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Efrima B, Barbero A, Maccario C, Indino C, Nocera C, Albagli A, Dahmen J, Usuelli FG. Significant Clinical Improvement After Arthroscopic Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A 5-Year Follow-Up. Cartilage 2024:19476035241240341. [PMID: 38554040 DOI: 10.1177/19476035241240341] [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: 04/01/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (A-AMIC) for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) at 24 months and 60 months of follow-up. The secondary aim was to assess whether age, body mass index (BMI), and lesion surface affect outcomes. DESIGN Sixty-three patients (32 males, 31 females) with a median age of 37 years [interquartile range (IQR): 25-48] were included. Preoperative and postoperative (24 months and 60 months) clinical outcomes were evaluated using a Visual Analog Score (VAS) for pain during walking, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), Short-Form Survey (SF-12), the Halasi, and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) scores. Patients were categorized according to age, BMI, and lesion surface (1-1.5 cm2 and over 1.5 cm2). The effect of each category was evaluated. RESULTS There were significant improvements in the VAS, AOFAS, SF-12, and UCLA, comparing the preoperative scores to the 60-month follow-up scores (P < 0.001). There were no significant differences in the above-mentioned outcomes between the follow-up periods. Patients older than 33 years had lower SF-12, Halasi, and UCLA scores (P = 0.005, 0.004, and <0.001, respectively). Overweight patients had lower VAS, SF-12, Halasi, and UCLA scores (P = 0.006, 0.002, 0.024, and 0.007, respectively). Lesion size was uninfluential. CONCLUSION A-AMIC yielded clinical improvements at a minimum follow-up of 60 months in patients with symptomatic OLTs, with clinical improvement peaking in the first 2 years, followed by a plateau period. Increased age and BMI were significantly associated with inferior outcomes.
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- Ben Efrima
- Ankle and Foot Unit, Humanitas San Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Ankle and Foot Unit, Humanitas San Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Ankle and Foot Unit, Humanitas San Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Ankle and Foot Unit, Humanitas San Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Deparment of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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蒋 宁, 徐 桂, 李 浩, 杨 锦, 王 佳, 申 琳, 曾 宪. [Progress in surgical treatment of osteochondral lesion of talus]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2024; 38:373-379. [PMID: 38500434 PMCID: PMC10982026 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202311097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Objective To provide a comprehensive overview of the surgical treatments of osteochondral lesion of talus (OLT) and offer valuable insights for clinical practice. Methods The advantages and limitations of surgical treatments for OLT were comprehensively summarized through an extensive review of domestic and abroad relevant literature in recent years. Results Currently, there exist numerous surgical treatments for the OLT, all of which can yield favorable outcomes. However, each method possesses its own set of merits and demerits. The short-term effectiveness of bone marrow stimulation in treating primary OLT with a diameter less than 15 mm is evident, but its long-term effectiveness diminishes over time. Autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT) and osteochondral allograft transplantation (OAT) are suitable for OLT with large defects and subchondral bone cysts. However, incomplete anatomical matching between the donor and recipient bones may results in the formation of new subchondral bone cysts, while AOT also presents potential complications at the donor site. In contrast to AOT and OAT, particulated juvenile cartilage allograft transplantation obviates the need for additional osteotomy. Furthermore, juvenile cartilage exhibits enhanced potential in delivering active chondrocytes to the site of cartilage defect, surpassing that of adult cartilage in tissue repair efficacy. Cell transplantation has demonstrated satisfactory effectiveness; however, it is associated with challenges such as the requirement for secondary surgery and high costs. Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis technology has shown promising effectiveness in the treatment of primary and non-primary OLT and OLT with large defect and subchondral bone cysts. However, there is a scarcity of relevant studies, most of which exhibit low quality. Adjuvant therapy utilizing biological agents represents a novel approach to treating OLT; nevertheless, due to insufficient support from high-quality studies, it has not exhibited significant advantages over traditional treatment methods. Furthermore, its long-term effectiveness remain unclear. Conclusion The optimal choice of surgical treatment for OLT is contingent not only upon the characteristics such as nature, size, and shape but also takes into consideration factors like advancements in medical technology, patient acceptance, economic status, and other pertinent aspects to deliver personalized treatment.
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- 宁 蒋
- 天津市天津医院足踝二病区(天津 300211)Second Ward of Foot and Ankle, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
- 天津中医药大学研究生院(天津 301617)Graduate School of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, P. R. China
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- 天津市天津医院足踝二病区(天津 300211)Second Ward of Foot and Ankle, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
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- 天津市天津医院足踝二病区(天津 300211)Second Ward of Foot and Ankle, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
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- 天津市天津医院足踝二病区(天津 300211)Second Ward of Foot and Ankle, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
- 天津中医药大学研究生院(天津 301617)Graduate School of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, P. R. China
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- 天津市天津医院足踝二病区(天津 300211)Second Ward of Foot and Ankle, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
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- 天津市天津医院足踝二病区(天津 300211)Second Ward of Foot and Ankle, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
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- 天津市天津医院足踝二病区(天津 300211)Second Ward of Foot and Ankle, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
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Cheng X, Su T, Fan X, Hu Y, Jiao C, Guo Q, Jiang D. Concomitant Subchondral Bone Cysts Negatively Affect Clinical Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:2191-2199.e1. [PMID: 37105367 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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PURPOSE To study the effects of concomitant subchondral bone cysts (SBCs) on prognosis after arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation (BMS) for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) less than 100 mm2 and to further assess the correlation between cystic OLT area, depth, or volume and postoperative outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed consecutive patients with OLTs (<100 mm2) who received BMS between April 2017 and May 2020 with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. Lesion area, depth, and volume were collected on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging. Visual analog scale (VAS), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, Karlsson-Peterson, Tegner, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)-Activities of Daily Life and Sports scores were assessed before surgery and at the latest follow-up. Additionally, a general linear model (GLM) and a Pearson correlation analysis (PCA) were performed to investigate the effects of concomitant cysts on postoperative results. RESULTS Eighty-two patients with a mean follow-up of 39.22 ± 12.53 months were divided into non-cyst (n = 45; 39.91 ± 13.03 months) and cyst (n = 37; 38.37 ± 12.02 months) groups. There was no significant difference in the OLT area between the non-cyst and cyst groups (46.98 ± 19.95 mm2 vs 56.08 ± 22.92 mm2; P = .093), but the cyst group showed significantly greater depth (6.06 ± 1.99 mm vs 3.96 ± 1.44 mm; P = .000) and volume (248.26 ± 156.81 mm3 vs 134.58 ± 89.68 mm3; P = .002). The non-cyst group showed significantly more improvement in VAS pain, Karlsson-Peterson, Tegner, and FAAM scores than the cyst group (P < .05). The GLM indicated that SBCs negatively affected VAS pain and Tegner scores (P < .05). For OLTs with cysts, the PCA showed that an area of 90.91 mm2, depth of 7.56 mm, and volume of 428.13 mm3 were potential cutoff values associated with poor outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The concomitant SBCs negatively affected the prognosis of OLTs after BMS. For OLTs with cysts, an area of 90.91 mm2, depth of 7.56 mm, and volume of 428.13 mm3 were the potential cutoff values associated with poor outcomes after BMS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Xiangyun Cheng
- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University. Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University. Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University. Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University. Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University. Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University. Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University. Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing, China.
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Gianakos AL, Williamson ERC, Mercer N, Kerkhoffs GM, Kennedy JG. Gender Differences May Exist in the Presentation, Mechanism of Injury and Outcomes Following Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 62:75-79. [PMID: 35659478 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.04.010] [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: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Bone marrow stimulation (BMS) is indicated for patients who have symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). Despite differences in ankle biomechanics and cartilage morphology between men and women, there is scant evidence examining whether these differences affect surgical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes in men and women following BMS for OLTs. A retrospective analysis comparing female and male patients treated with BMS for OLT between 2007 and 2015 was performed. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores (FAOS) and Short-Form 12 (SF-12). Magnetic resonance imaging at final follow-up was evaluated with the modified magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue score. Thirty-one females and 38 males were included. In female patients, the mean FAOS pain score improved from 60 ± 16 preoperatively to 84 ± 8.9 at 1- to 2-year follow-up (p < .01), and then decreased to 80±13 at final follow-up at 3-4 years. In male patients, the mean FAOS pain score improved from 65±17 preoperatively to 83±9.2 at 1-2 year follow-up (p < .01), and then decreased to 76±14.6 at final follow-up at 3-4 years. Lateral lesions were more common in male patients. Medial lesions were more common in female patients. The outcomes following BMS in both female and male patients were good with no significant differences at short-term follow-up. FAOS scores in male patients were more likely to decrease after 1 to 2 years postsurgery, implying a possibly faster decline than in female patients.
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- Arianna L Gianakos
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Academic Center of Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Academic Center of Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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Fu S, Yang K, Li X, Chen C, Mei G, Su Y, Xue J, Zou J, Zhang J, Shi Z. Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes After Arthroscopic Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: 5-Year Results in 355 Consecutive Ankles. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221128772. [PMID: 36263313 PMCID: PMC9575450 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221128772] [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: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Arthroscopic microfracture for osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) has
shown good functional outcomes in the short and long term. Purpose: To investigate 5-year radiographic and clinical outcomes after arthroscopic
microfracture in treatment of OLT and the effectiveness of adjunct therapies
including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA). Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: We prospectively enrolled 432 patients who underwent arthroscopic
microfracture for OLT from May 1, 2011, to May 31, 2015. Magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) and weightbearing radiographs were performed annually after
the initial surgery. The MOCART (magnetic resonance observation of cartilage
repair tissue) score was used to evaluate the structure of the repaired
cartilage on MRI, and patient-reported outcomes (American Orthopaedic Foot
and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scale [AOFAS] and the Foot and Ankle
Outcome Score) were collected annually. The primary outcome measure was
5-year AOFAS score. We recorded baseline characteristics including age, body
mass index (BMI), and lesion size, and other potentially related factors
including number of PRP/HA injection and change in BMI from baseline. Results: Included were 355 patients, all with minimum 5-year follow-up data. The
overall reoperation rate was 9.0% (32 of 355). According to multivariable
analysis, 5-year AOFAS scores were associated with number of PRP injections
(correlation coefficient, 3.12 [95% CI, 2.36 to 3.89]; P
< .001), BMI at baseline (correlation coefficient, -0.222 [95% CI, -0.363
to -0.082]; P = .002), and mean BMI change from baseline
(correlation coefficient, -1.15 [95% CI, -1.32 to -0.98]; P
< .001). When comparing number of PRP injections (0, 1-2, or ≥3), we
found that patients who had serial PRP injection (≥3 with at least a 3-month
interval between injections) had diminished functional and radiographic
deterioration over time. Conclusion: Arthroscopic microfracture improved patient-reported and structural outcomes
for patients with OLT at 5 years after surgery. Serial PRP injections and
reduction in BMI from baseline were able to slow radiographic and functional
deterioration. Future trials regarding the combination of microfracture and
PRP in treatment of OLT should focus on the efficacy of longer term,
intra-articular, serial injections of PRP instead of single injections.
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- Shaoling Fu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai,
China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China.,Zhongmin Shi, MD, or Jieyuan Zhang, MD, Department of Orthopedic
Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233,
China ( or
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital,
Shanghai, China.,Zhongmin Shi, MD, or Jieyuan Zhang, MD, Department of Orthopedic
Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233,
China ( or
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Migliorini F, Schenker H, Maffulli N, Eschweiler J, Lichte P, Hildebrand F, Weber CD. Autologous matrix induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) as revision procedure for failed AMIC in recurrent symptomatic osteochondral defects of the talus. Sci Rep 2022; 12:16244. [PMID: 36171261 PMCID: PMC9518950 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20641-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Autologous matrix induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) is a bone marrow stimulating technique used for the surgical management of chondral defects of the talus. The present study evaluated the clinical outcomes and imaging of AMIC as revision procedure for failed AMIC surgery for osteochondral defects of the talus. Forty-eight patients with symptomatic osteochondral defects who received a revision AMIC were evaluated after a minimum of two years follow-up. Patients with previous procedures rather than AMIC, those who required additional surgical procedures (e.g. ligament repair or deformity correction), or those who had evidence of kissing, bilateral, or multiple lesions were excluded. Outcome parameters included the Visual Analogic Scale (VAS), Tegner Activity Scale, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS), and the Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue (MOCART) score. All patients were followed by an assessor who was not involved in the clinical management. 27 patients were enrolled in the present study. The mean age of the patient was 34.9 ± 3.1 years, and the mean BMI 27.2 ± 5.1 kg/m2. The mean defect surface area was 2.8 ± 1.9 cm2. The mean follow-up was 44.3 ± 21.4 months. The mean hospital length of stay was 4.4 ± 1.4 days. At final follow-up, the mean VAS score was 4.1 ± 3.1, the mean Tegner 3.5 ± 1.6, the mean AOFAS 58.8 ± 20.6. The preoperative MOCART score was 22.1 ± 13.7 points, the postoperative MOCART score was 42.3 ± 27.9 points (+ 20.2%; P = 0.04), respectively. 30% (8 of 27 patients) experienced persistent pain and underwent a further chondral procedure. Concluding, AMIC could be a viable option as revision procedure for failed AMIC in recurrent symptomatic osteochondral defects of the talus. The PROMs indicated that patients were moderately satisfied with the procedure, and the MOCART score demonstrated a significant improvement from baseline to the last follow-up. A deeper understanding in prognostic factors and patient selection is critical to prevent failures.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081, Baronissi, SA, Italy.,School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Faculty of Medicine, Keele University, ST4 7QB, Stoke On Trent, England.,Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, E1 4DG, London, England
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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Arshad Z, Aslam A, Iqbal AM, Bhatia M. Should Arthroscopic Bone Marrow Stimulation Be Used in the Management of Secondary Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus? A Systematic Review. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:1112-1125. [PMID: 35130190 PMCID: PMC9263474 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteochondral lesions of the talus are common, particularly after trauma. Arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation has emerged as the first-choice surgical treatment for small primary lesions less than 100 mm2. Individual studies on the topic are small and heterogeneous, and they have differed in their main findings; for this reason, systematically reviewing the available evidence seems important. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES In this systematic review, we asked: (1) What patient-reported outcomes and pain scores have been observed after arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation for secondary osteochondral lesions of the talus? (2) What complications were reported? (3) What demographic and clinical factors were reported to be associated with better patient-reported outcome scores? METHODS We performed a systematic review according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines using Embase, EmCare, PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus (databases last searched June 23, 2021). A two-stage title/abstract and full-text screening process was performed independently by two reviewers. Randomized control trials, cohort studies, and observational studies published in English that evaluated the outcome of arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation for secondary osteochondral lesions of the talus were included. Case reports, review articles, commentaries, abstracts, and letters to the editor were excluded. A total of 12 articles (10 case series and two retrospective comparative studies) involving 446 patients were included. Of these, 111 patients with a mean age of 33 years (range 20 to 49) received arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation for a secondary osteochondral lesion of the talus. The Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria were used to assess the methodologic quality of included studies. The MINORS is a numerical score ranging from 0 to 16 for studies with no comparison group and 0 to 24 for comparative studies, with higher quality studies receiving higher scores. Of the 10 noncomparative case series, the highest score was 10 of 16, with a median (range) score of 7.5 (4 to 10), while the two comparative studies scored 22 of 24 and 19 of 24, respectively. RESULTS Studies varied widely in terms of patient-reported outcome measures such as the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score (AOFAS), with inconsistent reporting across studies regarding whether or how much patients improved; there was variation in some effect sizes with regard to improvement seeming close to or below the minimum clinically important difference (MCID). Although no perioperative complications were reported in any included studies, 34% (26 of 77, in seven studies that reported on this endpoint) of patients who underwent a revision procedure. One study found a negative association between lesion size and AOFAS and VAS score. No other studies reported on factors associated with patient-reported outcome scores, and most studies were far too small to explore relationships of this sort. CONCLUSION We found that arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation for secondary osteochondral lesions of the talus yielded inconsistent and often small improvements in patient-reported outcomes, with approximately one in three patients undergoing a revision procedure. Reported outcomes likely represent a best-case scenario, inflated by low-level study designs and major sources of bias that are known to make treatment effects seem larger than they are. Therefore, the use of arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation in such patients cannot be recommended, unless we are able to refine selection criteria to effectively identify patients who show a substantial clinical benefit. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic study.
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- Zaki Arshad
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Guyton GP. CORR Insights®: Should Arthroscopic Bone Marrow Stimulation Be Used in the Management of Secondary Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus? A Systematic Review. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:1126-1128. [PMID: 35348551 PMCID: PMC9263493 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Gregory P Guyton
- Orthopaedic Surgeon, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Li J, Wang Y, Wei Y, Kong D, Lin Y, Wang D, Cheng S, Yin P, Wei M. The effect of talus osteochondral defects of different area size on ankle joint stability: a finite element analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:500. [PMID: 35624444 PMCID: PMC9137113 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05450-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) is one of the most common ankle injuries, which will lead to biomechanical changes in the ankle joint and ultimately affect ankle function. Finite element analysis (FEA) is used to clarify the effect of talus osteochondral defects on the stability of the ankle joint at different depths. However, no research has been conducted on talus osteochondral defect areas that require prompt intervention. In this research, FEA was used to simulate the effect of the area size of talus osteochondral defect on the stress and stability of the ankle joint under a specific depth defect. METHODS Different area sizes (normal, 2 mm* 2 mm, 4 mm* 4 mm, 6 mm* 6 mm, 8 mm* 8 mm, 10 mm* 10 mm, and 12 mm* 12 mm) of the three-dimensional finite element model of osteochondral defects were established. The model was used to simulate and calculate joint stress and displacement of the articular surface of the distal tibia and the proximal talus when the ankle joint was in the heel-strike, midstance, and push-off phases. RESULTS When OLT occurred, the contact pressure of the articular surface, the equivalent stress of the proximal talus, the tibial cartilage, and the talus cartilage did not change significantly with an increase in the size of the osteochondral defect area when the heel-strike phase was below 6 mm * 6 mm. Gradual increases started at 6 mm * 6 mm in the midstance and push-off phases. Maximum changes were reached when the defect area size was 12 mm * 12 mm. The same patterns were observed in the talus displacement. CONCLUSIONS The effect of the defect area of the ankle talus cartilage on the ankle biomechanics is evident in the midstance and push-off phases. When the size of the defect reaches 6 mm * 6 mm, the most apparent change in the stability of the ankle joint occurs, and the effect does not increase linearly with the increase in the size of the defect.
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- Jia Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China.
- The Faculty of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, China.
- The Faculty of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Lan T, McCarthy HS, Hulme CH, Wright KT, Makwana N. The management of talar osteochondral lesions - Current concepts. JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPY AND JOINT SURGERY 2021; 8:231-237. [PMID: 34337329 PMCID: PMC8312263 DOI: 10.1016/j.jajs.2021.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are a common complication following trauma, involving both the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone, with variable aetiologies and often presenting with non-specific symptoms. Diagnosis of OLTs requires a combination of clinical assessment and imaging and despite many different treatment options, there is no generalised consensus regarding which option is the most effective. Left untreated, OLTs risk progressing to osteoarthritis. Acute non-displaced OLTs can be treated non-operatively. However, OLTs refractory to non-surgical care for three to six months may be suitable for surgical care. In these cases, conservative treatments are often unsuccessful, particularly for larger and more severe defects and so the majority require surgical intervention. Although bone marrow stimulation techniques remain the "gold standard" for lesions <150 mm2, there still requires a need for better long term clinical data and cost-benefit analyses compared with other treatment options. Biological attempts at either regenerating or replacing the articular cartilage are however demonstrating some promising results, but each with their own advantages and disadvantages. In this review, we summarise the clinical management of OLTs and present the current concepts of different treatment regimes.
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- Tian Lan
- Spinal Studies & Cartilage Research Group, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, NHS Trust, Oswestry, UK
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, UK
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- Spinal Studies & Cartilage Research Group, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, NHS Trust, Oswestry, UK
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, UK
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- Spinal Studies & Cartilage Research Group, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, NHS Trust, Oswestry, UK
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, UK
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- Spinal Studies & Cartilage Research Group, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, NHS Trust, Oswestry, UK
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, UK
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- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, NHS Trust, Oswestry, UK
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, UK
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