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Charmode S, Mehra S, Mishra AK. Causal Relationships Between Physical Activity and Arthrokinematic Integrity of the Ankle Joint-Foot Complex Across Normal and Pathological Phenomena: A Case-Control Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e59578. [PMID: 38832157 PMCID: PMC11144577 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Introduction Muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and cartilage undergo age-related changes, affecting the foot-ankle joint complex biomechanics in both genders. While international studies have extensively researched these dynamics, Indian studies are limited. Our study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the anthropometric and biomechanical function of the foot-ankle joint complex in normal individuals and those with painful pathologies at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rajkot's OPD. Methods In a two-year case-control study of the cross-sectional type conducted at AIIMS Rajkot's OPD, 158 patients with similar pain intensity on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale were examined. Anthropometric and biomechanical measurements were taken for both affected and non-affected foot and ankle joints. Cases comprised patients with foot and ankle joint pain, while controls were selected based on predefined criteria and were without such pain. Ethical approval was acquired from the Institutional Ethical Committee of AIIMS Rajkot. Results The sprain of the ankle joint and foot was the most common musculoskeletal pathology (65 out of 158 cases, i.e., 41.13%) affecting the ankle joint-foot complex. Patients involved in occupations requiring higher physical inactivity suffer more commonly from ankle joint-foot pathologies. The mean difference in the range of motion, i.e., dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, and eversion, between affected and non-affected feet was found to be lower in the patients who belonged to occupations involving low physical activity compared to those patients having occupations with high physical activity. Conclusion Reduced physical activity increases the stiffness and reduces the flexibility of the tendons, muscles, and ligaments of any joint (the ankle joint-foot complex in this study) and is associated with a higher incidence of musculoskeletal pathologies.
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- Sundip Charmode
- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rajkot, Rajkot, IND
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- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rajkot, Rajkot, IND
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- Orthopedics and Trauma, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rajkot, Rajkot, IND
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Nimura A, Shimura H, Hoshika S, Fukai A, Akita K. Elbow anatomy in perspective of joint capsule and surrounding aponeuroses: a narrative review. JSES Int 2024; 8:654-660. [PMID: 38707559 PMCID: PMC11064712 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Background Because of the proximity of several ligaments, aponeuroses, and capsule in the limited area of the elbow joint, the precise anatomy is difficult to understand. In the current narrative review, we focused on two anatomical perspectives: the capsular attachment and structures consisting of ligaments. Methods Based on the previously performed studies regarding the elbow anatomy, a narrative review was prepared in terms of the capsular attachment and structures consisting of ligaments. Results At the tip of the coronoid process, the joint capsule attaches roughly 6 mm distal to its tip with 6-12 mm length. On the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, the capsular attachment at the anterior part of the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin is narrower than the one distal to it. A single interpretation of the lateral collateral ligament is the capsulo-aponeurotic membrane, which is composed of the joint capsule intermingling with the supinator aponeurosis. The anterior bundle of the ulnar collateral ligament could be interpreted as the grossly separated collagenous structure from the tendinous complex, which is composed of the tendinous septum between the flexor digitorum superficialis and pronator teres muscle, the medial part of the brachialis muscle, and deep aponeurosis of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle. Discussion Based on these perspectives, ligaments could function as a "static-dynamic" stabilizer rather than a simple static one.
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- Akimoto Nimura
- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Osanami H, Akuzawa H, Sakamoto K, Yokota H, Hirabayashi R, Sekine C, Ishigaki T, Edama M. Validation of anterior ankle soft tissue dynamics and shear modulus for anterior ankle impingement syndrome after ankle fracture surgery. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5863. [PMID: 38467787 PMCID: PMC10928075 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56671-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Anterior ankle impingement syndrome (AAIS) has been reported to account for a high percentage of complications following ankle fracture surgery. The soft tissue etiology of AAIS is thought to be thickening and inflammation of the anterior ankle soft tissues intervening anteriorly at the tibiotalar joint, causing pain and functional limitation during dorsiflexion. However, the effects of anterior ankle soft tissue dynamics and stiffness on AAIS have yet to be clarified. This study aimed to determine the relationship between AAIS and the anterior ankle soft tissue thickness change ratio and shear modulus using ultrasonography (US). The participants were 20 patients with ankle joint fractures (AO classification A, B) who had undergone open reduction and internal fixation and 20 healthy adults. The evaluation periods were 3 months and 6 months postoperatively. US was used to delineate the tibialis anterior tendon, extensor hallucis longus tendon, and the extensor digitorum longus tendon over the talus and tibia on a long-axis image. Anterior ankle soft tissue thickness was measured as the shortest distance from the most convex part of the talus to the tendon directly above it. The Anterior ankle soft tissue thickness change ratio was determined by dividing the value at 0° dorsiflexion by the value at 10° plantarflexion. The same images as for the anterior soft tissue thickness measurement were drawn for the shear modulus measurement, and the average shear modulus (kPa) was calculated using shear-wave elastography. There was no significant difference in the thickness change ratio between the postoperative and healthy groups. Compared with the healthy group, the shear modulus was significantly higher at 3 and 6 months in the postoperative group (p < 0.01). The shear elastic modulus at 6-month postoperative group was significantly lower than at 3-month postoperative group (p < 0.01). Anterior ankle joint soft tissue stiffness may increase after surgery for an ankle fracture.
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- Haruki Osanami
- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Keiyu Orthopaedic Hospital, 2267 Akoda, Tatebayashi, Gunma, 374-0013, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Shimami-cho, 1398, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.
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Pasapula CS, Choudkhuri MR, Monzó ERG, Dhukaram V, Shariff S, Pasterse V, Richie D, Kobezda T, Solomou G, Cutts S. Review of Classification Systems for Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity/Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity and the Novel Development of the Triple Classification Delinking Instability/Deformity/Reactivity and Foot Type. J Clin Med 2024; 13:942. [PMID: 38398256 PMCID: PMC10889573 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13040942] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Background: Classifications of AAFD/PCFD have evolved with an increased understanding of the pathology involved. A review of classification systems helps identify deficiencies and respective contributions to the evolution in understanding the classification of AAFD/PCFD. Methods: Using multiple electronic database searches (Medline, PubMed) and Google search, original papers classifying AAFD/PCFD were identified. Nine original papers were identified that met the inclusion criteria. Results: Johnson's original classification and multiple variants provided a significant leap in understanding and communicating the pathology but remained tibialis posterior tendon-focused. Drawbacks of these classifications include the implication of causality, linearity of progression through stages, an oversimplification of stage 2 deformity, and a failure to understand that multiple tendons react, not just tibialis posterior. Later classifications, such as the PCFD classification, are deformity-centric. Early ligament laxity/instability in normal attitude feet and all stages of cavus feet can present with pain and instability with minor/no deformity. These may not be captured in deformity-based classifications. The authors developed the 'Triple Classification' (TC) understanding that primary pathology is a progressive ligament failure/laxity that presents as tendon reactivity, deformity, and painful impingement, variably manifested depending on starting foot morphology. In this classification, starting foot morphology is typed, ligament laxities are staged, and deformity is zoned. Conclusions: This review has used identified deficiencies within classification systems for AAFD/PCFD to delink ligament laxity, deformity, and foot type and develop the 'Triple classification'. Advantages of the TC may include representing foot types with no deformity, defining complex secondary instabilities, delinking foot types, tendon reactivity/ligament instability, and deformity to represent these independently in a new classification system. Level of Evidence: Level V.
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- Chandra Seker Pasapula
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust, King’s Lynn PE30 4ET, UK; (C.S.P.); (M.R.C.); (T.K.)
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- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust, King’s Lynn PE30 4ET, UK; (C.S.P.); (M.R.C.); (T.K.)
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- University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry CV2 2DX, UK;
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- Medway Maritime Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Kent ME7 5NY, UK;
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- California School of Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA 94609, USA;
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- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust, King’s Lynn PE30 4ET, UK; (C.S.P.); (M.R.C.); (T.K.)
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 2EL, UK
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- James Paget University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA, UK;
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Shoji H, Sugimoto K, Isomoto S, Miura K, Tanaka Y. Fibrocartilaginous Bed Injury of the Posterior Tibial Tendon Sheath: A Report of 3 Cases. JBJS Case Connect 2022; 12:01709767-202212000-00011. [PMID: 36821085 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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CASES Three athletes (2 female gymnasts and 1 male rugby player) complained of persistent posteromedial ankle pain after an ankle injury. Arthroscopy of the ankle and tendoscopy of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT) were performed in 2 patients with prolonged symptoms and in 1 patient with acute severe pain. A small rupture at the fibrocartilaginous bed of the PTT with pinhole communication between the PTT sheath and the ankle joint cavity was detected, and open repair of the fibrocartilaginous bed was performed. CONCLUSION All patients returned to their respective sports without any residual symptoms after open repair of the fibrocartilaginous bed.
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- Haruka Shoji
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Prefecture General Medical Center,Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Prefecture General Medical Center,Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Prefecture General Medical Center,Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Prefecture General Medical Center,Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, School of Medicine, Nara, Japan
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Tsutsumi M, Kudo S, Nimura A, Akita K. Significance of the anatomical relationship between the flexor digitorum longus and sustentaculum tali for reconsideration of the talocalcaneonavicular joint stability mechanism. Sci Rep 2022; 12:15218. [PMID: 36075954 PMCID: PMC9458735 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19543-4] [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: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The talocalcaneonavicular joint (TCN-j) is supported by the spring ligament, which has recently been revealed to be part of the joint capsule complex, along with the tendinous sheath of the tibialis posterior and flexor digitorum longus (FDL). Nonetheless, the FDL's role in TCN-j stability has received limited attention. This study aimed to elucidate the positional relationships between the FDL and sustentaculum tali, which comprises the TCN-j. We hypothesized that the FDL runs medial to the sustentaculum tali, and its course significantly changes from the sitting to the standing position. Six ankles from six body donors were investigated, and seven ankles from seven volunteers were assessed using ultrasonography. The FDL was three-dimensionally located inferomedial to the sustentaculum tali. The FDL tendinous sheath was attached to the sustentaculum tali or connected by the tibialis posterior via the tendinous sheath. Based on the in vivo ultrasound image, the FDL location relative to the sustentaculum tali was maintained; however, the curvature of the FDL course was significantly more prominent in standing than in sitting. The FDL force against the bending moment may prevent the excessive eversion of the foot and aid the conventional spring ligament's contribution to TCN-j stability for maintaining the longitudinal arch.
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- Masahiro Tsutsumi
- Inclusive Medical Sciences Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, 1-26-16 Nankokita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, 559-8611, Japan. .,Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Inclusive Medical Sciences Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, 1-26-16 Nankokita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, 559-8611, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Fukai A, Nimura A, Tsutsumi M, Fujishiro H, Fujita K, Imatani J, Akita K. Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow Joint: Reconsideration of Anatomy in Terms of Connection with Surrounding Fibrous Structures. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:1370-1379. [PMID: 35594488 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.21.01406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND To improve the clinical results of lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction of the elbow joint, better understanding of the anatomy of the aponeuroses and joint capsule could be relevant. This study considers the previously described anatomy of the LUCL in relation to the related aponeuroses and joint capsule rather than as a discrete ligament. We hypothesized that the deep aponeuroses of the superficial extensor muscles and supinator form a relevant portion of the joint capsule previously defined as the LUCL. METHODS Twenty-four elbows (12 right) from 21 embalmed cadavers (age at the time of death, 54 to 99 years) were included in the study. Twenty elbows were studied macroscopically and 4, histologically. The joint capsule was detached from the bones, and local thickness was quantitatively analyzed using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). RESULTS The supinator aponeurosis and joint capsule intermingled to form a thick membrane (mean and standard deviation, 4.8 ± 1.2 mm), which we termed "the capsulo-aponeurotic membrane." It was thicker than the anterior (1.3 ± 0.4 mm) and posterior (2.5 ± 0.9 mm) parts of the capsule of the humeroradial joint (p < 0.001). The capsulo-aponeurotic membrane had a wide attachment on the distal part of the extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi (EDC/EDM) origin of the humerus, the lateral part of the coronoid process, and the posterior part of the radial notch of the ulna. The humeral attachment had a fibrocartilaginous structure. The deep aponeuroses of the EDC and extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) were connected to the capsulo-aponeurotic membrane. CONCLUSIONS The capsulo-aponeurotic membrane was composed of the supinator aponeurosis and joint capsule and was attached to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, radial side of the coronoid process, and posterior part of the radial notch on the ulna. The entire structure appeared identical to the commonly defined lateral collateral ligament. The most posterior part was connected to the EDC and ECU aponeuroses, which is commonly labeled the LUCL but does not exist as a discrete ligament. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Consideration of the accurate anatomy of the extensive attachment of the capsulo-aponeurotic membrane could provide useful clues for improvement in techniques of LUCL reconstruction and lateral epicondylitis pathology.
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- Atsuhiro Fukai
- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Inclusive Medical Science Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiological Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Richie DH. Injuries to the Spring Ligament: Nonoperative Treatment. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2022; 39:461-476. [PMID: 35717063 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The fibrocartilage within the superomedial calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament is part of an interwoven complex of ligaments that span the ankle, subtalar, and talonavicular joints. Acute isolated rupture of the spring ligament has been reported in association with an eversion ankle sprain. Attenuation and failure of the spring ligament causes complex 3D changes called the progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD). This deformity is characterized by hindfoot eversion, forefoot supination, collapse of the medial longitudinal arch, and forefoot abduction. Nonoperative treatment of an isolated spring ligament rupture and PCFD using various designs of orthoses have shown promising results.
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- Douglas H Richie
- California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University, 450 30th Street Suite 2860, Oakland, CA 94609, USA.
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Szaro P, Ghali Gataa K, Ciszek B. Anatomical variants of the medioplantar oblique ligament and inferoplantar longitudinal ligament: an MRI study. Surg Radiol Anat 2021; 44:279-288. [PMID: 34800154 PMCID: PMC8831290 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-021-02860-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Purpose The spring ligament complex (SL) is the chief static stabilizer of the medial longitudinal foot arch. The occurrence of normal anatomical variants may influence radiological diagnostics and surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate anatomical variants of the part of SL located inferior to the talar head (i-SL), medioplantar oblique ligament (MPO) and inferoplantar longitudinal ligament (IPL). Methods We included 220 MRI examinations of the ankle performed on a 3.0 T engine. Only patients with a normal SL were included. Two musculoskeletal radiologists assessed the examinations and Cohen’s kappa was used to assess agreement. Differences between groups were assessed using the chi-squared test; p < 0.05 was considered as significant. The final decision was made by consensus. Results Most commonly, i-SL was composed of the two ligaments IPL and MPO n = 167 (75.9%); in this group, bifid ligaments occurred in 19.2%, most commonly in the MPO. A branch to the os cuboideum was seen in n = 17 (10.2%). Three ligaments were seen in n = 52 (23.6%). In this group, bifid ligaments occurred in 13.5%; most commonly, the IPL was bifid and a branch to the os cuboideum was noted in n = 6 (11.5%). In one case, n = 1 (0.04%), we identified MPO, IPL and two accessory ligaments. No significant relationship was noted between the number of ligaments, the presence of bifid ligaments and side or gender (p > 0.05). Conclusion. More than two aligaments were seen in 24.1% of examined cases, the most common variant was the presence of MPO, IPL and one accessory ligament.
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- Paweł Szaro
- Department of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborgsvägen 31, 431 80, Gothenburg, Sweden. .,Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. .,Department of Descriptive and Clinical Anatomy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Descriptive and Clinical Anatomy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Tsutsumi M, Nimura A, Akita K. Clinical anatomy of the musculoskeletal system in the hip region. Anat Sci Int 2021; 97:157-164. [PMID: 34686966 PMCID: PMC8817995 DOI: 10.1007/s12565-021-00638-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Although the hip joint is regarded as inherently stable, hip pain and injuries caused by traumatic/non-traumatic hip instability are relatively common in active individuals. A comprehensive understanding of hip anatomy may provide better insight into the relationships between hip stability and clinical problems. In this review, we present our recent findings on the hip morphological characteristics, especially focusing on the intramuscular tendon of the gluteus medius tendon and its insertion sites, hip capsular attachment on the anterosuperior region of the acetabular margin, and composition of the iliofemoral ligament. We further discussed the hip stabilization mechanism based on these findings. The characteristics of the gluteus medius tendon suggest that even a single muscle has multiple functional subunits within the muscle. In addition, the characteristics of the hip capsular attachment suggest that the width of the capsular attachment is wider than previously reported, and its wide area shows adaptive morphology to mechanical stress, such as bony impression and distribution of the fibrocartilage. The composition of the iliofemoral ligament and its relation to periarticular structures suggest that some ligaments should be defined based on the pericapsular structures, such as the joint capsule, tendon, and aponeurosis, and also have the ability to dynamically coordinate joint stability. These anatomical perspectives provide a better understanding of the hip stabilization mechanism, and a biomechanical study or an in vivo imaging study, considering these perspectives, is expected in the future.
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- Masahiro Tsutsumi
- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan. .,Inclusive Medical Science Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Functional Joint Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan
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[Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostics and conservative treatment of adult flatfoot]. DER ORTHOPADE 2020; 49:942-953. [PMID: 33034668 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-020-03995-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND On average, one in six adults is affected by an acquired flatfoot. This foot deformity is characterized by its progression of stages and in 10% of cases causes complaints that require treatment. Untreated, the loss of walking ability may result in the final stage. Correct staging is crucial to being able to offer a specific course of therapy including a wide spectrum of conservative and operative treatments. MATERIAL AND METHODS This review is based on pertinent publications retrieved from a selective search in PubMed and Medline and on the authors' clinical experience. DIAGNOSTICS The loss of function of static (spring ligament complex) and dynamic (tibialis posterior tendon) stabilizers causes the characteristic deformity with loss of the medial arch, hind foot valgus and forefoot abduction. In the late stage, severe secondary osteoarthritis in upper and lower ankle joints occurs and impedes walking ability. The essential physical examination is supplemented by weight-bearing dorsoplantar and lateral radiographs, which provide further information about axial malalignment (Meary's angle, Kite's angle). The long axis hind foot view allows analysis of the hindfoot valgus. MRI provides further information about the integrity of the tibialis posterior tendon, spring ligament complex and cartilage damage. THERAPY The therapy aims to reduce pain, regain function and avoid development of secondary osteoarthritis and degenerative tendon disorders. Progress of the deformity should be stopped. Therefore, the main aspects of the deformity-loss of medial arch, hindfoot valgus and forefoot abduction should be addressed and corrected. In the acute phase, tendovaginitis of the tibialis posterior tendon can be treated sufficiently by anti-inflammatory measures, relieving mechanical loads on the tendon and muscle and physiotherapy.
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Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Anterior Tibiotalar Ligament Using a Free Tendon Graft. Arthrosc Tech 2020; 9:e541-e547. [PMID: 32368476 PMCID: PMC7189568 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Deltoid ligament injuries account for 5.1% to 15.8% of ankle sprains and occur with concomitant lateral ankle sprains. The anterior tibiotalar ligament (ATTL), located within the deep layer of the deltoid ligament complex, connects the talus and the tibia on the medial side of the ankle and controls ankle eversion and rotation. If conservative treatment for chronic medial ankle instability after an ankle sprain fails, ATTL repair or reconstruction might be necessary. Arthroscopic reconstruction techniques of the lateral ankle ligaments recently have been reported. Here, we describe arthroscopic reconstruction of the ATTL using a free tendon graft (ARATTL). This technique is less invasive than other treatments and results in a more stable medial ankle joint.
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