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Olsen RJ, Hasan SS, Woo JJ, Nawabi DH, Ramkumar PN. The Fundamentals and Applications of Wearable Sensor Devices in Sports Medicine: A Scoping Review. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00098-7. [PMID: 38331364 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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PURPOSE To (1) characterize the various forms of wearable sensor devices (WSDs) and (2) review the peer-reviewed literature of applied wearable technology within sports medicine. METHODS A systematic search of PubMed and EMBASE databases, from inception through 2023, was conducted to identify eligible studies using WSDs within sports medicine. Data extraction was performed of study demographics and sensor specifications. Included studies were categorized by application: athletic training, rehabilitation, and research. RESULTS In total, 43 studies met criteria for inclusion in this review. Forms of WSDs include pedometers, accelerometers, encoders (consisting of magnetometers and gyroscopes), force sensors, global positioning system trackers, and inertial measurement units. Outcome metrics include step counts; gait, limb motion, and angular positioning; foot and skin pressure; change of direction and inclination, including analysis of both body parts and athletes on a field; displacement and velocity of body segments and joints; heart rate; plethysmography; sport-specific kinematics; range of motion, symmetry, and alignment; head impact; sleep; throwing biomechanics; and kinetic and spatiotemporal running metrics. WSDs are used in athletic training to assess sport-specific biomechanics and workload with a goal of injury prevention and training optimization, as well as for rehabilitation monitoring and research such as for risk predicting and aiding diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS WSDs enable real-time monitoring of human performance across a variety of implementations and settings, allowing collection of metrics otherwise not achievable. WSDs are powerful tools with multiple applications within athletic training, patient rehabilitation, and orthopaedic and sports medicine research. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Wearable technology may represent the missing link to quantitatively addressing return to play and previous performance. WSDs are commercially available and portable adjuncts that allow clinicians, trainers, and individual athletes to monitor biomechanical parameters, workload, and recovery status to better contextualize personalized training, injury risk, and rehabilitation.
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- Reena J Olsen
- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Brown University/The Warren Alpert School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A
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- Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Long Beach Orthopedic Institute, Long Beach, California, U.S.A..
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Moretti L, Bortone I, Delmedico M, Cassano DG, Caringella N, Bizzoca D, Moretti B. Clinical, Biomechanical, and Self-reported Health Status After ACL Reconstruction With Meniscal Repair in Soccer Players: Results at Minimum 1-Year Follow-up. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231177309. [PMID: 37547078 PMCID: PMC10399262 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231177309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background Performing meniscal repair with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has been shown to contribute to the long-term preservation of knee health and gait biomechanics. Purpose To evaluate the role of meniscal repair in the performance of semiprofessional soccer players who returned to sport after ACLR. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods This study included 51 male soccer players (mean ± SD age, 28.82 ± 5.33 years) who underwent ACLR at a single institution between July 2018 and July 2019. The players were divided into 3 groups according to surgery type: ACLR only (n = 30), ACLR with lateral meniscal repair (n = 9), and ACLR with medial meniscal repair (n = 12). Outcomes were evaluated through clinical examination, self-reported health questionnaires (Cincinnati Knee Rating System, Tegner activity score, Tegner Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, and ACL-Return to Sport After Injury), and biomechanical performance evaluations (balance, strength, coordination, and symmetry tests). Parametric and nonparametric tests were carried out for multiple comparisons. Results The mean ± SD follow-up time was 20.75 ± 9.38 months. Although no significant differences emerged in clinical and self-reported health status, almost all the physical parameters tested resulted in lower performance in players treated with ACLR and meniscal repair. Moreover, patients with ACLR with lateral meniscal repair reported higher pain and fear of reinjury, with lower outcomes in terms of strength, symmetry, and coordination as compared with the other 2 groups. Balance abilities were significantly affected in players who underwent meniscal repair as compared with those who underwent ACLR only. Conclusion The findings showed that biomechanical performance measures and fear of reinjury were significantly worse in soccer players with associated meniscal repair at a minimum 1-year follow-up, especially in those with a lateral meniscal tear.
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- Lorenzo Moretti
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience “DiBraiN,” University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience “DiBraiN,” University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience “DiBraiN,” University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience “DiBraiN,” University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience “DiBraiN,” University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience “DiBraiN,” University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience “DiBraiN,” University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
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Niederer D, Behringer M, Stein T. Functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: unravelling the role of time between injury and surgery, time since reconstruction, age, gender, pain, graft type, and concomitant injuries. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2023; 15:49. [PMID: 37005699 PMCID: PMC10068137 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-023-00663-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Numerous individual, temporal, injury- and surgery-specific factors impact the functional capacity during rehabilitation, return to sports (RTS), and re-injury prevention after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. PURPOSE This multicentre cohort study evaluated the isolated and interactive contributions of time between injury and surgery, time since reconstruction, age, gender, pain, graft type, and concomitant injuries as to inertial sensor-assessed motor function after ACL reconstructions in multiple linear mixed model regressions. METHODS Anonymized data were retrieved from a nationwide German registry. In this cohort study, patients with an acute unilateral ACL rupture, with or without concomitant ipsilateral knee injuries, and having passed an arthroscopically assisted anatomic reconstruction were included. Potential predictors were age [years], gender/sex, time since reconstruction [days], time between injury and reconstruction [days], concomitant intra-articular injuries (isolated ACL tear, meniscal tear, lateral ligament, unhappy triad), graft type (hamstrings, patellar, or quadriceps tendon autograft), and pain during each measurement (visual analogue scale 0-10 cm). Repeated inertial motion unit-assessments of a comprehensive battery of classic functional RTS test were performed in the course of the rehabilitation and return to sports: Joint position sense/kinesthesia (Angle reproduction error [degrees]), Dynamic Balance Composite score [cm] of the Y-Balance test), drop jumps (Knee displacement [cm]), Vertical hop (Hopping height [mm]), Speedy jumps (Duration [seconds]), Side hops (Number of hops [n]), single leg hop for distance (hopping distance [cm]). Repeated measures multiple linear mixed models investigated the impact and nesting interaction of the potential predictors on the functional outcomes. RESULTS Data from 1441 persons (mean age 29.4, SD 11.8 years; 592 female, 849 male) were included. Most had an isolated ACL rupture: n = 938 (65.1%). Minor shares showed lateral ligament involvement: n = 70 (4.9%), meniscal tear: n = 414 (28.7%), or even unhappy triad: n = 15 (1%). Several predictors such as time between injury and reconstruction, time since reconstruction (estimates for ndays ranged from + .05 (i.e., an increase of the hopping distance of 0.05 cm per day since reconstruction occurs) for single leg hop for distance to + 0.17 for vertical hopping height; p < 0.001), age, gender, pain, graft type (patellar tendon graft: estimates between + 0.21 for Y-balance and + 0.48 for vertical hop performance; p < 0.001), and concomitant injuries contribute to the individual courses of functional abilities of the reconstructed side after ACL reconstruction. The unimpaired side was mostly influenced by sex, age, the time between injury and reconstruction (estimates between - 0.0033 (side hops) and + 0.10 (vertical hopping height), p < 0.001)), and time since reconstruction. CONCLUSIONS Time since reconstruction, time between injury and reconstruction, age, gender, pain, graft type, and concomitant injuries are not independent but nested interrelating predictors of functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. It might not be enough to assess them isolated; the knowledge on their interactive contribution to motor function is helpful for the management of the reconstruction (earlier reconstructions should be preferred) deficit-oriented function-based rehabilitation (time- and function based rehabilitation instead of solely a time- or function based approach) and individualized return to sports strategies.
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- Daniel Niederer
- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Ginnheimer Landstraße 39, 40487, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Ginnheimer Landstraße 39, 40487, Frankfurt, Germany
- Sporthologicum Frankfurt - Center for Sport and Joint Injuries, Frankfurt, Germany
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Tan T, Gatti AA, Fan B, Shea KG, Sherman SL, Uhlrich SD, Hicks JL, Delp SL, Shull PB, Chaudhari AS. A scoping review of portable sensing for out-of-lab anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention and rehabilitation. NPJ Digit Med 2023; 6:46. [PMID: 36934194 PMCID: PMC10024704 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-023-00782-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023] Open
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgery are common. Laboratory-based biomechanical assessment can evaluate ACL injury risk and rehabilitation progress after ACLR; however, lab-based measurements are expensive and inaccessible to most people. Portable sensors such as wearables and cameras can be deployed during sporting activities, in clinics, and in patient homes. Although many portable sensing approaches have demonstrated promising results during various assessments related to ACL injury, they have not yet been widely adopted as tools for out-of-lab assessment. The purpose of this review is to summarize research on out-of-lab portable sensing applied to ACL and ACLR and offer our perspectives on new opportunities for future research and development. We identified 49 original research articles on out-of-lab ACL-related assessment; the most common sensing modalities were inertial measurement units, depth cameras, and RGB cameras. The studies combined portable sensors with direct feature extraction, physics-based modeling, or machine learning to estimate a range of biomechanical parameters (e.g., knee kinematics and kinetics) during jump-landing tasks, cutting, squats, and gait. Many of the reviewed studies depict proof-of-concept methods for potential future clinical applications including ACL injury risk screening, injury prevention training, and rehabilitation assessment. By synthesizing these results, we describe important opportunities that exist for clinical validation of existing approaches, using sophisticated modeling techniques, standardization of data collection, and creation of large benchmark datasets. If successful, these advances will enable widespread use of portable-sensing approaches to identify ACL injury risk factors, mitigate high-risk movements prior to injury, and optimize rehabilitation paradigms.
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- Tian Tan
- Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Veletić M, Apu EH, Simić M, Bergsland J, Balasingham I, Contag CH, Ashammakhi N. Implants with Sensing Capabilities. Chem Rev 2022; 122:16329-16363. [PMID: 35981266 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Because of the aging human population and increased numbers of surgical procedures being performed, there is a growing number of biomedical devices being implanted each year. Although the benefits of implants are significant, there are risks to having foreign materials in the body that may lead to complications that may remain undetectable until a time at which the damage done becomes irreversible. To address this challenge, advances in implantable sensors may enable early detection of even minor changes in the implants or the surrounding tissues and provide early cues for intervention. Therefore, integrating sensors with implants will enable real-time monitoring and lead to improvements in implant function. Sensor integration has been mostly applied to cardiovascular, neural, and orthopedic implants, and advances in combined implant-sensor devices have been significant, yet there are needs still to be addressed. Sensor-integrating implants are still in their infancy; however, some have already made it to the clinic. With an interdisciplinary approach, these sensor-integrating devices will become more efficient, providing clear paths to clinical translation in the future.
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- Mladen Veletić
- Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway.,The Intervention Centre, Technology and Innovation Clinic, Oslo University Hospital, 0372 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) and Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States.,Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, United States
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- The Intervention Centre, Technology and Innovation Clinic, Oslo University Hospital, 0372 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway.,The Intervention Centre, Technology and Innovation Clinic, Oslo University Hospital, 0372 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) and Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) and Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States.,Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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Extremity War Injury Symposium XV: Sports and Readiness Symposium Summary. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:189-194. [PMID: 33591124 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Despite the recent decrease in high tempo combat operations, threats to the medical readiness of Service Members remain a persistent issue. In fact, recent research efforts have demonstrated that musculoskeletal disease nonbattle injury represents perhaps the most immediate threat to the medical readiness of Service Members over the past several years. Innovations in a number of therapeutic options, particularly orthobiologics, have shown substantial promise in accelerating recovery and returning tactical athletes to full, unrestricted duties. Posttraumatic osteoarthritis remains a vexing topic but at the same time an intersectional opportunity for a multidisciplinary approach to better understand its pathogenesis, limit its prevalence, and mitigate the functional consequences of its sequalae. The expansion of a clinical infrastructure capable of the prospective collection of Service Members' functional outcomes across military treatment facilities promises to sharpen clinicians' understanding of both the impact of novel treatments for common injuries and the success of efforts to prevent recurrence (Military Orthopaedics Tracking Injury Network, Bethesda, MD). However, policy makers and stakeholders will increasingly find themselves in an environment of increasingly limited resources, which will necessitate creative strategies to maintain the lethality of a fit, fighting force.
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McDevitt S, Hernandez H, Hicks J, Lowell R, Bentahaikt H, Burch R, Ball J, Chander H, Freeman C, Taylor C, Anderson B. Wearables for Biomechanical Performance Optimization and Risk Assessment in Industrial and Sports Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:33. [PMID: 35049742 PMCID: PMC8772827 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9010033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Wearable technologies are emerging as a useful tool with many different applications. While these devices are worn on the human body and can capture numerous data types, this literature review focuses specifically on wearable use for performance enhancement and risk assessment in industrial- and sports-related biomechanical applications. Wearable devices such as exoskeletons, inertial measurement units (IMUs), force sensors, and surface electromyography (EMG) were identified as key technologies that can be used to aid health and safety professionals, ergonomists, and human factors practitioners improve user performance and monitor risk. IMU-based solutions were the most used wearable types in both sectors. Industry largely used biomechanical wearables to assess tasks and risks wholistically, which sports often considered the individual components of movement and performance. Availability, cost, and adoption remain common limitation issues across both sports and industrial applications.
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- Sam McDevitt
- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA; (S.M.); (H.H.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA; (S.M.); (H.H.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA; (J.H.); (R.B.)
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- Neuromechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA; (R.L.); (H.C.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA;
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- Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA; (J.H.); (R.B.)
- Human Factors & Athlete Engineering, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA; (S.M.); (H.H.); (J.B.)
- Human Factors & Athlete Engineering, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA
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- Neuromechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA; (R.L.); (H.C.)
- Human Factors & Athlete Engineering, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA
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- Department of Human Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39765, USA
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Marques JB, Auliffe SM, Thompson A, Sideris V, Santiago P, Read PJ. The use of wearable technology as an assessment tool to identify between-limb differences during functional tasks following ACL reconstruction. A scoping review. Phys Ther Sport 2022; 55:1-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kinetic measurement system use in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a scoping review of methodological approaches. J Exp Orthop 2021; 8:81. [PMID: 34568996 PMCID: PMC8473525 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-021-00397-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Purpose Our primary objectives were to (1) describe current approaches for kinetic measurements in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and (2) suggest considerations for methodological reporting. Secondarily, we explored the relationship between kinetic measurement system findings and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Methods We followed the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews and Arksey and O’Malley’s 6-stage framework. Seven electronic databases were systematically searched from inception to June 2020. Original research papers reporting parameters measured by kinetic measurement systems in individuals at least 6-months post primary ACLR were included. Results In 158 included studies, 7 kinetic measurement systems (force plates, balance platforms, pressure mats, force-measuring treadmills, Wii balance boards, contact mats connected to jump systems, and single-sensor insoles) were identified 4 main movement categories (landing/jumping, standing balance, gait, and other functional tasks). Substantial heterogeneity was noted in the methods used and outcomes assessed; this review highlighted common methodological reporting gaps for essential items related to movement tasks, kinetic system features, justification and operationalization of selected outcome parameters, participant preparation, and testing protocol details. Accordingly, we suggest considerations for methodological reporting in future research. Only 6 studies included PROMs with inconsistency in the reported parameters and/or PROMs. Conclusion Clear and accurate reporting is vital to facilitate cross-study comparisons and improve the clinical application of kinetic measurement systems after ACLR. Based on the current evidence, we suggest methodological considerations to guide reporting in future research. Future studies are needed to examine potential correlations between kinetic parameters and PROMs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40634-021-00397-0.
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Roe C, Jacobs C, Hoch J, Johnson DL, Noehren B. Test Batteries After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Sports Health 2021; 14:205-215. [PMID: 33896240 DOI: 10.1177/19417381211009473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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CONTEXT There is a lack of consensus regarding test batteries for return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). OBJECTIVE To report the RTS test batteries for individuals after ACLR and to examine alignment with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC). Finally, to examine how published RTS batteries prior to the AAOS AUC (2010-2015) compared with those after publication of the AUC (2016-2020). DATA SOURCE A systematic search of PubMed (2010-2020). STUDY SELECTION Studies were included if they were published from 2010 to 2020, patients underwent primary ACLR and were tested between 6 months and 2 years postoperatively and included a minimum of 2 assessments. Studies were excluded if patients were tested outside the designated time; had undergone a revision, contralateral, or multiligament injury; included healthy participants; were level 5 evidence or the study was a systematic review. A total of 1012 articles were reviewed and 63 met the criteria. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. DATA EXTRACTION Information regarding the RTS batteries and patient demographics were extracted from the included articles. RESULTS A total of 63 studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria (22 from 2010-2015 and 41 from 2016-2020). The most common RTS batteries included the hop test, quadriceps strength test, and patient-reported outcome measures. No study met all 7 AUC; the most common criteria met were functional skills (98.4%), followed by confidence (22.2%), then range of motion and knee stability (20.6%). CONCLUSION The test batteries in the current literature show high variability and a lack of essential components necessary for RTS. No study met the AUC guidelines, suggesting a disconnect between recommended guidelines and clinical practice. Test battery research has expanded over the past decade; however, standardized, clinically applicable batteries that encompass all criteria are needed.
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- Chelsey Roe
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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Digital Orthopaedics: A Glimpse Into the Future in the Midst of a Pandemic. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:S68-S73. [PMID: 32416956 PMCID: PMC7175889 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The response to COVID-19 catalyzed the adoption and integration of digital health tools into the health care delivery model for musculoskeletal patients. The change, suspension, or relaxation of Medicare and federal guidelines enabled the rapid implementation of these technologies. The expansion of payment models for virtual care facilitated its rapid adoption. The authors aim to provide several examples of digital health solutions utilized to manage orthopedic patients during the pandemic and discuss what features of these technologies are likely to continue to provide value to patients and clinicians following its resolution. CONCLUSION The widespread adoption of new technologies enabling providers to care for patients remotely has the potential to permanently change the expectations of all stakeholders about the way care is provided in orthopedics. The new era of Digital Orthopaedics will see a gradual and nondisruptive integration of technologies that support the patient's journey through the successful management of their musculoskeletal disease.
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Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Revisions: Pearls and Pitfalls. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:S68-S72. [PMID: 32081501 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND At the turn of the 21st century, there was a re-emergence of metal-on-metal (MoM) articulation with 35% of all total hip arthroplasty implants having MoM articulation. Approximately 10 years after its peak use, MoM articulation began to decrease dramatically as revisions became more apparent because of adverse reaction to metal debris. Today, there are surveillance guidelines and reconstructive clinical pearls a surgeon should recognize. METHODS This article gives a literature-based overview of clinical pearls and discusses how to avoid pitfalls when performing revision of a metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty. RESULTS Patients with MoM can be risk-stratified based on symptom, implant, and testing variables. Those patients who are symptomatic and/or develop adverse reaction to metal debris with local tissue destruction will require a revision. The revision of MoM can be challenging due to bone and soft tissue destruction. Constraint may be needed in cases of abductor deficiency. CONCLUSION Although MoM implants for THA have declined significantly, surgeons are still faced with the revision burden from a decade of high use. Risk stratification tools are available to aid in revision decision making, and the surgeon should be prepared to address the challenges these revisions present.
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