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Runer A, Özbek A, Dadoo S, Keeling L, Grandberg C, Engler I, Irrgang JJ, Hughes JD, Musahl V. Conversion to knee arthroplasty is more common after meniscectomy than meniscus repair in patients older than age 40. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:1946-1952. [PMID: 38678394 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12216] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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PURPOSE To describe rates of conversion to unicompartmental or total knee arthroplasty (KA) in patients over the age of 40 years (at initial surgery) after partial meniscectomy (ME) or meniscal repair (MR). METHODS Patients over the age of 40 undergoing isolated ME or MR between 2016 and 2018 were extracted from a single healthcare provider database. Data on patient characteristics, type of initial surgery, number of returns to the operating room, as well as performed procedures, including conversion to KA, were recorded. Comparative group statistics as well as a Kaplan-Meier survival rate analysis were performed. RESULTS A total of 3638 patients (47.8% female) were included, with 3520 (96.8%) undergoing ME and 118 (3.2%) MR. Overall, 378 (10.4%) patients returned to the OR at an average of 22.7 ± 17.3 months postoperatively. Conversion to KA was performed more frequently in patients after primary ME (n = 270, 7.7%) compared to those with MR (2.5%, n = 3, odds ratio [OR]: 3.2, p = 0.03). Compared to ME (2.3%, n = 82), two times as many patients undergoing MR returned for subsequent meniscus surgery (MR: 5.9%, n = 7, OR: 2.6, p = 0.02). Time from primary surgery to KA (ME: 22 ± 17 months, MR: 25 ± 15 months, p = 0.96) did not differ between the treatment groups. Survivorship was 95% for ME and 98.2% for MR after 24 months (p = 0.76) and 92.5% and 98.2% after 60 months (p = 0.07), respectively. CONCLUSION The overall reoperation rate after meniscal surgery was 10.4% in patients over the age of 40 years. Patients treated with primary ME have over three times higher odds to undergo subsequent KA compared to those treated with MR. However, patients with primary MR have a higher rate of subsequent meniscus surgery compared to those undergoing primary ME. This information is important when considering and treating a patient over the age of 40 and meniscal injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III study.
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- Armin Runer
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics, Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Warner T, Lowenstein N, Mazzocca J, Collins J, Matzkin E. Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in Patients With Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 3 Osteoarthritis Shows Clinically Meaningful Improvement in Outcomes. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2024; 6:100926. [PMID: 39006794 PMCID: PMC11240045 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2024.100926] [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: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Purpose To evaluate patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in patients with Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade 3 on preoperative knee radiographs and a symptomatic meniscal tear. Methods This was a retrospective study design using prospectively collected data from a single institution. Patients were included if they had KL grade 3 osteoarthritis on preoperative radiographs of the knee and completed a trial of nonoperative treatment for at least 6 weeks prior to APM. Patients were excluded if they had inflammatory arthritis, incomplete preoperative and/or 1-year postoperative follow-up data, repeat knee arthroscopy, and concomitant ligamentous injury. Statistical analyses used PROMs, preoperatively and up to 2 years postoperatively, to assess improvement utilizing scales with previously established thresholds, including minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and substantial clinical benefit (SCB). Results Eighty-two patients met the eligibility criteria (49 women [60%], mean [SD] age, 53.1 [9.3] years). At the 1-year follow-up, most patients achieved MCID: 73% in Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Pain, 66% in KOOS Symptoms, and 78% in KOOS Activities of Daily Living (ADL). These improvements were similar at the 2-year follow-up: 75%, 72%, and 79% in each subscale, respectively. SCB was also demonstrated 1 year postoperatively, with 56%, 73%, and 71% achieving SCB for the KOOS Pain, Symptoms, and ADL subscales, respectively. These results largely persisted at the 2-year follow-up. Visual analog scale scores for pain also improved at 1- and 2-year postoperative periods with mean improvements from baseline of 2.80 and 2.87 points, respectively. Marx Activity Score decreased on average from baseline to 1- and 2-year follow-up. Conclusions At a minimum of 1-year follow-up, most patients with KL grade 3 and a meniscal tear achieved MCID and SCB in KOOS Pain, KOOS Symptoms, and KOOS ADL, indicating meaningful outcome improvement for these patients. Level of Evidence Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Tyler Warner
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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Hurley ET, Aman ZS, Doyle TR, Levin JM, Jazrawi LM, Garrigues GE, Namdari S, Hsu JE, Klifto CS, Anakwenze O, Dickens JF. Posterior Shoulder Instability, Part I-Diagnosis, Nonoperative Management, and Labral Repair for Posterior Shoulder Instability-An International Expert Delphi Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00341-4. [PMID: 38735410 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.04.035] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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PURPOSE To establish consensus statements on the diagnosis, nonoperative management, and labral repair for posterior shoulder instability. METHODS A consensus process on the treatment of posterior shoulder instability was conducted, with 71 shoulder/sports surgeons from 12 countries participating on the basis of their level of expertise in the field. Experts were assigned to 1 of 6 working groups defined by specific subtopics within posterior shoulder instability. Consensus was defined as achieving 80% to 89% agreement, whereas strong consensus was defined as 90% to 99% agreement, and unanimous consensus was indicated by 100% agreement with a proposed statement. RESULTS Unanimous agreement was reached on the indications for nonoperative management and labral repair, which include whether patients had primary or recurrent instability, with symptoms/functional limitations, and whether there was other underlying pathology, or patient's preference to avoid or delay surgery. In addition, there was unanimous agreement that recurrence rates can be diminished by attention to detail, appropriate indication and assessment of risk factors, recognition of abnormalities in glenohumeral morphology, careful capsulolabral debridement and reattachment, small anchors with inferior placement and multiple fixation points that create a bumper with the labrum, treatment of concomitant pathologies, and a well-defined rehabilitation protocol with strict postoperative immobilization. CONCLUSIONS The study group achieved strong or unanimous consensus on 63% of statements related to the diagnosis, nonoperative treatment, and labrum repair for posterior shoulder instability. The statements that achieved unanimous consensus were the relative indications for nonoperative management, and the relative indications for labral repair, as well as the steps to minimize complications for labral repair. There was no consensus on whether an arthrogram is needed when performing advanced imaging, the role of corticosteroids/orthobiologics in nonoperative management, whether a posteroinferior portal is required. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert opinion.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, U.S.A
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute-Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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Hurley ET, Aman ZS, Doyle TR, Levin JM, Matache BA, Chalmers PN, Waterman BR, Erickson BJ, Klifto CS, Anakwenze OA, Dickens JF. Posterior Shoulder Instability, Part II-Glenoid Bone Grafting, Glenoid Osteotomy, and Rehabilitation/Return to Play-An International Expert Delphi Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00340-2. [PMID: 38735411 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.04.034] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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PURPOSE To establish consensus statements on glenoid bone grafting, glenoid osteotomy, rehabilitation, return to play, and follow-up for posterior shoulder instability. METHODS A consensus process on the treatment of posterior shoulder instability was conducted, with 71 shoulder/sports surgeons from 12 countries participating on the basis of their level of expertise in the field. Experts were assigned to 1 of 6 working groups defined by specific subtopics within posterior shoulder instability. Consensus was defined as achieving 80% to 89% agreement, whereas strong consensus was defined as 90% to 99% agreement, and unanimous consensus was indicated by 100% agreement with a proposed statement. RESULTS All of the statements relating to rehabilitation, return to play, and follow-up achieved consensus. There was unanimous consensus that the following criteria should be considered: restoration of strength, range of motion, proprioception, and sport-specific skills, with a lack of symptoms. There is no minimum time point required to return to play. Collision athletes and military athletes may take longer to return because of their greater risk for recurrent instability, and more caution should be exercised in clearing them to return to play, with elite athletes potentially having different considerations in returning to play. The relative indications for revision surgery are symptomatic apprehension, multiple recurrent instability episodes, further intra-articular pathologies, hardware failure, and pain. CONCLUSIONS The study group achieved strong or unanimous consensus on 59% of statements. Unanimous consensus was reached regarding the criteria for return to play, collision/elite athletes having different considerations in return to play, indications for revision surgery, and imaging only required as routine for those with glenoid bone grafting/osteotomies at subsequent follow-ups. There was no consensus on optimal fixation method for a glenoid bone block, the relative indications for glenoid osteotomy, whether fluoroscopy is required or if the labrum should be concomitantly repaired. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert opinion.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Utah, Salt-Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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Brand JC, Rossi MJ, Lubowitz JH. Arthroscopy Honors 2023 Award Winning Publications and Authors. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:189-196. [PMID: 38296426 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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With earnest appreciation to the Arthroscopy Association of North America Education Foundation for its generous support for Arthroscopy's Annual Awards, we announce the 2023 publications determined to represent the best clinical research, basic science research, resident/fellow research, and systematic reviews published in 2023, as well as the most downloaded and most cited articles published 5 years ago. This year, we also present the inaugural award for the Most Viewed Arthroscopy Techniques article and video published 5 years ago, as well as our best Podcasts of 2023.
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Hurley ET, Sherman SL, Stokes DJ, Rodeo SA, Shapiro SA, Mautner K, Buford DA, Dragoo JL, Mandelbaum BR, Zaslav KR, Cole BJ, Frank RM. Experts Achieve Consensus on a Majority of Statements Regarding Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatments for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pathology. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:470-477.e1. [PMID: 37625660 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To establish consensus statements on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of musculoskeletal pathologies. METHODS A consensus process on the treatment of PRP using a modified Delphi technique was conducted. Thirty-five orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians participated in these consensus statements on PRP. The participants were composed of representatives of the Biologic Association, representing 9 international orthopaedic and musculoskeletal professional societies invited due to their active interest in the study of orthobiologics. Consensus was defined as achieving 80% to 89% agreement, strong consensus was defined as 90% to 99% agreement, and unanimous consensus was indicated by 100% agreement with a proposed statement. RESULTS There was consensus on 62% of statements about PRP. CONCLUSIONS (1) PRP should be classified based on platelet count, leukocyte count, red blood count, activation method, and pure-plasma versus fibrin matrix; (2) PRP characteristics for reporting in research studies are platelet count, leukocyte count, neutrophil count, red blood cell count, total volume, the volume of injection, delivery method, and the number of injections; (3) the prognostic factors for those undergoing PRP injections are age, body mass index, severity/grade of pathology, chronicity of pathology, prior injections and response, primary diagnosis (primary vs postsurgery vs post-trauma vs psoriatic), comorbidities, and smoking; (4) regarding age and body mass index, there is no minimum or maximum, but clinical judgment should be used at extremes of either; (5) the ideal dose of PRP is undetermined; and (6) the minimal volume required is unclear and may depend on the pathology. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert opinion.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Cedars Sinai-Kerlan Jobe Institute, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.; Clínica Espregueira, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal
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- Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell Health Orthopedic Institute, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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Hohmann E, Bloomfield P, Dvorak J, Echemendia R, Frank RM, Ganda J, Gordon L, Holtzhausen L, Kourie A, Mampane J, Makdissi M, Patricios J, Pieroth E, Putukian M, Janse van Rensburg DC, Viviers P, Williams V, de Wilde J. Return to Sports Following Sports-Related Concussion in Collision Sports: An Expert Consensus Statement Using the Modified Delphi Technique. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:460-469. [PMID: 37414106 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To perform a Delphi consensus for return to sports (RTS) following sports-related concussion (SRC). METHODS Open-ended questions in rounds 1 and 2 were answered. The results of the first 2 rounds were used to develop a Likert-style questionnaire for round 3. If agreement at round 3 was ≤80% for an item, if panel members were outside consensus or there were >30% neither agree/disagree responses, the results were carried forward into round 4. The level of agreement and consensus was defined as 90%. RESULTS Individualized graduated RTS protocols should be used. A normal clinical, ocular and balance examination with no more headaches, and asymptomatic exertional test allows RTS. Earlier RTS can be considered if athletes are symptom free. The Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 5 and vestibular and ocular motor screening are recognized as useful tools to assist in decision-making. Ultimately RTS is a clinical decision. Baseline assessments should be performed at both collegiate and professional level and a combination of neurocognitive and clinical tests should be used. A specific number of recurrent concussions for season-or career-ending decisions could not be determined but will affect decision making for RTS. CONCLUSIONS Consensus was achieved for 10 of the 25 RTS criteria: early RTS can be considered earlier than 48 to 72 hours if athletes are completely symptom-free with no headaches, a normal clinical, ocular and balance examination. A graduated RTS should be used but should be individualized. Only 2 of the 9 assessment tools were considered to be useful: Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 5 and vestibular and ocular motor screening. RTS is mainly a clinical decision. Only 31% of the baseline assessment items achieved consensus: baseline assessments should be performed at collegiate and professional levels using a combination of neurocognitive and clinical tests. The panel disagreed on the number of recurrent concussions that should be season- or career-ending. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert Opinion.
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- Erik Hohmann
- Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- CMO Manly Sea Eagles, NRL Team; World Rugby Concussion Consultant; Former CMO National Rugby League, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Spine Unit, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland; Former CMO FIFA
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- Psychological & Neurobehavioral Associates, State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; Department of Psychology, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.; Co-Chair NHL/NHLPA Concussion Subcommittee; Chair Major League Soccer Concussion Committee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado Medical School, Aurora, U.S.A.; Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon Colorado Rapids, Team Physician University of Colorado Buffaloes, U.S. Soccer Network Physician
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- Sports Rehab Centre, Cape Town, South Africa; Team Physician SA 7's Rugby Team; Medical Officer South African Sports Association and Olympic Committee
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- Cape Sports Med Clinic, Cape Town, South Africa; Department of Sports & Exercise Medicine, Cape Town South Africa; World Rugby Concussion Consultant, Team Physician Rugby 7s, MO International Hockey Federation; Former Team Physician 7's Rugby
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- Chief of Sports Medicine, Director Aspetar Sports Related Concussion Program; Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Aspetar, Doha, Qatar; Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Former Team Physician South African Olympic Team and Professional Rugby, Cricket and Hockey Teams
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- Head of Department of Sports Medicine, Mediclinic Parkview; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; CMO Dubai Hurricanes, Former Team Doctor Natal Sharks Rugby
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- CMO South African Rugby Team (Springboks), CMO Kaizer Chiefs Football Club, former CMO South African Soccer Team (Bafana Bafana)
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- Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, Melbourne, Australia; CMO Australian Football League, Melbourne, Australia; La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; World Rugby Concussion Consultant
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- Wits Sport and Health (WiSH); School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences; University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Co-Chair of the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sports; South African and World Rugby Concussion Consultant; UEFA Head Injury Consultant; FIFA Concussion Consultant
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush Medical College, Chicago, USA; Co-Director NFL Neuropsychology Consultant Program; Director NSW Concussion Program; Concussion Specialist for Chicago Bears, Blackhawks White Socks, Fire, Red Stars, Steel, Rockford IceHogs, Indy Fuel
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- Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pretoria South Africa; Medical Advisory Panel, World Netball, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Senior Director Campus Health Service; Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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- Center for Sports Neurology & Pain Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Los Angeles, U.S.A.; Team Neurologist Los Angeles Rams, LA Dodgers, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, LA Kings, LA Sparks; Vice-Chair California State Athletic Commission, Chair American Academy of Sports Neurology Section
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- Musculoskeletal Service Emirates Airline, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Medical Officer South African Sports Association and Olympic Committee; Former Match Day and Stadium Physician Lions Rugby Team
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Hohmann E, Bloomfield P, Dvorak J, Echemendia R, Frank RM, Ganda J, Gordon L, Holtzhausen L, Kourie A, Mampane J, Makdissi M, Patricios J, Pieroth E, Putukian M, Janse van Rensburg DC, Viviers P, Williams V, de Wilde J. On-Field and Pitch-Side (Sideline) Assessment of Sports Concussion in Collision Sports: An Expert Consensus Statement Using the Modified Delphi Technique. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:449-459.e4. [PMID: 37391103 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To perform a Delphi consensus for on-field and pitch-side assessment of sports-related concussion (SRC). METHODS Open-ended questions in rounds 1 and 2 were answered. The results of the first 2 rounds were used to develop a Likert-style questionnaire for round 3. If agreement at round 3 was ≤80% for an item, if panel members were outside consensus, or there were >30% neither agree/disagree responses, the results were carried forward into round 4. The level of agreement and consensus was defined as 90%. RESULTS Loss of consciousness (LOC) or suspected LOC, motor incoordination/ataxia, balance disturbance, confusion/disorientation, memory disturbance/amnesia, blurred vision/light sensitivity, irritability, slurred speech, slow reaction time, lying motionless, dizziness, headaches/pressure in the head, falling to the ground with no protective action, slow to get up after a hit, dazed look, and posturing/seizures were clinical signs of SRC and indicate removal from play. Video assessment is helpful but should not replace clinical judgment. LOC/unresponsiveness, signs of cervical spine injury, suspicion of other fractures (skull/maxillo-facial), seizures, Glasgow Coma Scale score <14 and abnormal neurologic examination findings are indications for hospitalization. Return to play should only be considered when no clinical signs of SRC are present. Every suspected concussion should be referred to an experienced physician. CONCLUSIONS Consensus was achieved for 85% of the clinical signs indicating concussion. On-field and pitch-side assessment should include the observation of the mechanism, a clinical examination, and cervical spine assessment. Of the 19 signs and red flags requiring removal from play, consensus was reached for 74%. Normal clinical examination and HIA with no signs of concussion allow return to play. Video assessment should be mandatory for professional games but should not replace clinical decision-making. Sports Concussion Assessment Tool, Glasgow Coma Scale, vestibular/ocular motor screening, Head Injury Assessment Criteria 1, and Maddocks questions are useful tools. Guidelines are helpful for non-health professionals. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert opinion.
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- Erik Hohmann
- Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- CMO Manly Sea Eagles, NRL Team; World Rugby Concussion Consultant; Former CMO National Rugby League, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Spine Unit, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland; Former CMO FIFA
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- Psychological & Neurobehavioral Associates, State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; Department of Psychology, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.; Co-Chair NHL/NHLPA Concussion Subcommittee; Chair Major League Soccer Concussion Committee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado Medical School, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A.; Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon Colorado Rapids, Team Physician University of Colorado Buffaloes, U.S. Soccer Network Physician
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- Sports Rehab Centre, Cape Town, South Africa; Team Physician SA 7's Rugby Team; Medical Officer South African Sports Association and Olympic Committee
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- Cape Sports Med Clinic, Cape Town, South Africa; Department of Sports & Exercise Medicine, Cape Town South Africa; World Rugby Concussion Consultant, Team Physician Rugby 7s, MO International Hockey Federation; Former Team Physician 7's Rugby
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- Chief of Sports Medicine, Director Aspetar Sports Related Concussion Program; Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Aspetar, Doha, Qatar; Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Former Team Physician South African Olympic Team and Professional Rugby, Cricket and Hockey Teams
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- Head of Department of Sports Medicine, Mediclinic Parkview; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; CMO Dubai Hurricanes, Former Team Doctor Natal Sharks Rugby
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- CMO South African Rugby Team (Springboks); CMO Kaizer Chiefs Football Club; former CMO South African Soccer Team (Bafana Bafana)
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- Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, Melbourne, Australia; CMO Australian Football League, Melbourne, Australia; La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; World Rugby Concussion Consultant
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- Wits Sport and Health (WiSH); School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences; University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Co-Chair of the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sports; South African and World Rugby Concussion Consultant; UEFA Head Injury Consultant; FIFA Concussion Consultant
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.; Co-Director NFL Neuropsychology Consultant Program; Director NSW Concussion Program; Concussion Specialist for Chicago Bears, Blackhawks White Socks, Fire, Red Stars, Steel, Rockford IceHogs, Indy Fuel
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- Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pretoria South Africa; Medical Advisory Panel, World Netball, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Senior Director Campus Health Service; Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Center for Sports Neurology & Pain Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.; Team Neurologist Los Angeles Rams, LA Dodgers, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, LA Kings, LA Sparks; Vice-Chair California State Athletic Commission, Chair American Academy of Sports Neurology Section
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- Musculoskeletal Service Emirates Airline, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Medical Officer South African Sports Association and Olympic Committee; Former Match Day and Stadium Physician Lions Rugby Team
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Hurley ET, Hughes AJ, Savage-Elliott I, Dejour D, Campbell KA, Mulcahey MK, Wittstein JR, Jazrawi LM, Alaia MJ, Arendt EA, Ayeni OR, Bassett AJ, Bonner KF, Camp CL, Carter CW, Chahla J, Ciccotti MG, Cosgarea AJ, Edgar CM, Erickson BJ, Espregueira-Mendes J, Farr J, Farrow LD, Frank RM, Freedman KB, Fulkerson JP, Getgood A, Gomoll AH, Grant JA, Gursoy S, Gwathmey FW, Haddad FS, Hiemstra LA, Hinckel BB, Koh JL, Krych AJ, LaPrade RF, Li ZI, Logan CA, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Mannino BJ, Lind M, Matache BA, Matzkin E, McCarthy TF, Mandelbaum B, Musahl V, Neyret P, Nuelle CW, Oussedik S, Pace JL, Verdonk P, Rodeo SA, Rowan FE, Salzler MJ, Schottel PC, Shannon FJ, Sheean AJ, Sherman SL, Strickland SM, Tanaka MJ, Waterman BR, Zacchilli M, Zaffagnini S. A modified Delphi consensus statement on patellar instability: part I. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:1259-1264. [PMID: 38037678 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b12.bjj-2023-0109.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Aims The aim of this study was to establish consensus statements on the diagnosis, nonoperative management, and indications, if any, for medial patellofemoral complex (MPFC) repair in patients with patellar instability, using the modified Delphi approach. Methods A total of 60 surgeons from 11 countries were invited to develop consensus statements based on their expertise in this area. They were assigned to one of seven working groups defined by subtopics of interest within patellar instability. Consensus was defined as achieving between 80% and 89% agreement, strong consensus was defined as between 90% and 99% agreement, and 100% agreement was considered to be unanimous. Results Of 27 questions and statements on patellar instability, three achieved unanimous consensus, 14 achieved strong consensus, five achieved consensus, and five did not achieve consensus. Conclusion The statements that reached unanimous consensus were that an assessment of physeal status is critical for paediatric patients with patellar instability. There was also unanimous consensus on early mobilization and resistance training following nonoperative management once there is no apprehension. The statements that did not achieve consensus were on the importance of immobilization of the knee, the use of orthobiologics in nonoperative management, the indications for MPFC repair, and whether a vastus medialis oblique advancement should be performed.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Orthopaedic Department, Lyon-Ortho-Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Dom Research Center, Clinica Espregueira Mendes, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal
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- OrthoIndy Knee Preservation and Cartilage Restoration Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College London Hospitals, London, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute, NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Center for Regenerative Sports Medicine, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Sports Traumatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre Albert-Trillat, Hôpital de La Croix-Rousse, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Children's Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Plano, Texas, USA
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- Antwerp Orthopaedic Center, AZ Monica Hospitals, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Waterford, Waterford, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- IIa Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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O'Leary H, Robinson K, Glynn L, Lenehan B, McCreesh K. "You're stuck in the middle here": a qualitative study of GPs' experiences of managing knee pain attributed to a degenerative meniscal tear. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:127. [PMID: 37344762 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02075-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exercise is the recommended first-line therapy for a degenerative meniscal tear (DMT). Despite this, knee pain attributed to DMTs are a common presentation to specialist orthopaedic clinics. In the primary care setting, the general practitioner (GP) plays a central role in managing patients with knee pain, but to date their perspective has not been explored in relation to DMTs. This study explored GPs' experiences of managing people with knee pain attributed to a DMT. METHODS A qualitative research design was adopted and practices in the South and Mid-West of Ireland were contacted via recruitment emails circulated through professional and research networks. Interested GPs contacted the researchers via email, and purposive and snowball sampling was used for recruitment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted online or over the telephone. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed. Data was analysed using an inductive approach to thematic analysis. Ethical approval was granted by the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP_REC_21_0031). RESULTS Seventeen semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted. Three main themes were identified with related subthemes: (1) GPs' experiences of relational aspects of care, (2) GP beliefs about what constitutes best care for patients with a DMT, and (3) how GP practice is enacted within the current healthcare setting. GPs described the challenge of maintaining a strong clinical alliance, while managing perceived patient expectations of a 'quick fix' and advanced imaging. They reported slowing down clinical decisions and feeling 'stuck' with limited options when conservative treatment had failed. GPs believed that exercise should be the core treatment for DMTs and emphasised engaging patients in an active approach to recovery. Some GPs believed arthroscopy had a role in circumstances where patients didn't improve with physiotherapy. Limited access to public physiotherapy and orthopaedic services hampered GPs' management plans and negatively impacted patient outcomes. CONCLUSIONS GP beliefs around what constitutes best care for a DMT generally aligned with the evidence base. Nonetheless, there was sometimes tension between these beliefs and the patient's own treatment expectations. The ability to enact their beliefs was hampered by limited access to conservative management options, sometimes leading to early escalation of care.
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- Helen O'Leary
- School of Allied Health and Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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- School of Allied Health and Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Graduate Entry Medical School and Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Chief Clinical Director UL Hospitals Group and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedics and Trauma Department, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, and Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Medvecky MJ, Kahan JB, Richter DL, Islam W, McLaughlin WM, Moran J, Alaia MJ, Miller MD, Wascher DC, Treme GP, Campos TVO, Held M, Schenck RC. Extensor Mechanism Disruption Impacts Treatment of Dislocated and Multiligament Injured Knees: Treatment and Schenck Classification Recommendations Based on a Global Delphi Method. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2023:00004623-990000000-00801. [PMID: 37186688 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00079] [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] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multiligament knee injury (MLKI) with associated extensor mechanism (EM) involvement is a rare injury, with limited evidence to guide optimal treatment. The purpose of this study was to identify areas of consensus among a group of international experts regarding the treatment of patients with MLKI and concomitant EM injury. METHODS Utilizing a classic Delphi technique, an international group of 46 surgeons from 6 continents with expertise in MLKI undertook 3 rounds of online surveys. Participants were presented with clinical scenarios involving EM disruption in association with MLKI, classified using the Schenck Knee-Dislocation (KD) Classification. Positive consensus was defined as ≥70% agreement with responses of either "strongly agree" or "agree," and negative consensus was defined as ≥70% agreement with "strongly disagree" or "disagree." RESULTS There was a 100% response rate for rounds 1 and 2 and a 96% response rate for round 3. There was strong positive consensus (87%) that an EM injury in combination with MLKI significantly alters the treatment algorithm. For an EM injury in conjunction with a KD2, KD3M, or KD3L injury, there was positive consensus to repair the EM injury only and negative consensus regarding performing concurrent ligamentous reconstruction at the time of initial surgery. CONCLUSIONS In the setting of bicruciate MLKI, there was overall agreement on the significant impact of EM injury on the treatment algorithm. We therefore recommend that the Schenck KD Classification be updated with the addition of the modifier suffix "-EM" to highlight this impact. Treatment of the EM injury was judged to have the highest priority, and there was consensus to treat the EM injury only. However, given the lack of clinical outcome data, treatment decisions need to be made on a case-by-case basis with consideration of the numerous clinical factors that are encountered. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Little clinical evidence exists to guide the surgeon on the management of EM injury in the setting of a multiligament injured or dislocated knee. This survey highlights the impact that EM injury has on the treatment algorithm and provides some guidance for management until a further large case series or prospective studies are undertaken.
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- Michael J Medvecky
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Simonetta R, Russo A, Palco M, Costa GG, Mariani PP. Meniscus tears treatment: The good, the bad and the ugly-patterns classification and practical guide. World J Orthop 2023; 14:171-185. [PMID: 37155506 PMCID: PMC10122773 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i4.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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Over the years, several studies demonstrated the crucial role of knee menisci in joint biomechanics. As a result, save the meniscus has become the new imperative nowadays, and more and more studies addressed this topic. The huge amount of data on this topic may create confusion in those who want to approach this surgery. The aim of this review is to provide a practical guide for treatment of meniscus tears, including an overview of technical aspects, outcomes in the literature and personal tips. Taking inspiration from a famous movie directed by Sergio Leone in 1966, the authors classified meniscus tears in three categories: The good, the bad and the ugly lesions. The inclusion in each group was determined by the lesion pattern, its biomechanical effects on knee joint, the technical challenge, and prognosis. This classification is not intended to substitute the currently proposed classifications on meniscus tears but aims at offering a reader-friendly narrative review of an otherwise difficult topic. Furthermore, the authors provide a concise premise to deal with some aspects of menisci phylogeny, anatomy and biomechanics.
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- Roberto Simonetta
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Villa del Sole Clinic, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Enna 94100, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Villa del Sole Clinic, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Villa Stuart Sport Clinic-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Roma 00135, Italy
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Hohmann E. Treatment of Degenerative Meniscus Tears. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:911-912. [PMID: 36872031 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.12.002] [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: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Degenerative meniscus tears are generally atraumatic and a normal part of aging. They are typically observed in middle-aged or older people. Tears are often associated with knee osteoarthritis and degenerative changes. The medial meniscus is most commonly torn. The tear pattern is normally complex with significant fraying but other tear patterns, such as horizontal cleavage, vertical, longitudinal, and flap tears, as well as free-edge fraying are also observed. The onset of symptoms is usually insidious although the majority of tears are not symptomatic. Initial treatment should always be conservative and include physical therapy, NSAIDs, topical treatment, and supervised exercise. In overweight patients, weight loss can decrease pain and improve function. Injections, including viscosupplemenation and the use of orthobiologics, can be considered in the presence of osteoarthritis. Several international orthopaedic societies have issued guidelines for progression to operative management. Mechanical symptoms of locking and catching, acute tears with clear evidence of trauma and persistent pain with failure of nonoperative treatment are considered for operative management. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is the most commonly performed treatment for most degenerative tears. However, repair is considered for appropriately selected tears, with special emphasis on surgical technique and patient selection. Treatment of chondral pathology at the time of surgery for meniscus tears is controversial, although a recent Delphi Consensus statement concluded that debridement of loose cartilage fragments may be considered.
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Ozeki N, Mizuno M, Yanada S, Okada T, Kubota R, Kushida Y, Furuoka H, Endo K, Katano H, Nakamura K, Ohya S, Koga H, Sekiya I. Autologous Synovial Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation Suppresses Inflammation Caused by Synovial Harvesting and Promotes Healing in a Micro Minipig Repaired Meniscus Model. Transplant Proc 2023; 55:470-480. [PMID: 36906438 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2023.01.012] [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: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Allogeneic synovial mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) effectively promote meniscus healing in micro minipigs. We investigated the effect of autologous synovial MSC transplantation on meniscus healing in a micro minipig model of meniscus repair showing synovitis after synovial harvesting. MATERIALS AND METHODS Synovium was harvested from the left knee of the micro minipigs after arthrotomy and used to prepare synovial MSCs. The left medial meniscus in the avascular region was injured, repaired, and transplanted with synovial MSCs. First, synovitis was compared after 6 weeks in knees with and without synovial harvesting. Second, the repaired meniscus was compared for the autologous MSC group and the control group (in which synovium was harvested but MSCs were not transplanted) 4 weeks after transplantation. RESULTS Synovitis was more severe in knees subjected to synovium harvesting than in knees not subjected to harvesting. Menisci treated with autologous MSCs showed no red granulation at the tear of the meniscus, but menisci not treated with MSCS showed red granulation. Macroscopic scores, inflammatory cell infiltration scores, and matrix scores assessed by toluidine blue staining were all significantly better in the autologous MSC group than in the control group without MSCs (n = 6). CONCLUSION Autologous synovial MSC transplantation suppressed the inflammation caused by synovial harvesting in micro minipigs and promoted healing of the repaired meniscus.
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- Nobutake Ozeki
- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd., Aichi, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Erickson BJ, Hurley ET, Mojica ES, Jazrawi LM. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: A Modified Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:1161-1171. [PMID: 36796550 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to establish consensus statements on the treatment of UCL injuries and to investigate whether consensus on these distinct topics could be reached. METHODS A modified consensus technique was conducted among twenty-six elbow surgeons and 3 physical therapists/athletic trainers. Strong consensus was defined as 90-99% agreement. RESULTS Of the 19 total questions and consensus statements 4 achieved unanimous consensus, 13 achieved strong consensus, and 2 did not achieve consensus. CONCLUSION There was unanimous agreement that the risk factors include overuse, high velocity, poor mechanics, and prior injury. There was unanimous agreement that advanced imaging in the form of either an MRI or MRA should be performed in a patient presenting with suspected/known UCL tear that plans to continue to play an overhead sport, or if the imaging study could change the management of the patient. There was unanimous agreement regarding lack of evidence for the use of orthobiologics in the treatment of UCL tears as well as the areas pitchers should focus on when attempting a course of non-operative management. The statements that reached unanimous agreement for operative management were regarding operative indications and contraindications for UCL tears, prognostic factors that should be taken into consideration in when performing UCL surgery, how to deal with the flexor-pronator mass during UCL surgery and use of an internal brace with UCL repairs. Statements that reached unanimous agreement for RTS were regarding: portions of the physical exam should be considered when determining whether to allow a player to RTS, unclear how velocity, accuracy, and spin rate should be factored into the decision of when players can RTS and sports psychology testing should be used to determine whether a player is ready to RTS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Expert opinion (Level V).
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- NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA; Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland; Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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López-Vega M, Doménech-Fernández J, Peiró S, Ridao-López M. Has Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Use Changed in Response to the Evidence? A Large-database Study From Spain. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2023; 481:7-16. [PMID: 36190489 PMCID: PMC9750592 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several randomized clinical trials on the treatment of meniscal tears have shown that surgery is not superior to nonoperative treatment in middle-aged and older adults. However, clinical practice has not changed consistently worldwide in response to this evidence, and arthroscopic meniscectomy remains one of the most frequently performed operations. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) How has the use of arthroscopic meniscectomy changed in Spain between 2003 and 2018, particularly in middle-aged (35 to 59 years) and older patients (over 60 years) relative to younger patients? (2) How have surgical volumes changed across different healthcare areas in the same health system? (3) How has the proportion of outpatient versus inpatient arthroscopic procedures changed over time? METHODS Data on all 420,228 arthroscopic meniscectomies performed in Spain between 2003 and 2018 were obtained through the Atlas of Variations in Medical Practice project (these years were chosen because data in that atlas for 2002 and 2019 were incomplete). This database has been promoted by the Spanish Health Ministry since 2002, and it collects basic information on all admissions to public and public-private partnership hospitals. The Spanish population of 2003 was used to calculate age- and sex-standardized rates of interventions per 10,000 inhabitants and year. To assess the change in standardized rates among the age groups over the study period, a linear regression analysis was used. Standard small-area variation statistics were used to analyze variation among healthcare areas. Data on outpatient surgery and length of stay for inpatient procedures were also included. RESULTS The standardized rate of arthroscopic meniscectomy in Spain in 2003 was 4.8 procedures per 10,000 population (95% CI 3.9 to 5.6), while in 2018, there were 6.3 procedures per 10,000 population (95% CI 5.4 to 7.3), which represents an increase of 33%. Standardized rates increased slightly in the age group < 35 years (0.06 interventions per 10,000 inhabitants per year [95% CI 0.05 to 0.08]), whereas they increased more markedly in the age groups of 35 to 59 years (0.14 interventions per 10,000 inhabitants per year [95% CI 0.11 to 0.17]) and in those 60 years and older (0.13 interventions per 10,000 inhabitants per year [95% CI 0.09 to 0.17]). The variability among healthcare areas in the meniscectomy rate progressively decreased from 2003 to 2018. In 2003, 32% (6544 of 20,384) of knee arthroscopies were performed on an outpatient basis, while in 2018, these accounted for 67% (19,573 of 29,430). CONCLUSION We observed a progressive increase in arthroscopic meniscectomies in Spain; this procedure was more prevalent in older patients presumed to have degenerative pathologic findings. This increase occurred despite increasing high-level evidence of a lack of the additional benefit of meniscectomy over other less-invasive treatments in middle-aged and older people. Our study highlights the need for action in health systems with the use of financial, regulatory, or incentive strategies to reduce the use of low-value procedures, as well as interventions to disseminate the available evidence to clinicians and patients. Research is needed to identify the barriers that are preventing the reversal of interventions that high-quality evidence shows are ineffective. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Marcos López-Vega
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arnau de Vilanova Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Spain
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- Spanish Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Spain
- Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain
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Arthroscopic repair of degenerative medial meniscus tears in patients aged over 45 years resulted in favorable clinical outcomes and low clinical failure rates at a minimum 2-year follow-up. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 31:1815-1823. [PMID: 36136122 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07133-w] [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: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate clinical and radiological results of arthroscopic repair for isolated medial degenerative meniscus tears (DMTs) in patients over 45 years old at a minimum 2-year follow-up. METHODS From 2013 to 2017, patients aged over 45 years with isolated medial DMT refractory to conservative management or with true mechanical symptoms who had undergone arthroscopic repair were retrospectively reviewed. Arthroscopic meniscus repair was performed using all-inside or all-inside and inside-out technique in combination with bone marrow venting procedure. Tear patterns were classified according to arthroscopic findings. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and outcome evaluations, including Lysholm score, Tegner activity score, and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, were evaluated preoperatively and at the final follow-up. International Cartilage Repair Society grades of the medial compartments and MRI signal at tear sites were assessed preoperatively and at the final follow-up. A grade 0 to 2 signal at the repair site suggested a healed meniscus, whereas a grade 3 signal suggested an unhealed meniscus. Clinical failure was determined according to Barrett criteria. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients (mean age, 57.7 ± 7.4 years) were enrolled. The mean follow-up was 52.0 ± 15.6 months. Among tear patterns, 48% were complex tears, 30% were horizontal tears, and 22% were other patterns. The mean Lysholm score and IKDC score significantly improved from 53 ± 25 to 89 ± 15 (p < 0.001) and 34 ± 24 to 72 ± 15 (p < 0.001) at the final follow-up, respectively. The median Tegner activity score significantly improved from 1 (range 1-4) to 4 (range 2-7, p < 0.001). Three (11%) patients were considered clinical failures, and five patients (19%) had cartilage lesion progression. At the final follow-up, MRI showed grade 0 in one (4%) patient, grade 1 in nine (33%) patients, grade 2 in six (22%) patients, and grade 3 in eleven (41%) patients. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic repair of isolated medial DMT refractory to conservative management or with true mechanical symptoms in patients aged over 45 years had good to excellent clinical outcomes with low clinical failure rates, despite unhealed menisci being observed on MRI in 41% of patients at a mean 4.3-year follow-up. Arthroscopic repair could be a treatment option for these patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Fernández-Matías R, García-Pérez F, Gavín-González C, Martínez-Martín J, Valencia-García H, Flórez-García MT. Effectiveness of exercise versus arthroscopic partial meniscectomy plus exercise in the management of degenerative meniscal tears at 5-year follow-up: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 143:2609-2620. [PMID: 35996030 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04579-y] [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: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There are no meta-analytical data in the long term for comparing surgery and exercise for meniscal tear. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of exercise versus arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) plus exercise for degenerative meniscal tears (DMT) in knee function at 5-year follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic search of Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, SciELO, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, and Cochrane Library was performed. The studies were included if they were randomized controlled trials performed in patients aged ≥ 18 years with DMT, that compared physical therapy to APM at 5-year follow-up, and reported at least one outcome measure of knee function/disability. Risk of bias was analyzed with the Cochrane RoB-2 tool and certainty of evidence with GRADE recommendations. A random effects model meta-analysis was performed. RESULTS 3743 articles were identified and 4 met the criteria. Three had low risk of bias and one had some concerns. There were no significant between-group differences, in within-group changes from baseline to 5-year, on the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score pain (- 2.28; 95% CI - 5.41 to 0.84), symptoms (- 0.24; 95% CI - 4.13 to 3.64), activities of daily living (- 2.16; 95% CI - 6.16 to 1.83) and quality of life (- 3.98; 95% CI - 9.05 to 1.10). There was a significant difference in support of APM plus exercise for sport/recreation (- 9.28; 95% CI - 18.28 to - 0.29). Leave-one-out sensitivity analysis revealed a non-significant difference in sport/recreation (- 5.05; 95% CI - 12.04 to 1.94). There were no differences in other patient-reported outcome measures. CONCLUSION Moderate certainty of evidence suggests that the addition of APM to an exercise program adds no benefits in knee function at 5-year follow-up.
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- Rubén Fernández-Matías
- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922, Madrid, Spain.
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922, Madrid, Spain.
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- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Unit, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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Kitahashi T, Kogawa R, Nakamura K, Sekiya I. Integrin β1, PDGFRβ, and type II collagen are essential for meniscus regeneration by synovial mesenchymal stem cells in rats. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14148. [PMID: 35986079 PMCID: PMC9391488 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18476-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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AbstractSynovial mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) injected into the knee promote meniscus regeneration in several animal models; however, the mode of action is unknown. Our purpose was to identify the molecules responsible for this meniscus regeneration. Rat synovial MSCs were treated with neutralizing antibodies for integrin β1, PDGFRβ, or CD44 or with the CRISPR/Cas9 system to delete Vcam1, Tnfr1, or Col2a1 genes. After partial meniscectomy, rat knees were injected with MSCs, and the regenerated meniscus area was quantified three weeks later. The in vivo and in vitro functions were compared between the treated and control MSCs. Anti-integrin β1 neutralizing antibody inhibited in vitro MSC adhesion to collagen-coated chambers, anti-PDGFRβ neutralizing antibody inhibited proliferation in culture dishes, and Col2a1 deletion inhibited in vitro chondrogenesis. In vivo, the regenerated meniscus area was significantly smaller after injection of MSCs treated with integrin β1 and PDGFRβ neutralizing antibodies or lacking type II collagen gene than after control MSC injection. By contrast, the regenerated areas were similar after injection of control, CD44-, Vcam1-, or Tnfr1 treated MSCs (n = 12–16) MSCs. Synovial MSCs injected into the knee joint promoted meniscus regeneration by adhesion to integrin β1 in the meniscectomized region, proliferation by PDGFRβ, and cartilage matrix production from type II collagen.
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Sekiya I, Koga H, Katano H, Mizuno M, Kohno Y, Otabe K, Ozeki N. Second-look arthroscopy after meniscus repair and synovial mesenchymal stem cell transplantation to treat degenerative flaps and radial tears of the medial meniscus: A case report. J Orthop Sci 2022; 27:821-834. [PMID: 34120825 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare arthroscopic findings of a degenerative flap and radial tear of the medial meniscus (MM) before and one year after treatment by meniscus repair and synovial mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation. METHODS Patients with a degenerative flap and radial MM tear that would generally be treated by meniscectomy were included. The patients ranged in age from 45 to 62 years and all underwent meniscus repair and synovium harvest at time 0. The digested synovium was cultured with autologous serum for 12 days, and an average of 4 × 107 MSCs were transplanted at two weeks. A second-look arthroscopy was performed at 52 weeks (n = 6). The average duration of symptoms was 24 months. For flap tears, arthroscopic findings were quantified in terms of the presence, stability, and smoothness of the meniscus at each zone and area. The Lysholm score was evaluated throughout the 52 week follow-up. RESULTS Four patients with MM flap tears showed deficiencies in the central area at the posterior junctional zone before treatment, but this zone was completely restored to a stable and smooth condition in two patients and partially restored in the other two patients. The arthroscopy score for a flap tear at the central area of the posterior junctional zone was 0.3 ± 0.5 before treatment and 4.3 ± 2.1 after treatment. The score was significantly higher after treatment (p < 0.05, n = 4). The original radial MM tears in two patients were healed one year after treatment. Lysholm scores were significantly higher at 4 and 52 weeks after treatment than before treatment (n = 6). CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic findings for a degenerative flap and radial tear of the MM were improved at the central area of the posterior junctional zone one year after meniscus repair and MSC transplantation.
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- Ichiro Sekiya
- Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan.
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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- Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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Hohmann E, Glatt V, Tetsworth K, Bak K, Beitzel K, Bøe B, Calvo E, Di Giacomo G, Favard L, Franceschi F, Funk L, Glanzmann M, Imhoff A, Lädermann A, Levy O, Ludvigsen T, Milano G, Moroder P, Rosso C, Siebenlist S, Abrams J, Arciero R, Athwal G, Burks R, Gillespie R, Kibler B, Levine W, Mazzocca A, Millett P, Ryu R, Safran M, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Savoie FB, Sethi P, Shea K, Verma N, Warner JJ, Weber S, Wolf B. Subacromial Decompression in Patients With Shoulder Impingement With an Intact Rotator Cuff: An Expert Consensus Statement Using the Modified Delphi Technique Comparing North American to European Shoulder Surgeons. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1051-1065. [PMID: 34655764 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To perform a Delphi consensus for the treatment of patients with shoulder impingement with intact rotator cuff tendons, comparing North American with European shoulder surgeon preferences. METHODS Nineteen surgeons from North America (North American panel [NAP]) and 18 surgeons from Europe (European panel [EP]) agreed to participate and answered 10 open-ended questions in rounds 1 and 2. The results of the first 2 rounds were used to develop a Likert-style questionnaire for round 3. If agreement at round 3 was ≤60% for an item, the results were carried forward into round 4. For round 4, the panel members outside consensus (>60%, <80%) were contacted and asked to review their response. The level of agreement and consensus was defined as 80%. RESULTS There was agreement on the following items: impingement is a clinical diagnosis; a combination of clinical tests should be used; other pain generators must be excluded; radiographs must be part of the workup; magnetic resonance imaging is helpful; the first line of treatment should always be physiotherapy; a corticosteroid injection is helpful in reducing symptoms; indication for surgery is failure of nonoperative treatment for a minimum of 6 months. The NAP was likely to routinely prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NAP 89%; EP 35%) and consider steroids for impingement (NAP 89%; EP 65%). CONCLUSIONS Consensus was achieved for 16 of the 71 Likert items: impingement is a clinical diagnosis and a combination of clinical tests should be used. The first line of treatment should always be physiotherapy, and a corticosteroid injection can be helpful in reducing symptoms. The indication for surgery is failure of no-operative treatment for a minimum of 6 months. The panel also agreed that subacromial decompression is a good choice for shoulder impingement if there is evidence of mechanical impingement with pain not responding to nonsurgical measures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert opinion.
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- Erik Hohmann
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sportsmedicine, Valiant Clinic/Houston Methodist, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- University of Texas Health Science Centre, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Australia; Orthopaedic Research Centre of Australia, Sydney, Australia
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- Adeas Hospitals Skodsborg&Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Norway.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Universidad Autonoma, Madrid, Spain.
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- Tours University Hospital, University of Tours, France.
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- Upper Limb Unit, Wrightington Hospital, Wrightington, UK.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Germany.
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, La Tour Hospital, Meyrin, Switzerland.
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- Reading Shoulder Unit, Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom; The Israeli Shoulder Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University, Beer Sheva, Israel.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Norway.
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- Unit of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Brescia, Italy.
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Centrum for Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Germany.
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- Princeton Orthopeadic Associates Princeton, New Jersey , USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT, USA.
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- Roth/McFarlane Hand&Upper limb Centre, St Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Orthopaedics Case Western Reserve University, University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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- Lexington Orthopaedic Clinic, Sports Medicine Center Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT, USA.
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- The Ryu Hurvitz Orthopaedic Clinic, Santa Barbara, California, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University New Orleans, LA, USA.
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- The ONS Sports and Shoulder Service, Greenwich, CT, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT, USA.
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, The Boston Shoulder Institute Boston, MA USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA USA.
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Better Outcomes but No Difference in Joint Space Narrowing at Five Years Among Patients Without Unstable Chondral Lesions Versus Those With Unstable Chondral Lesions (Left In Situ) at the Time of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:936-944. [PMID: 34265389 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare 5-year outcomes among patients with and without unstable chondral lesions undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM). METHODS Using data from the Chondral Lesions And Meniscal Procedures (ChAMP) Trial, we compared outcomes for patients with unstable chondral lesions found at the time of APM and left in situ (CL-noDeb, N = 71) versus patients without unstable chondral lesions (NoCL, N = 47) at 5 years after APM. Outcomes included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), visual analog pain scale, Short-form Health Survey (SF-36), physical knee measurements, progressive joint space narrowing on radiographs, and the rate of additional knee surgery. Multivariate linear regression was used to obtain mean differences (MDs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) adjusted for age, body mass index, and preoperative score (for postoperative scores). RESULTS Compared with CL-noDeb, NoCL subjects had significantly greater improvement at 5 years in the KOOS score for function in sport and recreation (MD = 9.9 [95% CI, 0.7-19.1]), SF-36 pain (MD = 13.9 [95% CI, 5.5-22.3]), knee extension (MD = 0.8 [95% CI, 0.1-1.5]), and decreased quadriceps circumference at the mid-portion of the patella (MD = -1.5 [95% CI, -2.7 to -0.3). A greater proportion of patients in the NoCL group achieved the MCID for all outcome scores except for the WOMAC pain score (89% CL-NoDeb vs 87% NoCL) and SF-36 general (29% CL-NoDeb vs 23% NoCL). There were no significant group differences in measures of progressive radiographic joint space narrowing in any compartments of the operative knee and no significant difference in the rate of additional knee surgery within 5 years of the initial APM. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing APM without unstable chondral lesions had statistically significantly better outcomes than patients with unstable chondral lesions at 5 years after surgery; however, there were no group differences in progressive radiographic joint space narrowing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prospective comparative study.
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Lubowitz JH, Brand JC, Rossi MJ. Comprehensive Review of Shoulder Instability Includes Diagnosis, Nonoperative Management, Bankart, Latarjet, Remplissage, Glenoid Bone-Grafting, Revision Surgery, Rehabilitation and Return to Play, and Clinical Follow-Up. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:209-210. [PMID: 35123703 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.11.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The Delphi method is a structured communication technique used to allow a panel of experts to achieve a consensus in a systematic manner. Expert consensus on shoulder instability includes review of diagnosis, nonoperative management, Bankart, Latarjet, remplissage, glenoid bone-grafting, revision surgery, rehabilitation and return to play, and clinical follow-up. Amplified by Editorial Commentary, this is much to study, clinically relevant, and to the ultimate benefit of our patients.
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Hurley ET, Matache BA, Wong I, Itoi E, Strauss EJ, Delaney RA, Neyton L, Athwal GS, Pauzenberger L, Mullett H, Jazrawi LM. Anterior Shoulder Instability Part I-Diagnosis, Nonoperative Management, and Bankart Repair-An International Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:214-223.e7. [PMID: 34332055 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to establish consensus statements via a modified Delphi process on the diagnosis, nonoperative management, and Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability. METHODS A consensus process on the treatment using a modified Delphi technique was conducted, with 65 shoulder surgeons from 14 countries across 5 continents participating. Experts were assigned to one of 9 working groups defined by specific subtopics of interest within anterior shoulder instability. RESULTS The independent factors identified in the 2 statements that reached unanimous agreement in diagnosis and nonoperative management were age, gender, mechanism of injury, number of instability events, whether reduction was required, occupation, sport/position/level played, collision sport, glenoid or humeral bone-loss, and hyperlaxity. Of the 3 total statements reaching unanimous agreement in Bankart repair, additional factors included overhead sport participation, prior shoulder surgery, patient expectations, and ability to comply with postoperative rehabilitation. Additionally, there was unanimous agreement that complications are rare following Bankart repair and that recurrence rates can be diminished by a well-defined rehabilitation protocol, inferior anchor placement (5-8 mm apart), multiple small-anchor fixation points, treatment of concomitant pathologies, careful capsulolabral debridement/reattachment, and appropriate indications/assessment of risk factors. CONCLUSION Overall, 77% of statements reached unanimous or strong consensus. The statements that reached unanimous consensus were the aspects of patient history that should be evaluated in those with acute instability, the prognostic factors for nonoperative management, and Bankart repair. Furthermore, there was unanimous consensus on the steps to minimize complications for Bankart repair, and the placement of anchors 5-8 mm apart. Finally, there was no consensus on the optimal position for shoulder immobilization. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert opinion.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- NYU Langone Health, New York, New york, USA; Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Treatment of post-meniscectomy knee symptoms with medial meniscus replacement results in greater pain reduction and functional improvement than non-surgical care. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:1325-1335. [PMID: 33884442 PMCID: PMC9007779 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06573-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE Partial meniscectomy is a common orthopedic procedure intended to improve knee pain and function in patients with irreparable meniscal tears. However, 6-25% of partial meniscectomy patients experience persistent knee pain after surgery. In this randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving subjects with knee pain following partial meniscectomy, it was hypothesized that treatment with a synthetic medial meniscus replacement (MMR) implant provides significantly greater improvements in knee pain and function compared to non-surgical care alone. METHODS In this prospective, multicenter RCT, subjects with persistent knee pain following one or more previous partial meniscectomies were randomized to receive either MMR or non-surgical care. This analysis evaluated the 1-year outcomes of this 2-year clinical trial. Patient-reported knee pain, function, and quality of life were measured using nine separate patient-reported outcomes. The primary outcomes were the pain subscale of the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the average of all five KOOS subscales (KOOS Overall). Treatment cessation was defined as permanent device removal in the MMR group and any surgical procedure to the index knee in the non-surgical care group. RESULTS Treated subjects had a median age of 52 years old (range 30-69 years) and one or more previous partial meniscectomies at a median of 34 months (range 5-430 months) before trial entry. Among 127 subjects treated with either MMR (n = 61) or non-surgical care (n = 66), 11 withdrew from the trial or were lost to follow-up (MMR, n = 0; non-surgical care, n = 11). The magnitude of improvement from baseline to 1 year was significantly greater in subjects who received MMR in both primary outcomes of KOOS Pain (P = 0.013) and KOOS Overall (P = 0.027). Treatment cessation was reported in 14.5% of non-surgical care subjects and only 4.9% of MMR subjects (n.s.). CONCLUSION Treatment with the synthetic MMR implant resulted in significantly greater improvements in knee pain, function, and quality of life at 1 year of follow-up compared to treatment with non-surgical care alone. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I.
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Easwaran R, Khan M, Sancheti P, Shyam A, Bhandari M, Ranawat AS, Thakkar S, Parikh S, Musahl V, Joglekar S, J Deshmukh A, Plancher K, Verma N, McAllister D, Verdonk P, Lustig S, Chandrateya A, Smigleiski R, Solayar G, Chernchujit B, Yung P, Budhiparama N, Hoshino Y, White N, Parker D, Clatworthy M, Brown C, Manzary M, Rajan D, Narvekar A, Tapasvi S, Pardiwala D, Panigrahi R, Arumugam S, Kapoor V, Mody B, Maheshwari J, Dahiya V, Joseph C, Laddha M, Rajgopal A. Prophylaxis for preventing venous thromboembolism in knee arthroscopy and soft tissue reconstruction: consensus statements from an international panel of experts. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:3634-3643. [PMID: 35435469 PMCID: PMC9013735 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06973-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE There is a lack of consensus regarding need for Venous Thrombo Embolism (VTE) prophylaxis following arthroscopic knee surgery and open soft tissue knee reconstruction. Clear cut guidelines like ones for trauma surgery and arthroplasty do not exist and the published literature is limited to case reports with a few society guidelines. Given this lack of consensus, we conducted a modified Delphi questionnaire of international experts to provide recommendations on this topic. METHODS The consensus statements were generated using an anonymised 3 round modified Delphi questionnaire, sent to an international panel of 38 knee surgeons, with an 80% agreement being set as the limit for consensus. The responses were analysed using descriptive statistics with measures like mode, median and box plots. Feedback was provided to all panelists based on responses from the previous rounds to help generate the consensus. RESULTS Six consensus statements were generated after the three rounds of Delphi. Patient factors, prolonged surgery duration and family history of thrombogenic events emerged as the main points to be taken into consideration for prophylaxis. CONCLUSION It was established through this study, that there exists a select group of patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery that justify the usage of VTE prophylaxis. The expert responses to most of the questions in different scenarios favoured usage of VTE prophylaxis based on patient factors like advanced age, past history of VTE, smoking, oral contraceptive use etc. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V.
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- Raju Easwaran
- Shree Meenakshi Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic, B H 41 East, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, 110088, India.
- Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries, Max Super-Speciality Hospital Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India.
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and PG College, Pune, India
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- Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, India
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- Chair, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Knee Division of SMI, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics, Hip and Knee Reconstruction Surgery, Columbia, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Orthopedic Service, VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, USA
- UCSF Fresno Orthopedic Residency Program, Fresno, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
- Orthopaedic Foundation, Stamford, CT, USA
- Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, New York, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Fellowship, Rush University Medical Center, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Chicago, USA
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- Sports Medicine Service, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, USA
- UCLA Department of Athletics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, USA
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- Orthopaedic Center Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sport Medicine, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Bridgend, UK
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- Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Department at LIFE Institute, LIFE Institute Biological Treatment Centre, Warsaw, Poland
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- Orthopaedic Specialist Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopedics, Thammasat University Hospital, Khlong Nueng, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong, China
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- School of Vocational Studies and Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Jl. Mayjend. Prof. Dr. Moestopo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation for Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine, Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Chatswood, Australia
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- International Knee and Joint Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Orthopedic Services, Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care Center, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Orthopedics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Ortho One-Orthopaedic Speciality Centre, Coimbatore, India
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- P D Hinduja Hospitals Mumbai, Global Hospital Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Arthroscopy Service, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- PG Dept of Orthopaedics, Hitech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Kalinga Super Speciality Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Centre for Sports Science, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University), Chennai, India
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- Medica Superspeciality Hospital, Medica Hospitals, Kolkata, India
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- Welcare Hospital, Atladra-Vadsar Ring Road, Atladra, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Knee and Shoulder Service, Department of Orthopaedics, Sitaram Bharatiya Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Adult Reconstruction Lower Limb, Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, Medanta, Gurugram, India
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- Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Asian Joint Reconstruction Institute, SIMS, Chennai, India
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- Institute of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Orthopaedics, Medanta Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Li JL, Wang LQ, Zhang N, Su XT, Lin Y, Yang JW, Shi GX, Liu CZ. Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for arrhythmia: a Delphi expert consensus survey. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2021; 11:1067-1079. [PMID: 34815957 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-21-201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Current evidence suggests that acupuncture is an effective adjunctive therapy that can bring potential benefits to patients with cardiac arrhythmias. However, there are relevant gaps in the optimal therapeutic strategy, which may cause uncertainties on the best practice of acupuncture treatment for arrhythmia. We aim to develop consensus-based recommendations for clinical guidance on acupuncture treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Methods A multidisciplinary panel of specialists was invited to participate in a two-round semi-open clinical issue investigation. Meanwhile, relevant literature reviews were searched in 3 databases to provide evidence. Subsequently, an initial consensus voting list on acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for cardiac arrhythmias was derived from the clinical investigation and literature review. Finally, 30 authoritative experts reached a consensus on the key issues of the voting list by a three-round modified Delphi survey. Consensus was defined when >80% agreement was achieved. Results Following the three-round Delphi survey, there were 32 items (91.43%) finally reaching consensus, including the following 5 domains: (I) the benefits of acupuncture for the appropriate population; (II) the general therapeutic principle; (III) the acupuncture strategy; (IV) the relevant adverse events; (V) others. Conclusions Consensus was achieved on some key elements. Given the lack of guidelines and the substantial heterogeneity of previous studies, these recommendations are of value in providing guidance for clinical practice of acupuncturists and in assisting patients with arrhythmia to obtain standardized acupuncture treatment. It also pointed out some problems that need to be carefully explored in future studies.
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- Jin-Ling Li
- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Helito CP, Partezani Helito PV, Sobrado MF, Giglio PN, Guimaraes TM, Pécora JR, Gobbi RG, Rodrigues MB, Vande Berg B. Degenerative Medial Meniscus Tear With a Displaced Flap Into the Meniscotibial Recess and Tibial Peripheral Reactive Bone Edema Presents Good Results With Arthroscopic Surgical Treatment. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:3307-3315. [PMID: 33940130 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To report the arthroscopic treatment results of a degenerative medial meniscus tear with a displaced flap into the meniscotibial recess, tibial peripheral reactive bone edema, and focal knee medial pain. As a secondary objective, we propose to identify possible factors associated with a good or poor prognosis of the surgical treatment of this lesion. METHODS From 2012 to 2018, patients who had this specific meniscus pathology and underwent arthroscopic surgical treatment were retrospectively evaluated. Patients with Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) classification greater than 2 were excluded. KL classification, the presence of an Outerbridge grade III/V chondral lesion of the medial compartment, limb alignment, body mass index, and smoking were evaluated. The subjective outcomes included the International Knee Documentation Committee score, improvement in the pain reported by patients, and the Global Perceived Effect (GPE) scale score. RESULTS A total of 69 patients were evaluated. The mean age was 58.6 ± 7.1 years. The follow-up time was 48.7 ± 20.8 months. Fifty-five (79.7%) patients reported pain improvement. The postoperative International Knee Documentation Committee was 62.6 ± 15.4, and the mean GPE was 2.3 ± 2.6. Fourteen patients (20.3%) showed no improvement in pain, and 7 patients (10.2%) presented complications. Groups that improved (GPE > 0) and did not improve (GPE < 0) did not present differences regarding age, sex, follow-up time, chondral lesions, or body mass index. Patients without improvement had a greater incidence of smoking (P = .001), varus alignment (P = .008), and more advanced KL classification (P < .001). In the multivariate analysis based on the GPE score, KL classification (P = .038) and smoking (P = .003) were significant. CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic surgical treatment of degenerative medial meniscal tears with a meniscal flap displaced into the meniscotibial recess and adjacent focal bone edema in the tibia shows good results in approximately 80% of cases. Smoking and KL grade 2 were factors associated with poor prognosis of surgical treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV (case series).
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- Grupo de radiologia musculoesqueléticas, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Hospital Sírio Libanês São Paulo, Brazil
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- Grupo de radiologia musculoesqueléticas, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Hospital Sírio Libanês São Paulo, Brazil
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- Université Catholique de Louvain - UCLouvain | UCLouvain · Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging - RAIM, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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Reito A, Harris IA, Karjalainen T. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy: did it ever work? Acta Orthop 2021; 93:1-10. [PMID: 34605736 PMCID: PMC8815409 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2021.1979793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is one the most common orthopedic surgical procedures. The most common indication for APM is a degenerative meniscal tear (DMT). High-quality evidence suggests that APM does not provide meaningful benefits in patients with DMTs and may even be harmful in the longer term. This narrative review focuses on a fundamental question: considering the history and large number of these surgeries, has APM ever actually worked in patients with DMT? A truly effective treatment needs a valid disease model that would biologically and plausibly explain the perceived treatment benefits. In the case of DMT, effectiveness requires a credible framework for the pain-generating process, which should be influenced by APM. Basic research, pathoanatomy, and clinical evidence gives no support to these frameworks. Moreover, treatment of DMT with an APM does not align with the traditional practice of medicine since DMT is not a reliable diagnosis for knee pain and no evidence-based indication exists that would influence patient prognosis from APM. A plausible and robust explanation supported by both basic research and clinical evidence is that DMTs are part of an osteoarthritic disease process and do not contribute to the symptoms independently or in isolation and that symptoms are not treatable with APM. This is further supported by the fact that APM as an intervention is paradoxical because the extent of procedure and severity of disease are both inversely associated with outcome. We argue that arthroscopic treatment of DMT is largely based on a logical fallacy: post hoc ergo propter hoc.
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- Aleksi Reito
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Finland
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- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Clinical School, UNSW Sydney, Australia
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Su XT, Wang LQ, Zhang N, Li JL, Qi LY, Wang Y, Yang JW, Shi GX, Liu CZ. Standardizing and optimizing acupuncture treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: A Delphi expert consensus study. Integr Med Res 2021; 10:100728. [PMID: 34307021 PMCID: PMC8296086 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2021.100728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acupuncture has been widely utilized for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, heterogeneity is large among therapeutic strategies and protocols. The aim of this study was to propose some down-to-earth recommendations and establish an optimized protocol for acupuncture practice in IBS. METHODS A panel of 74 traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncturists participated in clinical issue investigation. Subsequently, systematic reviews concerning acupuncture for IBS were screened within 3 databases. An initial consensus questionnaire was formed from the results of clinical issue investigation and literature review. Ultimately, a Delphi vote was carried out to determine these issues. 30 authoritative experts with extensive experience were requested to respond with agreement, neutrality, or disagreement for the items. Consensus achievement on a given item was defined as greater than 80% agreement. RESULTS Following a 2-round Delphi survey, there were 19 items reaching consensus; of which 5 items (26.32%) achieved thorough consensus, and significant agreement was reached for the other 14 items. These items can be classified into the 3 major domains: 1) clinical outcomes that acupuncture can bring for favorable intervention population (5 items), 2) suitable therapeutic principles and parameters of acupuncture (13 items), 3) possible adverse events in the treatment (1 item). CONCLUSION Without any ready-made guidelines and lacking of homogeneity in the published literatures, such expert consensus could be valuable for TCM acupuncturists in daily practice and patients with IBS to obtain appropriate and standardized acupuncture treatment. In addition, it also points out the clinical focus which need to be further explored in future trials.
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- Xin-Tong Su
- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Alessio-Mazzola M, Felli L, Trentini R, Formica M, Capello AG, Lovisolo S, Maffulli N. Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Grade 3 Symptomatic Degenerative Meniscal Lesions: A 1-Year Follow-up Prospective Study. Sports Health 2021; 14:227-236. [PMID: 33896253 DOI: 10.1177/19417381211011074] [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: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been proposed as a biologic option to provide symptomatic relief and delay surgery in patients with degenerative joint disease of osteoarthritis (OA). The efficacy of autologous PRP on symptomatic degenerative meniscal lesions (DMLs) has never been investigated. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that patients with symptomatic DMLs without OA undergoing autologous PRP injections experience a significant clinical improvement at 12 months. STUDY DESIGN Prospective case series. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. METHODS A total of 69 patients with symptomatic DMLs without radiographic evidence of knee OA (Kellgren-Lawrence radiographic grading scale 0-1) received 4 autologous PRP injections once a week. Patients were prospectively evaluated before the injection and then at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Evaluation was based on Lysholm knee scoring scale (primary outcome), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), Tegner activity scale, and visual analogue scale scores. RESULTS Patients treated with PRP injections demonstrated an improving knee function and symptoms over the duration of the study. A significant improvement from baseline to 12 months was observed in all the outcome measures, and no patients experienced failure or required surgery during the follow-up. Patients younger than 50 years reported lower subjective level of pain and higher Tegner activity scale at baseline and had significantly better Lysholm knee scoring scale (P = 0.03) and WOMAC (P = 0.03) scores at 6 months, as well as better range of motion at 3, 6, and 12 months (P < 0.001). Thirty-three (47.8%) patients were very satisfied, 26 (37.7%) satisfied, 8 (11.6%) partially satisfied, and 2 (2.9 %) not satisfied, with 62 (89.8%) patients willing to repeat the same treatment. No patient was lost to follow-up and no patient experienced adverse reaction, infection, failure, recurrence or underwent further surgery. CONCLUSION PRP injections provide short-term benefits in symptomatic DMLs. Although promising results were evident at 12 months, this is a preliminary study and no definitive recommendation can be made based, for example, on longer follow-up. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This research supports the use of autologous PRP injections for symptomatic DMLs.
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- Mattia Alessio-Mazzola
- Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.,Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, Salerno, Italy.,Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, London, UK.,School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University of School of Medicine, Guy Hilton Research Centre, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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Zhang N, Wang LQ, Li JL, Su XT, Yu FT, Shi GX, Yang JW, Liu CZ. The Management of Sciatica by Acupuncture: An Expert Consensus Using the Improved Delphi Survey. J Pain Res 2021; 14:13-22. [PMID: 33447076 PMCID: PMC7802920 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s280404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objective Acupuncture therapy is an effective non-drug therapy for sciatica, but it has not yet formed an effective treatment strategy and recommendations. Our objective was to establish an expert consensus on acupuncture treatment of sciatica for clinical guidance based on the improved Delphi survey. Methods A group of 80 clinical specialists was invited to participate in two rounds of semi-open clinical issue investigation. At the same time, the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for systematic reviews on acupuncture treatment of sciatica, and the quality of evidence was evaluated. Then the three-round Delphi survey was undertaken with 30 experts based on the clinical issue investigation and systematic reviews. Results In round 1 of the Delphi survey, the experts evaluated 17 items identified from the results of the clinical investigation and literature review. The criterion for achieving consensus was a threshold of 80% agreement. After the three-round Delphi survey, 16 items (94.12%) achieved consensus, including 5 domains: the principle of acupuncture treatment for sciatica; the “dose” of acupuncture; the clinical effects of acupuncture; the adverse effects, and others. Conclusion This Delphi survey achieved an expert consensus on key items in the management of sciatica for acupuncture, which provides the current opinions in China. We trust that these treatment recommendations may facilitate their implementation in the future.
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- Na Zhang
- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Chinese Medicine, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Su XT, Wang LQ, Li JL, Zhang N, Wang L, Shi GX, Yang JW, Liu CZ. Acupuncture Therapy for Cognitive Impairment: A Delphi Expert Consensus Survey. Front Aging Neurosci 2020; 12:596081. [PMID: 33328975 PMCID: PMC7732673 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.596081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Current research evidence challenges clinical decision-making when acupuncture is taken into consideration in the treatment of cognitive impairment (CI). Aiming to provide some viable recommendations for acupuncture practitioners in dealing with actual clinic issues, an expert consensus study was conducted. Methods A clinical question investigation among 47 acupuncturists yielded 24 initial items. Subsequently, systematic reviews on acupuncture for CI were searched within three online databases. A panel of 30 authoritative experts were requested to respond with agreement, neutrality, or disagreement for each item. Consensus establishment was defined as the percentage of agreement on a given item >80%. Results Following a 2-round Delphi survey, there were 21 items reaching consensus and three items resulting in no consensus; of which 10 items reached 90∼100% agreement, and 80∼90% expert agreement was achieved for 11 items. These items could be roughly categorized into six domains: (1) therapeutic effects of acupuncture, (2) therapeutic principles, (3) acupoint selection and combination, (4) acupuncture parameters, (5) considerable combined therapies, and (6) possible adverse events. Conclusion Without ready-made guidelines, this expert consensus may be conducive to guide acupuncturists in implementing clinical acupuncture practice for CI. Moreover, given the lack of high-quality research evidence and plenty of unresolved clinical issues in this field, it is of necessity to carry out more studies to better clarify the treatment algorithm.
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- Xin-Tong Su
- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Hinckel BB, Baumann CA, Ejnisman L, Cavinatto LM, Martusiewicz A, Tanaka MJ, Tompkins M, Sherman SL, Chahla JA, Frank R, Yamamoto GL, Bicos J, Arendt L, Fithian D, Farr J. Evidence-based Risk Stratification for Sport Medicine Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2020; 4:e20.00083. [PMID: 33986224 PMCID: PMC7537824 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Orthopaedic practices have been markedly affected by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the ban on elective procedures, it is impossible to define the medical urgency of a case solely on whether a case is on an elective surgery schedule. Orthopaedic surgical procedures should consider COVID-19-associated risks and an assimilation of all available disease dependent, disease independent, and logistical information that is tailored to each patient, institution, and region. Using an evidence-based risk stratification of clinical urgency, we provide a framework for prioritization of orthopaedic sport medicine procedures that encompasses such factors. This can be used to facilitate the risk-benefit assessment of the timing and setting of a procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Betina B Hinckel
- From the Oakland University, Rochester (Dr. Hinckel, and Dr. Cavinatto); Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak (Dr. Hinckel, Dr. Cavinatto), MI; the University of Missouri-School of Medicine, Columbia, MO (Mr. Baumann); the Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR (Dr. Ejnisman); the Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Beaumont Orthopaedic Associates, Beaumont Health (Dr. Martusiewicz); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (Dr. Tanaka); the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, TRIA Orthopedic Center, University of Minnesota, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, MN (Dr. Tompkins); the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, CA (Dr. Sherman); the Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (Dr. Chahla); the Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, CO (Dr. Frank); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (Dr. Yamamoto); CEGH-CEL, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo (Dr. Yamamoto); DASA Laboratories, Sao Paulo, Brazil (Dr. Yamamoto); the Michigan Orthopedic Surgeons, Fellowship Director William Beaumont Sports Medicine Fellowship, Assistant Professor Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, MI (Dr. Bicos); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (Dr. Arendt); the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group, San Diego, CA (Dr. Fithian); and the Knee Preservation, Cartilage Regeneration and OrthoBiologics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, OrthoIndy and OrthoIndy Hospital, Greenwood and Indianapolis, IN (Dr. Farr)
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Katz JN. Editorial Commentary: Degenerative Meniscal Tear: Sojourn to the Oracle. Arthroscopy 2020; 36:513-515. [PMID: 32014180 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Degenerative meniscal tears are prevalent and give rise to more than 400,000 arthroscopic partial meniscectomies annually in the United States. These lesions often occur in the setting of knee osteoarthritis and are generally regarded as a component of the tissue damage (to cartilage, meniscus, bone, synovium among others) that comprises osteoarthritis. A wide array of clinicians, ranging from orthopaedic surgeons to general practitioners, regularly encounter symptomatic degenerative meniscal tears, especially among patients with knee osteoarthritis. Clinical evidence suggests that initial treatment for these injuries should be nonoperative, with arthroscopic partial meniscectomy reserved for those whose pain persists despite physical therapy.
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- Jeffrey N Katz
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of Public Health
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Nonoperative Management of Degenerative Meniscus Tears Is Worth a Try. Arthroscopy 2020; 36:327-328. [PMID: 31816366 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.11.128] [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: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Clinical trials comparing arthroscopy and physical therapy for degenerative meniscal tears show no significant difference. Methodologically, these trials have flaws. Intention-to-treat analysis allows therapy patients to crossover to surgery, and outcomes of these surgically treated patients are paradoxically reported in the therapy group. In contrast, it is impossible for surgery patients to crossover. Nevertheless, initial nonoperative management of degenerative meniscal tears is worth a try.
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