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Migliorini F, Maffulli N, Cocconi F, Schäfer L, Bell A, Katusic D, Vaishya R. Better outcomes using suture button compared to screw fixation in talofibular syndesmotic injuries of the ankle: a level I evidence-based meta-analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:2641-2653. [PMID: 38740648 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05354-x] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The present meta-analysis evaluated current level I clinical trials which compared the use of a suture button (SB) versus syndesmotic screw (SS) fixation techniques for syndesmosis injuries of the ankle. The outcomes of interest were to compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and complications. It was hypothesised that SB might achieve better PROMs along with a lower rate of complications. METHODS This study was conducted according to the 2020 PRISMA statement. In August 2023, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase were accessed. All the randomised controlled trials (RCTs) which compared SB versus SS fixation for syndesmosis injuries of the ankle were accessed. Data concerning the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), and Olerud-Molander score (OMS) were collected at baseline and at last follow-up. Data on implant failure, implant removal, and joint malreduction were also retrieved. RESULTS Data from seven RCTs (490 patients) were collected. 33% (161 of 490) were women. The mean length of the follow-up was 30.8 ± 27.4 months. The mean age of the patients was 41.1 ± 4.1 years. Between the two groups (SB and SS), comparability was found in the mean age, and men:women ratio. The SS group evidenced lower OMS (P = 0.0006) and lower AOFAS (P = 0.03). The SS group evidenced a greater rate of implant failure (P = 0.0003), implant removal (P = 0.0005), and malreduction (P = 0.04). CONCLUSION Suture button fixation might perform better than the syndesmotic screw fixation in syndesmotic injuries of the ankle.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Psychology, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Faculty of Medicine, Keele University, Stoke On Trent, ST4 7QB, UK
- Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4DG, UK
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), 39100, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, Simmerath, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, Simmerath, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), 39100, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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Chen RP, Wang QH, Li MY, Su XF, Wang DY, Liu XH, Li ZL. Progress in diagnosis and treatment of acute injury to the anterior talofibular ligament. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:3395-3407. [PMID: 37383912 PMCID: PMC10294195 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i15.3395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Injury to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is a common acute injury of the lateral foot ligament. Untimely and improper treatment significantly affects the quality of life and rehabilitation progress of patients. The purpose of this paper is to review the anatomy and the current methods of diagnosis and treatment of acute injury to the ATFL. The clinical manifestations of acute injury to the ATFL include pain, swelling, and dysfunction. At present, non-surgical treatment is the first choice for acute injury of the ATFL. The standard treatment strategy involves the “peace and love” principle. After initial treatment in the acute phase, personalized rehabilitation training programs can be followed. These may involve proprioception training, muscle training, and functional exercise to restore limb coordination and muscle strength. Static stretching and other techniques to loosen joints, acupuncture, moxibustion massage, and other traditional medical treatments can relieve pain, restore range of motion, and prevent joint stiffness. If the non-surgical treatment is not ideal or fails, surgical treatment is feasible. Currently, arthroscopic anatomical repair or anatomical reconstruction surgery is commonly used in clinical practice. Although open Broström surgery provides good results, the modified arthroscopic Broström surgery has many advantages, such as less trauma, rapid pain relief, rapid postoperative recovery, and fewer complications, and is more popular with patients. In general, when treating acute injury to the ATFL, treatment management and methods should be timely and reasonably arranged according to the specific injury scenario and attention should be paid to the timely combination of multiple therapies to achieve the best treatment results.
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- Run-Peng Chen
- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
- Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Office, Shandong Vheng Data Technology Co., Ltd, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Office, Shandong Vheng Data Technology Co., Ltd, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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One double-loaded suture anchor is sufficient for all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023:10.1007/s00167-023-07348-5. [PMID: 36810947 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07348-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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PURPOSE All-inside anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair using anchors is frequently used to manage chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) with satisfactory functional outcomes. It remains unclear whether there are differences in the functional results between the use of one or two double-loaded anchors. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 59 CLAI patients who underwent an all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair procedure from 2017 to 2019. Patients were divided into two groups according to the number of anchors used. In the one-anchor group (n = 32), the ATFL was repaired with one double-loaded suture anchor. In the two-anchors group (n = 27), the ATFL was repaired with two double-loaded suture anchors. At the last follow-up time point, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, Karlsson Ankle Function Score (KAFS), Anterior Talar Translation (ATT), Active Joint Position Sense (AJPS), and the rate of return to sports in both groups were compared. RESULTS All the patients were followed up for at least 24 months. Improvement in the functional results (VAS, AOFAS, KAFS, ATT, and AJPS) were recorded at the final follow-up time point. No significant differences were observed regarding VAS, AOFAS, KAFS, ATT, and AJPS between the two groups. CONCLUSION In patients with CLAI undergoing all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair, the use of either one or two double-loaded suture anchors produces comparable and predictably good functional outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Feng SM, Shao CQ, Sun QQ, Oliva F, Maffulli N. Functional outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair with loop suture versus free-edge suture. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:502. [PMCID: PMC9675186 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03402-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Anatomic repair of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is used to manage chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). However, the optimal suture configuration used to repair the ATFL is not yet determined. It remains unclear whether suture configuration affects clinical outcomes in such patients. Purpose To compare the functional outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair using either a loop suture and or a free-edge suture configuration in CLAI patients. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 71 patients with CLAI who had undergone an all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair procedure with either loop suture (n = 36) or free-edge suture (n = 35) from February 2016 to July 2018. Comparable pre-operatively, the Visual analogy score (VAS), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society scoring system (AOFAS), Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS) scoring system, Anterior Talar Translation (ATT) and Active Joint Position Sense (AJPS) were used to evaluate postoperative ankle function. Results There were no postoperative wound complications, implant reactions, or neurological or vascular injuries. Postoperative hospitalization, VAS, AOFAS, KAFS, AJPS and the time of return to sport were similar between the loop suture group and free-edge suture group. Requiring a longer procedure time, patients with loop suture configuration achieved better ATT. Conclusion All-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair procedure for CLAI treatment provides better ATT and comparable functional outcomes when a loop suture configuration is used instead of a free-edge suture configuration. A statistical difference in ATT was observed. Given the relatively short follow-up, it is questionable whether this will have any clinical relevance.
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- Shi-Ming Feng
- grid.417303.20000 0000 9927 0537Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, No. 199, the Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- grid.417303.20000 0000 9927 0537Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, No. 199, the Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- grid.417303.20000 0000 9927 0537Orthopaedic Department, Sports Medicine Department, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, No. 199, the Jiefang South Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy ,grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Guy Hilton Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 7QB England, UK ,grid.439227.90000 0000 8880 5954Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG England, UK
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Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) for Osteochondral Defects of the Talus: A Systematic Review. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12111738. [PMID: 36362893 PMCID: PMC9693539 DOI: 10.3390/life12111738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) has been advocated for the management of talar osteochondral lesions (OCLs). This systematic review, which was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, investigated the clinical and imaging efficacy and safety of the AMIC technique in the management of OCLs of the talus. Only studies investigating AMIC for talar chondral defects that were published in peer-reviewed journals were considered. In September 2022, the following databases were accessed: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase. Data on the visual analogue scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS), Tegner activity scale, and Foot Function Index (FFI) were retrieved. To evaluate the morphological MRI findings, data obtained from the magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) scores were evaluated. Data on hypertrophy, failures, and revision surgeries were also collected. Data from 778 patients (39% women, 61% men) were collected. The mean length of the follow-up was 37.4 ± 16.1 months. The mean age of the patients was 36.4 ± 5.1 years, and the mean BMI was 26.1 ± 1.6 kg/m2. The mean defect size was 2.1 ± 1.9 cm2. Following the AMIC technique, patients demonstrated an improved VAS (p < 0.001), AOFAS (p < 0.001), and FFI (p = 0.02) score. The MOCART score also improved from the baseline (p = 0.03). No difference was observed in the Tegner score (p = 0.08). No graft delamination and hypertrophy were reported in 353 patients. 7.8% (44 of 564) of patients required revision surgeries, and 6.2% (32 of 515) of patients were considered failures. The AMIC technique could be effective in improving symptoms and the function of chondral defects of the talus.
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