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Lee TY, Chen PY, Yang KC, Tzeng IS, Ming Chang C, Wang CC. Comparison of Knot-Tying Techniques During the Arthroscopic Broström-Gould Procedure: Semiconstrained Freehand Versus Knot Pusher Techniques. Orthop J Sports Med 2024; 12:23259671231218649. [PMID: 38274016 PMCID: PMC10809873 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231218649] [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: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Background The arthroscopic Broström technique with or without Gould modification has been used to treat patients with anterior talofibular ligament injury who failed nonoperative management and progressed to chronic lateral ankle instability. However, some patients develop limited range of motion over the ankle joint postoperatively. Purpose/Hypothesis To compare the clinical outcomes and midterm functional performance of knot-tying techniques between using a knot pusher and a semiconstrained freehand tie during arthroscopic Broström-Gould procedure with inferior extensor retinaculum (IER) augmentation. It was hypothesized that the semiconstrained freehand tie would provide better plantarflexion of the ankle joint compared with the knot pusher. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Included were 135 consecutive patients with mild-to-moderate lateral ankle instability (mean age, 42.7 years; range, 16-78 years) who underwent an arthroscopic Broström-Gould procedure from March 1, 2016, to April 30, 2022. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to the tying technique used in the Gould modification: surgical tie using a knot pusher (KP group; n = 30) or a semiconstrained freehand tie (FT group; n = 105). Radiographic parameters and ultrasound dynamic testing were examined during the preoperative assessment. Preoperative and 2-year postoperative assessments comprised American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale, visual analog scale for pain, and 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12) scores. Results The 2 groups had no differences in age, sex, or severity distribution in the preoperative assessment. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale, visual analog scale pain, and SF-12 scores were significantly better at the postoperative evaluation (all P < .05) in both groups. No significant difference was noted between groups in outcome scores. In the KP group, however, 7 out of 30 patients (23.3%) developed ankle stiffness with tightness when performing plantarflexion movement. No patients in the FT group reported similar symptoms. Conclusion For mild-to-moderate chronic lateral ankle instability, we propose an arthroscopic Broström procedure with the addition of IER augmentation using a semiconstrained freehand tie to avoid overtightening the IER. This ensures favorable patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes without limitation of plantarflexion of the ankle joint and avoids the possible complication of stiffness with plantarflexion.
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- Tung-Ying Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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Shimabukuro M, Hoshino Y, Kanzaki N, Kataoka K, Yamamoto T, Nukuto K, Nishida K, Nagai K, Matsushita T, Kuroda R. Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic lateral ligament repair using a knotless anchor for chronic lateral ankle instability. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol 2024; 35:15-19. [PMID: 38025404 PMCID: PMC10663699 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background/objective Arthroscopic lateral ligament repair (ALLR) for chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) has been improving with technical innovations. However, there is a lack of information regarding mid- and/or long-term clinical outcomes after the introduction of ALLR. This study aimed to report mid-term clinical outcomes of ALLR with a knotless anchor. Methods Thirty-two patients (11 men and 21 women; mean age, 28 ± 14 years) who underwent ALLR with a knotless anchor from December 2015 to October 2020 were included. The mean follow-up period was 31 ± 11 months. The Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) ankle-hindfoot scale and the Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire (SAFE-Q) were used for clinical evaluation preoperatively and at the 2-year follow-up. Surgical complications, particularly knot irritation, were also examined. Results The JSSF scale scores were significantly improved, from 71.3 ± 13.1 preoperatively to 96.6 ± 5.1 postoperatively (P < 0.05), and the SAFE-Q showed similar improvement in all subscales (P < 0.05). One case had a complication of persistent pain around the lateral portal (3.1%). Conclusion ALLR using a knotless anchor provided satisfactory clinical outcomes over 2 years, and no major complications, such as knot irritation, were observed. Case series Level of Evidence, 4.
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- Masashi Shimabukuro
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Mortada-Mahmoud A, Fernández-Rojas E, Iglesias-Durán E, Sánchez-Morata E, Vilá-Rico J. Results of Anatomical Arthroscopic Repair of Anterior Talofibular Ligament in Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability Patients. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:1219-1228. [PMID: 38006246 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231185062] [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: 11/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND To assess the clinical and functional outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic anatomical repair of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) for management of chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) in a considerable number of patients during medium-term follow-up. METHODS A retrospective analytic study was performed on 100 patients with CLAI who presented between August 2015 and July 2020 (average age: 32.9 years; range: 16-54 years). All-inside arthroscopic ATFL direct repair was performed in all patients through 2 portals only with fixation using 2 knotless anchors. Associated intraarticular lesions were treated in the same procedure. Outcomes were assessed with pre- and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS), the ankle-hindfoot score of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), and the Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS). RESULTS All patients were followed for 24-48 months. At the final follow-up, ankle pain had improved significantly. Both the ankle anterior drawer test and the ankle varus stress tests were negative. There was no loss of ankle range of motion compared with preoperative measures, and all patients returned to normal gait. The mean VAS score decreased to 0.39 ± 0.63, the AOFAS score increased to 95.17 ± 4.7, and the KAFS score increased to 95 ± 4.07. All the follow-up indexes significantly improved compared to those before surgery. CONCLUSION At minimum 24-month follow-up, the all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair used to treat CLAI was found to restore ankle stability and yield good clinical outcomes with a relatively low complication rate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Foot and Ankle Group, Traumatology and Orthopedics Unit, Las Higueras Hospital, Talcahuano, Chile
- Catholic University of the Most Holy Concepcion, Concepción, Chile
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- University Hospital October 12, Madrid, Spain
- Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Xiang D, Jin W, Li H, Zhao G, Li B, Du S, Liu X. Biomechanical improvement of anterior talofibular ligament by augmentation repair of ligament advance reinforcement system: a cadaver study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:307. [PMID: 37817132 PMCID: PMC10566038 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02136-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ankle sprain are one of the most frequent sports injuries. Some individuals will develop chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) after ankle sprain and suffer from recurrent ankle sprain. Current surgical treatment of CAI with anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) rupture fails to restore the stability of the native ATFL. Ligament Advance Reinforcement System (LARS) augmentation repair of ATFL was developed to improve its primary stability after repaired. METHODS This study was performed to evaluate whether LARS augmentation repair of ATFL had similar stability as the modified Broström repair and the intact ATFL to maintain ankle construct stability. Standardized surgical techniques were performed on eighteen fresh frozen cadaver ankle specimens. The intact ATFL group has just undergone an ATFL exploratory surgery. The modified Broström procedure is based on anatomical repair of the ATFL with a 2.9 mm suture anchor, and the LARS procedure is an augmentation procedure of the ATFL using LARS ligaments based on the modified Broström procedure. A dynamic tensile test machine was used to assess load-to-failure testing in the three groups. The ultimate failure load and stiffness were calculated and reported from the load-displacement curve. A one-way analysis of variance was used to detect significant differences (p < 0.05) between the LARS augmentation repair, the modified Broström repair and the intact ATFL, followed by least significant difference (LSD) post-hoc tests. RESULTS The LARS augmentation repair group showed an increased in ultimate failure to load and stiffness compared to the other two groups. There were no significant differences in ultimate failure to load and stiffness between the modified Broström and the intact ATFL, the LARS ligament for ATFL augmentation allows for improved primary stability after repair and reduced stress on the repaired ATFL, which facilitates healing of the remnant ligament. CONCLUSIONS The LARS augmentation repair of ATFL represents a stable technique that may allow for the ankle stability to be restored in patients with CAI after surgery.
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- Dulei Xiang
- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Veiga Sanhudo JA, Ferkel E, Alencar Mendes de Carvalho K. Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Can We Get Even Better with Surgical Treatment? Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28:321-332. [PMID: 37137626 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.01.004] [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] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Lateral ligament attenuation may occur after repetitive ankle sprains, creating instability. Management of chronic ankle instability requires a comprehensive approach to mechanical and functional instability. Surgical treatment, however, is indicated when conservative treatment is not effective. Ankle ligament reconstruction is the most common surgical procedure to resolve mechanical instability. Anatomic open Broström-Gould reconstruction is the gold standard for repairing affected lateral ligaments and returning athletes to sports. Arthroscopy may also be beneficial for identifying associated injuries. In severe and long-standing instability, reconstruction with tendon augmentation could be necessary.
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- Jose Antonio Veiga Sanhudo
- Foot & Ankle Department, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Avenida Juca Batista 8000, 18 Porto Alegre RS, Brazil CEP 91781-200.
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- Southern California Orthopedic Institute, 6815 Noble Avenue, Suite 200, Van Nuys, CA, USA
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One double-loaded suture anchor is sufficient for all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023:10.1007/s00167-023-07348-5. [PMID: 36810947 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07348-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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PURPOSE All-inside anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair using anchors is frequently used to manage chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) with satisfactory functional outcomes. It remains unclear whether there are differences in the functional results between the use of one or two double-loaded anchors. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 59 CLAI patients who underwent an all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair procedure from 2017 to 2019. Patients were divided into two groups according to the number of anchors used. In the one-anchor group (n = 32), the ATFL was repaired with one double-loaded suture anchor. In the two-anchors group (n = 27), the ATFL was repaired with two double-loaded suture anchors. At the last follow-up time point, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, Karlsson Ankle Function Score (KAFS), Anterior Talar Translation (ATT), Active Joint Position Sense (AJPS), and the rate of return to sports in both groups were compared. RESULTS All the patients were followed up for at least 24 months. Improvement in the functional results (VAS, AOFAS, KAFS, ATT, and AJPS) were recorded at the final follow-up time point. No significant differences were observed regarding VAS, AOFAS, KAFS, ATT, and AJPS between the two groups. CONCLUSION In patients with CLAI undergoing all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair, the use of either one or two double-loaded suture anchors produces comparable and predictably good functional outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Li D, Tang Q, Liu Q, Hu J, Mao M, Deng T, Liao L, Zhu W. Arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair with Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique for chronic ankle lateral instability. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:2821-2828. [PMID: 36069956 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05541-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To introduce the surgical technique and clinical outcomes of arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair using the Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique for chronic ankle lateral instability. METHODS A retrospective study was performed on 29 patients who underwent all-arthroscopic ATFL repair with the Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique from January to August 2020. The patients included 24 males and five females, with a mean age of 30.17 years. Through the accessory anterolateral (AAL) portal, we drilled the bone tunnels and fixed the tape with 4.75 mm and 3.5 mm "SwiveLock" anchors and reattached the torn ligament by the lasso-loop technique. RESULTS All 29 patients underwent all-arthroscopic procedures smoothly without serious complications, such as infection and important nerve or vessel injuries. There were eight cases of lateral malleolar avulsion fractures and ten cases of talus cartilage injury. The visual analog scale (VAS), Karlsson-Peterson, Tegner, and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores were used to evaluate the clinical consequences. All the patients were followed up for 18.66 ± 4.85 months on average. The average pre-operative VAS score was 4.69 ± 1.04, which was significantly higher than the average post-operative VAS score of 1.14 ± 1.56. At the final follow-up appointments, the averages of Karlsson-Peterson, AOFAS, and Tenger scores were 75.83 ± 9.44, 88.31 ± 6.81, and 6.93 ± 1.79, respectively, which was significantly higher than that before the operation. CONCLUSION This arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair with the Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique achieves satisfactory clinical outcomes with the benefits of high safety and reliability for chronic ankle lateral instability.
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- Ding Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
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Feng SM, Shao CQ, Sun QQ, Oliva F, Maffulli N. Functional outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair with loop suture versus free-edge suture. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:502. [PMCID: PMC9675186 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03402-z] [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: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Anatomic repair of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is used to manage chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). However, the optimal suture configuration used to repair the ATFL is not yet determined. It remains unclear whether suture configuration affects clinical outcomes in such patients. Purpose To compare the functional outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair using either a loop suture and or a free-edge suture configuration in CLAI patients. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 71 patients with CLAI who had undergone an all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair procedure with either loop suture (n = 36) or free-edge suture (n = 35) from February 2016 to July 2018. Comparable pre-operatively, the Visual analogy score (VAS), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society scoring system (AOFAS), Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS) scoring system, Anterior Talar Translation (ATT) and Active Joint Position Sense (AJPS) were used to evaluate postoperative ankle function. Results There were no postoperative wound complications, implant reactions, or neurological or vascular injuries. Postoperative hospitalization, VAS, AOFAS, KAFS, AJPS and the time of return to sport were similar between the loop suture group and free-edge suture group. Requiring a longer procedure time, patients with loop suture configuration achieved better ATT. Conclusion All-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair procedure for CLAI treatment provides better ATT and comparable functional outcomes when a loop suture configuration is used instead of a free-edge suture configuration. A statistical difference in ATT was observed. Given the relatively short follow-up, it is questionable whether this will have any clinical relevance.
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- Shi-Ming Feng
- grid.417303.20000 0000 9927 0537Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, No. 199, the Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- grid.417303.20000 0000 9927 0537Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, No. 199, the Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- grid.417303.20000 0000 9927 0537Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, No. 199, the Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy ,grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Guy Hilton Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 7QB England, UK ,grid.439227.90000 0000 8880 5954Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG England, UK
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Hou H, Zhou M, Zhou X, Guo W, Zhuang R, Yin H, Li J. Comparison arthroscopic reconstruction and percutaneous reconstruction of ankle lateral ligament for chronic ankle lateral instability: A protocol for a meta-analysis of comparative studies. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31926. [PMID: 36397427 PMCID: PMC9666152 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ankle sprains occur very frequently in daily life, but people who do not pay attention to them and do not receive proper diagnosis and treatment are very prone to develop chronic ankle lateral instability (CALI) at a later stage. For CALI where conservative treatment has failed, reconstruction of the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle can achieve satisfactory results, but there are various and controversial ways of ligament reconstruction. While percutaneous reconstruction of ankle lateral ligament (PLCLR) needs to be performed repeatedly under fluoroscopy, total arthroscopic reconstruction of ankle lateral ligament (ALCLR) is increasingly recognized by experts and scholars for its minimally invasive and precise characteristics, and has achieved good clinical results. Therefore, it is imperative that a meta-analysis be performed to provide evidence as to whether there is a difference between ALCLR and PLCLR in the treatment of CALI. METHODS We will search articles in 7 electronic databases including Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, Chinese Scientific Journals Database, Chinese databases SinoMed, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. All the publications, with no time restrictions, will be searched without any restriction of language and status, the time from the establishment of the database to September 2022.We will apply the risk-of-bias tool of the Cochrane Collaboration for Randomized Controlled Trials to assess the methodological quality. Risk-of-Bias Assessment Tool for Non-randomized Studies was used to evaluate the quality of comparative studies. Statistical analysis will be conducted using RevMan 5.4 software. RESULTS This systematic review will evaluate the functional outcomes and radiographic results of ALCLR in the treatment of CALI. CONCLUSION The conclusion of this study will provide evidence for judging whether ALCLR is superior to PLCLR for treatment of CALI. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022362045.
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- Huiming Hou
- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang City, China
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang City, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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- Kunming University of Science and Technology Hospital, Kunming City, China
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- Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming City, China
- *Correspondence: Jinlei Li, Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 25, Dongfeng East Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China (e-mail: )
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Preoperative Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio Can Indicate the Outcomes in Repair of I-III Degree Injury of Lateral Ankle Ligament. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6234561. [PMID: 35496050 PMCID: PMC9042596 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6234561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background. This study is aimed at exploring the prognostic value of preoperative lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), an index of systemic inflammation before operation, in ankle lateral ligament repair (ALLR). Methods. A total of 213 I-III degrees injuries of lateral ankle ligament patients received ALLR and were followed up for more than 2 years. Univariate and multivariable linear regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between preoperative LMR and postoperative recovery. The evaluations of postoperative recovery include American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson-Peter ankle score (KPAS), Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score, and range of motion (ROM). The prognostic value of preoperative LMR was measured by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results. 178 patients (178 ankles) were followed up successfully, with a follow-up of
years. Overall, the mean AOFAS, KPAS, CAIT and VAS scores, and ankle varus angle were significantly improved at the final follow-up. Univariate and multiple linear regression analysis showed that preoperative LMR was the only independent factor associated with postoperative function, ROM, and pain. The preoperative LMR of patients with poor recovery was significantly lower than that of patients with good recovery. Based on the ROC analysis, the cutoff value of preoperative LMR was 3.824. The clinical outcomes of patients with
were significantly lower than that of patients with
. The corresponding specificity and sensitivity were 84.6% and 71.4%. Conclusion. The clinical outcomes of open or arthroscopic repair for ATFL injury are satisfactory. As a marker of systemic inflammation, preoperative LMR can be used as a prognostic indicator for ALLR.
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Goodrich E, Vopat ML, Baker J, Tarakemeh A, Templeton K, Mulcahey MK, Schroeppel JP, Mullen S, Vopat BG. Sex-Specific Differences Following Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair. Foot Ankle Int 2021; 42:1311-1318. [PMID: 34024152 DOI: 10.1177/10711007211004191] [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] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic ankle instability is a common condition that can be treated with lateral ankle ligament repair. These procedures have a reported success rate greater than 85% in the literature, but little has been reported about the differences in postoperative outcomes between males and females. The purpose of this study was to evaluate sex-specific outcomes following lateral ankle ligament repair. METHODS In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses criteria to search for articles on electronic databases and included studies in which study participants underwent primary lateral ligament repair and sex-specific outcomes were evaluated. Functional postoperative outcomes for males and females were recorded and statistically analyzed. RESULTS Out of 2768 studies, 7 (0.25%) met inclusion criteria and were analyzed in this review. These studies included 618 patients (402 males [65%] and 216 females [35%]) who underwent primary lateral ligament repair for ankle instability. Karlsson score (P = .1582) and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score (P = .1586) analyses found no statistically significant difference between males and females. Postoperative success rate-defined as a "good" or "excellent" Karlsson score (>81)-was not found to be significantly different between males and females (P = .9374). CONCLUSION There was no difference in postoperative mean Karlsson scores, AOFAS scores, or success rates between males and females who underwent primary lateral ankle ligament repair. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic.
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- Ezra Goodrich
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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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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Mansur NSB, Lemos AVKC, Baumfeld DS, Baumfeld TS, Prado MPD, Raduan FC, Nery CAS. Medial and Lateral Combined Ligament Arthroscopic Repair for Multidirectional Ankle Instability. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 6:2473011420986150. [PMID: 35097429 PMCID: PMC8702971 DOI: 10.1177/2473011420986150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background: The high prevalence of ankle sprains in the population produces a significant number of patients with lateral instability. Persistence of this condition may lead to the progressive involvement of medial structures, causing a multidirectional rotational instability. Methods: This is a retrospective study with patients diagnosed with multidirectional instability who underwent ankle arthroscopy with medial (arthroscopic tensioning) and lateral repair (arthroscopic Bröstrom) between January 2018 and January 2020. All patients were evaluated for pain and function according to the visual analog scale (VAS) score and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot Score at a mean of 14.8 months (5-27 months) in follow-up. A total of 30 ankles (29 patients) were included in the study. Results: The AOFAS score increase from a 49.7 (CI 5.8) to a 91.9 (CI 2.4) mean (P = .001) and was followed by significant improvement in the mean VAS score (6.8, CI 0.37-0.95, CI 0.31). The majority of patients had associated procedures (53.3%), and a low complication rate was found (16.6%). Conclusion: Combined medial and lateral arthroscopic repair might be an effective and safe alternative in the treatment of multidirectional instability. Inclusion of the deltoid ligament complex and the low invasiveness of the arthroscopic technique may improve the clinical outcomes of these patients. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.
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Chronic ankle instability can result from untreated or badly managed acute lateral ankle ligament injuries. Conservative management is the modality of choice for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries, and operative treatment is reserved for special cases. Failure after strict rehabilitation may be an indication for surgery. Several operative options are available, including anatomic repair, anatomic reconstruction, and tenodesis procedures. Anatomic repair can be performed when the quality of the damaged ligaments permits. Anatomic reconstruction with an autograft or allograft should be considered when the torn ligaments are not adequate. Ankle arthroscopy is a useful adjunct to ligamentous procedures, performed at the time of repair to identify and treat intra-articular conditions that may be associated with chronic ankle instability. Tenodesis techniques are not recommended because of their suboptimal long-term results related to the modification of ankle and hindfoot biomechanics.Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion.
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- Rocco Aicale
- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy.,Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Baronissi, 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, United Kingdom.,Keele University, Faculty of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Guy Hilton Research Centre, Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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