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Mellado-Romero MÁ, Guerra-Pinto F, Ojeda-Thies C, Arroyo-Hernández M, Abarquero-Diezhandino A, Ramos-Pascua L, Vilá-Rico J. Comparison of Direct Repair Versus Anatomic Graft Reconstruction of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament: A Biomechanical Cadaveric Study. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:36-41. [PMID: 37633486 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.08.008] [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: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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The goal of our study is to compare the stability of the anatomic reconstruction of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) with direct repair of the ATFL, in a cadaver model. We performed the following techniques in 18 cadaveric ankles: the intact ATFL was cut, after which a direct repair using 2 anchors was performed. The repair was sectioned, and anatomic reconstruction was then performed with a tendon autograft. We measured angular displacement in 3 anatomic planes (axial, coronal, sagittal) for each situation in response to the anterior drawer test (ADT), talar tilt test (TTT) and pivot test (PT), using a specifically constructed arthrometer. The sectioned ATFL was inferior to the intact ATFL in the axial plane with the ADT (p = .012), in the axial plane with the PT (p = .001) and in the axial and coronal planes with the TTT (p = .013 and p = .016, respectively). Direct anatomic repair was inferior to the intact ATFL in the axial plane upon the PT (p = .009). No differences could be found between anatomic graft reconstructions and the intact ATFL with any manoeuver, nor when comparing anatomic graft reconstruction and direct repair with 2 anchors. We were able to conclude that anatomic graft reconstruction of the ATFL reproduces angular stability of the native ligament in a cadaver model. While we could not detect if anatomic graft reconstruction was superior to direct repair, the latter proved to be less stable in the axial plane upon internal rotation (pivot test) versus the intact ATFL.
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- María Ángela Mellado-Romero
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Orthopaedics of the Hospital de Sant'Ana, Parede, Portugal; Department of Orthopaedics of the Hospital da Cruz Vermelha, Lisbon, Portugal; NOVA Medical School - Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Nova University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Gomes TM, Oliva XM, Viridiana Sanchez E, Soares S, Diaz T. Anatomy of the Ankle and Subtalar Joint Ligaments: What We Do Not Know About It? Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28:201-216. [PMID: 37137619 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2022.12.003] [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] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Understanding of the ankle and subtalar joint ligaments is essential to recognize and manage foot and ankle disorders. The stability of both joints relies on the integrity of its ligaments. The ankle joint is stabilized by the lateral and medial ligamentous complexes while the subtalar joint is stabilized by its extrinsic and intrinsic ligaments. Most injuries to these ligaments are linked with ankle sprains. Inversion or eversion mechanics affect the ligamentous complexes. A profound knowledge of the ligament's anatomy allows orthopedic surgeons to further understand anatomic or nonanatomic reconstructions.
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- Tiago Mota Gomes
- Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics, Clinica Del Remei, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedics, Hôpital Fribourgeois, Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Peng L, Yu L, Jia J, Gan Y, Ding A, Xiong P, Zhao Y, Yao Y. The effect of thickness and elastic modulus of the anterior talofibular ligament on anterior ankle joint stiffness: A subject-specific finite element study. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1175347. [PMID: 37180042 PMCID: PMC10166853 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1175347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Ankle sprain is a frequent type of sports injury leading to lateral ligament injury. The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is a primary ligamentous stabilizer of the ankle joint and typically the most vulnerable ligament injured in a lateral ankle sprain (LAS). This study aimed to quantitively investigate the effect of the thickness and elastic modulus of ATFL on anterior ankle joint stiffness (AAJS) by developing nine subject-specific finite element (FE) models under acute injury, chronic injury, and control conditions of ATFL. A 120 N forward force was applied at the posterior calcaneus leading to an anterior translation of the calcaneus and talus to simulate the anterior drawer test (ADT). In the results, the ratio of the forward force to the talar displacement was used to assess the AAJS, which increased by 5.85% in the acute group and decreased by 19.78% in the chronic group, compared to those of the control group. An empirical equation described the relationship between AAJS, thickness, and elastic modulus (R-square 0.98). The equation proposed in this study provided an approach to quantify AAJS and revealed the effect of the thickness and the elastic modulus of ATFL on ankle stability, which may shed light on the potential diagnosis of lateral ligament injury.
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- Linjing Peng
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Digital Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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West C, Norrish A, Brassett C, Pasapula C. Evaluation of the heel external rotation test in soft tissue deficiencies associated with adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD). A cadaver sectioning analysis. Foot (Edinb) 2023; 55:101984. [PMID: 36867947 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2023.101984] [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: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND To date, evaluation of the heel external rotation test has not been taken with respect to AAFD. Traditional 'gold standard' tests do not account for the contribution of the midfoot ligaments towards instability. These tests would be flawed as any midfoot instability may produce a false positive result. AIMS To evaluate the differential contribution of the spring, deltoid and other local ligaments in external rotation generated at the heel. METHODS Serial ligament sectioning was performed on 16 cadaveric specimens, with a 40 N-external rotation force applied to the heel. These were divided into four groups with different sequences of ligament sectioning. Measurements of the total amount/range of external, tibiotalar and subtalar rotation were made. RESULTS The deep component of the deltoid ligament (DD) was the main ligament influencing heel external rotation (P < 0.05, in all cases), and acted primarily at the tibiotalar joint (87.9 %). The spring ligament (SL) influenced heel external rotation predominantly (91.2 %) at the subtalar joint (STJ). Greater than 20 degrees external rotation could only be achieved with DD sectioning. The interosseous (IO) and cervical (CL) ligaments did not significantly contribute to external rotation at either joint (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Clinically relevant external rotation (>20 degrees) is solely attributable to DD failure in the presence of intact lateral ligaments (LL). This test may improve detection of DD instability and allow clinicians to subclassify patients with Stage 2 AAFD into those where DD may or may not be compromised.
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- Cavan West
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK; Academic Orthopaedics, Trauma and Sports Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Human Anatomy Centre, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK
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Guerra-Pinto F, Andrade R, Diniz P, Luisa Neto A, Espregueira-Mendes J, Guimarães Consciência J. Lack of Definition of Chronic Ankle Instability With Arthrometer-Assisted Ankle Joint Stress Testing: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Studies. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 60:1241-1253. [PMID: 34134919 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2020.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Despite extensive research on ankle instability a consensual and clear objective definition for pathological mechanical lateral ankle instability is yet to be determined. This systematic review aimed to summarize current available arthrometric devices, measuring methods and lateral ankle laxity outcomes in patients with chronic ankle instability that underwent objective arthrometric stress measurement. Sixty-eight studies comprising a total of 3,235 ankles with chronic ankle instability were included. Studies reported a wide range of arthrometric devices, testing position and procedures, and measuring methods. For the anterior drawer test, the average mean differences between injured and uninjured ankles ranged from -0.9 to 4.1 mm, and total translation in the injured ankle from 3.2 to 21.0 mm. Most common pathological threshold was ≥4 mm or ≥10 mm unilaterally and ≥3 mm bilaterally. For the talar tilt test, the average mean differences between injured and uninjured ankles ranged from 0.0° to 8.0°, and total tilt from injured ankle from 3.3 to 60.2°. Most common pathological threshold was ≥ 10° unilaterally and ≥ 6° mm bilaterally. It was found high heterogeneity in the scientific literature regarding the arthrometric devices, use of concomitant imaging and measuring methods of arthrometer-assisted anterior drawer and talar tilt tests which led to variable laxity outcomes in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Future studies should focus on standardizing the testing and measuring methods for an objective definition of mechanical ankle instability.
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- Francisco Guerra-Pinto
- NOVA Medical School, Lisbon NOVA University, Lisbon, Portugal; Hospital da Cruz Vermelha, Lisbon, Portugal; Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain, Portugal; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital de Sant'Ana, Parede, Portugal.
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- Clínica do Dragão, Espregueira-Mendes Sports Centre - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital de Sant'Ana, Parede, Portugal; Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Human Performance Department, Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisboa, Portugal; Fisiogaspar, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital de Sant'Ana, Parede, Portugal
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- Clínica do Dragão, Espregueira-Mendes Sports Centre - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal; School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- NOVA Medical School, Lisbon NOVA University, Lisbon, Portugal; Director of the Orthpaedic Department at CHLO - S F Xavier Central Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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Li HY, Cao L, Li H, Hua YH, Chen SY. Decreasing the Abnormal Internally Rotated Talus After Lateral Ankle Stabilization Surgery. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211023447. [PMID: 34485582 PMCID: PMC8414625 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211023447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Increased internal rotation of the talus has been found in patients with mechanical ankle instability (MAI). Purpose/Hypothesis To evaluate and compare the talar rotation position before and after lateral ankle lateral stabilization surgery in patients with MAI. We hypothesized that the abnormal internal talus rotation in patients with MAI will decrease after surgery for ankle lateral instability and that there will be no significant difference in internal talus rotation between the ligament repair and reconstruction groups. Study Design Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods We retrospectively studied 56 patients with MAI who underwent ankle lateral stabilization surgery after arthroscopic evaluation (repair, 36 cases; reconstruction, 20 cases). Before and after the operation, magnetic resonance images of all the participants were reviewed. The rotated position of the talus was measured and calculated by the Malleolar Talus Index at the magnetic resonance axial plane. Results The internal rotation of the talus decreased significantly after ankle lateral stabilization surgery in patients with MAI as compared with before surgery (mean ± SD, 83.3° ± 3.3° vs 86.7° ± 3.9°; P < .01). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the ligament repair and reconstruction groups before or after the operation. Conclusion Abnormal internal rotation of the talus in patients with MAI was decreased after ankle lateral stabilization surgery.
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- Hong-Yun Li
- Sports Medicine Center of Fudan University; Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Sports Medicine Center of Fudan University; Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Sports Medicine Center of Fudan University; Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Sports Medicine Center of Fudan University; Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Ankle sprains are mainly benign lesions, but if not well addressed can evolve into permanent disability. A non-treated lateral, syndesmotic or medial ankle instability can evolve into ankle osteoarthritis. For this reason, diagnosis and treatment of these entities is of extreme importance.In general, acute instabilities undergo conservative treatment, while chronic instabilities are better addressed with surgical treatment. It is important to identify which acute instabilities are better treated with early surgical treatment.Syndesmosis injuries are frequently overlooked and represent a cause for persistent pain in ankle sprains. Unstable syndesmotic lesions are always managed by surgery.Non-treated deltoid ligament ruptures can evolve into a progressive valgus deformity of the hindfoot, due to its links with the spring ligament complex. This concept would give new importance to the diagnosis and treatment of acute medial ligament lesions.Multi-ligament lesions are usually unstable and are better treated with early surgery. A high suspicion rate is required, especially for combined syndesmotic and medial lesions or lateral and medial lesions.Ankle arthroscopy is a powerful tool for both diagnostic and treatment purposes. It is becoming mandatory in the management of ankle instabilities and multiple arthroscopic lateral/syndesmotic/medial repair techniques are emerging. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:420-431. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.210017.
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- Nuno Corte-Real
- Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital de Cascais Dr. José de Almeida, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital de Cascais Dr. José de Almeida, Portugal
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Mellado-Romero MÁ, Guerra-Pinto F, Guimarães-Consciência J, Sánchez-Morata EJ, Vacas-Sánchez E, Arroyo-Hernández M, Abarquero-Diezhandino A, Vázquez Osorio MT, Ramos-Pascua L, Vilá-Rico J. Biomechanical study of autograft anatomic reconstruction in lateral ankle instability. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2021.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Su BY, Yi SY, Peng T, Yi G, Zhang L. Comparison of Arthroscopic Surgery Versus Open Surgical Repair of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament: A Retrospective Study of 80 Patients from a Single Center. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e928526. [PMID: 33587726 PMCID: PMC7893828 DOI: 10.12659/msm.928526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background This retrospective study from a single center aimed to compare the safety and clinical outcomes of arthroscopic surgery vs open surgical repair of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). Material/Methods We randomly divided 80 patients with ATFL injury divided into 2 groups: an open surgery group and an arthroscopic group. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume, and the postoperative recovery time of all patients were analyzed. The anterior displacement and talus tilt angle, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Score (AOFAS), the Jersey Shore Science Fair (JSSF) ankle-hindfoot scale score, and the Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS) were compared at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery. We collected data on the incidence of postoperative complications during follow-up. All significant results were supported with a P value. Results The operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume, and postoperative recovery time in the arthroscopic group were better than in the open group (P<0.05). The AOFAS, JSSF, and KAFS in the arthroscopic group were better than in the open group at 6 months after the operation (P<0.05). The AOFAS, JSSF, and KAFS scale scores were not significantly different between the 2 groups at 1 year and 2 years after the operation (P<0.05). Conclusions The findings from this retrospective study showed that the use of arthroscopic surgical repair of the ATFL is a safe minimally invasive technique with reduced blood loss and surgical duration and good clinical outcomes.
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- Bo-Yuan Su
- Department of Orthopedics, Dongguan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dongguan, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zengcheng Branch of South Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Clinical Medical College of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).,Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).,Expert Workstation in Luzhou, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).,Clinical Base of Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Guangdong Province Medical 3D Printing Application Transformation Engineering Technology Research Center, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).,Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).,Expert Workstation in Luzhou, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).,Clinical Base of Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Guangdong Province Medical 3D Printing Application Transformation Engineering Technology Research Center, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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Park S, Han SG, Kim K, Lee H, Bang YS, Kang KN, Lee J, Kim YU. Prediction of suspicious ankle instability using the calcaneofibular ligament cross-sectional area. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2021; 11:533-539. [PMID: 33532254 DOI: 10.21037/qims-20-764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background An injured calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) is a major cause of ankle instability (AI). Previous research has demonstrated that the thickness of the calcaneofibular ligament (CFLT) is correlated with higher-grade sprains and ankle instability. However, inflammatory hypertrophy is distinct from ligament thickness; accordingly, we considered that the calcaneofibular ligament cross-sectional area (CFLCSA) as a potential morphological parameter to analyze inflammatory CFL. We hypothesized that the CFLCSA was a key morphologic parameter in AI diagnosis. Methods We gathered the CFL data of 26 AI patients and 25 control subjects who had undergone ankle magnetic resonance imaging (A-MRI), and it had revealed no evidence of AI. Ankle level T1-weighted coronal A-MRI images were acquired. Using our image analysis program (INFINITT PACS), we analyzed the CFLT and CFLCSA at the CFL on the A-MRI. The CFLCSA was measured as the whole ligament cross-sectional area of the CFL that was most hypertrophied in the transverse A-MR images. The CFLT was measured at the thickest level of CFL. Results The mean CFLT was 3.49±0.82 mm in the control group, and 4.82±0.76 mm in the AI group. The mean CFLCSA was 33.31±7.02 mm2 in the control group, and 65.33±20.91 mm2 in the AI group. The AI patients had significantly greater CFLT (P<0.001) and CFLCSA (P<0.001) than the control group participants. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis in the evaluation of the diagnostic tests showed that the optimal cut-off score of the CFLT was 4.06 mm, with 76.9% sensitivity, 76.0% specificity, and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.89 (95% CI, 0.79-0.99). The optimal cut-off threshold of the CFLCSA was 43.85 mm2, with 92.3% sensitivity, 92.0% specificity, and AUC of 0.94 (95% CI, 0.86-1.00). Conclusions Even though the CFLT and CFLCSA were both significantly associated with AI, the CFLCSA was a more sensitive diagnostic test.
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- Sungchul Park
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine, International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon 22711, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, National Police Hospital, Seoul 05715, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, National Police Hospital, Seoul 05715, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine, International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon 22711, Korea
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Feng SM, Sun QQ, Wang AG, Zhang ZY, Hao L. Long-term functional outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic repair of anterior talofibular ligament avulsion fracture. Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 27:156-161. [PMID: 32414701 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The main purpose of this study was to describe the all-inside arthroscopic technique for repairing anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) avulsion fractures at the attachment points of the fibula and talus, and to evaluate the functional outcomes during long-term follow-up. METHODS The data of 78 patients with ATFL avulsion fracture treated in our hospital from August 2013 to November 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. All patients underwent surgery. Patients were divided into two groups according to whether they had undergone all-inside arthroscopic treatment or open treatment. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS), Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and a 36-item Short Form Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36) were used to evaluate functional outcomes. RESULTS The postoperative follow-up period was 24-48 months. All patients reported subjective improvements to ankle stability without any nerve, blood vessel or tendon complications. At the final follow-up, there was no significant difference in the AOFAS, SF-36 or sport participation rate between the arthroscopic group and the open group; however, the KAFS and FAOS were significantly higher in the arthroscopic group than in the open group. CONCLUSIONS For ATFL avulsion fractures, the all-inside ankle arthroscopic procedure produced better outcomes than did the open procedure. The all-inside ankle arthroscopic procedure provides a minimally invasive technique with acceptable long-term functional outcomes.
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- Shi-Ming Feng
- Hand and Foot Microsurgery Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China; Professor of Medicine, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China.
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- Hand and Foot Microsurgery Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China; Professor of Medicine, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China
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- Hand and Foot Microsurgery Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China
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- Hand and Foot Microsurgery Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China
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- Professor of Medicine, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China; Surgical Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221009, PR China.
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Mellado-Romero MÁ, Guerra-Pinto F, Guimarães-Consciência J, Sánchez-Morata EJ, Vacas-Sánchez E, Arroyo-Hernández M, Abarquero-Diezhandino A, Vázquez Osorio MT, Ramos-Pascua L, Vilá-Rico J. Biomechanical study of autograft anatomic reconstruction in lateral ankle instability. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2020; 65:124-131. [PMID: 33334722 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2020.06.010] [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: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this work is perform a biomechanical comparison of anatomic reconstruction of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) with the intact ATFL. MATERIALS AND METHODS We studied 18 fresh cadaveric ankles with intact ATFL. Each specimen was clinically assessed with the anterior drawer (AD) and varus tilt (VT) tests and the angular movement in the three spatial planes (axial, coronal and sagittal) was measured with an arthrometer using a sensor located in the talus. RESULTS Statistically significant differences were found in the axial plane, between the intact ATFL versus the sectioned ATFL for AD test with p = 0.012, and for VT test with p = 0.013. Regarding the coronal plane, we also observed a statistically significant difference for VT test with p = 0.016. In the sagittal plane, there are no statistically significant differences in both maneuvers. No statistically significant differences were found when comparing the biomechanics of anatomic ligament reconstruction versus the intact ATFL. CONCLUSION Autograft anatomic reconstruction of the ATFL showed biomechanical properties similar to those of the native ATFL, at the zero moment in a cadaveric model.
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- María Ángela Mellado-Romero
- Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España.
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- Hospital Ortopédico de Sant'Ana, Parede, Portugal; Nova Medical School, Universidad de Portugal, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España
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Colin F, Barbier O, Cordier G. Role of surgery in the management of lesions of the medial collateral ligament of the ankle. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020; 106:S195-S199. [PMID: 32900668 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Medial ankle instability is likely underestimated. Three types of medial collateral ligament (MCL) lesion exist: isolated lesions, in case of valgus sprain in external rotation; lesions associated with chronic lateral instability, in case of rotational instability; and lesions associated with medial insufficiency and valgus flat-foot. Diagnostic confirmation and treatment of MCL lesions, isolated or associated with chronic lateral instability, by ligament suture is at present largely arthroscopic. Chronic MCL lesions with valgus flat-foot are probably irreversible: ligament reconstruction is unreliable, and bone surgery (osteotomy, fusion) is required.
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- Fabrice Colin
- Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologie, Clinique Mutualiste Catalane, 60, rue Louis Mouillard, 66000 Perpignan, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, HIA Sainte Anne, 2, boulevard Sainte Anne, 83000 Toulon, France.
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- Chirurgie du Sport, Clinique du Sport de Bordeaux-Mérignac, 2, rue Negrevergne, 33700 Merignac, France; Grecmip-MIFAS (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), 2, rue Negrevergne, 33700 Merignac, France.
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Marta G, Quental C, Folgado J, Guerra-Pinto F. Contact patterns in the ankle joint after lateral ligamentous injury during internal rotation: A computational study. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2020; 235:82-88. [PMID: 33008273 DOI: 10.1177/0954411920960256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lateral ankle instability, resulting from the inability of ankle ligaments to heal after injury, is believed to cause a change in the articular contact mechanics that may promote cartilage degeneration. Considering that lateral ligaments' insufficiency has been related to rotational instability of the talus, and that few studies have addressed the contact mechanics under this condition, the aim of this work was to evaluate if a purely rotational ankle instability could cause non-physiological changes in contact pressures in the ankle joint cartilages using the finite element method. A finite element model of a healthy ankle joint, including bones, cartilages and nine ligaments, was developed. Pure internal talus rotations of 3.67°, 9.6° and 13.43°, measured experimentally for three ligamentous configurations, were applied. The ligamentous configurations consisted in a healthy condition, an injured condition in which the anterior talofibular ligament was cut, and an injured condition in which the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments were cut. For all simulations, the contact areas and maximum contact pressures were evaluated for each cartilage. The results showed not only an increase of the maximum contact pressures in the ankle cartilages, but also novel contact regions at the anteromedial and posterolateral sections of the talar cartilage with increasing internal rotation. The anteromedial and posterolateral contact regions observed due to pathological internal rotations of the talus are a computational evidence that supports the link between a pure rotational instability and the pattern of pathological cartilaginous load seen in patients with long-term lateral chronic ankle instability.
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- G Marta
- IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- FEBOT, NOVA Medical School, Lisbon NOVA University, Lisbon, Portugal
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Guerra-Pinto F, Cunha J, Sousa L, Gomes TM, Andrade R, Oliva XM, Consciência JG, Fernandes PR. Gravity stress tibiotalar laxity evaluation with a biomedical gyroscopes device - cadaver study with progressive sectioning of lateral ankle ligaments. J Exp Orthop 2020; 7:53. [PMID: 32696272 PMCID: PMC7374536 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-020-00269-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Despite the evidence on the role of gravity stress test to access the instability of other ankle injuries, there is limited literature regarding gravity stress on the lateral ankle ligament’s insufficiency. The objective of our study was to objectively measure the tibiotalar angular movement under gravity stress after progressive sectioning of the lateral ankle ligaments. Methods We performed sequential sectioning of the anterior talofibular (ATFL), calcaneofibular (CFL), and posterior talofibular ligaments (PTFL) in twelve ankle specimens. Under gravity stress, we measured the angular movement of the talus in relation to the tibia. The measuring device is based on a three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer. Results Comparing to the intact condition, the plantar flexion increased on average 1.78° (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.15;2.42), 5.13° (95%CI 3.10;7.16) and 8.63° (95%CI 6.05;11.22), the rotation increased by 1.00° (95 CI -0.51;2.51), 3.68° (95%CI 1.97;5.40) and 15.62° (95%CI 10.09;21.14), and the varus increased 2.89° (95% CI 1.39, 4.39), 8.12° (95% CI 5.16, 11.07) and 11.68° (95% CI 7.91, 15.46), after sectioning the ATFL, CFL, and PTFL, respectively. The overall changes were statistically significant. Conclusions There was a significant tibiotalar laxity after sectioning of lateral ankle ligaments when the foot position is influenced only by gravity. The tibiotalar angular displacement was significant when the CFL and PTFL were cut which suggests that the gravity test could be used to assess combined lateral ankle ligament injury. This evidence might be a step forward in the development of lateral ankle ligaments gravity stress tests. Level of evidence 5 (cadaver study)
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- F Guerra-Pinto
- Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Ortopédico de Sant'Ana, R. Benguela 501, 2775-229, Parede, Portugal. .,Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal. .,NOVA Medical School, Lisbon NOVA University, Lisbon, Portugal. .,Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon University, Lisbon, Portugal
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- IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon University, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clínica do Dragão, Espregueira-Mendes Sports Centre - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal. Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal.,Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopedics, Clinica Del Remei, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- NOVA Medical School, Lisbon NOVA University, Lisbon, Portugal.,Head of Orthopaedics Departement at CHLO - S. F. Xavier Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon University, Lisbon, Portugal
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Guerra-Pinto F, Côrte-Real N, Gomes TM, Consciência JG, Glazebrook M, Oliva XM. Varus talar tilt combined with an internal rotation pivot stress assesses the supination instability vector in lateral ankle ligaments' injury - cadaver study. Foot Ankle Surg 2020; 26:258-264. [PMID: 30992182 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The lack of consensus on the relevance of the varus talar tilt test (VTTT) might be due to the divergence between the insufficiency vector of lateral ankle instability and the direction of this clinical test. Our hypothesis is that the VTTT is more accurate to diagnose lateral ankle ligaments rupture when it's applied with a pre-positioning of the foot in internal rotation (IR). METHODS We compared, in 12 cadaver ankles, the varus opening during a classic VTTT with the same test starting in an IR pivot, using a new arthrometer. RESULTS The classic VTTT caused a 13° tilt after ATFL section and 23,8° after ATFL and CFL section. The application of a VTTT with an IR prepositioning caused a 21,2° tilt after ATFL section (p = 0,002) and 29,5° after ATFL and CFL section (p = 0,006). CONCLUSION The VTTT is better to identify lateral ankle ligaments' insufficiency when it's applied with a pre-positioning of the foot in internal rotation. The resulting vector is similar to the supination trauma.
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- Francisco Guerra-Pinto
- Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Dr. José de Almeida, Cascais, Portugal; NOVA Medical School, Lisbon NOVA University, Portugal; Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain.
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- Director of the Department of Orthipaedics, Hospital Dr. José de Almeida, Cascais, Portugal
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- Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Vice Dean - Education NOVA Medical School, Lisbon NOVA University, Portugal; Director of the Orthopedic Department at CHLO - S F Xavier Central Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Professor of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain; Department of Orthopaedics, Clinica del Remei, Barcelona, Spain
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Martinelli N, Manfroni F, Bianchi A. Ankle Lateral Ligament Augmentation Versus the Modified Broström-Gould Procedure: Letter to the Editor. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:NP51. [PMID: 31365850 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519859833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Porter MD. Ankle Lateral Ligament Augmentation Versus the Modified Broström-Gould Procedure: Response. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:NP51-NP52. [PMID: 31365843 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519859826] [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: 01/31/2023]
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