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Karlsson J, Snaebjörnsson T. Editorial Commentary: Primary Repair of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Shows Positive Midterm Outcomes When Properly Indicated. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00666-2. [PMID: 39260589 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.09.006] [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: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Anatomic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is the gold standard treatment for ACL injury and has been shown to restore the 3-dimensional joint laxity. Recently, however, there is renewed interest in primary repair of the injured ACL in selected cases. Research shows that, in some cases, short- and midterm outcomes of ACL repair are favorable, albeit with greater failure rates than ACL reconstruction. No long-term outcomes are yet available, which could address whether repair reduces risk of osteoarthritis relative to reconstruction with a graft. Historically, primary repair showed poor outcomes, but for proximal and acute injuries with good vascularity, innovations such as suture anchors, dynamic intraligamentary stabilization, and suture tape augmentation show promise, particularly in paediatric patients. The old orthopaedic dogma that "ACL cannot heal" is not entirely correct.
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Vaishya R, Gupta BM, Mamdapur GMN, Vaish A. Multiligamentous Knee Injury: A Scientometric Assessment of Global Publications During 2008-2023. Indian J Orthop 2024; 58:1213-1223. [PMID: 39170657 PMCID: PMC11333647 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-024-01149-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Background Research and clinical studies on multiligamentous knee injuries (MLKI) have recently gained interest with several clinical studies reported recently. This study aims to identify, visualize, and characterize the MLKI research, to analyze the knowledge structure of MLKI during 2008-2023 and to identify the emerging research trends from a bibliometric perspective. Methods All articles reporting MLKI from 2008 to 2023 were curated from the Scopus database, on 1st January 2024. VOS viewer and Microsoft Excel were used to analyze the publications including the participating countries, authors, organizations, journals and research focus. These data were used to generate visual knowledge maps of the outputs. Results 406 papers on MLKI were published in 115 journals by 483 authors. There has been a slow publication growth in the past 16 years. The United States had more than 50% share in global publications. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy, Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine and American Journal of Sports Medicine published the most papers. The three USA institutions, namely Mayo Clinic, Hospital for Special Surgery-New York and Twin Cities Orthopedics contributed the largest number of publications. B.A. Levy (Mayo Clinic, USA) (n = 66) and M.J. Stuart (Mayo Clinic, USA) (n = 63) have registered the highest collaborative links with other authors. Conclusions This study is the first comprehensive bibliometric study to analyze MLKI. The findings shed light on the growth trajectory of publications, the extent of international collaborations, the influence of highly cited articles, and the key countries, institutions, journals, and authors contributing to the field. Graphical Abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43465-024-01149-9.
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- Raju Vaishya
- Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi,, 110076 India
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- Department of Library and Information Science, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi,, 110076 India
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Rilk S, Goodhart GC, van der List JP, Von Rehlingen-Prinz F, Vermeijden HD, O'Brien R, DiFelice GS. Anterior cruciate ligament primary repair revision rates are increased in skeletally mature patients under the age of 21 compared to reconstruction, while adults (>21 years) show no significant difference: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 38967267 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the impact of age as a risk factor on the revision rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) primary repair (ACLPR), dynamic intraligamentary stabilization (DIS) and bridge-enhanced ACL restoration (BEAR) compared to ACL reconstruction (ACLR). METHODS A systematic literature search was performed for comparative studies comparing outcomes for ACLPR, DIS or BEAR to ACLR. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to assess nondifferentiated and age-differentiated (skeletally mature patients ≤21 and >21 years) ACL revision and reoperation risk, as well as results for subjective outcomes. Methodological study quality was assessed using the Risk of Bias Tool 2.0c and Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies tools. RESULTS A total of 12 studies (n = 1277) were included. ACLR demonstrated a lower nonage-stratified revision risk at 2 years versus ACLPR, DIS and BEAR, but a similar revision risk at 5 years when compared to DIS. However, an age-stratified analysis demonstrated a significantly increased ACLPR revision risk as compared to ACLR in skeletally mature patients ≤21 years of age (risk ratios [RR], 6.33; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.18-33.87, p = 0.03), while adults (>21 years) showed no significant difference between groups (RR, 1.48; 95% CI, 0.25-8.91, n.s.). Furthermore, DIS reoperation rates were significantly higher than respective ACLR rates (RR, 2.22; 95% CI, 1.35-3.65, p = 0.002), whereas BEAR (RR, 1.07; 95% CI, 0.41-2.75, n.s.) and ACLPR (RR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.21-3.09, n.s.) showed no differences. IKDC scores were equivalent for all techniques. However, ACLPR exhibited significantly better FJS (mean difference, 11.93; 95% CI, 6.36-17.51, p < 0.0001) and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Symptoms (mean difference, 3.01; 95% CI, 0.42-5.60, p = 0.02), along with a lower Tegner activity reduction. CONCLUSIONS ACLPR in skeletally mature patients ≤21 years of age is associated with up to a six-fold risk increase for ACL revision surgery compared to ACLR; however, adults (>21 years) present no significant difference. Based on the current data, age emerges as a crucial risk factor and should be considered when deciding on the appropriate treatment option in proximal ACL tears. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Sebastian Rilk
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
- Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
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D'Ambrosi R, Migliorini F, Di Maria F, Anghilieri FM, Di Feo F, Ursino N, Mangiavini L, Kambhampati SBS. Italian research on anterior cruciate ligament: a bibliometric analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024; 34:2235-2243. [PMID: 38602582 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-03937-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This study analysed the trend of publications on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in Italy. It was hypothesised that publications on this topic have quickly increased in recent years due to increased knowledge of both clinical and radiological pathology. METHODS PubMed and Scopus were accessed on 29/11/2023. This retrieved 838 articles from PubMed and 1050 from Scopus. We analysed the top 10 authors, and journals in publication numbers, citation numbers, and citations per year. We have also looked at the top 10 institutions publishing on anterior cruciate ligament from Scopus as PubMed does not give this information in the output. Data mining was performed using the Orange software, Mac version 3.32.0 ( https://orangedatamining.com/ ) from the titles of all articles. A word cloud analysis of titles, authors, journals and universities was performed. RESULTS The peak of citations was in 2017 with 1529, whilst the peak of publications was in 2019 with 59 articles published. Analysing the number of publications and citations for the journal, the most impacted journal is Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy with 5472 citations and 183 articles, followed by The American Journal of Sports Medicine, with 2722 citations and 56 articles and Arthroscopy with 1990 citations and 62 articles. Considering also international collaborations, the most cited author is Della Villa F. in 2020 with 43.67 citations per year. The Italian author with the major number of publications is Zaffagnini S. with 39 articles, whilst the author with the higher number of citations is Aglietti P. with 1612 citations. CONCLUSIONS ACL reconstruction has gained growing interest amongst the scientific community. Publications and citations presented a rising trend, the majority of the highly cited papers were contributed by few centres, and clinical trials were the most cited study designs. The long-term outcomes of ACL lesions have attracted interest. The authors hypothesised that shortly there will be an increase in articles analysing the results of ACL revisions, the use of lateral extra-articular tenodesis, and meniscus transplants. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Riccardo D'Ambrosi
- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Medical Centre, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Surgery, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Opoku M, Fang M, Lu W, Li Y, Xiao W. Acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture: can repair become an alternative to reconstruction: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and cohort studies. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:331. [PMID: 38825707 PMCID: PMC11145936 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04812-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To perform a meta-analysis to compare clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair and ACL reconstruction for acute ACL rupture. METHOD We searched Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases to seek relevant studies. Clinical outcomes included failure rate, hardware removal rate, anteroposterior (AP) knee laxity, and patient-reported outcomes. In addition, subgroup analysis was carried out according to repair techniques, rupture locations, and study designs. Funnel plots were used to detect publication bias. All statistical analysis was performed using STATA (version 14.2, StataCorp). RESULTS A total of 10 articles were included in this study, comprising 5 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 5 cohort studies, involving a total of 549 patients. We found no statistical differences between the ACL repair and ACL reconstruction in the following outcomes: failure rate, AP knee laxity, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Lysholm score, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS) Score, and Tegner score. However, the ACL repair group had a higher hardware removal rate. Except for AP knee laxity results on different repair techniques, there was no statistical difference in other subgroup analyses. CONCLUSION Compared with ACL reconstruction, ACL repair shows similar results in clinical outcomes, and it is promising to be an effective alternative treatment for acute ACL rupture. Larger samples and higher-quality studies are needed to support our results and further explore the advantages of ACL repair in other aspects. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Michael Opoku
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
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Rilk S, Goodhart GC, O'Brien R, DiFelice GS. Arthroscopic Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Primary Repair Restores Anterior Tibial Translation Intraoperatively at Time Zero With No Additional Effect of Suture Augmentation. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(23)00982-9. [PMID: 38266743 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.11.033] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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PURPOSE To intraoperatively evaluate the ability of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) primary repair (ACLPR) to restore anterior tibial translation (ATT) at time zero and to assess the influence of additional suture augmentation (SA) on ATT. METHODS Patients with proximal ACL tears undergoing arthroscopic ACLPR with dual-suture anchor fixation were included in this time-zero clinical study. Laxity measurements were taken with a digital arthrometer to evaluate ATT stability preoperatively in the office (T0) as a standardized diagnostic tool, preoperatively under anesthesia (T1), at time zero intraoperatively after ACLPR but prior to SA fixation (T2), and after SA fixation (T3). RESULTS A total of 27 patients (mean age ± standard deviation [SD], 35.1 ± 12.0 years) with proximal ACL tears and significant preoperative (T0) ATT side-to-side differences (SSDs) (mean ± SD, 4.1 ± 1.5 mm) were evaluated. ACLPR was shown to restore ATT SSD at time zero (mean ± SD, 0.2 ± 1.1 mm) given that a significant reduction in ATT SSD (mean difference ± standard error, -4.7 ± 0.21 mm; P < .001) was achieved when comparing preoperative and intraoperative measurements after separate refixation of both ACL bundles with suture anchors. Additional SA fixation did not further decrease ATT when comparing measurements of the ipsilateral leg after ACL refixation and after SA fixation (mean difference ± SD, 0.03 ± 0.22 mm; P = .496). CONCLUSIONS ACLPR with dual-suture anchor fixation restores time-zero ATT laxity in adults with proximal ACL tears. Additional SA fixation in full knee extension does not further decrease ATT. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study provides important information about the effectiveness of ACLPR in restoring ATT. SA with the knee fixed in full knee extension does not further decrease ATT; therefore, augmentation may not lead to overconstraint of the knee or stress shielding of the repaired ACL.
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- Sebastian Rilk
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A.; Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A.; Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A..
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Abdel Khalik H, Lameire DL, Park LJ, Ayeni OR. The impact of surgical randomised controlled trials on the management of FAI syndrome: a citation analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:6006-6019. [PMID: 37816919 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07608-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify and assess the clinical impact of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the surgical management of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) through a citation analysis. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL were searched from inception to April 22, 2023 for RCTs assessing the surgical management of FAIS. Study characteristics were directly abstracted from included trials and citation metrics were obtained from the Clarivate Web of Knowledge database on May 19, 2023. The continuous fragility index (CFI) was calculated for eligible outcomes. Univariate regression models were used to explore correlations between total citations per year and various study characteristics. RESULTS Ten studies comprising one thousand two hundred ninetypatients were eligible for analysis. Studies were published from 2013 to 2023. Eight countries were represented across various trials with 91% being either North American or European. The mean journal impact factor of published studies was 39.684 (median 2.982; range 1.31-202.73). The mean citation density was 14.17 (range 0.33-48.67). The median CFI was 4.8 (range 1-32.2). Correlation analysis demonstrated strong and statistically significant correlations to study sample size (R = 0.75, p = 0.012), journal impact factor (R = 0.80, p = 0.006) and continuous fragility index (R = 0.95, p = 0.015). CONCLUSION Trials assessing the surgical management of FAIS present with a wide range of clinical uptake based on citation density and are published in journals of broadly variable impact factor. Despite promising citation metrics, high-quality evidence on arthroscopy for FAIS is limited to the United States and Europe with an unclear international impact. Future knowledge translation efforts are warranted to maximise the international uptake of evidence regarding arthroscopic management of FAIS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I.
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- Hassaan Abdel Khalik
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, 149 College St Room 508-A, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P5, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Z5, Canada.
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Bühl L, Müller S, Nüesch C, Boyer KA, Casto E, Mündermann A, Egloff C. Ambulatory knee biomechanics and muscle activity 2 years after ACL surgery: InternalBrace TM-augmented ACL repair versus ACL reconstruction versus healthy controls. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:785. [PMID: 37794432 PMCID: PMC10548591 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06916-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about knee mechanics and muscle control after augmented ACL repair. Our aim was to compare knee biomechanics and leg muscle activity during walking between the legs of patients 2 years after InternalBraceTM-augmented anterior cruciate ligament repair (ACL-IB) and between patients after ACL-IB and ACL reconstruction (ACL-R), and controls. METHODS Twenty-nine ACL-IB, 27 sex- and age-matched ACL-R (hamstring tendon autograft) and 29 matched controls completed an instrumented gait analysis. Knee joint angles, moments, power, and leg muscle activity were compared between the involved and uninvolved leg in ACL-IB (paired t-tests), and between the involved legs in ACL patients and the non-dominant leg in controls (analysis of variance and posthoc Bonferroni tests) using statistical parametric mapping (SPM, P < 0.05). Means and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of differences in discrete parameters (DP; i.e., maximum/minimum) were calculated. RESULTS Significant differences were observed in ACL-IB only in minimum knee flexion angle (DP: 2.4°, CI [-4.4;-0.5]; involved > uninvolved) and maximum knee flexion moment during stance (-0.07Nm/kg, CI [-0.13;-0.00]; involved < uninvolved), and differences between ACL-IB and ACL-R only in maximum knee flexion during swing (DP: 3.6°, CI [0.5;7.0]; ACL-IB > ACL-R). Compared to controls, ACL-IB (SPM: 0-3%GC, P = 0.015; 98-100%, P = 0.016; DP: -6.3 mm, CI [-11.7;-0.8]) and ACL-R (DP: -6.0 mm, CI [-11.4;-0.2]) had lower (maximum) anterior tibia position around heel strike. ACL-R also had lower maximum knee extension moment (DP: -0.13Nm/kg, CI [-0.23;-0.02]) and internal knee rotation moment (SPM: 34-41%GC, P < 0.001; DP: -0.03Nm/kg, CI [-0.06;-0.00]) during stance, and greater maximum semitendinosus activity before heel strike (DP: 11.2%maximum voluntary contraction, CI [0.1;21.3]) than controls. CONCLUSION Our results suggest comparable ambulatory knee function 2 years after ACL-IB and ACL-R, with ACL-IB showing only small differences between legs. However, the differences between both ACL groups and controls suggest that function in the involved leg is not fully recovered and that ACL tear is not only a mechanical disruption but also affects the sensorimotor integrity, which may not be restored after surgery. The trend toward fewer abnormalities in knee moments and semitendinosus muscle function during walking after ACL-IB warrants further investigation and may underscore the importance of preserving the hamstring muscles as ACL agonists. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case-control study. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov, NCT04429165 (12/06/2020).
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- Linda Bühl
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil, 4123, Switzerland.
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil, 4123, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil, 4123, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
- Department of Spine Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
- Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil, 4123, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
- Department of Spine Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil, 4123, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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Rilk S, Saithna A, Achtnich A, Ferretti A, Sonnery-Cottet B, Kösters C, Bottoni CR, Monaco E, Cavaignac E, Ahlbaeumer G, Brandl G, Mackay GM, Vermeijden HD, Dallo I, Pace JL, van der List JP, Moggia JR, Chahla J, Batista JP, Frosch KH, Schneider KN, Smith PA, Frank RM, Hoogeslag RAG, Eggli S, Douoguih WA, Petersen W, DiFelice GS. The modern-day ACL surgeon's armamentarium should include multiple surgical approaches including primary repair, augmentation, and reconstruction: A letter to the Editor. J ISAKOS 2023; 8:279-281. [PMID: 37023928 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.03.434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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- Sebastian Rilk
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, 10021, USA; Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria.
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- AZBSC Orthopedics, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255, USA; School of Science & Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, TU Technische Universität Munich, Munich, 81675, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Science, Italian National Olympic Committee, Rome, 00197, Italy
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- Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Groupe Ramsay-Generale de Sante, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Lyon, 69008, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Hand- and Trauma Surgery, Maria-Josef-Hospital Greven, Greven, 48268, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96859, USA
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- Orthopaedic Unit and Kirk Kilgour Sports Injury Center, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, 00185, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma, Pierre-Paul Riquet Hospital, Toulouse, 31300, France
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- Center for Bone and Joint Surgery, Klinik Gut St Moritz, St Moritz, 7500, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Vincent Shoulder & Sports Clinic, Vienna, 1030, Austria
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, 10021, USA; Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam, 1081, the Netherlands
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- Children's Health Andrews Institute Plano, TX, 75024, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, 10021, USA; Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam, 1081, the Netherlands
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- Servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Hospital "General San Martín", La Plata, Argentina; Unidad de Artroscopía y Traumatología Deportiva, Clínica CROMA y Sanatorio IPENSA, La Plata, Argentina
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Boca Juniors Athletic Club Director, Football Medical Department, Brandsen, CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20251, Germany
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- Center for Bone and Joint Surgery, Klinik Gut St Moritz, St Moritz, 7500, Switzerland; Department of Orthopaedics and Tumor Orthopaedics, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, 48149, Germany
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- Columbia Orthopaedic Group, Columbia, MO, 65201, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65201, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, 80045, USA
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- Centre for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine OCON, Hengelo, 7555, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sonnenhof Hospital, Bern, 3006, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, 20010, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Martin-Luther-Hospital, Berlin, 14193, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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Rilk S, Goodhart GC, O’Brien R, Vermeijden HD, van der List JP, DiFelice GS. Anatomic Arthroscopic Primary Repair of Proximal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears. Arthrosc Tech 2023; 12:e879-e888. [PMID: 37424646 PMCID: PMC10323735 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Within the last decade, various highly diverse anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) preservation techniques have been proposed, as contemporary selective arthroscopic ACL preservation experienced a resurgence. Among surgical techniques, there are a variety of suturing, fixation, and augmentation methods, whereas a common thread, considering essential anatomic and biomechanical properties, is missing. This technique aims to anatomically reapproximate both the anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundles to their respective femoral footprints. Additionally, a PL compression stitch is performed to increase the ligament-bone contact area and recreate the anatomic vectors of the native bundles, therefore, creating a more anatomic and biomechanical construct. This technique is a minimally invasive procedure, with no graft harvesting nor tunnel drilling, which leads to decreased pain levels, earlier return of full range motion (ROM), and faster rehabilitation, while failure rates seem to be comparable to that of ACL reconstruction. We present an updated surgical technique of anatomic arthroscopic primary repair with suture anchor fixation for patients with proximal ACL tears.
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- Sebastian Rilk
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A
- Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, U.S.A
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Tapasvi S, Shekhar A. The anterior cruciate ligament: Chronicles of a legend. J ISAKOS 2023; 8:135-136. [PMID: 36924823 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Sachin Tapasvi
- Chief Consultant, The Orthopaedic Speciality Clinic, Pune, India.
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- Consultant, Sushrut OrthoPlastic Clinic, Raipur, India.
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