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Kim J, Demetracopoulos C. Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty After Reoperation due to Gutter Impingement. Foot Ankle Clin 2024; 29:111-122. [PMID: 38309796 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.08.005] [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: 02/05/2024]
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Gutter impingement is one of the most common causes of subsequent surgery after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Although gutter debridement has been reported to resolve preoperative symptoms early on, persistent pain after surgery, recurrence, and poor functional outcome scores have been described in patients who have undergone reoperation for gutter debridement. The cause of gutter impingement after TAA is multifactorial, and a better understanding of its causes and optimal surgical techniques for intervention is needed.
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- Jaeyoung Kim
- Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Kim J, Radkievich R, Mizher R, Shaffrey I, O'Malley M, Deland J, Demetracopoulos C, Ellis S. Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Postfracture Ankle Arthritis. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:1075-1084. [PMID: 37772404 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231194050] [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: 09/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ankle arthritis that develops after fracture accounts for a significant portion of ankle arthritis necessitating total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). It remains unknown whether TAA in postfracture patients produces equivalent outcomes to those without fracture history. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the medium-term outcomes of TAA in postfracture ankle arthritis compared to those without fracture history. METHODS This study reviewed 178 ankles from 171 consecutive patients who underwent TAA in our institution between 2007 and 2017 and completed a minimum 5-year follow-up. Four different TAA systems were utilized by 6 surgeons. Based on fracture history, patients were divided into 2 groups: the postfracture group (n = 63; median age 65.7 years; median follow-up 5.9 years) and the nonfracture group (n = 115; median age 64.4 years; median follow-up 6.2 years). Types and rates of complications including revision and reoperation were compared. Minimum 5-year Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and postoperative improvement were investigated. A subgroup analysis was performed to determine whether outcomes differ between intraarticular fracture patients (n = 43) and extraarticular fracture patients (n = 20). RESULTS Both groups exhibited comparable postoperative improvement and final FAOS scores. The postfracture group had a significantly higher reoperation rate than the nonfracture group (20 of 63, 31.7%, vs 17 of 115, 14.8%; P = .011), with gutter impingement being the most common cause. There were 3 revisions in each group. In the subgroup analysis, we found no evidence of statistical difference between the intraarticular fracture group and the extraarticular fracture group in terms of FAOS scores, revision, and reoperation rates. CONCLUSION In this single-center, retrospective comparative study, we found total ankle arthroplasty in patients with a history of fractures around the ankle joint had no evidence of statistical difference in patient-reported outcomes and implant survivorship but led to a higher rate of nonrevision reoperation following surgery. In the much smaller subset of patients with previous fracture, we did not find that those with a history of intraarticular fracture had inferior outcomes after TAA when compared to those with a history of extraarticular fracture. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case-control study.
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- Jaeyoung Kim
- Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinica Alemana de Santiago-Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Richter A, Stukenborg-Colsman C, Plaass C. SPECT/CT of Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28:493-507. [PMID: 37536815 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.04.001] [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: 08/05/2023]
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Use of SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography) is increasing providing additional information in patients with inconclusive clinical examination and unremarkable imaging findings presenting with chronic pain after total ankle arthroplasty. To differentiate the cause of pain after total ankle arthroplasty can be challenging. SPECT/CT combines structural and metabolic imaging as a hybrid tool leading to higher specificity and overall diagnostic accuracy presumably in cases of gutter impingement, prosthetic loosening, and osteoarthritis of adjacent joints. Moreover, SPECT/CT can complement diagnostic work up in periprosthetic joint infections. Basal tracer enhancement has to be considered for the interpretation of imaging findings.
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- Alena Richter
- Department for Foot and Ankle surgery, DIAKOVERE Annastift, Orthopedic Clinic of the Hannover Medical School, Anna-von-Borries Strasse 1-7, Hannover 30625, Germany
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- Department for Foot and Ankle surgery, DIAKOVERE Annastift, Orthopedic Clinic of the Hannover Medical School, Anna-von-Borries Strasse 1-7, Hannover 30625, Germany
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- Department for Foot and Ankle surgery, DIAKOVERE Annastift, Orthopedic Clinic of the Hannover Medical School, Anna-von-Borries Strasse 1-7, Hannover 30625, Germany.
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DiDomenico L, Martucci JA, Miner SA. The Role of Arthroscopy After Total Ankle Replacement. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2023; 40:509-518. [PMID: 37236687 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2023.03.003] [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: 05/28/2023]
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Alongside advances and trends in foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopy provides a minimally invasive option in exploring and addressing pain after total ankle replacement (TAR). It is not uncommon for patients to develop pain months or even years after TAR implantation for both fixed and mobile-bearing designs. Arthroscopic debridement of gutter pain can provide successful outcomes in the hands of the experienced arthroscopist. Surgeon preference and experience will dictate the threshold for intervention, approach, and tool selection. This article provides a brief look into the background, indications, technique, limitations, and outcomes for arthroscopy after TAR.
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- Lawrence DiDomenico
- Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Fellowship, NOMS Ankle and Foot Care Center, 8175 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512, USA; East Liverpool City Hospital Residency Program, East Liverpool, OH, USA.
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- Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Fellowship, NOMS Ankle and Foot Care Center, 8175 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512, USA
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- Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Coordinated Health/Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2774 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017, USA
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Hermus JPS, van Kuijk SM, Witlox MA, Poeze M, van Rhijn LW, Arts JJ. Alignment of CCI total ankle replacements in relation to midterm functional outcome and complication incidence. J Foot Ankle Res 2023; 16:34. [PMID: 37291623 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-023-00630-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total ankle arthroplasty is increasingly used as a treatment for end stage ankle arthropathy. The aim of this study was to report the mid-term clinical function and survival results of Ceramic Coated Implant (CCI) ankle replacements and assess the association between the alignment of the CCI total ankle replacements and early functional outcome and complication incidence. METHODS Data of 61 patients, who received 65 CCI implants between 2010 and 2016, were obtained from a prospectively documented database. Mean follow-up time was 85.2 months (range 27-99 months). Clinical function was assessed with AOFAS questionnaire and passive range of motion (ROM). Survival analysis and elaborate radiographic analysis was performed. Furthermore, complications and reoperations were recorded for all patients. RESULTS Progression in ROM was most seen in the first 10 months from 21.8 degrees of passive range of motion preoperative to 27.6 degrees postoperative (p < 0.001), while the mean AOFAS gradually increased during follow-up postoperative from a mean of 40.9 points preoperative to an average of 82.5 but shows a small decline towards the end of follow-up (p < 0.001). During follow-up we recorded 8 failures (12.3%) resulting in a Kaplan-Meier survival analysis of 87.7% with a median follow-up of 85.2 months. CONCLUSION We observed excellent clinical results and survival after TAA with the CCI implant with only a low mid-term complication rate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, prospective cohort study.
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- Joris P S Hermus
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment (KEMTA), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Vale C, Almeida JF, Pereira B, Andrade R, Espregueira-Mendes J, Gomes TM, Oliva XM. Complications after total ankle arthroplasty- A systematic review. Foot Ankle Surg 2023; 29:32-38. [PMID: 36229330 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total ankle arthroplasty was developed as an alternative option to ankle arthrodesis in patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Multiple trials have assessed the outcomes of ankle arthroplasty, but complication risk or relative effectiveness is not systematized in literature. AIM Review complications of new designs of total ankle arthroplasty and the relationship between their severity and failure rates. METHODS We reviewed complications and revision rates of prospective studies of primary total ankle arthroplasty that included more than 50 patients and with minimum 2 years follow-up. RESULTS We included 22 studies (4412 ankles, median age of 61.9 years) with an adjusted mean follow-up time of 66.6 ± 40.9 months. The adjusted mean complication rate was 23.7 % (2.4-52 %), mostly high-grade complications (35.6 %). We found a statistically significant positive correlation between high- and medium-grade complications and revision rates. CONCLUSION Patient selection is crucial to successfully treat end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Further multicenter clinical trials with consistent reporting of complications are warranted.
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- Cláudia Vale
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal.
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal
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- Clínica Espregueira - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Hospital Santa Maria Maior, EPE, Barcelos, Portugal; Hospital Lusíadas Braga, Braga, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal; School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; Human anatomy Unit, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Foot and Ankle Unit, Barcelona, Spain; INSIDE, Investigation in Orthopedics, Braga, Portugal
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- Clínica Espregueira - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal; Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Clínica Espregueira - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal; School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratoryō, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal; 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Human anatomy Unit, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Foot and Ankle Unit, Barcelona, Spain; Clinica del Remei, Barcelona, Spain
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- Human anatomy Unit, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Foot and Ankle Unit, Barcelona, Spain; Clinica del Remei, Barcelona, Spain
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Kim J, Rajan L, Fuller R, O'Malley M, Levine D, Deland J, Ellis S, Demetracopoulos C. Mid-term functional outcomes following reoperation after total ankle arthroplasty: A retrospective cohort study. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:1463-1467. [PMID: 36088242 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite a significant reported rate of non-revision reoperation after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), it is uncertain if these subsequent procedures have an impact on the longer term outcomes. This study aimed to compare minimum five-year functional outcomes of patients who had undergone reoperation after TAA to those who did not require reoperation. METHODS Seventy-six ankles (74 patients) who underwent TAA with the Salto Talaris fixed bearing system between 2007 and 2014 were allocated into two groups based on presence (n = 16) or absence of reoperation (n = 60). Reoperations included all secondary procedures after index TAA, excluding revision surgeries requiring removal or exchange of the original prosthesis. The foot and ankle outcome score (FAOS) at preoperative and minimum five-year follow-up was compared between the groups. Additionally, improvements in FAOS subscales were compared. Preoperative deformity, postoperative implant alignment, number of periprosthetic cysts, and subsidence between groups were compared using standard weightbearing radiographs. RESULTS The most common cause of reoperation was gutter impingement (n = 11), followed by stress fracture of the medial malleolus (n = 2), tarsal tunnel syndrome (n = 1), periprosthetic cyst (n = 1), and infection (n = 1). In comparison to the non-reoperation group, all FAOS subscales except for the Sports and Recreational Activities subscale were significantly lower in the reoperation group at final follow-up. The reoperation group exhibited significantly less improvement in the Pain, Symptoms, and Quality of Life subscales at final follow-up (p < 0.05). There were no statistical differences in the radiographic parameters between both groups. CONCLUSIONS Patients who underwent reoperation after TAA demonstrated inferior functional outcomes at mid-term follow-up. An emphasis should be placed on preventing possible causes of reoperations to achieve favorable patient outcomes. Additionally, if a reoperation is deemed necessary, a thorough evaluation and surgical correction of underlying causes should be achieved.
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- Jaeyoung Kim
- Hospital for Special Surgery, 532 East 72nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 532 East 72nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 532 East 72nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 532 East 72nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 420 E 72nd St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 532 East 72nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 532 East 72nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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Lin J, Sofka CM, Demetracopoulos CA, Potter HG. The Utility of Isotropic 3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Assessing Painful Total Ankle Replacements. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 7:24730114221094840. [PMID: 35520474 PMCID: PMC9067051 DOI: 10.1177/24730114221094840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Ji Lin
- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Mertens J, Lootens T, Vercruysse J, Van Den Bossche B, Berwouts D, Lambert B, Van den Wyngaert T. Bone SPECT/CT in the Evaluation of Painful Total Ankle Replacement: Validation of Localization Scheme and Preliminary Evaluation of Diagnostic Patterns. Clin Nucl Med 2021; 46:361-368. [PMID: 33630798 DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000003545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Third-generation total ankle replacement (TAR) is an increasingly popular and effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis, yet identifying causes of failure remains challenging. We evaluated integrated bone SPECT/CT in recurrent pain after TAR by validating a standardized reporting scheme, identifying uptake patterns, and assessing diagnostic performance and impact on clinical management. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 24 TARs in 16 patients with persistent or recurrent pain received integrated bone SPECT/CT using diagnostic CT settings. Images were retrospectively reviewed, and a novel localization scheme was validated by assessing interrater agreement. Distinct uptake patterns were identified, and diagnostic test characteristics were estimated. Reference standard consisted of clinical follow-up, laboratory findings, and subsequent procedures, including revision surgery. RESULTS Standardized scoring of bone SPECT/CT uptake was highly reproducible (intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.79; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.75-0.82). The final diagnoses were gutter impingement (n = 12), periprosthetic (stress) fracture (n = 5), loosening (n = 5), tarsal arthritis (n = 1), and erysipelas (n = 1). Overall, the diagnostic test characteristics of bone SPECT/CT were as follows: sensitivity of 100% (95% CI, 82%-100%), specificity of 80% (95% CI, 28%-99%), and accuracy of 96% (95% CI, 79%-100%). Gutter impingement, periprosthetic fracture, and loosening were correctly identified in all cases revealing distinct uptake patterns. Importantly, persistent diffuse uptake was frequently observed, warranting cautious interpretation. Bone SPECT/CT impacted clinical management in 86%, with symptomatic improvement in 83% of patients. CONCLUSIONS Integrated bone SPECT/CT of painful TARs may benefit from standardized localization to reveal distinct uptake patterns representing common complications after TAR. Initial results show highly promising diagnostic value with potentially important impact on clinical management.
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Schuberth JM, King CM, Jiang SF, Ross JS, Christensen JC, Steck JK. Takedown of Painful Ankle Arthrodesis to Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Case Series of 77 Patients. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 59:535-540. [PMID: 32063484 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2020.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Treatment of painful or malaligned ankle arthrodesis can present as a challenging issue. Several published studies have demonstrated that takedown of a painful ankle arthrodesis to total ankle arthroplasty can assist in restoring some sagittal plane motion and improving functional scores. The goal of this study was to contribute to the limited body of literature with the largest cohort and longest follow-up to date. A retrospective analysis was performed on patient and surgical characteristics of those who underwent a conversion of a painful ankle arthrodesis to a total ankle arthroplasty by 1 of 3 experienced total ankle arthroplasty surgeons from February 2003 to December 2016 with ≥2 years of follow up. Seventy-seven subjects were included for evaluation, with an implant retention rate of 88% (68 of 77) and mean follow-up of 8.3 years (range 2.6 to 15.8). Of the 11 (14%) failures (defined as retrieval or exchange of metallic components), 8 (10%) were revised to a total ankle replacement, 2 (2%) underwent revision arthrodesis, and 1 (1%) elected for below-the-knee amputation. The mean time since the primary arthrodesis was 8.6 years (range 1 to 44), and the longer time interval between primary arthrodesis to takedown total ankle arthroplasty did not correlate with poorer outcome scores or increased risk of failure. The mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot, Buechel-Pappas, and visual analog pain scale scores improved from preoperative values, with less satisfaction noted in those who needed revision surgery. The conversion of a painful ankle arthrodesis to a total ankle implant is a viable option to obtain range of motion and improved patient satisfaction scores similar to primary total ankle replacement.
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- John M Schuberth
- Attending Staff, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
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- Attending Staff, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, Oakland, CA
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- Research Analyst, Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, Oakland, CA
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- Attending Staff, Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
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- Attending Staff, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Podiatric Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Private Practice, Southern Arizona Orthopedics, Tucson, AZ
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Giardini P, Di Benedetto P, Mercurio D, Gisonni R, Molinari M, Causero A, Cortese F. Infinity ankle arthroplasty with traditional instrumentation and PSI prophecy system: preliminary results. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:e2020021. [PMID: 33559635 PMCID: PMC7944708 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i14-s.10989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Ankle arthrodesis has been considered the surgical Gold Standard for advanced ankle arthritis; prosthetic replacement of the tibio-talar joint played a secondary role.The introduction of last generation ankle prostheses lead to better outcome and a lower rate of complication. PSI represents the most recent innovations introduced on the market of ankle arthroplasty:PSI is proposed as a surgical technique capable of making ankle arthroplasty more accurate and more reproducible compared to standard referencing guides Aim of the study is to report early clinical and radiographic outcomes obtained from a single surgeon experience by implanting the same ankle prosthesis using a standard (STD) or a PSI instrumentation Unlike no difference in the average increment of normalized sub score related to function in each group (PSI vs STD), the analysis of normalized pain sub score pointed out a greater average improvement in the PSI group(+75%)compared to the STD group(+62%);this result has been adovacated to the absence of post operative gutter impingement syndrome in the PSI group compared to the STD referencing group. The analysis of radiographic angles revealed a more accurate and reproducible positioning of the components in the PSI group; ankle arthroplasty performed with PSI reported a reduction of both surgical times and the need of intraop.fluoroscopy. PSI ankle arthroplasty achived more accurate and reproducible clinical and radiographic results compared to STD instrumentation;long-term follow-up are needed to demonstrate whether a better positioning of the implant is associated with an increased survival of the prosthesis and therefore justifies the additional costs of PSI.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovereto, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fiemme Hospital, Cavalese, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovereto, Italy.
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Zhao D, Huang D, Zhang G, Wang X, Zhang T, Ma X. Positive and negative factors for the treatment outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty? A systematic review. Foot Ankle Surg 2020; 26:1-13. [PMID: 30598423 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2018.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient selection, surgeon's experience and implant design play an integral role and affect the treatment outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). The aims of this study were to investigate the positive and negative attributes that correlate with different clinical and radiographic outcomes. METHODS Eight-nine studies matched the inclusion criteria: (1) studies of primary TAA with uncemented prosthesis; (2) mean follow-up of no less than 2-year; (3) reports of clinical and radiographic outcomes, and exclusion criteria: (1) non-English study; (2) more than one type of prosthesis without separated data; (3) kin studies with shorter follow-up or smaller cohort. Age, etiology, preoperative deformity, surgeon's experience, follow-up duration and prosthetic type were studied with respect to different outcomes by mixed-effects logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Patients factor: older patients reported less pain or stiffness and demonstrated less radiographic loosening which did not require additional surgical intervention. More traumatic arthritis experienced adjacent joints degeneration after TAA. Surgeon factor: less experienced surgeons had more intraoperative complications. Lack of experience for complications management without implant retrieval during early period might result in more revisions or fusion was done. Prosthetic factor: updated instrumentation decreased malalignment. If the polyethylene (PE) insert was significantly narrower than the metal components more implant instability and subsequent severe particulate wear was seen. Designs with flat-on-flat articulation and ridge at the center of the talar component associated with more PE fracture. Minimal bone resection reduced postoperative fractures. A flat cut of the tibial component and a flat undersurface with press-fit by two screws or pegs of the talar component demonstrated less postoperative fractures, whereas a syndesmosis fusion and a small triangular shape with one central fin of the talar component experienced more loosening which did not require additional surgery. Anatomic conical shape of the talar component seemed to reduce adjacent joint degeneration. Finally, fewer failures were found in patients who received HINTEGRA and Salto Talaris. CONCLUSIONS Based on our investigation, some positive and negative factors for different clinical and radiographic outcomes were found, which should be taken into consideration in clinical practice and ankle implant design.
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- Dahang Zhao
- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Traumatic Orthopaedics, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Zhengjiang, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of TCM, Jing'an District Center Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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BACKGROUND The importance of total ankle replacement (TAR) implant orientation in the axial plane is poorly understood with major variation in surgical technique of implants on the market. Our aim was to better understand the axial rotational profile of patients undergoing TAR. METHODS In 157 standardized computed tomography (CT) scans of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis planning to undergo primary TAR surgery, we measured the relationship between the knee posterior condylar axis, the tibial tuberosity, the transmalleolar axis (TMA), and the tibiotalar angle. The foot position was measured in relation to the TMA with the foot plantigrade. The variation between the medial gutter line and the line bisecting both gutters was assessed. RESULTS The mean external tibial torsion was 34.5 ± 10.3 degrees (11.8-62 degrees). When plantigrade, the mean foot position relative to the TMA was 21 ± 10.6 degrees (0.7-38.4 degrees) internally rotated. As external tibial torsion increased, the foot position became more internally rotated relative to the TMA (Pearson correlation, 0.6; P < .0001). As the tibiotalar angle became more valgus, the foot became more externally rotated relative to the TMA (Pearson correlation, -0.4; P < .01). The mean difference between the medial gutter line and a line bisecting both gutters was 4.9 ± 2.8 degrees (1.7-9.4 degrees). More than 51% of patients had a difference greater than 5 degrees. The mean angle between the medial gutter line and a line perpendicular to the TMA was 7.5 ± 2.6 degrees (2.8-13.7 degrees). CONCLUSION There was a large variation in rotational profile of patients undergoing TAR, particularly between the medial gutter line and the TMA. Surgeon designers and implant manufacturers should develop consistent methods to guide surgeons toward judging the appropriate axial rotation of their implant on an individual basis. We recommend careful clinical assessment and preoperative CT scans to enable the correct rotation to be determined. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IIc, outcomes research.
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- Ali-Asgar Najefi
- UCL Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK
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- UCL Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK
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- UCL Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK.,The London Ankle Arthritis Centre, Wellington Hospital, London, UK
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Gender Variation in the Shape of Superior Talar Dome: A Cadaver Measurement Based on Chinese Population. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:6087871. [PMID: 30069473 PMCID: PMC6057431 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6087871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Understanding the shape of superior talar dome is essential for a better size compatibility between talar component of ankle implant and bone. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there were gender variations in (1) width (TW) and length (TL) of talus, as well as anterior width (DAW), middle width (DMW), posterior width (DPW), and length (DL) of superior talar dome; (2) differences between the DAW, DMW, and DPW; (3) the ratios between these parameters. Fifty-one cadaveric ankle specimens were included. Two observers measured all the specimens using vernier caliper. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used for intraobserver and interobserver reliability analysis and the reliability was thought to be good if the ICC>0.75. A two-tailed unpaired t-test or the rank-sum test was used to investigate gender variations. A single-factor ANOVA was utilized to identify the differences between the width of the superior talar dome surface and p value of <0.05 was considered significant. Intraobserver and interobserver reliability were good. Significant gender variations were found, in which TW, TL, DAW, DMW, DPW, and DL of female specimens were much smaller than those of male. The width of talar dome linearly decreased from DAW to DPW; however, the linearly decreased rate from anterior to posterior width was bigger in female. Moreover, significant differences were found in DAW/DPW, DMW/DPW, DL/DAW, DL/DMW, and DL/DPW between male and female. Based on our result, there was no difference in the 2D shape of the whole talus instead gender variation existed in the 2D shape of superior talar dome between male and female. The current 2D data could contribute to figure out more suitable size of talar component for Chinese population and might indicate a gender-specific shape of bone-implant interface, which could reduce the potential bone-component incompatibility when performing ankle replacement using standard component.
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In patients with a stiff ankle replacement, appropriate resection of scarred capsular structures, hypertrophic bone debridement, and careful release of tendons should be performed to achieve good outcomes. Appropriately sized and correctly implanted components are required to restore ankle function to as normal as possible. Although not proven, the better a total ankle replacement is balanced, the less likely scar and heterotopic bone formation will occur. In patients with a stiff and painful ankle replacement, a preoperative diagnostic workup is mandatory to understand the underlying pathologic process and plan appropriate treatment. All underlying causes should be addressed.
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- Beat Hintermann
- Orthopaedic Clinic, Kantonsspital Baselland, 4410 Liestal, Switzerland.
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, Kantonsspital Baselland, 4410 Liestal, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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