging in the activity that they had stopped practicing. Three patients experienced collapse of the tibia allograft, and they needed later a prosthesis. CONCLUSIONS Simultaneous tibia plateau allograft and autologous chondrocyte implantation in the femur, after correction of the angular deformity, were performed, restoring the anatomy of the medial compartment and knee function in 82% of the patients 2 years after the operation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- E Álvarez-Lozano
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico.,Department of Research Division, Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopedics "Lomas Verdes", Médica Sur Private Hospital, Ciudad de México (CDMX), Mexico
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico.,Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Medica Sur Private Hospital, Ciudad de México (CDMX), México
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, NL, Mexico.,Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Medica Sur Private Hospital, Ciudad de México (CDMX), México
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine, University CEU - San Pablo, Campus Monteprincipe, Madrid, Spain.
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Myers PT. Editorial Commentary: Meniscus Message-What Is Possible or What Is Advisable? Arthroscopy 2020; 36:261-262. [PMID: 31864587 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Distal femoral varus osteotomy combined with meniscal allograft transplantation is a major surgical undertaking, not without risk and not to be taken on lightly by either the surgeon or the patient. It really is a salvage operation for a knee that is deteriorating and heading for arthroplasty at some future point. It is not an operation that should be offered to patients to allow them to return to sport. The fact that some patients do return to sport is good and is a credit to the operation and the patient's tenacity with rehabilitation, but we must question the rationale of such activity, which will most likely hasten the demise of the joint.
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