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Bernstein M, Bozzo I, Patrick Park J, Pauyo T. Patellofemoral Instability Part II: Surgical Treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:e1035-e1046. [PMID: 38723282 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
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Treatment of patellofemoral instability in skeletally mature patients remains an important area of clinical and research interest. Both nonsurgical and surgical interventions are used to treat the underlying causes. Surgical management is the mainstay of treatment of recurrent PFI that fails nonsurgical treatment, and it is broadly classified into bony and soft-tissue procedures. Proximal bony procedures include femoral trochleoplasty, derotational osteotomies, and coronal alignment correction of the femur. Distal bony procedures include tibial tubercle transfer and derotational (supratubercle and infratubercle) osteotomies. Soft-tissue procedures consist of medial patellofemoral ligament repair or reconstruction and lateral lengthening procedures. This article is the second part of our two-article review on PFI, which focuses on surgical treatment options, their indications, outcomes, and potential complications.
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- Mitchell Bernstein
- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Heighes LA, Abelleyra Lastoria DA, Beni R, Iftikhar A, Hing CB. The relationship between joint hypermobility and patellar instability: A systematic review. J Orthop 2024; 56:40-49. [PMID: 38784948 PMCID: PMC11109350 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.05.009] [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: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Introduction Hypermobility describes the movement of joints beyond normal limits. Whether hypermobility predisposes to patellar instability is yet to be established. We aimed to determine if joint hypermobility leads to an increased risk of patellar instability, and to evaluate outcomes of treatment for patellar instability in those who exhibit hypermobility. Methods Published and unpublished literature databases were searched to September 7, 2023. Studies comparing prevalence of patellar dislocation/differences in treatment outcomes in patients with and without hypermobility were included. Results We identified 18 eligible studies (4,391 patients). The evidence was low in quality. A case series on 82 patients found that there was a relationship between generalised joint laxity and patellar instability. This was corroborated by a study comparing 104 patients with patellar dislocation to 110 patients without. Prevalence of generalised joint laxity was six time higher in the former (64.4% vs 10.9%, p < 0.001).Five studies found surgical intervention aimed at correcting patellar dislocation in patients with idiopathic hypermobility led to satisfactory outcomes. There was conflicting evidence regarding if hypermobile patients have worse outcomes than non-hypermobile patients following medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) in two studies. In addition, this procedure had a 19.1% failure rate in patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), with hypermobility associated with a higher failure rate (p = 0.03). One study showed the type of graft used made no difference in outcome scores or re-dislocation rates (p > 0.5). Another study had 7/31 (22.6%) autografts which failed, compared to 2/16 allografts (12.5%) (p = 0.69). Conclusion Joint hypermobility is a risk factor for patellar instability. Identification of at-risk groups may aid prevention of dislocations and allow for appropriate treatment. Patients with EDS experience poor outcomes following patellar stabilization surgery, with post-operative monitoring required.
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- St George's, University of London, London, SW17 0RE, United Kingdom
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- St George's, University of London, London, SW17 0RE, United Kingdom
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- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, SW17 0RE, United Kingdom
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Abelleyra Lastoria DA, Hutchinson K, Tapadar T, Ahmad S, Smith T, Nicolaou N, Hing CB. Patho-morphology of patellar instability in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee 2024; 48:166-196. [PMID: 38657526 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2024.03.009] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Children and adolescents have the highest incidence of patellar instability among the population. We aimed to identify patho-morphological and epidemiological factors associated with patellar instability, and to identify factors predisposing to recurrence in children and adolescents. METHODS Published and unpublished literature databases, conference proceedings and the reference lists of included studies were searched to the 14th of March 2024. Studies were eligible if they compared history characteristics, examination features and radiological parameters between patients with and without instability, or evaluated risk factors for instability recurrence. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed. Included studies were appraised using tools respective of study design. RESULTS The evidence was moderate to low in quality. Forty-five studies (including 9000 patients) were eligible. Tibial tubercle - tibial groove (TT-TG) distance (weighted mean difference [WMD] 5.96 mm, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 4.94 to 6.99 mm), sulcus angle (WMD: 13.93˚, 95% CI: 9.1˚ to 18.8˚), and Insall-Salvati index (WMD: 0.2, 95% CI: 0.16 to 0.23) were greater in patients with patellar instability. Risk factors for recurrent dislocation included age less than 18 years (Odds ratio [OR]: 2.56, 95% CI: 1.63 to 4.0), skeletal immaturity (OR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.21 to 2.64) and presence of trochlear dysplasia (OR: 3.37, 95% CI: 1.85 to 6.15). CONCLUSION Knowledge of patho-morphological factors associated with patellar instability could help explain its pathophysiological processes, allowing for the design of treatment approaches and the identification of patients at risk.
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- St George's University of London, London SW17 0RE, United Kingdom
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- St George's University of London, London SW17 0RE, United Kingdom
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- University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7HL, United Kingdom
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- Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield S10 2TH, United Kingdom
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- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London SW17 0RE, United Kingdom
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Beitler BG, Sieberer J, Islam W, McDonald C, Yu K, Tommasini SM, Fulkerson JP. The Morphologic Patella Entry Point Into the Proximal Trochlea Is More Lateral in Recurrent Dislocators Than Controls as Measured by Entry Point-Trochlear Groove Angle. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00308-6. [PMID: 38697328 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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PURPOSE To create a metric for evaluating the degree of laterality of the patella's entry into the trochlea, the entry point-trochlear groove (EP-TG) angle, and to evaluate if this laterality is associated with recurrent patella instability. METHODS The time frame of the study was January 2020 to February 2023. The inclusion criteria were patients treated by the senior author (J.P.F.) (with the exception of 2 patients who were treated by another provider at the institution who was aware of the study) who have been diagnosed with recurrent atraumatic patellar dislocations. Controls without knee pathology were selected from the New Mexico Decedent Imaging Database (NMDID). Simpleware ScanIP was used to create 3-dimensional (3D) models of the distal femurs from computed tomography scans. Anteroposterior images of these 3D models were uploaded to a custom EP-TG angle measuring tool. Three measurers used the tool to measure the EP-TG angle of the distal femurs. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients were included for the recurrent dislocator group. Twenty-four decedents from the NMDID were selected for the control group, each with a left or right knee chosen randomly for measurement. A 1-sided Mann-Whitney U test, used to evaluate whether the recurrent dislocators had higher EP-TG angle values, yielded a P value <.001, demonstrating a high level of significance. A Bayesian mixed-effect model, used to determine how different the EP-TG angles are between the 2 groups, gave a posterior predictive interval of [11.93°, 19.12°] for the EP-TG angle shift of dislocators. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.648. CONCLUSIONS The morphologic entry point of the patella into the proximal trochlea is more lateral in recurrent patella dislocators than in controls. This increased laterality can be measured by the EP-TG angle, which may be useful information for optimizing treatment of recurrent patella instability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case control study.
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- Brian G Beitler
- Department of Orthopedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Statistics and Data Science, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A
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Ma C, Kou W, Cui Z, Liu W, Liu C, Wang S, Wang F. Patellar instability-induced bone loss in the femoral trochlea is associated with the activation of the JAK1/STAT3 signaling pathway in growing mice. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:526. [PMID: 37488636 PMCID: PMC10364393 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04019-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patellar instability (PI) at an early age is believed closely correlated with bone loss in the development of the femoral trochlea and can cause trochlear dysplasia. However, the molecular mechanism of PI-induced bone loss has not been established. The Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway plays an important role in bone development by regulating the expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL). The aim of this study was to explore the association of JAK1/STAT3 signaling to PI-induced subchondral bone loss in the femoral trochlea. METHODS Four-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into two groups (n = 50/group). Mice in the experimental group underwent surgery to induce PI. Distal femurs were collected 2 and 4 weeks after surgery (n = 25 knees/each time point, each group). Microcomputed tomography and histological observations were performed to investigate the morphology of the femoral trochlea and changes in bone mass. qPCR, western blot, and immunohistochemistry analyses were performed to evaluate the expression of JAK1, STAT3, RANKL, and OPG in subchondral bone. A t test was performed for the statistical analysis; a P value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS In the experimental group, subchondral bone loss in the femoral trochlea was observed two and four weeks after PI; morphological changes, such as a flatter trochlear groove and an increased sulcus angle, were observed in the femoral trochlea; qPCR, western blot, and immunohistochemistry analyses showed higher expression of JAK1, STAT3, and RANKL and lower expression of OPG (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION PI-induced subchondral bone loss in the femoral trochlea and resulted in trochlear dysplasia in growing mice. This bone loss is associated with activation of the JAK1/STAT3 signaling pathway, which weakens the function of osteoblasts and stimulates both formation and function of osteoclasts.
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- Chen Ma
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cangzhou People's Hospital, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cangzhou People's Hospital, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cangzhou People's Hospital, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hengshui People's Hospital, Hengshui, 053000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China.
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The effect of quadriceps anatomical factors on patellar stability: A systematic review. Knee 2023; 41:29-37. [PMID: 36610240 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.12.015] [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: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review was to analyse the effect of quadriceps anatomical factors on patellar stability. METHODS The protocol for this review was registered on PROSPERO with registration number CRD42022334265. A systematic PRISMA compliant database search was conducted. Electronic databases (MEDLINE, Global Health, MIDIRS, Embase, PsycARTICLES and APA PsycInfo), currently registered studies, conference proceedings and the reference lists of included studies were searched. A narrative synthesis provided a summary of current evidence pertaining to the effect of quadriceps anatomical factors on patellar stability. RESULTS A total of 9168 records were screened in the initial search. Of these, 20 articles satisfied the inclusion criteria, assessing 754 knees of 689 patients, and 69 cadaveric knees. Vastus medialis obliquus strength (VMO) affected patellar stability up to 15° of knee flexion, whereas medial retinaculum integrity did so up to 30° of knee flexion. Studies disagreed as to whether this applied to the rest of knee flexion. There is conflicting evidence regarding the effect of VMO elevation, cross-sectional area and angulation on patellar stability. The lateral retinaculum contributed to patellar stability throughout the entirety of knee flexion. Quadriceps angle altered patellar orientation during knee flexion, but not extension. CONCLUSION Whilst vastus medialis obliquus strength was found to be a determinant of patellar stability, there is conflicting evidence regarding the effect of VMO morphological parameters on patellar stability. The lateral retinaculum provided stability throughout the entirety of knee flexion, and the medial retinaculum did so up to 30° of flexion.
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Hevesi M, Dandu N, Credille K, Wang Z, Zavras AG, Cregar WM, Trasolini NA, Yanke AB. Factors That Affect the Magnitude of Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance in Patients With Patellar Instability. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:25-31. [PMID: 36412555 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221136535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance is a risk factor for recurrent patellar dislocation and is often included in algorithmic treatment of instability. The underlying factors that determine TT-TG have yet to be clearly described in orthopaedic literature. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of our study was to determine the underlying anatomic factors contributing to TT-TG distance. We hypothesized that degree of tubercle lateralization and knee rotation angle may substantially predict TT-TG. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS All patients evaluated for patellar instability at a single institution between 2013 and 2021 were included. Patients with previous knee osseous procedures were excluded. TT-TG and its anatomic relationship to patellofemoral measures, including dysplasia, femoral anteversion, tibial tubercle lateralization, knee rotation angle, and tibial torsion, were measured and subsequently quantified using univariate and multivariable analysis. RESULTS In total, 76 patients met the inclusion criteria (46 female, 30 male; mean ± SD age, 20.6 ± 8.6 years) and were evaluated. Mean TT-TG was 16.2 ± 5.4 mm. On univariate analysis, increasing knee rotation angle (P < .01), tibial tubercle lateralization (P = .02), and tibial torsion (P = .01) were associated with increased TT-TG. In dysplastic cases, patients without medial hypoplasia (Dejour A or B) demonstrated significantly increased TT-TG (18.1 ± 5.4 mm) as compared with those with medial hypoplasia (Dejour C or D; TT-TG: 14.9 ± 5.2 mm; P = .02). Multivariable analysis revealed that increased knee rotation angle (+0.43-mm TT-TG per degree; P < .01) and tubercle lateralization (+0.19-mm TT-TG per percentage lateralization; P < .01) were statistically significant determinants of increased TT-TG distance. Upon accounting for these factors, tibial torsion, trochlear width, and medial hypoplasia were no longer significant components in predicting TT-TG (P≥ .54). Of note, all patients with TT-TG ≥20 mm had tibial tubercle lateralization ≥68%, a knee rotation angle ≥5.8°, or both factors concurrently. CONCLUSION TT-TG distance is most influenced by knee rotation angle and tibial tubercle lateralization.
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- Mario Hevesi
- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Good patient satisfaction with low complications rate after trochleoplasty in patellofemoral instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:3444-3450. [PMID: 35355088 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06954-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Trochlear dysplasia has been recognized as the most common factor in patients with patellofemoral dislocation. Trochleoplasty is a surgical procedure whose primary goal is to modify the femoral trochlea's abnormal shape in patients suffering from patellar instability, requiring good surgical skills, correct indication, and accurate patient information. METHODS The review aims to describe preoperative planning, patient selection, most common surgical techniques, and clinical results of trochleoplasty in patellar instability in a reproducible manner. RESULTS Trochleoplasty can be considered a general term to describe a group of different procedures that reduce trochlear dysplasia's impact on patellar instability, aiming to restore patella-trochlear congruency, remove the supratrochlear bump, allowed a new groove positioning and are generally associated with other procedures. Recent studies showed satisfactory long-term results with the restoration of patellar stability, improving radiological findings of patellofemoral instability. CONCLUSION Trochleoplasty is a technically demanding technique, requiring careful patient selection, detailed knowledge, and surgical skills to avoid severe complications. Good patient satisfaction with a low risk of significant complications such as patellofemoral arthritis has been revealed. In conclusion, trochleoplasty should be systematically included in the treatment of patellar dislocation, if indicated. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V.
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Meynard P, Malatray M, Sappey-Marinier E, Magnussen RA, Bodiou V, Lustig S, Servien E. Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for recurrent patellar dislocation allows a good rate to return to sport. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:1865-1870. [PMID: 34846539 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06815-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Recurrent patellar dislocation is a frequent knee disorders in young, active patients. Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) can restore knee stability and function, but the rate of return to sports is less clear. The aim of this study was to evaluate rate of return to sport following treatment of recurrent patellar dislocation with isolated MPFLR. METHODS Between 2011 and 2018, 113 patients with recurrent patellar dislocation were treated with isolated MPFLR at an academic center. Pre-injury sports participation and Tegner score, pre-operative subjective IKDC score, time to return to sports, and post-operative Tegner and subjective IKDC scores were collected, with a minimum of follow-up of 2 years. RESULTS One hundred and three patients (91%) were evaluated at a mean of 4.5 ± 2.5-year post-operative. 92 patients (89%) participated in sports prior to onset of patellar instability. At final follow-up, 84 of these 92 patients (91%) were able to return to sports. The mean time from surgery to return to sports was 10.4 ± 8.6 months (range: 2-48 months). 62 patients (67%) returned to the same (50 patients) or higher (12 patients) level. 22 patients (26%) returned at a lower level. 19 of these patients attributed this decreased participation to ongoing knee problems. The median Tegner score was noted to decrease from 5 pre-injury to 4 post-operatively (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Isolated MPFL reconstruction allowed return to pre-injury sports in 91% of patients, with 67% of patients returning to the same or higher level than pre-injury. Mean time to return to sports was 10 months and post-operative Tegner score was noted to be modestly decreased from pre-injury level. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Pierre Meynard
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Croix Rousse Hospital, Civil Hospices of Lyon, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, 103 bvd de la croix-rousse, 69004, Lyon, France.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Croix Rousse Hospital, Civil Hospices of Lyon, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, 103 bvd de la croix-rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Croix Rousse Hospital, Civil Hospices of Lyon, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, 103 bvd de la croix-rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopaedics, OSU Sports Medicine Research Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Croix Rousse Hospital, Civil Hospices of Lyon, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, 103 bvd de la croix-rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Croix Rousse Hospital, Civil Hospices of Lyon, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, 103 bvd de la croix-rousse, 69004, Lyon, France.,LBMC UMR T 9406, Laboratory of Chock Mechanics and Biomechanics, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, 69100, Villeurbanne, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Croix Rousse Hospital, Civil Hospices of Lyon, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, 103 bvd de la croix-rousse, 69004, Lyon, France.,LIBM-EA 7424, Interuniversity Laboratory of Biology of Mobility, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, 69100, Villeurbanne, France
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An analysis of national variance in coding for patellofemoral instability. Knee 2021; 33:386-392. [PMID: 34781229 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.10.023] [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: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND We sought to identify which specific set of codes are used by each acute NHS trust in England to document the diagnosis and management of patellofemoral instability (PFI). METHODS All acute NHS Trusts in England were sent freedom of information (FOI) requests regarding their use of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems version 10 (ICD-10) codes for the diagnoses related to PFI, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys Classification of Surgical Operations and Procedures 4th revision (OPCS-4) codes for surgical management of PFI. RESULTS 106 of 132 (80%) relevant trusts who manage patients with PFI responded with information. Coding for diagnosis of patellar dislocation and recurrent dislocation were largely consistent with 96% of the trusts using the same code. However, coding of patellar instability varied widely with 10 different codes being used, the most common of which was being used by only 34% of trusts. Coding for operative management exhibited greater variety with the number of different codes being used by trusts for each of the eight surgical treatments ranging from 11 to 19 and the range for the most common code being used by trusts from 34% to 64%. Furthermore, a large number of trusts used multiple different codes for the same diagnosis or treatment of PFI. CONCLUSION There is a lack of uniformity in how trusts code PFI diagnosis and treatment. Standardisation will enable further research involving focused analysis of trust databases to facilitate a better understanding of the epidemiology of this condition.
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Ghany JF, Kamel S, Zoga A, Farrell T, Morrison W, Belair J, Desai V. Extensor mechanism tendinopathy in patients with lateral patellar maltracking. Skeletal Radiol 2021; 50:2205-2212. [PMID: 33876276 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-021-03787-8] [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: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Patellar maltracking is an important subset of patellofemoral pain syndrome. We hypothesize that maltracking patients have an increased incidence of extensor mechanism dysfunction due to repetitive attempts at stabilization of the patella. Our purpose is to delineate imaging features to identify maltracking patients at risk for extensor mechanism tendinopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective review of knee MRIs performed for anterior knee pain over a year was conducted to identify 218 studies with imaging findings of maltracking. The cases were evaluated for the presence and degree of patellar and quadriceps tendinopathy, tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance (TT-TG) and the distribution and grade of patellofemoral chondrosis. Cases were compared to 100 healthy, age-matched control knee MRIs. RESULTS The mean age of maltracking patients with either patellar or quadriceps tendinosis was 41.2 years versus 48.2 years in the control population (p = 0.037). The TT-TG was significantly higher in maltracking patients with either patellar or quadriceps tendinosis at 16.49 mm versus 14.99 mm (p = 0.006). Maltrackers with isolated lateral patellofemoral chondrosis had a higher mean TT-TG at 17.4 mm versus 15.4 mm (p = 0.007). Extensor mechanism tendinosis was increased in the maltracking population compared to the controls at 57.8% versus 27.3% (p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Extensor mechanism tendinosis is more common in the maltracking population and occurs at a younger age. TT-TG distance is significantly increased in patients with extensor mechanism dysfunction and in patients with isolated lateral patellofemoral chondrosis. TT-TG measurement can be used independently to identifying maltrackers who may be at risk for future complications.
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- Jehan F Ghany
- Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, UK.
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- Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1087 Main Building, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1087 Main Building, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1087 Main Building, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1087 Main Building, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1087 Main Building, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1087 Main Building, 132 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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Patellar instability is a broad term that encompasses patellar dislocation, patellar subluxation, and patellar instability. Although both functional and anatomic considerations contribute to symptoms of patellar instability, the most important are thought to be patella alta, trochlear dysplasia, and lateralization of the tibial tubercle. In patients with a history suspicious for prior patellar dislocation, careful evaluation of MRI and radiographic studies can reveal characteristic findings. The most common methods to address patellofemoral instability are medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and tibial tubercle osteotomy with either anteromedialization or medialization. Less commonly trochleoplasty is indicated as well. Patients may be treated with one of or a combination of these techniques, each of which has specific indications and complications.
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- Erin McCrum
- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, Box 3808, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, Box 3808, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke Health Heritage, Duke University School of Medicine, 3000 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, Durham, NC 27587, USA
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, Box 3808, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Mistry J, Hing CB, Harris S. Using a 3D handheld scanner to capture trochlear groove shape: proof of concept study. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021; 104:35-40. [PMID: 34414807 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0054] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Trochleoplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat patellar instability by modifying the trochlear groove. Analysis of the groove with a handheld scanner would enable accurate real-time planning and facilitate tailormade correction. We aimed to measure trochlear depth, sulcus angle, trochlear facet ratio, trochlear angle and lateral trochlear inclination angle and to establish inter- and intra-rater reliability for knee models to determine reliability and repeatability. METHODS The trochlear grooves of three knee models were scanned by two investigators. Three-dimensional reference models were created and surface-matched. Custom software was used to determine the desired parameters. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to determine test-retest reliability and the parameter results for each model that showed best reproducibility. RESULTS There was good interobserver reliability (trochlear depth, 1.0mm; sulcus angle, 2.7°; trochlear angle, 4.0°; lateral trochlear inclination angle, 4.0°), except in the trochlear facet ratio (32.0%) of one knee model. With outliers removed, the ICC was moderate to excellent in 73.34% of measurements, with trochlear depth showing the best reproducibility. DISCUSSION This feasibility study showed a handheld scanner in conjunction with supporting software can measure trochlear parameters with good to excellent inter- and intra-observer reliability.
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- J Mistry
- St George's, University of London, UK
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- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Optimal treatment of patients with patellofemoral trochlear dysplasia and recurrent patellar instability requires in-depth understanding of this complex structural anomaly. An extensive review of the literature suggests that dysplasia occurs as a result of aberrant forces applied to the patellofemoral joint in the majority of cases. Evidence supports surgical stabilization that reconstructs the medial patellofemoral and/or medial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligament without added trochleoplasty in the majority of patients with trochlear dysplasia and recurrent patellar instability. Adding tibial tubercle transfer distally, medially, or anteromedially in those who need it to treat specific deficits in alignment or articular cartilage can be beneficial in selected patients with trochlear dysplasia and recurrent patellar instability. Trochleoplasty may be appropriate in those few cases in which permanent stable patellofemoral tracking cannot be restored otherwise, but the indications are not yet clear, particularly as trochleoplasty adds risk to the articular cartilage. Improved understanding of imaging techniques and 3-dimensional reproductions of dysplastic patellofemoral joints are useful in surgical planning for patients with recurrent patellar instability and trochlear dysplasia.
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- Benjamin J Levy
- School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Schranz C, Belohlavek T, Sperl M, Kraus T, Svehlik M. Does femoral anteversion and internally rotated gait correlate in subjects with patellofemoral instability? Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2021; 84:105333. [PMID: 33845347 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patellar instability is a considerable problem that leads to pain and anxiety during simple functional tasks. Femoral derotational osteotomy has become a common surgical procedure to improve patella mechanics, stability and loading. However, it remains unclear if static (MRI measured) femoral anteversion is sufficient to capture the dynamic femoral rotation during walking and represents a good indication for the surgical procedure. This research investigates the relationship between static femoral anteversion and internally rotated gait in adolescents with patellofemoral instability. METHODS This retrospective study included 30 adolescents with recurrent patella instability (minimum three patella dislocations) aged 12 to 18 years (28 female/2 male; 22 unilateral/8 bilateral). All participants were assessed with 3D gait analysis and the femoral anteversion was examined using a rotational MRI. Multiple kinematic parameter were correlated with the ipsilateral femoral anteversion and tibia torsion using the Pearson coefficient. FINDINGS The correlation between parameters of dynamic hip rotation (e.g. maximum and mean internal hip rotation in stance and swing) and MRI measured femoral anteversion (mean 26.5° ± 9°) was weak and did not reach statistical significance. We found 47% (14 out of 30) subjects with increased femoral anteversion but normal hip rotation in stance. INTERPRETATION There was no relationship between increased femoral anteversion and dynamic hip rotation. Consequently, femoral anteversion should not be used as the only indication for femoral derotational osteotomy. Three-dimensional gait analysis might be necessary to assess the appropriate surgical intervention in adolescents with patello femoral instability.
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- Christian Schranz
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Orthopeadics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, A-8036 Graz, Austria.
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- Physiotherapy Unit, KAGES - University hospital Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 1, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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- Paediatric Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Orthopeadics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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- Paediatric Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Orthopeadics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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- Paediatric Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Orthopeadics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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Manjunath AK, Hurley ET, Jazrawi LM, Strauss EJ. Return to Play After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:1094-1100. [PMID: 32866030 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520947044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [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 Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is being performed more frequently in athletes experiencing recurrent patellar instability. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose was to systematically review the evidence in the orthopaedic sports medicine literature to determine both the rate and timing of return to play after MPFL reconstruction and the rate of further patellar instability. Our hypothesis was that there would be a high rate of return to play after MPFL reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, which utilized EMBASE, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library databases. Inclusion criteria for literature included clinical studies reporting on return to play after MPFL reconstruction. Rate of return to play, level of return, timing of return, rate of recurrent instability, and patient-reported outcomes were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. RESULTS Our review found 27 studies including 1278 patients meeting our inclusion criteria. The majority of patients were women (58%), and the total group had a mean age of 22.0 years and a mean follow-up of 39.3 months. The overall rate of return to play was 85.1%, with 68.3% returning to the same level of play. The average time to return to play was 7.0 months postoperatively. The rate of recurrent instability events following reconstruction was 5.4%. There was an improvement in both mean visual analog scale, pain scores (preoperative: 4.3, postoperative: 1.6) and Tegner activity scores (preoperative: 4.8, postoperative: 5.5). CONCLUSION The overall rate of return to play was high after MPFL reconstruction for the treatment of recurrent patellar instability. However, a relatively high percentage of those patients were unable to return to their preoperative level of sport. Additionally, there was a moderate time taken to return to play, at approximately 7 months after the procedure.
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- Amit K Manjunath
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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Migliorini F, Maffulli N, Eschweiler J, Quack V, Tingart M, Driessen A. Lateral retinacular release combined with MPFL reconstruction for patellofemoral instability: a systematic review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2021; 141:283-292. [PMID: 33315122 PMCID: PMC7886734 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03689-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The role of the lateral retinaculum in patellofemoral instability is still debated. Lateral retinacular release (LRR), has been extensively performed in combination with different surgical procedures, including reconstruction of medio-patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). Despite controversial indications, the results from these studies seem promising. The present study conducts a systematic review about current biomechanical and clinical evidence concerning the role of LRR in combination with MPFL reconstruction. We performed a comprehensive literature research, comparing the outcomes of MPFL reconstruction with and without LRR. MATERIALS AND METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The literature search was performed in August 2020. All articles describing the outcome of isolated MPFL reconstruction alone or in combination with a LRR in patients with recurrent patellofemoral instability were considered for inclusion. Only articles reporting data on patients with a minimum of 12-month follow-up were included. Only articles reporting quantitative data under the outcomes of interest were included. RESULTS A total of 63 articles were eligible for this systematic review, including 2131 knees. The mean follow-up was 40.87 ± 24.1 months. All scores of interests improved in favour of the combined group: Kujala + 3.8% (P = 0.01), Lysholm + 4.2% (P = 0.004), Tegner + 0.8 points (P = 0.04), IKDC + 9.8% (P = 0.02). The ROM was comparable between the two groups (P = 0.4). Similarity was found in terms of positivity to the apprehension test (P = 0.05), rate of complications (P = 0.1), re-dislocations (P = 0.8), and revision surgeries (P = 0.1). CONCLUSION There is no evidence that adding a lateral release impacts positively on the outcome of MPFL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, Systematic review.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, SA Italy ,School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent, England ,Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG England
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Moran TE, Burke JF, Diduch DR. Small (3.2-mm), Short, Oblique Patellar Tunnels for Patellar Fixation in MPFL Reconstruction. Arthrosc Tech 2020; 9:e1613-e1617. [PMID: 33134069 PMCID: PMC7587330 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Multiple techniques exist for patellar graft fixation during medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, each with their respective advantages and disadvantages. In recent studies, the use of 2 small (3.2-mm), short, oblique patellar tunnels with looped graft has been shown to be effective for patellar fixation during MPFL reconstruction. This technique does not appear to be associated with the same risk of patellar fracture as the use of larger (4.5-mm) transpatellar tunnels. A recent retrospective study also reported decreased risk of recurrent patellar instability and decreased cost compared with the use of suture anchors for patellar fixation, which is currently the most common modality. Given these promising findings relative to existing techniques for patellar fixation, further description of the senior author's technique for using these small (3.2-mm), short, oblique patellar tunnels is provided. This technique is safe, efficacious, and cost-conscious and should be considered a viable option for patellar fixation during MPFL reconstruction.
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- Thomas E. Moran
- Address correspondence to Thomas E. Moran, M.D., 710 Walker Square Apt 3D, Charlottesville, VA 22903, U.S.A.
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Shultz CL, Schrader SN, Packard BD, Wascher DC, Treme GP, Richter DL. Is Diagnostic Arthroscopy at the Time of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Necessary? Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120945654. [PMID: 32944586 PMCID: PMC7466890 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120945654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background: Although medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is well described for patellar instability, the utility of arthroscopy at the time of stabilization has not been fully defined. Purpose: To determine whether diagnostic arthroscopy in conjunction with MPFL reconstruction is associated with improvement in functional outcome, pain, and stability or a decrease in perioperative complications. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Patients who underwent primary MPFL reconstruction without tibial tubercle osteotomy were reviewed (96 patients, 101 knees). Knees were divided into MPFL reconstruction without arthroscopy (n = 37), MPFL reconstruction with diagnostic arthroscopy (n = 41), and MPFL reconstruction with a targeted arthroscopic procedure (n = 23). Postoperative pain, motion, imaging, operative findings, perioperative complications, need for revision procedure, and postoperative Kujala scores were recorded. Results: Pain at 2 weeks and 3 months postoperatively was similar between groups. Significantly improved knee flexion at 2 weeks was seen after MPFL reconstruction without arthroscopy versus reconstruction with diagnostic and reconstruction with targeted arthroscopic procedures (58° vs 42° and 48°, respectively; P = .02). Significantly longer tourniquet times were seen for targeted arthroscopic procedures versus the diagnostic and no arthroscopic procedures (73 vs 57 and 58 min, respectively; P = .0002), and significantly higher Kujala scores at follow-up were recorded after MPFL reconstruction without arthroscopy versus reconstruction with diagnostic and targeted arthroscopic procedures (87.8 vs 80.2 and 70.1, respectively; P = .05; 42% response rate). There was no difference between groups in knee flexion, recurrent instability, or perioperative complications at 3 months. Diagnostic arthroscopy yielded findings not previously appreciated on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 35% of patients, usually resulting in partial meniscectomy. Conclusion: Diagnostic arthroscopy with MPFL reconstruction may result in findings not previously appreciated on MRI. Postoperative pain, range of motion, and risk of complications were equal at 3 months postoperatively with or without arthroscopy. Despite higher Kujala scores in MPFL reconstruction without arthroscopy, the relationship between arthroscopy and patient-reported outcomes remains unclear. Surgeons can consider diagnostic arthroscopy but should be aware of no clear benefits in patient outcomes.
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- Christopher L Shultz
- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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Vairo GL, Moya-Angeler J, Siorta MA, Anderson AH, Sherbondy PS. Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance Is a Reliable and Accurate Indicator of Patellofemoral Instability. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2019; 477:1450-1458. [PMID: 31094842 PMCID: PMC6554121 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000000711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance is a measurement generally made on CT scans that is commonly used to quantify the risk of patellofemoral instability (PFI); however, its interrater reliability and accuracy as an indicator of PFI in patients is poorly characterized. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES The purposes of our study were (1) to primarily analyze interrater reliability of the TT-TG distance among orthopaedists with varied experience as measured by MRI, (2) to secondarily compare TT-TG distances between PFI and control groups, and (3) to determine an accurate TT-TG distance threshold indicative of PFI. METHODS The electronic medical records of a senior fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon were surveyed between 2012 and 2016 for patients who had experienced at least one episode of patellar subluxation or dislocation, who reported no other knee-related history, and who underwent MRI due to persistent PFI signs and symptoms. The records of 48 PFI patients (23 males, 25 females; 19 ± 4 years of age) were compared with 83 controls (60 males, 23 females; 31 ± 8 years of age) having no history of PFI, presenting with an isolated meniscal lesion as determined from MRI and treated by the same orthopaedist during this time. All records meeting study criteria were consecutively included to offset selection bias of the retrospective analysis. Two sports medicine fellows, one who had just completed orthopaedic residency training, and another with a year of experience after residency, and a sports medicine subspecialist with more than 15 years of experience in practice independently recorded TT-TG distance, indicative of tibial tubercle lateralization relative to the femoral trochlea, to the nearest millimeter (mm) in a blinded and randomized fashion. Intraclass correlation coefficient computed interrater reliability accompanied by standard error of measurement (SEM); a one-tailed, two-sample t-test analyzed group differences with accompanying effect size per Cohen's d; receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve determined accuracy and threshold for PFI risk. A p value < 0.05 denoted statistical significance. RESULTS Interrater reliability was excellent, at 0.93 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.84-0.97; SEM = 0.6 mm) for PFI patients and 0.95 (95% CI, 0.91-0.97; SEM = 0.4 mm) for controls. Distance was greater (95% CI, 2-5; p < 0.001) in PFI patients (14 ± 4 mm; range = 7-24 mm) than controls (10 ± 3 mm; range = 3-19 mm) with an effect size of 1 (95% CI, 0.3-2). Area under the ROC curve was 0.75 (95% CI, 0.66-0.83) and threshold was 13 mm (sensitivity = 0.52, 1-specificity = 0.25), suggesting the measure is a fairly accurate indicator of risk and values of 13 mm or greater are better suited to rule in PFI. Respective positive and negative likelihood ratios of 2 and 0.6 at this threshold confirm that this distance yields a small increase in probability for PFI and a minimal decrease in probability for risk; specifically, a 13-mm TT-TG distance is two times more likely to be found in patients with PFI. Furthermore, this threshold is estimated to increase a correct PFI diagnosis by approximately 15%. CONCLUSIONS The MRI-specific TT-TG distance, based on a single measurement using cartilaginous-tendon landmarks within a standardized trochlear range, is reliable as performed by orthopaedists of varied experience. Patients with PFI display a 4-mm greater distance than controls, which may represent a difference large enough for clinicians to discern in practice using MRI. A 13-mm TT-TG distance is two times more likely seen in patients with PFI. However, this threshold increases a correct PFI diagnosis by only about 15%; therefore, clinical decision-making should not be influenced by this criterion alone and instead used in conjunction with other relevant variables. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, diagnostic study.
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- Giampietro L Vairo
- G. L. Vairo, Departments of Kinesiology and Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Colleges of Health & Human Development, and Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA J. Moya-Angeler, M. A. Siorta, A. H. Anderson, P. S. Sherbondy, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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Hevesi M, Heidenreich MJ, Camp CL, Hewett TE, Stuart MJ, Dahm DL, Krych AJ. The Recurrent Instability of the Patella Score: A Statistically Based Model for Prediction of Long-Term Recurrence Risk After First-Time Dislocation. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:537-543. [PMID: 30612768 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To describe the clinical history of a series of primary, lateral patellar dislocations and determine long-term predictors of recurrent instability while accounting for patients undergoing early operative management. METHODS A large geographic database of more than 500,000 patients was used to identify patients who sustained a first-time lateral patellar dislocation between 1990 and 2010. Charts were individually reviewed to document demographics, radiographic measures including tibial tubercle to trochlear groove distance (TT-TG) and patellar length (PL), recurrent episodes of instability, and patellar stabilization surgery. A risk score that accounted for early surgical management was calculated using Fine and Gray competing risk regression, and its ability to stratify patients was examined using cumulative incidence curves. RESULTS Eighty-one patients (mean age 19.9 ± 9.4 years, 38 male, 43 female) were identified and followed for a mean of 10.1 years (range 4.1-20.2). Thirty-eight patients (46.9%) experienced an episode of recurrent instability and 30 (37.0%) underwent patellar stabilization surgery, including 7 who did so before recurrent dislocation. A multivariate, statistically derived scoring system, the Recurrent Instability of the Patella Score (RIP Score), that employed age, skeletal maturity, trochlear dysplasia, and TT-TG/PL ratio to predict recurrent instability while accounting for patients managed surgically, was generated. The resulting RIP score stratified patients into low-, intermediate-, and high-risk categories, with 0.0%, 30.6%, and 79.2% 10-year recurrent instability rates, respectively (P = .000004), and an area under the curve of 0.875 (P = .00002). CONCLUSIONS Patients who sustain a first-time, lateral patellar dislocation can be readily classified into low-, intermediate-, and high-risk categories employing the RIP score based on age, skeletal maturity, trochlear dysplasia, and TT-TG/PL ratio. This long-term risk stratification holds significant potential clinical utility for determination of patients who are at high risk for recurrent instability after primary patellar dislocation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Mario Hevesi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.; Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A..
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Sherman SL, Deasis DP, Garrone AJ, Voss EE, Oliver HA. Return to Play after Patellar Stabilization. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2018; 11:280-284. [PMID: 29750318 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-018-9484-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to evaluate the existing literature regarding return to play (RTP) and return to prior performance (RPP) following patellar stabilization surgery. It will also discuss suggested guidelines regarding RTP, and finally, to encourage future patellofemoral instability research to report and publish results of RTP rates using standardized RTP guidelines. RECENT FINDINGS There is a lack of validation and universal adoption of standardized RTP guidelines. This has led to a dearth of high-quality studies on RTP and RPP after patellar stabilization. The best available studies to date would suggest high RTP rates (84%-100%), average RPP rates (33%-77%), and a highly variable timeframe for return (3-12 months). Patellofemoral instability can be a persistent and challenging problem, particularly in the young and active population for which it most often occurs. Much of the previous studies on patellofemoral instability evaluated success and failure as prevention of recurrent dislocation. However, prevention of recurrence alone may not be enough for many patients. The best available data on RTP and RPP following patellofemoral instability is based on lower quality of evidence studies, expert opinion, and published societal guidelines. Future research on this topic should include clinical validation of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) RTP guidelines and reporting of outcomes based on these guidelines in patellofemoral instability publications.
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- Seth L Sherman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, 1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, MO, 65212, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, 1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, MO, 65212, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, 1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, MO, 65212, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, 1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, MO, 65212, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, 1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, MO, 65212, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To discuss the potentially significant complications associated with medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. Additionally, to review the most current and relevant literature with an emphasis on avoiding these potential complications. RECENT FINDINGS Multiple cadaveric studies have characterized the anatomy of the MPFL and the related morphologic abnormalities that contribute to recurrent lateral patellar instability. Such abnormalities include patella alta, excessive tibial tubercle to trochlear grove (TT-TG) distance, trochlear dysplasia, and malalignment. Recent studies have evaluated the clinical outcomes associated with the treatment of concomitant pathology in combination with MPFL reconstruction, which is critical in avoiding recurrent instability and complications. Although there remains a lack of consensus regarding various critical aspects of MPFL reconstruction, certain concepts remain imperative. Our preferred methods and rationales for surgical techniques are described. These include appropriate work up, a combination of procedures to address abnormal morphology, anatomical femoral insertion, safe and secure patellar fixation, appropriate graft length fixation, and thoughtful knee flexion during fixation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marvin K Smith
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Division, University of Virginia, 400 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Third Floor, Charlottesville, FL, 22903, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Division, University of Virginia, 400 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Third Floor, Charlottesville, FL, 22903, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Division, University of Virginia, 400 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Third Floor, Charlottesville, FL, 22903, USA.
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The medial patellofemoral ligament: Review of the literature. J Orthop 2018; 15:596-599. [PMID: 29881201 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2018.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Affiliation(s)
- Raju Vaishya
- Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Institute of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital and University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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