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Kugach K, Stark NEP, Farah HG, Hansen RM, Arena SL, Queen RM. Total ankle arthroplasty improves discrete and continuous stance phase gait symmetry. Gait Posture 2024; 113:272-279. [PMID: 38970929 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is used to treat symptomatic end-stage ankle arthritis (AA). However, little is known about TAA's effects on gait symmetry. RESEARCH QUESTION Determine if symmetry changes from before surgery through two years following TAA utilizing the normalized symmetry index (NSI) and statistical parametric mapping (SPM). METHODS 141 patients with end-stage unilateral AA were evaluated from a previously collected prospective database, where each participant was tested within two weeks of surgery (Pre-Op), one year and two years following TAA. Walking speed, hip extension angle and moment, hip flexion angle, ankle plantarflexion angle and moment, ankle dorsiflexion angle, weight acceptance (GRF1), and propulsive (GRF2) vertical ground reaction forces were calculated for each limb. Gait symmetry was assessed using the NSI. A linear mixed effects model with a single response for each gait symmetry variable was used to examine the fixed effect of follow-up time (Pre-Op, Post-1 yr, Post-2 yr) and the random effect of participant with gait speed as a covariate in the model. A one-dimensional repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical parameter mapping (SPM) was completed to examine differences in the time-series NSI to determine regions of significant differences between follow-up times. RESULTS Relative to Pre-Op values, GRF1, and GRF2 showed increased symmetry for discrete metrics and the time-series NSI across sessions. Hip extension moment had the largest symmetry improvement. Ankle plantarflexion angle was different between Pre-Op and Post-2 yr (p=0.010); and plantarflexion moment was different between Pre- Op and each post-operative session (p<0.001). The time-series Ankle Angle NSI was greater during the early stance phase in the Pre-Op session compared to Post-2 yr. SIGNIFICANCE Symmetry across most of the stance phase improved following TAA indicating that TAA successfully improves gait symmetry and future work should determine if these improvements restore symmetry to levels equivalent with health age-match controls.
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- Kelly Kugach
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Tech - Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Translational Biology, Medicine & Health, Virginia Tech, Roanoke, VA, 24014, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Tech - Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.
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Semenistyy AA, Kehayov RI. Ankle arthrodesis through minimally-invasive transfibular approach: a new surgical technique. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024:10.1007/s00590-024-03950-6. [PMID: 38644419 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-03950-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of our work was to demonstrate the surgical technique of ankle arthrodesis using the minimally-invasive transfibular (MITF) approach, which minimizes soft tissue damage and is advantageous for high-risk patients. METHODS In this prospective study, a total of 12 patients with end-stage varus ankle osteoarthritis, including high-risk individuals, underwent ankle arthrodesis using the MITF approach. The technique involves a unique osteotomy at the joint space level, minimizing soft tissue detachment from the fibula. The primary outcomes assessed included bony union, time to weight-bearing, correction of varus deformity, and functional outcomes measured by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot scale. However, the study's limitations encompass a small sample size and the absence of a control group. RESULTS At 6 months post-operation, all patients achieved bony union, with a mean time to union of 13.7 ± 5.2 weeks. The average time to initiate weight-bearing without additional support was 11.2 ± 3.8 weeks. Preoperative varus deformity (17.08 ± 8.36 degrees) and talar tilt (8.75 ± 4.33 degrees) were successfully corrected, with postoperative alignment within 0-5 degrees of valgus. Functional outcomes showed a significant improvement in AOFAS scores from 37.83 ± 7.79 points preoperatively to 77.42 ± 5.63 points one year after surgery (p = 0.002). Minor complications occurred in two patients, both effectively treated with local therapy and antibiotics. CONCLUSIONS The MITF approach for ankle arthrodesis demonstrates promising results in addressing end-stage varus ankle osteoarthritis, even in high-risk patients. However, the study's limitations highlight the need for a prospective comparative clinical trial with a larger sample size to ascertain the technique's effectiveness and safety definitively.
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- Anton A Semenistyy
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, Specialized Orthopedic University Hospital "Prof. B. Boychev", Nikola Petkov str. 56, Gorna Banya, 1614, Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, Specialized Orthopedic University Hospital "Prof. B. Boychev", Nikola Petkov str. 56, Gorna Banya, 1614, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Baker JD, Schroeder P, Kimbler T, Huh J. Reaming for Tibiotalocalcaneal Nailing Removes Only 10% of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints. J Orthop Trauma 2024; 38:210-214. [PMID: 38163916 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002754] [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: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) nailing in the setting of acute ankle trauma has become increasingly popular. No consensus exists as to whether formal joint preparation is necessary, although there is some concern that residual motion at unprepared joints may lead to implant loosening and/or breakage. The objective of this study was to quantify the proportion of tibiotalar and subtalar articular surface destruction that occurs during reaming for TTC nail fixation. METHODS Twelve cadaver lower extremities were procured. The specimens were pinned into neutral ankle and hindfoot alignment. A guidewire was inserted under fluoroscopy, followed by a 12-mm opening reamer. The specimens were then dissected, exposing the tibial plafond, talar dome, posterior facet of the talus, and posterior facet of the calcaneus. Images of each joint were obtained, and ImageJ software was used to calculate the total joint surface area and the area of articular destruction. RESULTS The mean proportion of articular cartilage destruction was 9.3%, 10.3%, 8.9%, and 10.3% for the tibial plafond, talar dome, posterior facets of the talus, and posterior facets of the calcaneus, respectively. No joint destruction was observed in the middle facets of the subtalar joint. CONCLUSIONS Reaming for TTC nail placement violates approximately 10% of each articular surface of the tibiotalar and subtalar joints. Retention of 90% of the articular surface may allow for residual motion at the joints and therefore potentially substantial stress on the implant. Formal joint preparation for the purposes of achieving fusion during TTC nail placement may be beneficial to prevent implant loosening or breakage.
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- James D Baker
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
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Xie Q, Sui L, Sun Y, Li X, Liu S, Wang P. Comparisons of ankle arthrodesis with different internal fixation methods in the treatment of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:621-626. [PMID: 36858837 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.02.009] [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: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to explore the clinical efficacy of ankle arthrodesis with different internal fixation methods in the treatment of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. METHODS We collected 85 patients with post-traumatic osteoarthritis who underwent different ankle arthrodesis between December 2015 and December 2020. The operation performance, complication rate, hindfoot alignment, talus tilt angle, visual analogue scale (VAS), and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score were preoperatively and postoperatively evaluated. RESULTS In an anterior approach, the locking plate-fixation exhibited a similarity in operation time, incision length, postoperative drainage, bone fusion, hindfoot alignment, and talus tilt angle with fibula support compression screw-fixation, but it was better in increasing postoperative AOFAS. The locking plate-fixation in the anterior approach had lower operation time, incision length, and postoperative drainage than that in the lateral approach. In addition, the lateral locking plate combined with posterolateral compression screw fixation (LLPPCSF) presented shorter bone fusion time, higher AOFAS score, and lower complication rate than either plate- or screw-fixation alone. CONCLUSION Lateral locking plate fixation was better than fibula support compression screw fixation in relieving postoperative pain. Anterior locking plate fixation was more time-saving and less invasiveness than lateral locking plate fixation, but its application was limited in low degree of ankle deformation. LLPPCSF was the most effective in improving bone fusion and postoperative pain, considering an optimal option for the treatment of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
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- Qiang Xie
- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde City, Hebei Province, 067000, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde City, Hebei Province, 067000, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde City, Hebei Province, 067000, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde City, Hebei Province, 067000, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde City, Hebei Province, 067000, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde City, Hebei Province, 067000, China.
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Akpınar K, Şimşek EK, Özen ÖI, Haberal B. The effect of MSM in the treatment of ankle arthrosis: Is MSM as effective as methylprednisolone or hyaluronic acid? J Orthop Res 2024. [PMID: 38316633 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis (PTAO) causes severe ankle and adjacent joint morbidity. We aimed to compare the treatment efficacy of previously tried and still applied intra-articular injections and oral methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) at functional and histopathological level in PTAO animal model. Thirty-two adult female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups (Group 1: Control, Group 2: 0.06 g/kg/day MSM, Group 3: 0.04 mg/µL methylprednisolone [MP], Group 4: 0.04 mg/µL hyaluronic acid [HA]). MSM was started orally between Day 0 to the end of 8 weeks. Intra-articular injections were applied to the right ankles of the subjects after surgery. All subjects were killed after radiological evaluation at the 8th week. Subsequently, functional (range of motion) and histopathological evaluation was performed. Radiological evaluation showed better results of the MP (p < 0.001) and MSM (p < 0.001) groups than the control group. Severity of osteoarthritis (OA) in the MP group was significantly less than in the HA group (p = 0.032). When the total Osteoarthritis Research Society International score was compared, the severity of OA was higher in the KS and HA groups than in the control group (p < 0.001). No significant statistical difference was found in the histopathological comparison of MSM and control group (p = 0.466). There was no difference between the groups in range of motion measurement according to the contralateral ankle joint. The radiological progression of OA was slowed in the MSM and MP groups, but significant histopathological worsening was found in the MP and HA applied groups. We suggest that the treatment methods used in daily practice need to be reviewed.
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- Koray Akpınar
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baskent University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baskent University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Mohaddis M, Maqsood SA, Ago E, Singh S, Naim Z, Prasad S. Enhancing Functional Rehabilitation Through Orthotic Interventions for Foot and Ankle Conditions: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e49103. [PMID: 38024022 PMCID: PMC10659571 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Non-surgical, conservative approaches to foot and ankle conditions are of important consideration. Orthotics play a significant role in treating these conditions, preventing progression, and alleviating pressure on affected areas, thereby promoting normal gait. This article aims to assess the utility and effectiveness of various orthotic treatments in different clinical scenarios. We reviewed 27 peer-reviewed articles using electronic databases, employing keywords such as "orthoses," "orthotic treatment," "arthritis," "neuropathy," and "foot and ankle trauma." Studies conducted in recent decades have explored the effectiveness of orthoses in various conditions, including connective tissue disorders, tendon and ligament injuries, foot arthritis, neuropathic and inflammatory wounds, and sports-related recurrent injuries. Orthotic management has proven effective across diverse foot and ankle conditions. Integrating orthotic treatment with systemic approaches benefits patients with foot and ankle disorders. We believe this review can be utilised by clinicians in the management of foot and ankle disorders.
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- Momin Mohaddis
- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, GBR
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- General Practice, Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, IND
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, GBR
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Ying J, Yu H, Cheng L, Li J, Wu B, Song L, Yi P, Wang H, Liu L, Zhao D. Research progress and clinical translation of three-dimensional printed porous tantalum in orthopaedics. BIOMATERIALS TRANSLATIONAL 2023; 4:166-179. [PMID: 38283089 PMCID: PMC10817782 DOI: 10.12336/biomatertransl.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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With continuous developments in additive manufacturing technology, tantalum (Ta) metal has been manufactured into orthopaedic implants with a variety of forms, properties and uses by three-dimensional printing. Based on extensive research in recent years, the design, processing and performance aspects of this new orthopaedic implant material have been greatly improved. Besides the bionic porous structure and mechanical characteristics that are similar to human bone tissue, porous tantalum is considered to be a viable bone repair material due to its outstanding corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, bone integration and bone conductivity. Numerous in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies have been carried out in order to analyse the safety and efficacy of these implants in orthopaedic applications. This study reviews the most recent advances in manufacturing, characteristics and clinical application of porous tantalum materials.
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- Jiawei Ying
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
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Arshad Z, Haq II, Bhatia M. Patient-related risk factors associated with poorer outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:985-992. [PMID: 37654132 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b9.bjj-2023-0052.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Aims This scoping review aims to identify patient-related factors associated with a poorer outcome following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Methods A scoping review was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A computer-based literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane trials, and Web of Science. Two reviewers independently performed title/abstract and full-text screening according to predetermined selection criteria. English-language original research studies reporting patient-related factors associated with a poorer outcome following TAA were included. Outcomes were defined as patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), perioperative complications, and failure. Results A total of 94 studies reporting 101,552 cases of TAA in 101,177 patients were included. The most common patient-related risk factor associated with poorer outcomes were younger age (21 studies), rheumatoid arthritis (17 studies), and diabetes (16 studies). Of the studies using multivariable regression specifically, the most frequently described risk factors were younger age (12 studies), rheumatoid arthritis (eight studies), diabetes (eight studies), and high BMI (eight studies). Conclusion When controlling for confounding factors, the most commonly reported risk factors for poor outcome are younger age, rheumatoid arthritis, and comorbidities such as diabetes and increased BMI. These patient-related risk factors reported may be used to facilitate the refinement of patient selection criteria for TAA and inform patient expectations.
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- Zaki Arshad
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Huang L, Zhang X, Yang S, Qing J, Wu W, Shi H, Wang D, Zhang L. Association between the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis morphology classification and ankle osteoarthritis: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:566. [PMID: 37537622 PMCID: PMC10401784 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03985-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Syndesmosis injury is proposed to contribute to ankle stability and osteoarthritis (OA). However, whether distal tibiofibular syndesmosis structure is closely related to ankle OA is unclear. We hypothesized that different DTS morphology classifications would affect the biomechanics properties in ankle OA. The study aimed to determine the association between the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (DTS) morphological classification and ankle OA. METHODS This is a retrospective study examining imaging data of 147 patients (87 males and 60 females) with ankle OA. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to access the DTS morphological classification, according to measuring various parameters. Joint space narrowing and osteophytes were measured using ankle weight-bearing radiography. The classification and parameters were analyzed to determine the relationship between the syndesmosis classification and the abnormality of ankle OA. RESULTS Five morphological classifications of the DTS, including Chevron (19.6%), Widow's peak (16.2%), Flat (22.3%), Trapezoid (32.0%), and Crescent (19.6%), were shown. There were statistical differences between DTS classification and tibial angle surface angle (TAS) (P = .009) and talar tilt angle (TTA) (P = .014). The TAS (degree) of the Crescent (86.47 ± 3.21) was less than Chevron (88.75 ± 2.72) (P = .006), Widow's peak (89.26 ± 3.15) (P = .001), Flat (88.83 ± 3.62) (P = .003) and Trapezoid (88.11 ± 2.62) (P = .041), respectively. The TTA (degree) of Crescent (86.83 ± 5.30) was less than Chevron (89.28 ± 2.46) and Widow's peak (89.82 ± 3.41). The men were greater than women for TAS (P = .008) and angle (P = .003), which are consistent with osteophyte (P = .019) and the modified Kellgren-Lawrence grades (P = .041) between gender. CONCLUSIONS DTS morphological classification might affect the biomechanics properties in TAS and TTA in ankle OA. In clinical practice, surgeons should pay attention to the effects of DTS on ankle OA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective study.
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- Lei Huang
- School of Physical Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, 182 Chun Hui Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Physical Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, 182 Chun Hui Road, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, China.
- Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
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McCarron LV, Al-Uzri M, Loftus AM, Hollville A, Barrett M. Assessment and management of ankle osteoarthritis in primary care. BMJ 2023; 380:e070573. [PMID: 36599478 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-070573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cambridge University Hospitals, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cambridge University Hospitals, UK
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Arshad Z, Aslam A, Abu-Zeinah K, Bhatia M. Distraction arthroplasty in the management of osteoarthritis of the ankle: A systematic review. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:1150-1162. [PMID: 35853785 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the use of distraction arthroplasty for ankle osteoarthritis, with respect to patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), complications, range of motion and radiographic outcomes. METHODS A computer-based search was performed in PubMed, Cinahl, Embase, Scopus and ISI Web of Science. Two reviewers independently performed title/abstract and full-text screening. Quality assessment was performed using The Methodological Index for Non-Randomised Studies (MINORS) and Joanna Briggs Institute criteria. RESULTS Whilst all studies evaluating PROMs reported significant (P < 0.05) improvement, these were either below or only slightly above the minimally clinically important difference. The rate of conversion to arthrodesis or total ankle arthroplasty was high, with failure rates of up to 52% reported. CONCLUSION Due to the inconsistent improvements in PROMs, which are likely overestimated due to substantial bias, and the high failure rate, this review suggests that distraction arthroplasty is not currently an effective treatment option for ankle arthritis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of level I to IV studies.
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- Zaki Arshad
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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The Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12070982. [PMID: 35888072 PMCID: PMC9319328 DOI: 10.3390/life12070982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition affecting the whole joint with the underlying bone, representing a major source of pain, disability, and socioeconomic cost worldwide. Age is considered the strongest risk factor, albeit abnormal biomechanics, morphology, congenital abnormality, deformity, malalignment, limb-length discrepancy, lifestyle, and injury may further increase the risk of the development and progression of osteoarthritis as well. Pain and loss of function are the main clinical features that lead to treatment. Although early manifestations of osteoarthritis are amenable to lifestyle modification, adequate pain management, and physical therapy, disease advancement frequently requires surgical treatment. The symptomatic progression of osteoarthritis with radiographical confirmation can be addressed either with arthroscopic interventions, (joint) preservation techniques, or bone fusion procedures, whereas (joint) replacement is preferentially reserved for severe and end-stage disease. The surgical treatment aims at alleviating pain and disability while restoring native biomechanics. Miscellaneous surgical techniques for addressing osteoarthritis exist. Advanced computer-integrated surgical concepts allow for patient personalization and optimization of surgical treatment. The scope of this article is to present an overview of the fundamentals of conventional surgical treatment options for osteoarthritis of the human skeleton, with emphasis on arthroscopy, preservation, arthrodesis, and replacement. Contemporary computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery concepts are further elucidated.
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Huang G, Pan ST, Qiu JX. The Clinical Application of Porous Tantalum and Its New Development for Bone Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:2647. [PMID: 34070153 PMCID: PMC8158527 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Porous tantalum (Ta) is a promising biomaterial and has been applied in orthopedics and dentistry for nearly two decades. The high porosity and interconnected pore structure of porous Ta promise fine bone ingrowth and new bone formation within the inner space, which further guarantee rapid osteointegration and bone-implant stability in the long term. Porous Ta has high wettability and surface energy that can facilitate adherence, proliferation and mineralization of osteoblasts. Meanwhile, the low elastic modulus and high friction coefficient of porous Ta allow it to effectively avoid the stress shield effect, minimize marginal bone loss and ensure primary stability. Accordingly, the satisfactory clinical application of porous Ta-based implants or prostheses is mainly derived from its excellent biological and mechanical properties. With the advent of additive manufacturing, personalized porous Ta-based implants or prostheses have shown their clinical value in the treatment of individual patients who need specially designed implants or prosthesis. In addition, many modification methods have been introduced to enhance the bioactivity and antibacterial property of porous Ta with promising in vitro and in vivo research results. In any case, choosing suitable patients is of great importance to guarantee surgical success after porous Ta insertion.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; (G.H.); (S.-T.P.)
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Sutherland JM, Albanese CM, Wing K, Zhang YJ, Younger A, Veljkovic A, Penner M. Effect of Patient Demographics on Minimally Important Difference of Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale Among End-Stage Ankle Arthritis Patients. Foot Ankle Int 2021; 42:624-632. [PMID: 33504200 PMCID: PMC8127667 DOI: 10.1177/1071100720977842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ankle replacement and ankle arthrodesis are standard treatments for treating end-stage ankle arthritis when conservative treatment fails. Comparing patient-reported outcome scores to the instrument's minimal important difference (MID) helps physicians and researchers infer whether a meaningful change in health from the patient's perspective has occurred following treatment. The objective of this study was to estimate the MID of the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale among a cohort of operatively treated end-stage ankle arthritis patients undergoing ankle replacement or arthrodesis. METHODS A survey package including the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale was completed by participants preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively. Distribution and anchor-based approaches to calculating the MID were used to estimate the MID of the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale and its 2 domains. The distribution-based approaches used were the small and medium effect size methods, while the mean absolute change method and linear regression method were the anchor-based approaches. Bootstrap sampling was used to obtain the variance of MID estimates. The MID was estimated for sex, age, operative, and baseline health subgroups. The cohort comprised 283 participants, totaling 298 ankles. RESULTS The MID did not vary with sex or operative procedure. Age-based differences in MID values may exist for the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale total score, and MID values were generally smallest among the oldest patients. Patients with the best and worst ankle-related health preoperatively had higher MID values than patients reporting mid-range Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale values preoperatively. CONCLUSION The best estimate of the MID of the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale total score is 5.81. Our findings indicate that the MID of the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale may not vary by sex or operative subgroups but likely varies by age and preoperative Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale score. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prospective comparative study.
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- Jason M. Sutherland
- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,Jason M. Sutherland, PhD, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, 201-2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Coetzee JC, Raduan F, McGaver RS. Converting Ankle Arthrodesis to a Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am 2021; 52:181-190. [PMID: 33752840 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2020.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Several articles in the literature discuss the positive results of converting a painful ankle fusion to an ankle replacement. Our results confirm that in well-selected cases a conversion to a total ankle replacement is not only possible, but also significantly improves quality of life and reduces pain. The outcome of a total ankle replacement after an ankle fusion depends to a degree on the method of fusion. Less destructive fusion that is arthroscopic has better results than conventional transfibular open fusions. Absence of a fibula should be an absolute contraindication for a conversion.
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- J Chris Coetzee
- Twin Cities Orthopedics, 2700 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN 55121, USA.
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- Twin Cities Orthopedics, 2700 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN 55121, USA
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