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Crowley SG, Pedersen A, Fortney TA, Swindell HW, Saltzman BM, Popkin CA, Trofa DP. Rehabilitation Variability Following Osteochondral Autograft and Allograft Transplantation of the Knee. Cartilage 2022; 13:19476035221093071. [PMID: 35762400 PMCID: PMC9247380 DOI: 10.1177/19476035221093071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to assess the variability of postoperative rehabilitation protocols used by orthopedic surgery residency programs for osteochondral autograft transplantation (OAT) and osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA) of the knee. DESIGN Online postoperative OAT and OCA rehabilitation protocols from US orthopedic programs and the scientific literature were reviewed. A custom scoring rubric was developed to analyze each protocol for the presence of discrete rehabilitation modalities and the timing of each intervention. RESULTS A total of 16 programs (10.3%) from 155 US academic orthopedic programs published online protocols and a total of 35 protocols were analyzed. Twenty-one protocols (88%) recommended immediate postoperative bracing following OAT and 17 protocols (100%) recommended immediate postoperative bracing following OCA. The average time protocols permitted weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) was 5.2 weeks (range = 0-8 weeks) following OAT and 6.2 weeks (range = 0-8 weeks) following OCA. There was considerable variation in the inclusion and timing of strength, proprioception, agility, and pivoting exercises. Following OAT, 2 protocols (8%) recommended functional testing as criteria for return to sport at an average time of 12.0 weeks (range = 12-24 weeks). Following OCA, 1 protocol (6%) recommended functional testing as criteria for return to sport at an average time of 12.0 weeks (range = 12-24 weeks). CONCLUSION A minority of US academic orthopedic programs publish OAT and OCA rehabilitation protocols online. Among the protocols currently available, there is significant variability in the inclusion of specific rehabilitation components and timing of many modalities. Evidence-based standardization of elements of postoperative rehabilitation may help improve patient care and subsequent outcomes.
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- Stephen G. Crowley
- Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY,
USA,Stephen G. Crowley, Albany Medical Center,
Albany, NY 12208, USA.
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- Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports
Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports
Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports
Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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Garcia-Mansilla I, Trivellas M, Singla A, Kelley B, Jones KJ. Quality and Variability of Physical Therapy Protocols Varies Widely for Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Femoral Condyles. Cartilage 2022; 13:19476035221073999. [PMID: 35109692 PMCID: PMC9137295 DOI: 10.1177/19476035221073999] [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] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the quality and variability of osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation rehabilitation protocols associated with academic orthopedic programs in the United States. DESIGN A systematic review was performed to collect all publicly available online rehabilitation protocols for femoral condyle OCA transplant from US academic orthopedic programs participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service. These protocols were evaluated for inclusion of different rehabilitation components as well as timing of suggested initiation of these activities. RESULTS A total of 22 protocols were included. Although 91% of protocols recommended bracing, wide variation exists in total time of utilization. Median time for full weight bearing (FWB) was 7 weeks (range 4-8). On average, each protocol mentioned 9 (range 2-18) different strengthening exercises. The median time suggested to return to high-impact activities was 9 months (range 8-12). Only 3 protocols (14%) offered criteria of advancement for each phase as well as criteria for discharge. CONCLUSION Very few of the academic orthopedic programs have published online rehabilitation protocols following OCA transplantation. Although there is wide variation between the protocols, it allowed the identification of trends or patterns that are more common. However, there is need for more standardized evidence-based rehabilitation protocols which are easy to understand and follow by patients.
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- Ignacio Garcia-Mansilla
- Knee Division, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina,Ignacio Garcia-Mansilla, Knee Division, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1199ABD, Argentina.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Habib S, Umer F. Comments on "Artificial intelligence applications in restorative dentistry: A systematic review". J Prosthet Dent 2022; 127:196-197. [PMID: 34493389 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Saqib Habib
- Resident, Section of Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Assistant Professor, Section of Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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Flanigan DC, Sherman SL, Chilelli B, Gersoff W, Jones D, Lee CA, Toth A, Cramer C, Zaporojan V, Carey J. Consensus on Rehabilitation Guidelines among Orthopedic Surgeons in the United States following Use of Third-Generation Articular Cartilage Repair (MACI) for Treatment of Knee Cartilage Lesions. Cartilage 2021; 13:1782S-1790S. [PMID: 33124432 PMCID: PMC8808808 DOI: 10.1177/1947603520968876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate levels of consensus in rehabilitation practices following MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) treatment based on the experience of an expert panel of U.S. orthopedic surgeons. DESIGN A list of 24 questions was devised based on the current MACI rehabilitation protocol, literature review, and discussion with orthopedic surgeons. Known areas of variability were used to establish 4 consensus domains, stratified on lesion location (tibiofemoral [TF] or patellofemoral [PF]), including weightbearing (WB), range of motion (ROM), return to work/daily activities of living, and return to sports. A 3-step Delphi technique was used to establish consensus. RESULTS Consensus (>75% agreement) was achieved on all 4 consensus domains. Time to full WB was agreed as immediate (with bracing) for PF patients (dependent on concomitant procedures), and 7 to 9 weeks in TF patients. A progression for ROM was agreed that allowed patients to reach 90° by week 4, with subsequent progression as tolerated. The panel estimated that the time to full ROM would be 7 to 9 weeks on average. A range of time was established for release to activities of daily living, work, and sports, dependent on lesion and patient characteristics. CONCLUSIONS Good consensus was established among a panel of U.S. surgeons for rehabilitation practices following MACI treatment of knee cartilage lesions. The consensus of experts can aid surgeons and patients in the expectations and rehabilitation process as MACI surgery becomes more prevalent in the United States.
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- David C. Flanigan
- Department of Orthopedics, The Ohio
State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA,David C. Flanigan, Sports Medicine Research
Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2835 Fred Taylor
Drive, Columbus, OH 43202, USA.
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- Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy,
Cartilage Restoration, Regional Medical Group Orthopaedics, Medical Group
Northwestern Medicine, Evanston, IL, USA
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- Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine,
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
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- Sports Medicine and Cartilage
Restoration, Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery,
University of California at Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke
University, Durham, NC, USA,North Carolina Central University,
Durham, NC, USA
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- Penn Center for Advanced Cartilage
Repair and Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment, Perelman School of Medicine,
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Stark M, Rao S, Gleason B, Jack RA, Tucker B, Hammoud S, Freedman KB. Rehabilitation and Return-to-Play Criteria After Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: A Systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211017135. [PMID: 34377714 PMCID: PMC8320585 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211017135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background: Fresh osteochondral allograft (OCA) is a treatment option that allows for the transfer of size-matched allograft cartilage and subchondral bone into articular defects of the knee. Although long-term studies show good functional improvement with OCA, there continues to be wide variability and a lack of consensus in terms of postoperative rehabilitation protocols and return to sport. Purpose: To systematically review the literature and evaluate the reported rehabilitation protocols after OCA of the knee, including weightbearing and range of motion (ROM) restrictions as well as return-to-play criteria. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, Cumulative Index of Nursing Allied Health Literature, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane databases were searched according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines for studies on knee OCA. Studies were included if they reported return-to-play data or postsurgical rehabilitation protocols. Results: A total of 62 studies met the inclusion criteria, with a total of 3451 knees in 3355 patients. Concomitant procedures were included in 30 of these studies (48.4%). The most commonly cited rehabilitation protocols included weightbearing restrictions and ROM guidelines in 100% and 90% of studies, respectively. ROM was most commonly initiated within the first postoperative week, with approximately half of studies utilizing continuous passive motion. Progression to weightbearing as tolerated was reported in 60 studies, most commonly at 6 weeks (range, immediately postoperatively to up to 1 year). Of the 62 studies, 37 (59.7%) included an expected timeline for either return to play or return to full activity, most commonly at 6 months (range, 4 months to 1 year). Overall, 13 studies (21.0%) included either objective or subjective criteria to determine return to activity within their rehabilitation protocol. Conclusion: There is significant heterogeneity for postoperative rehabilitation guidelines and the return-to-play protocol after OCA of the knee in the literature, as nearly half of the included studies reported use of concomitant procedures. However, current protocols appear to be predominantly time-based without objective criteria or functional assessment. Therefore, the authors recommend the development of objective criteria for patient rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols after OCA of the knee.
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- Michael Stark
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rowan University, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Cavendish PA, Everhart JS, Peters NJ, Sommerfeldt MF, Flanigan DC. Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Knee Cartilage and Osteochondral Defects. JBJS Rev 2019; 7:e7. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.18.00123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Sommerfeldt MF, Magnussen RA, Hewett TE, Kaeding CC, Flanigan DC. Microfracture of Articular Cartilage. JBJS Rev 2018; 4:01874474-201606000-00006. [PMID: 27486725 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.15.00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Microfracture is a treatment option for symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects. Microfracture is most likely to be successful when performed in nonobese patients under the age of thirty years for small (<2 to 4-cm2) femoral condylar defects that have been symptomatic for a short time (less than twelve to twenty-four months). Microfracture has acceptable short-term clinical results, but results can be expected to decline over time. Long-term studies that compare microfracture with advanced cartilage restoration techniques are required to ascertain whether these newer techniques provide longer-lasting results.
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- Mark F Sommerfeldt
- OSU Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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Chang NJ, Erdenekhuyag Y, Chou PH, Chu CJ, Lin CC, Shie MY. Therapeutic Effects of the Addition of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Bioimplants and Early Rehabilitation Exercise on Articular Cartilage Repair. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46:2232-2241. [PMID: 29927631 DOI: 10.1177/0363546518780955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treating articular cartilage lesions is clinically challenging. However, whether the addition of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to bioimplants along with early rehabilitation exercise provides therapeutic effects and regenerates the osteochondral defect remains uninvestigated. HYPOTHESIS The addition of PRP to a polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) scaffold along with continuous passive motion (CPM) in osteochondral defects may offer beneficial in situ microenvironment changes to facilitate hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone tissue repair. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS In 26 rabbits, 52 critical osteochondral defects were created in bilateral femoral trochlear grooves. The rabbits were allocated to 1 of the following 3 groups: PRP gel (PG group), PRP + PLGA scaffold (PP group), and PRP + PLGA scaffold + CPM (PPC group). At 4 and 12 weeks after surgery, the specimens were assessed by a macroscopic examination, a histological evaluation with immunohistochemical staining, and micro-computed tomography. RESULTS The PPC group exhibited the most favorable therapeutic outcomes in terms of hyaline cartilage regeneration. At week 4, the PPC group exhibited significantly higher levels of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and collagen (COL) II and modest increases in COL I, matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), and inflammatory cells with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). At week 12, the PPC group had significantly higher tissue repair scores, corresponding to a sound articular cartilage surface and chondrocyte and collagen arrangement. This group demonstrated restored hyaline cartilage and mineralized bone volume per tissue volume, which had an integrating structure in the repair site. However, the PG and PP groups exhibited mainly fibrous tissue and fibrocartilage, corresponding to higher expressions of COL I, TNF-α, IL-6, and MMP-3. CONCLUSION PRP with a PLGA graft along with early CPM exercise is promising for the repair of osteochondral defects in rabbit knee joints. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study demonstrates the efficacy of a triad therapy involving the addition of PRP to bioimplants along with early CPM intervention for hyaline cartilage and subchondral regeneration. However, PRP alone (with or without PLGA implants) is limited to osteochondral defect repair without significant regeneration.
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- Nai-Jen Chang
- Department of Sports Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- 3D Printing Medical Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan
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Kraeutler MJ, Belk JW, Carver TJ, McCarty EC. Is Delayed Weightbearing After Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in the Knee Associated With Better Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Orthop J Sports Med 2018; 6:2325967118770986. [PMID: 29770344 PMCID: PMC5946627 DOI: 10.1177/2325967118770986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Proper rehabilitation after matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) is essential to restore a patient’s normal function without overloading the repair site. Purpose: To evaluate the current literature to assess clinical outcomes of MACI in the knee based on postoperative rehabilitation protocols, namely, the time to return to full weightbearing (WB). Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 1. Methods: A systematic review was performed to locate studies of level 1 evidence comparing the outcomes of patients who underwent MACI with a 6-week, 8-week, or 10/11-week time period to return to full WB. Patient-reported outcomes assessed included the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Tegner activity scale, Short Form Health Survey–36 (SF-36), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain frequency and severity. Results: Seven studies met the inclusion criteria, including a total of 136 patients (138 lesions) who underwent MACI. Treatment failure had occurred in 0.0% of patients in the 6-week group, 7.5% in the 8-week group, and 8.3% in the 10/11-week group at a mean follow-up of 2.5 years (P = .46). KOOS, SF-36, and VAS scores in each group improved significantly from preoperatively to follow-up (P < .001). Conclusion: Patients undergoing MACI in the knee can be expected to experience improvement in clinical outcomes with the rehabilitation protocols outlined in this work. No significant differences were seen in failure rates based on the time to return to full WB.
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- Matthew J Kraeutler
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal impairments described in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these revised clinical practice guidelines is to review recent peer-reviewed literature and make recommendations related to meniscus and articular cartilage lesions. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018;48(2):A1-A50. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0301.
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Kane MS, Lau K, Crawford DC. Rehabilitation and Postoperative Management Practices After Osteochondral Allograft Transplants to the Distal Femur: A Report From the Metrics of Osteochondral Allografts (MOCA) Study Group 2016 Survey. Sports Health 2017; 9:555-563. [PMID: 28719761 PMCID: PMC5665113 DOI: 10.1177/1941738117717011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Context: We present the current spectrum of postoperative management practices for patients receiving distal femur osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplants. Evidence Acquisition: The Joint Restoration Foundation database was examined in cooperation with the Metrics of Osteochondral Allografts study group to identify 121 surgeons who had performed at least 1 OCA transplant in the past year; 63% of surgeons responded. Study Design: Clinical survey. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Results: Postoperative weightbearing restrictions ranged from immediate nonweightbearing with full weightbearing by 12 weeks to immediate weightbearing as tolerated. Most surgeons who performed fewer (<10) OCA transplants per year followed the most restrictive protocol, while surgeons who performed more (>20) OCA transplants per year followed the least restrictive protocol. One-third of surgeons with the most restrictive protocol were more likely to change their protocol to be less restrictive over time, while none of those with the least restrictive protocol changed their protocol over time. Fifty-five percent of surgeons permitted return to full activity at 26 weeks, while 27% of surgeons lifted restrictions at 16 weeks. Conclusion: Characterization of the spectrum of postoperative management practices after OCA transplantation provides a foundation for future investigations regarding patient outcomes and associated cost to establish best practice guidelines. Fundamentally, surgeons with more experience with this procedure tended to be more aggressive with their postoperative rehabilitation guidelines. Most commonly, rehabilitation provided for some degree of limited weightbearing; however, the spectrum also included immediate full weightbearing practices.
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- Marie S Kane
- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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CONTEXT With increasing life expectancy, there is growing demand for preservation of native articular cartilage to delay joint arthroplasties, especially in younger, active patients. Damage to the hyaline cartilage of a joint has a limited intrinsic capacity to heal. This can lead to accelerated degeneration of the joint and early-onset osteoarthritis. Treatment in the past was limited, however, and surgical treatment options continue to evolve that may allow restoration of the natural biology of the articular cartilage. This article reviews the most current literature with regard to indications, techniques, and outcomes of these restorative procedures. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION MEDLINE and PubMed searches relevant to the topic were performed for articles published between 1995 and 2016. Older articles were used for historical reference. This paper places emphasis on evidence published within the past 5 years. STUDY DESIGN Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. RESULTS Autologous chondrocyte implantation and osteochondral allografts (OCAs) for the treatment of articular cartilage injury allow restoration of hyaline cartilage to the joint surface, which is advantageous over options such as microfracture, which heal with less favorable fibrocartilage. Studies show that these techniques are useful for larger chondral defects where there is no alternative. Additionally, meniscal transplantation can be a valuable isolated or adjunctive procedure to prolong the health of the articular surface. CONCLUSION Newer techniques such as autologous chondrocyte implantation and OCAs may safely produce encouraging outcomes in joint preservation.
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- Philip J. York
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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Demange MK, Helito CP, Helito PVP, de Souza FF, Gobbi RG, Cristante AF. Effect of muscle contractions on cartilage: morphological and functional magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of the knee after spinal cord injury. Rev Bras Ortop 2016; 51:541-546. [PMID: 27818975 PMCID: PMC5090958 DOI: 10.1016/j.rboe.2016.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the effect of complete absence of muscle contractions on normal human cartilage in the presence of joint motion. Methods Patients with complete acute spinal cord injuries were enrolled. All patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on both knees as soon as their medical condition was stable and at six months after the primary lesion. All patients received rehabilitation treatment that included lower-limb passive motion exercises twice a day. The MRIs were analyzed by two radiologists with expertise in musculoskeletal disorders. A region of interest was established at the patellar facets and trochlea, and T2 relaxation times were calculated. The area under the cartilage T2 relaxation time curve was calculated and standardized. Results Fourteen patients with complete spinal cord injuries were enrolled, but only eight patients agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent statement. Two patients could not undergo knee MRI due to their clinical conditions. Initial knee MRIs were performed on six patients. After six months, only two patients underwent the second bilateral knee MRI. Both patients were neurologically classified as Frankel A. An increase in T2 values on the six-month MRI was observed for both knees, especially in the patellofemoral joint. Conclusion The absence of muscle contractions seems to be deleterious to normal human knee cartilage even in the presence of a normal range of motion. Further studies with a larger number of patients, despite their high logistical complexity, must be performed to confirm this hypothesis.
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- Marco Kawamura Demange
- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Efeito da contração muscular na cartilagem: avaliação morfológica e funcional por imagens de ressonância magnética do joelho após trauma medular. Rev Bras Ortop 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbo.2015.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Kroell A, Marks P, Chahal J, Hurtig M, Dwyer T, Whelan D, Theodoropoulos J. Microfracture for chondral defects: assessment of the variability of surgical technique in cadavers. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:2374-9. [PMID: 25533699 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3481-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the variability of the microfracture technique when performed by experienced knee arthroscopy surgeons. METHOD Four surgeons were each asked to perform microfracture on six preformed cartilage defects in fresh human cadaveric knees. Surgeons were instructed on penetration depth, inter-hole distance, and to place the holes perpendicular to the subchondral surface. Micro-computed tomography was used to calculate depth error, inter-hole distance error, and deviation of penetration angles from the perpendicular. RESULTS All surgeons misjudged depth and inter-hole distance, tending to make microfracture holes too deep (depth error 1.1 mm ± 1.9) and too close together (inter-hole distance error: -0.8 mm ± 0.4). Fifty-one per cent of holes were angled more than 10° from the perpendicular (range 2.6°-19.8°). Both depth and distance errors were significantly lower in the trochlear groove than on the femoral condyle (p < 0.05). Surface shearing was associated with both penetration depth >4 mm and angles >20°. Inter-hole infraction occurred in holes closer than 2.5 mm to each other. CONCLUSION Even experienced knee arthroscopy surgeons demonstrate inconsistency in surgical technique when performing microfracture. While further research will be required to demonstrate that these variations in surgical technique are associated with poorer clinical outcomes after microfracture, surgeons should attempt to minimizing such variations in order to prevent surface shearing and inter-hole infraction.
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- Artur Kroell
- Orthopaedic Department, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 600 University Avenue, Suite 476C, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada.,Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 600 University Avenue, Suite 476C, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada.,Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 600 University Avenue, Suite 476C, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada.,Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Mt Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 600 University Avenue, Suite 476C, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada.,St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 600 University Avenue, Suite 476C, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada. .,Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Mt Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects of the Knee With Microfracture and Enhanced Microfracture Techniques. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2016; 24:63-8. [DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Positive effects of cell-free porous PLGA implants and early loading exercise on hyaline cartilage regeneration in rabbits. Acta Biomater 2015; 28:128-137. [PMID: 26407650 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Revised: 09/17/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The regeneration of hyaline cartilage remains clinically challenging. Here, we evaluated the therapeutic effects of using cell-free porous poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) graft implants (PGIs) along with early loading exercise to repair a full-thickness osteochondral defect. Rabbits were randomly allocated to a treadmill exercise (TRE) group or a sedentary (SED) group and were prepared as either a PGI model or an empty defect (ED) model. TRE was performed as a short-term loading exercise; SED was physical inactivity in a free cage. The knees were evaluated at 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. At the end of testing, none of the knees developed synovitis, formed osteophytes, or became infected. Macroscopically, the PGI-TRE group regenerated a smooth articular surface, with transparent new hyaline-like tissue soundly integrated with the neighboring cartilage, but the other groups remained distinct at the margins with fibrous or opaque tissues. In a micro-CT analysis, the synthesized bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV) was significantly higher in the PGI-TRE group, which also had integrating architecture in the regeneration site. The thickness of the trabecular (subchondral) bone was improved in all groups from 6 to 12 weeks. Histologically, remarkable differences in the cartilage regeneration were visible. At week 6, compared with SED groups, the TRE groups manifested modest inflammatory cells with pro-inflammatory cytokines (i.e., TNF-α and IL-6), improved collagen alignment and higher glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content, particularly in the PGI-TRE group. At week 12, the PGI-TRE group had the best regeneration outcomes, showing the formation of hyaline-like cartilage, the development of columnar rounded chondrocytes that expressed enriched levels of collagen type II and GAG, and functionalized trabecular bone with osteocytes. In summary, the combination of implanting cell-free PLGA and performing an early loading exercise can significantly promote the full-thickness osteochondral regeneration in rabbit knee joint models. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Promoting effective hyaline cartilage regeneration rather than fibrocartilage scar tissue remains clinically challenging. To address the obstacle, we fabricated a spongy cell-free PLGA scaffold, and designed a reasonable exercise program to generate combined therapeutic effects. First, the implanting scaffold generates an affordable mechanical structure to bear the loading forces and bridge with the host to offer a space in the full-thickness osteochondral regeneration in rabbit knee joint. After implantation, rabbits were performed by an early treadmill exercise 15 min/day, 5 days/week for 2 weeks that directly exerts in situ endogenous growth factor and anti-inflammatory effects in the reparative site. The advanced therapeutic strategy showed that neo-hyaline cartilage formation with enriched collagen type II, higher glycosaminoglycan, integrating subchondral bone formation and modest inflammation.
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Painful chondral defects of the knee are very difficult problems. The incidence of these lesions in the general population is not known since there is likely a high rate of asymptomatic lesions. The rate of lesions found during arthroscopic exam is highly variable, with reports ranging from 11 to 72 % Aroen (Aroen Am J Sports Med 32: 211-5, 2004); Curl(Arthroscopy13: 456-60, 1997); Figueroa(Arthroscopy 23(3):312-5, 2007;); Hjelle(Arthroscopy 18: 730-4, 2002). Examples of current attempts at cartilage restoration include marrow stimulating techniques, ostochondral autografts, osteochondral allografts, and autologous chondrocyte transplantation. Current research in marrow stimulating techniques has been focused on enhancing and guiding the biology of microfracture and other traditional techniques. Modern advances in stem cell biology and biotechnology have provided many avenues for exploration. The purpose of this work is to review current techniques in marrow stimulating techniques as it relates to chondral damage of the knee.
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- M Zain Mirza
- Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute, 30 Hope Drive, Building B, Suite 2400, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA.
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- Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute, 30 Hope Drive, Building B, Suite 2400, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA.
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- Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute, 30 Hope Drive, Building B, Suite 2400, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA.
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BACKGROUND The role of evidence-based medicine in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery is rapidly growing. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are also proliferating in the medical literature. PURPOSE To provide the outline necessary for a practitioner to properly understand and/or conduct a systematic review for publication in a sports medicine journal. STUDY DESIGN Review. METHODS The steps of a successful systematic review include the following: identification of an unanswered answerable question; explicit definitions of the investigation's participant(s), intervention(s), comparison(s), and outcome(s); utilization of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines and PROSPERO registration; thorough systematic data extraction; and appropriate grading of the evidence and strength of the recommendations. RESULTS An outline to understand and conduct a systematic review is provided, and the difference between meta-analyses and systematic reviews is described. The steps necessary to perform a systematic review are fully explained, including the study purpose, search methodology, data extraction, reporting of results, identification of bias, and reporting of the study's main findings. CONCLUSION Systematic reviews or meta-analyses critically appraise and formally synthesize the best existing evidence to provide a statement of conclusion that answers specific clinical questions. Readers and reviewers, however, must recognize that the quality and strength of recommendations in a review are only as strong as the quality of studies that it analyzes. Thus, great care must be used in the interpretation of bias and extrapolation of the review's findings to translation to clinical practice. Without advanced education on the topic, the reader may follow the steps discussed herein to perform a systematic review.
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- Joshua D Harris
- The Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, Houston, Texas
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- Sports Medicine Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Sports Medicine Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Sports Medicine Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Karnes JM, Harris JD, Griesser MJ, Flanigan DC. Continuous passive motion following cartilage surgery: does a common protocol exist? PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2013; 41:53-63. [PMID: 24231597 DOI: 10.3810/psm.2013.11.2036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Continuous passive motion (CPM) devices have the potential to improve the histological content as well as the rate and volume of chondrogenesis in repair tissue following chondral injury. However, clinical evidence is lacking to support broad implementation of CPM following cartilage restoration procedures. We searched PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane for such terms as knee, continuous passive motion, CPM, ACI, ACT, autologous chondrocyte implantation, autologous chondrocyte transplantation, microfracture, marrow-stimulation technique, mosaicplasty, osteochondral autograft, and osteochondral allograft. Inclusion criteria were all English-language studies of human subjects, evidence levels I to IV, reporting the use of CPM following cartilage repair or restoration surgery in the knee. One hundred and seven studies met inclusion criteria. Sixty-three studies reported the use of CPM following autologous chondrocyte implantation; 28 reported the use of CPM following microfracture; 13 reported the use of CPM following osteochondral autograft; and 15 reported the use of CPM following osteochondral allograft (several studies reported > 1 type of cartilage procedure, which explains why the sum of all studies reporting a particular procedure [119] is greater than the number of studies included in the review [107]). Of the 5723 patients included, 60.8% were treated with autologous chondrocyte implantation, 23.1% were treated with microfracture, 6.4% were treated with osteochondral autograft, and 9.7% were treated with osteochondral allograft. Of the 6612 total defects, 5043 (76.3%) were tibiofemoral and 1569 (23.7%) were patellofemoral. Most reports of CPM use after cartilage restoration procedures did not include specific information on how it was implemented. Overall, the description of CPM protocols in published knee articular cartilage surgery studies was disappointing. The majority of studies did not describe common variables such as the duration of CPM therapy, the initiation of CPM therapy, and the initial range of motion used. The most commonly prescribed parameters within a CPM regimen are initiated on the first postoperative day, with an initial range-of-motion of 0 to 30 degrees and a frequency of 1 cycle per minute, and for 6 to 8 hours daily over 6 weeks. The lack of consistent standardized reporting of postoperative CPM protocols provides an impetus to researchers and clinicians to more clearly define and describe their use following knee articular surgery.
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Dedov VN, Dedova IV. A bilateral rehabilitation system for the lower limbs. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2013; 10:75-80. [DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2013.836688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Practice in rehabilitation after cartilage therapy: an expert survey. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2013; 133:311-20. [PMID: 23263155 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-012-1662-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Current cartilage therapy modalities like microfracture, ACT/MACT, AMIC or osteochondral transplantation are important tools to treat symptomatic (osteo)chondral lesions of the knee joint. However, until now there exists no high-level evidence based accepted rehabilitation plan for the postoperative treatment. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE This survey describes the predominantly used rehabilitation plan as implemented by expert musculoskeletal surgeons for operatively treated (osteo)chondral lesions. STUDY DESIGN Survey and systematic review. METHODS An electronic questionnaire covering general and specific items concerning aftercare following cartilage therapy in the knee joint was designed and disposed to analyze rehabilitation programs among a population of expert musculoskeletal surgeons of the AGA (Society of arthroscopy and joint surgery). All instructors (304 in 01/2011) were included into the survey. A total of 246 (80.9 %) instructors answered the questionnaire. RESULTS The predominant used therapy to treat cartilage lesions is microfracture and for osteochondral lesions the osteochondral transplantation. Physiotherapy starts directly after surgery and takes more than 6 weeks. Most surgeons do not immobilize patients after surgery and use partial weight-bearing for up to 5 weeks. The change from partial to full weight-bearing is done step-wise with a 20-kg/week increase. Free ROM is allowed by the majority of instructors (55 %) directly after surgery. A CPM-device is also used directly and up to 5 weeks. Swimming and biking are allowed after 6 weeks, running is allowed after 12 weeks and contact sports after 24 weeks. Most instructors do not use braces in the aftercare procedure, but nearly all (93 %) prescribe crutches. Typical drugs used during the aftercare are NSAID, Heparin and antibiotics. For most instructors (79 % respectively 75 %) knee stability and a straight leg axis are necessary for a successful cartilage therapy. If a concomitant therapy like ACL reconstruction or an osteotomy is performed, aftercare is mainly dependent on cartilage therapy (62 % respectively 59 % of instructors). CONCLUSIONS Today there exists no detailed rehabilitation program for treatment after a cartilage-related operation on the basis of an evidence-based level I study. The reason might be that many variables contribute to a specific aftercare procedure. Therefore, the survey of experienced surgeons may help to identify the most promising rehabilitation regime for today, at least until evidence-based level I studies are accomplished.
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Valentino LA, Allen G, Gill JC, Hurlet A, Konkle BA, Leissinger CA, Luchtman-Jones L, Powell J, Reding M, Stine K. Case studies in the management of refractory bleeding in patients with haemophilia A and inhibitors. Haemophilia 2013; 19:e151-66. [DOI: 10.1111/hae.12095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- L. A. Valentino
- Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center; Rush University Medical Center; Chicago; IL; USA
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- Hasbro Children's Hospital and Brown University Alpert School of Medicine; Providence; RI; USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin and Blood Center of Wisconsin; Milwaukee; WI; USA
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- Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York; NY; USA
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- Puget Sound Blood Center and the University of Washington; Seattle; WA; USA
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- Louisiana Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders; Tulane University Medical Center; New Orleans; LA; USA
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- University of California Davis; Sacramento; CA; USA
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- Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders; University of Minnesota; Minneapolis; MN; USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock; AR; USA
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Marberry KM, Ginsburg Z. Extra-articular synovial fluid extravasation following operative fixation of an osteochondral fracture of the patella. Orthopedics 2012; 35:e1267-71. [PMID: 22868618 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20120725-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Osteochondral fracture of the patella following a lateral patellar dislocation can be treated with operative and nonoperative techniques that are dictated by the clinical presentation. In the presence of large fragments following acute fractures, arthroscopic retrieval and fixation are advocated, whereas smaller displaced fragments may be removed and discarded as loose bodies. Several methods of fixation exist for osteochondral fractures of the patella, including the use of cannulated and noncannulated screws.This article describes a case of an elite competitive swimmer who sustained a lateral patellar dislocation with a large osteochondral fracture of the patella that was treated with open reduction and fixation using absorbable cannulated screws in an inside-out fashion. In the early postoperative period, the patient developed a symptomatic synovial fluid fistula through a cannulated screw to the prepatellar space. The diagnosis of this condition was made clinically and confirmed with noncontrast magnetic resonance imaging 6 weeks postoperatively. The symptoms of pain, skin erythema, and swelling were self-limited and eventually resolved with observation, allowing the athlete to return to his previous activity level. Magnetic resonance imaging 3 years postoperatively showed the complete resolution of the fluid extravasation. Extra-articular synovial fluid extravasation is as a rare complication following routine knee arthroscopy, accounting for 3.2% of the complications. This article describes a rare, self-limited complication following open fixation of an osteochondral fracture of the patella.
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- Kevin M Marberry
- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO 63501, USA.
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