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Ayala F, Robles-Palazón FJ, Blázquez-Rincón D, López-Valenciano A, López-López JA, De Ste Croix M. A systematic review and network meta-analysis on the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions for reducing the injury incidence in youth team-sport players. Part 2: an analysis by movement patterns. Ann Med 2024; 56:2337724. [PMID: 38614120 PMCID: PMC11018023 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2337724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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The objectives of this network meta-analysis were: (a) to estimate and compare the pooled effects of some injury prevention programs (IPPs) whose exercise-based components were categorized using a movement pattern-specific taxonomy on reducing overall and some specific body regions (lower extremity, thigh, knee, and ankle) injury incidences in youth team sport athletes and (b) to explore the individual effects of these components on the injury incidence rates (IIRs) previously mentioned. Searches were performed in PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane Library. Eligible criteria were: exercise-based interventions comprised of exercises involving athletic motor skill competencies and evaluated against a control group, overall IIRs were reported, and youth (≤19 years old) team sport players. For the current analysis, a taxonomy based on movement patterns was employed for exercise component identification (upper body pushing and pulling; lower body concentric and eccentric; core; mechanics; acceleration; and lower body stability). Pooled effects were calculated by frequentist random effects pairwise and network meta-analyses. Nineteen studies were included. Most of the IPPs exhibit risk reduction when compared to their control groups on overall, lower extremity, and ankle injuries. Interventions comprised of lower body concentric and eccentric, core, mechanics, and lower body stability exercises were the most effective measures for reducing these injuries. None of the IPPs demonstrated to be effective for reducing thigh injuries, and contradictory results were found for knee injuries. Individual analysis at component level revealed that the lower body (bilateral and unilateral, concentric, and eccentric) component was the only one associated with a significant reduction on overall injuries. Indirect evidence suggests that interventions incorporating lower body concentric and eccentric, core, mechanics, and lower body stability exercises might be the most effective for reducing overall, lower extremity, and ankle injuries in youth team sports.
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- Francisco Ayala
- Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Campus of Excellence Mare Nostrum, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
- School of Education, Sport and Applied Sciences, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, UK
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- Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Campus of Excellence Mare Nostrum, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
- Centre for Human Movement and Rehabilitation, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- Department of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences and Education, Madrid Open University (UDIMA), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Education Science, School of Humanities and Communication Sciences, CEU-Cardenal Herrera University, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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- Department of Basic Psychology and Methodology, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- School of Education, Sport and Applied Sciences, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, UK
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Ptak NA, Rigby RB. Impact of BMI on the Surgical Management of Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:333-336. [PMID: 38151114 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Posterior heel pain secondary to insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that often times requires surgical management. Typically, this involves reflecting a portion of the Achilles tendon from its insertion to adequately debride devitalized or thickened tendon as well as any osseous prominence and then reattached into the calcaneus via suture anchors. Oftentimes, it is suggested that patients with an increased body mass index (BMI) have a higher risk of complications. However, there is no published evidence to support this claim. The present study is a retrospective review of 78 patients who underwent detachment/reattachment of the Achilles tendon for chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Patients were separated into three groups based on BMI: normal, obese, and morbidly obese. The mean BMI of all patients included was 35.6 kg/m2 (range: 21.8-54.9, SD: 6.9). We compared complication rates between the groups and found no significant difference (p = .541). Patients in all groups also demonstrated statistically significant improvements in both American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot-ankle scores (Normal BMI: p = .002; Obese: p = <.001; Morbidly obese: p = <.001) and Patient-Recorded Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores (Normal BMI: p = .003; Obese: p = <.001; Morbidly obese: p = .001). In conclusion, the results of our study demonstrate that detachment/reattachment of the Achilles insertion in the management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy in obese and morbidly obese patients may be safe and effective without the risk of increased complications.
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- Logan Regional Orthopedics - Intermountain Healthcare, Logan, UT
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Silvestre J, Reid JJ, Scott DJ, Aiyer AA, Gross CE. Variability in Surgical Case Volume Performed During ACGME-Accredited Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship Training. Foot Ankle Spec 2024:19386400241247256. [PMID: 38676630 DOI: 10.1177/19386400241247256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Previous studies have demonstrated a positive correlation between case volume and outcomes in foot and ankle surgery. This study elucidates surgical case volume benchmarks for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship training in the United States. METHODS The ACGME provided case logs for orthopaedic residents and foot and ankle fellows (2018-2021). Variabilities in reported fellowship case volumes were defined as the fold-difference between 90th and 10th percentiles. Reported case volumes were compared between training cohorts with parametric tests. RESULTS Case logs from 65 orthopaedic foot and ankle fellows and 3146 orthopaedic residents were included. Fellows reported 1.3- to 1.5-fold more foot and ankle cases during fellowship training than during residency training (P < .001). On average, orthopaedic foot and ankle fellows reported 405.4 cases and most were arthrodesis (17%), forefoot reconstruction (17%), mid/hindfoot reconstruction (13%), tendon repair/transfer (12%), and trauma ankle hindfoot (11%). Case categories with the highest variabilities were amputation (14.8-fold difference), infection/tumor (11.6-fold difference), arthroscopy (9.2-fold difference), and calcaneus (8.7-fold difference). DISCUSSION Case volume benchmarks can assist trainees and faculty during orthopaedic foot and ankle training. More research is needed to determine case minimum requirements needed for autonomous practice in foot and ankle surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Jason Silvestre
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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Millstein ID, Koneru M, Dibato JE, Gentile P, Mahjoub A, Freeland E. Comparing Rates of Radiographic Baseplate Loosening Between Cement and Cementless INFINITY Total Ankle Prostheses. Foot Ankle Spec 2024:19386400241247456. [PMID: 38676637 DOI: 10.1177/19386400241247456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Total ankle replacement is indicated for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Periprosthetic radiolucency, from separation between the bone and implant, is suggested to be indicative of potential prosthesis failure risk. Anchoring implants with cement may mitigate this. This study aimed to compare rates of periprosthetic radiolucency between patients with cement-affixed and cementless implants. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 28 patients who underwent total ankle replacement with the INFINITY Total Ankle System (Wright Medical, Memphis, Tennessee) implant between January 2016 and May 2022. Anteroposterior, mortise, and lateral ankle X-rays were reviewed by 2 independent reviewers for tibiotalar angle, talar tilt, and periprosthetic radiolucency. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test and chi-square test were performed. RESULTS The incidence of periprosthetic radiolucency at the most recent follow-up did not significantly differ between cement and cementless groups (57.1% in both groups, P = 1.0). Follow-up tibiotalar and talar tilt angles were not significantly different (P > .51 for all comparisons). CONCLUSIONS Patients with cemented implants had a similar incidence of periprosthetic radiolucency compared with patients with cementless prostheses. Understanding of long-term clinical outcomes will help inform optimal operative approaches for ankle prostheses. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, Level III, Retrospective cohort study.
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- Cooper Medical School, Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey
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- Cooper University Health Care, Camden, New Jersey
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Konarski W, Poboży T, Konarska K, Derczyński M, Kotela I. Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Narrative Review of the Disease Commonly Affecting Children and Adolescents. Children (Basel) 2024; 11:498. [PMID: 38671714 PMCID: PMC11049496 DOI: 10.3390/children11040498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a joint disorder predominantly affecting the knee, elbow, and ankle of children and adolescents. This comprehensive review delves into the epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and treatment of OCD. RESULTS The most common cause of OCD is repetitive microtrauma, typically associated with sports activities, alongside other significant factors such as genetic predisposition, ischemia, and obesity. In early stages or when lesions are small, OCD often presents as non-specific, vaguely localized pain during physical activity. As the condition progresses, patients may experience an escalation in symptoms, including increased stiffness and occasional swelling, either during or following activity. These symptom patterns are crucial for early recognition and timely intervention. Diagnosis in most cases is based on radiographic imaging and magnetic resonance imaging. Nonsurgical treatment of OCD in young patients with open growth plates and mild symptoms involves activity restriction, immobilization methods, and muscle strengthening exercises, with a return to sports only after symptoms are fully resolved and at least six months have passed. Surgical treatment of OCD includes subchondral drilling in mild cases. Unstable lesions involve methods like restoring the joint surface, stabilizing fractures, and enhancing blood flow, using techniques such as screws, anchors, and pins, along with the removal of fibrous tissue and creation of vascular channels. The specifics of OCD treatment largely depend on the affected site. CONCLUSIONS This synthesis of current research and clinical practices provides a nuanced understanding of OCD, guiding future research directions and enhancing therapeutic strategies.
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- Wojciech Konarski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland; (T.P.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland; (T.P.); (M.D.)
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- Medical Rehabilitation Center, Sobieskiego 47D, 05-120 Legionowo, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland; (T.P.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Central Research Hospital of Ministry of Interior, Wołoska 137, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
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Harper CM, Patel BA. Trabecular bone variation in the gorilla calcaneus. Am J Biol Anthropol 2024:e24939. [PMID: 38631677 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Calcaneal external shape differs among nonhuman primates relative to locomotion. Such relationships between whole-bone calcaneal trabecular structure and locomotion, however, have yet to be studied. Here we analyze calcaneal trabecular architecture in Gorilla gorilla gorilla, Gorilla beringei beringei, and G. b. graueri to investigate general trends and fine-grained differences among gorilla taxa relative to locomotion. MATERIALS AND METHODS Calcanei were micro-CT scanned. A three-dimensional geometric morphometric sliding semilandmark analysis was carried out and the final landmark configurations used to position 156 volumes of interest. Trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular spacing (Tb.Sp), and bone volume fraction (BV/TV) were calculated using the BoneJ plugin for ImageJ and MATLAB. Non-parametric MANOVAs were run to test for significant differences among taxa in parameter raw values and z-scores. Parameter distributions were visualized using color maps and summarized using principal components analysis. RESULTS There are no significant differences in raw BV/TV or Tb.Th among gorillas, however G. b. beringei significantly differs in z-scores for both parameters (p = <0.0271). All three taxa exhibit relatively lower BV/TV and Tb.Th in the posterior half of the calcaneus. This gradation is exacerbated in G. b. beringei. G. b. graueri significantly differs from other taxa in Tb.Sp z-scores (p < 0.001) indicating a different spacing distribution. DISCUSSION Relatively higher Tb.Th and BV/TV in the anterior calcaneus among gorillas likely reflects higher forces associated with body mass (transmitted through the subtalar joint) relative to forces transferred through the posterior calcaneus. The different Tb.Sp pattern in G. b. graueri may reflect proposed differences in foot positioning during locomotion.
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- Christine M Harper
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Integrative Anatomical Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Human and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Seidel A, Chidda A, Perez V, Krause F, Zderic I, Gueorguiev B, Lalonde KA, Meulenkamp B. Biomechanical Effects of Hindfoot Alignment in Supination External Rotation Malleolar Fractures: A Human Cadaveric Model. Foot Ankle Int 2024:10711007241241075. [PMID: 38618682 DOI: 10.1177/10711007241241075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pressure distribution in the ankle joint is known to be dependent on various factors, including hindfoot alignment. We seek to evaluate how hindfoot alignment affects contact pressures in the ankle joint in the setting of supination external rotation (SER) type ankle fractures. METHODS SER fractures were created in 10 human cadaver lower extremity specimens, simulating progressive stages of injury: without fracture (step 0), SER fracture and intact deltoid ligament (step 1), superficial deltoid ligament disruption (step 2), and deep deltoid ligament disruption (step 3). At each step, varus and valgus alignment was simulated by displacing the calcaneal tuberosity 7 mm medial or lateral. Each limb was axially loaded following each osteotomy at a static load of 350 N. The center of force (COF), contact area (CA), and peak contact pressure (PP) under load were measured, and radiographs of the ankle mortise were taken to analyze the medial clear space (MCS) and talar tilt (TT). RESULTS The COF (5.3 mm, P = .030) and the CA (-188.4 mm2, P = .015) changed in step 3 in the valgus hindfoot alignment compared to baseline parameters, indicating the importance of deep deltoid ligament integrity in maintaining normal ankle joint contact stress in the valgus hindfoot. These changes were not seen in the setting of varus alignment (COF: 2.3 mm, P = .059; CA -121 mm2, P = .133). PP were found to not change significantly in either varus or valgus (varus: -4.9 N, P = .132; valgus: -4 N, P = .464).The MCS demonstrated widening in step 3 compared to step 2 (0.7 mm, P = .020) in both varus and valgus hindfoot. The TT increased significantly in step 3 in the valgus hindfoot (2.8 degrees, P = .020) compared to step 0. CONCLUSION SER-IV fractures with valgus hindfoot alignment showed significant changes in pressure distribution and radiographic parameters when compared to SER-IV fractures with varus hindfoot alignment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Based on this cadaver modeling study, patients with SERIV fracture with varus hindfoot alignment and complete deltoid ligament lesion may not need fracture fixation, whereas those with valgus hindfoot alignment likely need fracture fixation.
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- Angela Seidel
- Department of Orthopaedics, Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Canada
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fribourg Cantonal Hospital, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fribourg Cantonal Hospital, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fribourg Cantonal Hospital, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Inselspital and Orthopädie Sonnenhof, University of Berne, Bern, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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Schmidt A, Sigl-Kraetzig M, Richter H, Vogler T, Tomschi F, Hilberg T. Structural alterations and pain perception at the ankle joint in patients with haemophilia. Haemophilia 2024. [PMID: 38600680 DOI: 10.1111/hae.15011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with haemophilia (PwH) suffer from chronic pain due to joint alterations induced by recurring haemorrhage. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the relationship between structural alterations and pain perception at the ankle joint in PwH. PATIENTS/METHODS Ankle joints of 79 PwH and 57 healthy controls (Con) underwent ultrasound examination (US) and assessment of pain sensitivity via pressure pain thresholds (PPT). US discriminated between joint activity (synovitis) and joint damage (cartilage and/or bone degeneration) applying the HEAD-US protocol. Based on US-findings, five subgroups were built: PwH with activity/damage, PwH with activity/no damage, PwH with no activity/no damage, controls with activity/no damage and controls with no activity/no damage. RESULTS Joint activity and joint damage were significantly increased in ankles of PwH compared to Con (p ≤.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that structural alterations negatively impact pain perception. This is particularly evident when comparing PwH with both activity/damage to PwH with no activity/no damage at the tibiotalar joint (p = .001). At the fibulotalar joint, no significant differences were observed between PwH subgroups. Further analysis showed that both joint activity and joint damage result in an increase in pain sensitivity (p ≤.001). CONCLUSION The data suggest a relation between joint activity, joint damage and pain perception in PwH. Even minor changes due to synovitis appear to affect pain perception, with the effect not intensifying at higher levels of inflammation. In terms of joint damage, severe degeneration leads to a sensitised pain state most robustly, whereas initial changes do not seem to significantly affect pain perception.
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- Alexander Schmidt
- Department of Sports Medicine, University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Center for Sports Medicine, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine, University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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Dong Y, Jiang G, Liu M, Cai C, Liu L. A Randomized Comparison Between Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair Using Broström Operation with and without an Internal Brace. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024:S1067-2516(24)00069-3. [PMID: 38582141 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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The aim of the study was to compare the intermediate-term (>24 months) clinical outcomes between anterior talofibular ligament repair using Broström operation with and without an internal brace. Nineteen patients underwent surgery using an arthroscopic traditional Broström repair with an internal brace technique (IB) and Eighteen patients underwent surgery using an arthroscopic traditional Broström repair without an internal brace technique (TB) . All patients were evaluated clinically using the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM). According to FAAM, sports activity scores of TB and IB groups were 83.33 ± 5.66 and 90.63 ± 6.21 at the final follow-up (p = .02). There were no significant differences in preoperative and postoperative stress radiographs between the two groups. Total medical expense was more in the IB group (p < .001). It also has a significant superiority in the terms of FAAM scores at sports activity. However, there was no difference during daily life.
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- Yilong Dong
- Foot and Ankle Surgeon, attending physician, Department of Orthopedics, Ruian City People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgeon, attending physician, Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgeon, attending physician, Department of Orthopedics, Ruian City People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgeon, attending physician, Department of Orthopedics, Ruian City People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Foot and Ankle Surgeon, resident, Department of Orthopedics, Ruian City People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Fiske JW, Dalal AH, McCauley JC, Bugbee WD. Participation in Sports or Recreational Activities After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Talus. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1258-1264. [PMID: 38523479 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241234890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Fresh osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation is a viable treatment option for osteochondral defects of the talus. However, sufficient data are not available on patients' participation in sports or recreational activities after the procedure. PURPOSE To assess whether patients undergoing OCA transplantation of the talus participated in sports or recreational activities postoperatively. STUDY DESIGN Case series; level of evidence, 4. METHODS A total of 36 ankles in 34 patients underwent OCA transplantation of the talus. At a mean follow-up of 9.2 years, information on participation in sports or recreational activities pre- and postoperatively was obtained, as well as postoperative pain, function, and satisfaction. RESULTS The mean age at the time of surgery was 36.1 years (range, 20.5-57.7 years), and 50% of patients were men. The mean graft size was 3.6 cm2 (range, 1-7.2 cm2) or 41.1% of the talar dome. Before the injury, 63.9% of patients (23/36 ankles) reported being highly competitive athletes or well trained and frequently sporting; 36.1% of patients (13/36 ankles) reported sometimes sporting or were nonsporting. Also, 66.7% of patients (24/36 ankles) were able to participate in sports or recreational activities after OCA transplantation and 50% (18/36 ankles) were still participating in sports or recreational activities at the latest follow-up. In a subset of well-trained or highly competitive athletes, 73.9% (17/23 ankles) were able to return to sports or recreational activities at any point after OCA transplantation, and 65.2% (15/23 ankles) were still participating at the latest follow-up. Further surgery occurred in 16.7% of patients (6/36 ankles). Graft survivorship was 94.3% at 5 years and 85.3% at 10 years. There was a significant improvement in the mean Olerud-Molander Ankle Scores, and the mean Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores were high postoperatively. Moreover, 79.4% of patients (27/34 ankles) were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with the allograft surgery. CONCLUSION Fresh OCA transplantation is a reasonable surgical option for osteochondral defects of the talus for young, active patients who have failed previous operative management or have massive defects.
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- Joseph W Fiske
- Touro University California, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California, USA
- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California, USA
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Khan I, Ranjit S, Welck M, Saifuddin A. The role of imaging in the diagnosis, staging, and management of the osteochondral lesions of the talus. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:716-725. [PMID: 38321227 PMCID: PMC11027257 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqae030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) represent an abnormality of the articular cartilage and sub-chondral bone. The abnormality is typically associated with trauma though the exact aetiology remains unknown. Multiple staging systems have been developed to classify the abnormality and management can vary from conservative treatment to different surgical options. Early diagnosis is essential for optimal outcome and all imaging modalities have a role to play in patient management. The aim of this article is to review the pathology, classification, multimodality imaging appearances of OLT, and how the imaging affects patient management.
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- Imran Khan
- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, LE5 4PW, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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- Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
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Donoso-Úbeda E, Ucero-Lozano R, Meroño-Gallut J, Cuesta-Barriuso R, Pérez-Llanes R. Safety and efficacy of myofascial release therapy in the treatment of patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy. Single-blind randomized clinical trial. Physiother Theory Pract 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38530214 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2334752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hemophilia is characterized by degenerative joint damage. Patients with hemophilic arthropathy present joint damage, reduced range of motion, and decreased strength and functional capacity. Myofascial release therapy aims to decrease pain and improve tissue mobility and functionality. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety and efficacy of myofascial release therapy in patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy. METHOD Single-blind randomized controlled trial. Fifty-eight adult patients with hemophilia were randomly allocated to the experimental group (myofascial release therapy with foam roller) or the control group (no intervention whatsoever). The daily home protocol of myofascial release therapy for the lower limbs using a foam roller lasted eight consecutive weeks. The primary variable was the safety of myofascial release therapy (weekly telephone follow-up). The secondary variables were pain intensity (visual analog scale), range of motion (goniometer), functional capacity (2-Minute Walk Test) and muscle strength (dynamometer), at baseline and at 8 and 10 weeks. RESULTS During the experimental phase, none of the patients in the experimental group developed ankle hemarthrosis. There were statistically significant changes in time*group interaction in ankle dorsal flexion (F[1.75] = 10.72; p < .001), functional capacity (F[1.16] = 5.24; p = .009) and gastrocnemius strength (F[2] = 26.01; p < .001). The effect size of the changes after the intervention was medium-large in pain intensity (d = -1.77), functional capacity (d = 1.34) and gastrocnemius strength (d = 0.76). CONCLUSION Myofascial release therapy is a safe form of physical therapy for patients with hemophilia. Myofascial release therapy can effectively complement prophylactic pharmacological treatment in patients with hemophilic arthropathy, improving range of motion in dorsal flexion, functional capacity and gastrocnemius strength.
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- Elena Donoso-Úbeda
- Department of Physiotherapy, Catholic University San Antonio-UCAM, Murcia, Spain
- InHeFis Research Group, Instituto Asturiano de Investigación ,Sanitaria (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- InHeFis Research Group, Instituto Asturiano de Investigación ,Sanitaria (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Physiotherapy, European University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- InHeFis Research Group, Instituto Asturiano de Investigación ,Sanitaria (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Tú. Bienestar 360°, Physiotherapy and Medical Center, San Javier, Murcia, Spain
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- InHeFis Research Group, Instituto Asturiano de Investigación ,Sanitaria (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- InHeFis Research Group, Instituto Asturiano de Investigación ,Sanitaria (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Qureshi I, Lin CC, Anil U, Butler JJ, Walls RJ. Do Patients With Insulin-Dependent and Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Have Different Risks for Complications After Total Ankle Arthroplasty? Foot Ankle Int 2024:10711007241235897. [PMID: 38501710 DOI: 10.1177/10711007241235897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with diabetes undergoing total ankle arthroplasty tend to be at greater risk for complications than those without diabetes. However, the effect of diabetes severity and how it impacts the risk for perioperative complications is less clear. The purpose of this study was to compare (1) complications, (2) length of hospital stay, and (3) readmissions within 30 days for total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) patients without diabetes, patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes, and patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. METHODS Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database, a total of 1803 patients undergoing TAA between 2007 and 2019 were collected. The relationship between diabetes status (no diabetes [n = 1,589], insulin-dependent [n = 169], and non-insulin-dependent [n = 45]) and outcomes were compared. Multivariate linear regression models were used to adjust for confounding variables such as age, sex, race, body mass index, smoking, steroid use, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anesthesia type, dyspnea, and outpatient status. Statistical significance was set at P <.05. RESULTS Insulin-dependent diabetes was an independent risk factor for increased odds of infection within 30 days (odds ratio 6.47, 95% CI 0.79-33.66; P = .043). Hospital length of stay was also increased in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes (β = 0.21, 95% CI 0.02-0.40; P = .031) and insulin-dependent diabetes (β = 0.40, 95% CI 0.04-0.76; P = .028). However, neither diabetic state demonstrated a statistically significant increase in readmissions or wound complications within 30 days. CONCLUSION Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes included in this cohort were at increased risk of having an infection within 30 days after TAA. Additionally, patients with diabetes status had an increased hospital length of stay. These results can inform patients on their potential outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty based on their diabetes status. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Ibraheem Qureshi
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, USA
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- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Blom RP, Rahim D, Paardekam E, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Iannuzzi D, Smit TH. A Traumatic Impact Immediately Changes the Mechanical Properties of Articular Cartilage. Cartilage 2024:19476035241235633. [PMID: 38501455 DOI: 10.1177/19476035241235633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether and how a single traumatic impact changes the mechanical properties of talar articular cartilage. DESIGN A marble was placed on the joint surface and a weight was dropped on both medial and lateral caprine talus to create a well-defined single focal impact. The mechanical properties of intact and impacted talar cartilage were measured with a micro-indenter. Elastic (storage) and viscous (loss) moduli were determined by oscillatory ramp and dynamic mechanical analysis protocols. RESULTS We found significant differences between ankles and within the same ankle joint, with the medial talus having significantly higher storage- and loss moduli than the lateral talus. The storage- and loss moduli of intact articular cartilage increased with greater indentation depths. However, postimpact the storage- and loss moduli were significantly and consistently lower in all specimens indicating immediate posttraumatic damage. The deeper regions of talar cartilage were less affected by the impact than the more superficial regions. CONCLUSIONS A single traumatic impact results in an immediate and significant decrease of storage- and loss moduli. Further research must focus on the development of non- or minimally invasive diagnostic tools to address the exact microdamage caused by the impact. We speculate that the traumatic impact damaged the collagen fibers that confine the water-binding proteoglycans and thereby decreasing the hydrostatic pressure of cartilage. As part of the treatment directly after a trauma, one could imagine a reduction or restriction of peak loads to prevent the progression of the cascade towards PTOA of the ankle joint.
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- Robin P Blom
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam UMC location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Sports, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- IOC Research Center, Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam UMC location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy and LaserLaB, VU, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam UMC location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Sports, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- IOC Research Center, Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy and LaserLaB, VU, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam UMC location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Sports, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Vesely BD, Kipp J, Russell G, LeSavage L, Hoffler H, Medda AW, Scott AT. Predictive Factors of Postoperative Pain in Patients With Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis With an Intramedullary Nail: A Retrospective Review. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024:S1067-2516(24)00055-3. [PMID: 38494111 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis has been shown in literature to have good results in regards to low complication rates and deformity correction. While previous studies have investigated functional outcomes and complication rates, no large-scale studies have looked at pain outcomes. The present study performed a retrospective review of 154 extremities to analyze how a patient's comorbidities and characteristics influence pain outcomes following a tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. The present study found an average change of pain from 7.1 to 3.0 in at least a 6 month follow up. We found that a diagnosis of chronic pain and tobacco use had statistically significant less pain improvement compared to patients without chronic pain or current tobacco use. We determined no statistically significant difference in pain outcomes for patients with or without Charcot deformity. Lastly, we found that with older patients there was more pain improvement observed. We physicians can educate current tobacco users of the improved pain outcomes with tobacco cessation prior to surgery. We recommend a multidisciplinary approach for pain in patients with a pre-operative diagnosis of chronic pain and to educate patients on realistic postoperative pain outcomes.
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- Bryanna D Vesely
- Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC.
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- Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
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- Senior Biostatistician, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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- Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
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- Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
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- Attending Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
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- Attending Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
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Aiello F. Development of a standardised method for the analysis of mechanisms and circumstances of injury in football (PhD Academy Award). Br J Sports Med 2024; 58:289-290. [PMID: 38050031 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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- Francesco Aiello
- School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
- Arsenal Performance and Research Team, Arsenal Football Club, London, UK
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Achten J, Marques EMR, Pinedo-Villanueva R, Whitehouse MR, Eardley WGP, Costa ML, Kearney RS, Keene DJ, Griffin XL. The FAME trial study protocol: In younger adults with unstable ankle fractures treated with close contact casting, is ankle function not worse than those treated with surgical intervention? Bone Jt Open 2024; 5:184-201. [PMID: 38447595 PMCID: PMC10924289 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.53.bjo-2023-0099.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Aims Ankle fracture is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries sustained in the UK. Many patients experience pain and physical impairment, with the consequences of the fracture and its management lasting for several months or even years. The broad aim of ankle fracture treatment is to maintain the alignment of the joint while the fracture heals, and to reduce the risks of problems, such as stiffness. More severe injuries to the ankle are routinely treated surgically. However, even with advances in surgery, there remains a risk of complications; for patients experiencing these, the associated loss of function and quality of life (Qol) is considerable. Non-surgical treatment is an alternative to surgery and involves applying a cast carefully shaped to the patient's ankle to correct and maintain alignment of the joint with the key benefit being a reduction in the frequency of common complications of surgery. The main potential risk of non-surgical treatment is a loss of alignment with a consequent reduction in ankle function. This study aims to determine whether ankle function, four months after treatment, in patients with unstable ankle fractures treated with close contact casting is not worse than in those treated with surgical intervention, which is the current standard of care. Methods This trial is a pragmatic, multicentre, randomized non-inferiority clinical trial with an embedded pilot, and with 12 months clinical follow-up and parallel economic analysis. A surveillance study using routinely collected data will be performed annually to five years post-treatment. Adult patients, aged 60 years and younger, with unstable ankle fractures will be identified in daily trauma meetings and fracture clinics and approached for recruitment prior to their treatment. Treatments will be performed in trauma units across the UK by a wide range of surgeons. Details of the surgical treatment, including how the operation is done, implant choice, and the recovery programme afterwards, will be at the discretion of the treating surgeon. The non-surgical treatment will be close-contact casting performed under anaesthetic, a technique which has gained in popularity since the publication of the Ankle Injury Management (AIM) trial. In all, 890 participants (445 per group) will be randomly allocated to surgical or non-surgical treatment. Data regarding ankle function, QoL, complications, and healthcare-related costs will be collected at eight weeks, four and 12 months, and then annually for five years following treatment. The primary outcome measure is patient-reported ankle function at four months from treatment. Anticipated impact The 12-month results will be presented and published internationally. This is anticipated to be the only pragmatic trial reporting outcomes comparing surgical with non-surgical treatment in unstable ankle fractures in younger adults (aged 60 years and younger), and, as such, will inform the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 'non-complex fracture' recommendations at their scheduled update in 2024. A report of long-term outcomes at five years will be produced by January 2027.
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- Juul Achten
- Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Barts Bone and Joint Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Walther M, Gottschalk O, Aurich M. Operative management of osteochondral lesions of the talus: 2024 recommendations of the working group 'clinical tissue regeneration' of the German Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (DGOU). EFORT Open Rev 2024; 9:217-234. [PMID: 38457916 PMCID: PMC10958247 DOI: 10.1530/eor-23-0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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The working group 'Clinical Tissue Regeneration' of the German Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (DGOU) issues this paper with updating its guidelines. Literature was analyzed regarding different topics relevant to osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) treatment. This process concluded with a statement for each topic reflecting the best scientific evidence available with a grade of recommendation. All group members rated the statements to identify possible gaps between literature and current clinical practice. Fixation of a vital bony fragment should be considered in large fragments. In children with open physis, retrograde drilling seems to work better than in adults, but even there, the revision rate reaches 50%. The literature supports debridement with bone marrow stimulation (BMS) in lesions smaller than 1.0 cm² without bony defect. The additional use of a scaffold can be recommended in lesions larger than 1.0 cm². For other scaffolds besides AMIC®/Chondro-Gide®, there is only limited evidence. Systematic reviews report good to excellent clinical results in 87% of the patients after osteochondral transplantation (OCT), but donor site morbidity is of concern, reaching 16.9%. There is no evidence of any additional benefit from autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). Minced cartilage lacks any supporting data. Metallic resurfacing of OLT can only be recommended as a second-line treatment. A medial malleolar osteotomy has a minor effect on the clinical outcome compared to the many other factors influencing the clinical result.
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- Markus Walther
- Schön Klinik München Harlaching – FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Harlachinger Straße, Munich, Germany
- Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Muskuloskelettales Zentrum München (MUM), Marchionostraße, Munich, Germany
- Justus Maximilian University Wuerzburg, König-Ludwig-Haus, Brettreichstraße, Würzburg, Germany
- Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Strubergasse, Salzburg, Austria
- Working Group Clinical Tissue Regeneration of the German Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (DGOU), Berlin, Germany
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- Schön Klinik München Harlaching – FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Harlachinger Straße, Munich, Germany
- Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Muskuloskelettales Zentrum München (MUM), Marchionostraße, Munich, Germany
- Working Group Clinical Tissue Regeneration of the German Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (DGOU), Berlin, Germany
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- Working Group Clinical Tissue Regeneration of the German Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (DGOU), Berlin, Germany
- Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), DOUW - Abteilung für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Ernst-Grube-Straße, Halle, Germany
- BG-Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Halle, Saale, Germany
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Aslan L, Gunerbuyuk C, Gedik CC, Sarabi MR, Kilicoglu O. Comparison of Staple, Anchor, and Tenodesis Screw for Posterior Tibialis Tendon Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:194-198. [PMID: 37935326 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Various posterior tibialis tendon fixation techniques are described in literature. Suture anchor, staple and tenodesis screws are widely used for posterior tibialis tendon transfer, but their stiffness and the maximal ultimate failure load were not tested before. We aimed to compare the initial ultimate failure load and stiffnesses of suture anchor, staple and tenodesis screws on bovine tendon fixation to bovine metaphyseal bone. Thirty-five fresh bovine ankle joints and hooves were obtained from a local abattoir. Metatarsals bones with long extensor tendons were harvested. Staple group had 15, suture anchor group had 10, and tenodesis screw group had 10 samples. All fixations were tested with Instron® ElectroPuls® E10000 Test Instrument. Ultimate failure load and failure location were noted. Staple group's median ultimate failure load was 210.03 N (IQR: 133.43), suture anchor group's was 124.33 N (IQR: 63.67), and tenodesis screw group's was 394.46 N (IQR:115.09). Median stiffness of the staple group was 19.87 N/m (IQR: 15.29); the tenodesis screw group's was 20.28 N/m (IQR: 6.18), the anchor group's was 8.54 N/m (IQR: 4.35). Staples' failure occurred on tendon-staple interface, while suture anchors' occurred on anchor-suture interface and tenodesis screws' occurred on tendon-suture interface. Tenodesis screws' ultimate failure load was the highest (tenodesis vs anchor and staple p < .001 and p = .032, respectively). Staple fixation is less expensive than the other methods and can provide sufficient fixation strength but was weaker than the tenodesis screw fixation. Staples are still a good choice for tendon to bone fixation, whereas the suture anchors provide lower fixation strength at a higher cost.
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- Lercan Aslan
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bragg JT, Ruelos VCB, McIntyre JA, Puzzitiello RN, Pagani NR, Menendez ME, Moverman MA, Salzler MJ. Reverse Fragility Index Comparing Rates of Rerupture After Open Achilles Tendon Repair Versus Early Functional Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1116-1121. [PMID: 37306060 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231178831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite similar published rates of rerupture among patients treated with early functional rehabilitation and open repair for acute Achilles tendon rupture, uncertainty still exists regarding the optimal treatment modality. The reverse fragility index (RFI) is a statistical tool that provides an objective measure of the study's neutrality by determining the number of events that need to change for a nonsignificant result to be significant. PURPOSE The purpose was to utilize the RFI to appraise the strength of neutrality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the rerupture rates of acute Achilles tendon ruptures treated with open repair versus early functional rehabilitation. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS A systematic review was performed including all RCTs comparing the rerupture rates after operative repair and early functional rehabilitation for acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Studies were included that explicitly used early functional rehabilitation, defined as weightbearing and exercise-based interventions initiated within 2 weeks, as compared with open repair and reported a nonsignificant difference in rerupture rates. The RFI, with rerupture as the primary outcome, was calculated for each study (significance threshold, P < .05). The RFI quantifies a study's strength of neutrality and is defined as the minimum number of event reversals necessary to change a nonsignificant result to statistically significant. RESULTS Nine RCTs were included, with 713 patients and 46 reruptures. The median (interquartile range) rerupture rate was 7.69% (6.38%-9.64%) overall, 4.00% (2.33%-7.14%) in the operative group, and 10.00% (5.26%-12.20%) in the nonoperative group. The median RFI was 3, indicating that an outcome reversal of 3 patients was necessary to change the results from nonsignificant to statistically significant. The median number of patients lost to follow-up was 6 (3-7). Of 9 studies, 7 (77.8%) had a loss to follow-up greater than or equal to its RFI. CONCLUSION The statistical nonsignificance of studies reporting equivalent rerupture rates in the management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures with open repair versus nonoperative management with early functional rehabilitation can be reversed by changing the outcome status of only a few patients.
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- Jack T Bragg
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Oregon Shoulder Institute at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, Medford, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Lee HA, Batley MG, Krakow A, Buczek MJ, Sarkar S, Talwar D, Horn BD, Davidson RS. New Classification for Pediatric Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:267-274. [PMID: 38052380 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Proximal fifth metatarsal fractures are the most common foot fractures in children. Attempts to classify these injuries are misapplied and inadequately predict outcomes. This is the first study to identify factors associated with healing in pediatric fifth metatarsal fractures. In this retrospective cohort study (N = 305), proximal fifth metatarsal fractures were classified on radiographs by location on the bone, alignment (transverse or oblique), displacement (>2 mm), and completion through the bone. Based on the literature, they were secondarily sorted by category: apophyseal, intra-articular metaphyseal, extra-articular metaphyseal, and diaphyseal. Primary outcomes included times to healing, indicated by clinical symptoms, immobilization, and return to sports, as well as radiographic callus formation, bridging, and remodeling. Healing times were compared by ANOVA and linear regression. Location had a significant effect on times of immobilization and return to sports, but alignment, displacement, and completion were not associated with healing. When re-classified, the categories were also associated with immobilization and return to sports. Apophyseal fractures healed fastest and diaphyseal fractures required the most time to heal. There was no difference between extra- and intra-articular fractures. For every year of age, symptoms resolved about 2 days sooner. Neither gender nor body mass index (BMI) was positively or negatively associated with healing times. In conclusion, classifying fractures by apophyseal, metaphyseal, and diaphyseal is the most concise, accurate, and useful system. This is the largest series of nonoperatively treated proximal fifth metatarsal fractures in children and a robust standard to which surgical management can be compared.
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- Hannah A Lee
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA.
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Baltes TPA, Geertsema C, Geertsema L, Holtzhausen L, Arnáiz J, Al-Naimi MR, Al-Sayrafi O, Whiteley R, Slim M, D'Hooghe P, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Tol JL. Acute clinical evaluation for the diagnosis of lateral ankle ligament injuries is useful: A comparison between the acute and delayed settings. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:550-561. [PMID: 38385771 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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PURPOSE To determine the diagnostic value of seven injury history variables, nine clinical tests (including the combination thereof) and overall clinical suspicion for complete discontinuity of the lateral ankle ligaments in the acute (0-2 days post-injury) and delayed setting (5-8 days post-injury). METHODS All acute ankle injuries in adult athletes (≥18 years) presenting up to 2 days post-injury were assessed for eligibility. Athletes were excluded if imaging studies demonstrated a frank fracture or 3 T MRI could not be acquired within 10 days post-injury. Using standardized history variables and clinical tests, acute clinical evaluation was performed within 2 days post-injury. Delayed clinical evaluation was performed 5-8 days post-injury. Overall, clinical suspicion was recorded after clinical evaluation. MRI was used as the reference standard. RESULTS Between February 2018 and February 2020, a total of 117 acute ankle injuries were screened for eligibility, of which 43 were included in this study. Complete discontinuity of lateral ankle ligaments was observed in 23 (53%) acute ankle injuries. In the acute setting, lateral swelling had 100% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 82-100) sensitivity, haematoma had 85% (95% CI: 61-96) specificity and the anterior drawer test had 100% (95% CI: 77-100) specificity. In the delayed setting, sensitivity for the presence of haematoma improved from 43% (95% CI: 24-65) to 91% (95% CI: 70-98; p < 0.01) and the sensitivity of the anterior drawer test improved from 21% (95% CI: 7-46) to 61% (95% CI: 39-80; p = 0.02). Clinical suspicion had a positive likelihood ratio (LR) of 4.35 (95% CI: 0.55-34.17) in the acute setting and a positive LR of 6.09 (95% CI: 1.57-23.60) in the delayed setting. CONCLUSIONS In the acute setting, clinical evaluation can exclude complete discontinuity (e.g., absent lateral swelling) and identify athletes with a high probability of complete discontinuity (e.g., positive anterior drawer test) of the lateral ankle ligaments. In the delayed setting, the sensitivity of common clinical findings increases resulting in an improved diagnostic accuracy. In clinical practice, this study underlines the importance of meticulous clinical evaluation in the acute setting. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Thomas P A Baltes
- Department of Research, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
- Section Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Department of Exercise and Sports Science, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Radiology, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Radiology, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- National Sports Medicine Programme, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Sports Medicine, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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Rodriguez-Merchan EC, De la Corte-Rodriguez H, Gomez-Cardero P, Alvarez-Roman MT, Jimenez-Yuste V. Arthroscopic ankle surgery in people with haemophilia. Haemophilia 2024; 30:286-294. [PMID: 38379188 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION People with haemophilia (PWH) not administered primary haematological prophylaxis since childhood, that is, those treated haematologically on demand or not treated at all, often experience the degeneration of the ankles, leading to pain and functional impairment. AIM To analyse the outcomes and complications of arthroscopic ankle surgery performed on PWH. METHODS For this narrative review of the literature, a search was conducted in PubMed on 2, December 2023, using the keywords "haemophilia", "ankle" and "arthroscopy". Of the 29 articles identified, 15 specifically related to ankle arthroscopy in PWH were selected (inclusion criterion). The remaining articles did not meet this requirement (exclusion criterion) and were therefore eliminated. RESULTS Arthroscopic procedures (arthroscopic synovectomy, debridement and arthrodesis of the ankle) are increasingly used in the surgical treatment of haemophilic ankle arthropathy. Although arthroscopic ankle surgery offers good outcomes in patients with haemophilia, the procedure is not free of complications, which range from 7.9% for arthroscopic ankle debridement to 13.1% in arthroscopic ankle synovectomy and 17.8% in arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis, respectively. The non-union rate of arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is 7.1% (2/28). CONCLUSION Although arthroscopic interventions in the haemophilic ankle (synovectomy, debridement, arthrodesis) offer good functional outcomes, they are associated with a non-negligible rate of complications. Arthroscopic ankle surgery in PWH is major surgery and should be treated as such.
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- E Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Osteoarticular Surgery Research, La Paz Hospital Institute for Health Research - IdiPAZ (La Paz University Hospital - Autonomous University of Madrid), Madrid, Spain
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Kawabata S, Ozone K, Minegishi Y, Oka Y, Terada H, Takasu C, Kojima T, Kano T, Kanemura N, Murata K. Chronic Ankle Joint Instability Induces Ankle Sensorimotor Dysfunction: A Controlled Laboratory Study. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:739-749. [PMID: 38279796 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231217490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a clinical sequela that causes the recurrence of ankle sprain by inducing ankle sensorimotor dysfunction. Animal models of CAI have recently shown that ankle ligament injuries mimicking an ankle sprain result in chronic loss of ankle sensorimotor function. However, the underlying mechanisms determining the pathogenesis of CAI remain unclear. HYPOTHESIS Ankle instability after an ankle sprain leads to the degeneration of the mechanoreceptors, resulting in ankle sensorimotor dysfunction and the development of CAI. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Four-week-old male Wistar rats (N = 30) were divided into 2 groups: (1) the ankle joint instability (AJI) group with ankle instability induced by transecting the calcaneofibular ligament (n = 15) and (2) the sham group (n = 15). Ankle instability was assessed using the anterior drawer test and the talar tilt test at 4, 6, and 8 weeks after the operation (n = 5, for each group at each time point), and ankle sensorimotor function was assessed using behavioral tests, including ladder walking and balance beam tests, every 2 weeks during the postoperative period. Morphology and number of mechanoreceptors in the intact anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) were histologically analyzed by immunofluorescence staining targeting the neurofilament medium chain and S100 proteins at 4, 6, and 8 weeks postoperatively (n = 5 per group). Sensory neurons that form mechanoreceptors were histologically analyzed using immunofluorescence staining targeting the mechanosensitive ion channel PIEZO2 at 8 weeks postoperatively (n = 5). RESULTS Ankle sensorimotor function decreased over time in the AJI group, exhibiting decreased ankle instability compared with the sham group (P = .045). The number of mechanoreceptors in the ATFL was reduced (P < .001) and PIEZO2 expression in the sensory neurons decreased (P = .008) at 8 weeks postoperatively. The number of mechanoreceptors was negatively correlated with ankle sensorimotor dysfunction (P < .001). CONCLUSION The AJI model demonstrated degeneration of the mechanoreceptors in the ATFL and decreased mechanosensitivity of the sensory neurons, which may contribute to CAI. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Ankle instability causes degeneration of mechanoreceptors and decreases the mechanosensitivity of sensory neurons involved in the development of CAI. This finding emphasizes the importance of controlling ankle instability after ankle sprains to prevent recurrence and the onset of CAI.
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- Sora Kawabata
- Department of Health and Social Services, Health and Social Services, Graduate School of Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health and Social Services, Health and Social Services, Graduate School of Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Health and Social Services, Health and Social Services, Graduate School of Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
- Physical Therapy Course, Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nihon Institute of Medical Science, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Health and Social Services, Health and Social Services, Graduate School of Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Health and Social Services, Health and Social Services, Graduate School of Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Health and Social Services, Health and Social Services, Graduate School of Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Health and Social Services, Health and Social Services, Graduate School of Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University, Saitama, Japan
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Dimitroulias A, Putur D, Bogdan Y, Sen MK. Percutaneous posterior to anterior screw fixation through achilles tendon for posterior malleolus fractures: technique description and case series. OTA Int 2024; 7:e321. [PMID: 38449685 PMCID: PMC10917136 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Posterior malleolus fractures (PMFs) (OTA 43B1.1) are frequently seen in combination with fractures of the fibula, medial malleolus, and distal tibia; they can rarely be seen in isolation. PMFs affect the alignment of the ankle mortise and the stability of syndesmosis. Techniques described for fixation of PMFs include open reduction internal fixation through a posterolateral or posteromedial approach or anterior-to-posterior screw fixation. For selected minimally displaced or nondisplaced fractures of the posterior malleolus, we developed a percutaneous technique through the Achilles tendon for the insertion of a posterior-to-anterior cannulated screw. The technique is described, and a clinical series is reviewed.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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Deluca M, Hoffman BA, Serdahely K, Ravi S, Sanford C. Addition of a Second Calcaneal Pin for Spanning Ankle External Fixation. Cureus 2024; 16:e55312. [PMID: 38559505 PMCID: PMC10981796 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Spanning ankle external fixation is a commonly used technique for the treatment of fractures of the lower extremity. Traditionally, a single pin is placed in the safe zone of the calcaneus to provide a point of traction for fracture reduction and stabilization. Complications include infection and pin loosening with subsequent loss of fracture reduction. We aim to highlight the benefits and techniques of adding a second calcaneal pin to reduce the likelihood of infection, pin loosening, and possible loss of fracture reduction. Using the standard medial-to-lateral placement technique, two centrally threaded Schanz pins were placed within the safe zone of the calcaneus approximately 2 cm apart and were connected by clamps and a short carbon fiber rod. The remainder of the external fixation apparatus is assembled using a standard technique after obtaining fracture reduction. There is an increased incidence of infection and pin loosening with decreased bone quality and a longer duration within an external fixator. The addition of a second calcaneal pin can be used to reduce the incidence of pin loosening and associated sequela, especially in patients with decreased bone quality, thus improving outcomes for patients undergoing spanning ankle external fixation.
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- Meridith Deluca
- Orthopedics, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA
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- Orthopedics, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA
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- Orthopedics, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA
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- Orthopedics, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, State College, USA
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- Orthopedics, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA
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Alghamdi GA, Alghamdi FA, Almatrafi RM, Sadis AY, Shabkuny RA, Alzahrani SA, Alessa MQ, Hafiz WA. The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Pilgrims During the 2023 Hajj Season: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e56754. [PMID: 38650809 PMCID: PMC11033698 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Background Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage, brings together over two million pilgrims in the city of Makkah to participate in a series of rituals. Given the physically demanding nature of the Hajj, pilgrims are susceptible to musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and exhaustion. MSK pain and injuries are frequent occurrences among pilgrims, necessitating an assessment of the scope of this issue. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSK injuries among pilgrims during the 2023 Hajj season. Methods This is a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study that was conducted in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the 2023 Hajj season. Results A total of 463 pilgrims were included in the analysis. The most frequently reported types of injuries were muscular injuries (169, 45.4%), primarily characterized by pain (99, 58.6%), muscle spasms (55, 32.5%), and muscle tears (eight, 4.7%). The second most commonly reported MSK injury was bony injuries (97, 26.1%), which included fractures, followed by 79 cases (21.2%) of joint injuries, predominantly featuring pain (69, 87.3%) and joint prolapse (10, 12.7%). Notably, 27 pilgrims (7.3%) suffered from ligament injuries, including tears. Regarding the mechanisms or causes of these MSK injuries, the most frequently reported factors were fatigue (206, 55.4%), falls (76, 20.4%), crowding (34, 9.1%), accidents (30, 8.1%), and the use of wheelchairs (14, 3.8%). Additionally, it is noteworthy that muscular injuries were more prevalent among all age groups, particularly among young-aged pilgrims, while joint injuries were more common among elderly pilgrims. Conclusion MSK injuries are prevalent among pilgrims, with muscular injuries being the most frequently encountered. This underscores a noteworthy public health concern that necessitates attention from the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia.
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- Ghidaa A Alghamdi
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
- Department of Medicine, Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, SAU
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Rucinski K, Cook JL, Schweser KM, Crist BD. Short-Term Outcomes After Bipolar Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation (OCAT) in the Ankle. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:207-213. [PMID: 37972816 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Treatment options for symptomatic cartilage loss in the ankle are not consistently effective. This study documents initial outcomes for patients undergoing bipolar OCAT in the ankle after advances in tissue preservation, transplantation techniques, and patient management strategies were implemented. Patients were prospectively enrolled into a registry designed to follow outcomes after OCAT in the ankle. Fourteen patients were included for analyses (12 primary OCAT, 2 revision OCAT). Four patients underwent Bipolar OCAT (tibia, talus) and 10 Bipolar+ OCAT (tibia, talus, fibula). Short-term (median follow-up 43, range 13-73 months) success was documented for 13 patients. Radiographic assessments indicated OCA integration and maintenance of joint space in 12 patients. Statistically significant (p < .030) and clinically meaningful improvements in AAOS and VAS pain scores were noted at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years following OCA transplantation when compared to preoperative measures. For patients that were nonadherent to postoperative restriction and rehabilitation protocols, all 1-year postoperative PROs were significantly lower (p < .050) than for patients who were adherent. The successful outcomes documented in 13 of 14 patients in conjunction with significant and clinically meaningful improvements in patient-reported measures of pain and function support OCA transplantation as an appropriate treatment option in indicated patients. These improvements in outcomes were associated with advances in OCA preservation, preimplantation treatment, transplantation techniques, and patient management strategies, suggesting this shift in practice be considered for OCA transplantation in the ankle.
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- Kylee Rucinski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
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Saliba I, Dagher T, Valentin E, Cannell S, Moussellard HP, Anract P, Feruglio S, Vialle R, Bauer T, Hardy A. The Ankle Ligament Reconstruction-Return to Sport after Injury (ALR-RSI) is a valid and reliable measure to assess psychological readiness before returning to sport following peroneal tendon pathology surgery. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:542-549. [PMID: 38372173 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to validate a scale that could help surgeons evaluate patients' psychological readiness to return to sport (RTS) after peroneal tendon pathology surgery. METHODS The Ankle Ligament Reconstruction-Return to Sport after Injury (ALR-RSI) scale, which had previously been validated in ankle ligament reconstruction patients, was adapted to evaluate the psychological preparedness for RTS in athletic patients who underwent peroneal tendinopathy surgery. The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and Foot Ankle Ability Measurement (FAAM) scores were employed as patient-related outcome measurement (PROM) instruments. RESULTS This study included 57 patients. There was a strong correlation between ALR-RSI and both FAOS and FAAM (r = -0.68 and 0.74, respectively). ALR-RSI was considerably higher in patients who returned to sports than in those who did not. The mean score was 72.9 ± 19.0 in patients who returned to the same preinjury level, 48.5 ± 24.0 in those who returned to a lower level and 53.6 ± 31.1 in patients who changed their athletic activity (p < 0.0001). Furthermore, ALR-RSI showed at least a similar discrimination ability when compared to FAOS and FAAM. The test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.95. The Cronbach's α statistic used to measure the internal consistency was high (0.95). A Youden index of 0.65 was observed for a cut-off score of 68 points. CONCLUSION ALR-RSI is a valid instrument for assessing psychological readiness to RTS in an athletic population following peroneal tendon surgery. When compared to the most commonly used PROMs, it was strongly correlated and demonstrated at least similar discrimination capacity. This could assist surgeons in identifying athletes who will have poor postoperative results and advising them on their capability to RTS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Ibrahim Saliba
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic surgery, Clinique Du Sport, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedics, Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cochin Hospital, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire d'informatique de Sorbonne Université (LIP6), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedics, Armand Trousseau Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic surgery, Clinique Du Sport, Paris, France
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Kozlov M, Levit E, Husain S, Mardakhaev E. Angioleiomyoma of the Ankle: Case Report and Literature Review of a Rare Benign Soft Tissue Tumor. Cureus 2024; 16:e55647. [PMID: 38586740 PMCID: PMC10996887 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Angioleiomyoma is a benign soft tissue tumor originating in the smooth muscle of blood vessels. It most frequently presents as a painful, free-moving subcutaneous nodule in the lower extremities and is most common in middle-aged women. Angioleiomyoma is rare amongst benign foot neoplasms, and a preoperative diagnosis of angioleiomyoma is rare. We present a case of angioleiomyoma involving the ankle of a 28-year-old female. To prevent patient suffering, we emphasize the importance of an early and accurate diagnosis. Furthermore, we highlight the salient features of angioleiomyoma, which help with the early detection and differentiation of similar malignant variants, including leiomyosarcoma.
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- Dermatology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Dermatopathology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus, New York, USA
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Jackson NJ, Root KT, Nichols JA, Reb CW. Image Rotation Alters Apparent Fibula Length: An Evaluation of Talocrural Angle, Shenton Line, and Dime Sign. Foot Ankle Int 2024; 45:236-242. [PMID: 38240153 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231221991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Fibula shortening can compromise ankle stability and force transmission, thereby impacting clinical outcomes. Because radiographs depict 3-dimensional anatomy in 2 dimensions, accurate radiographic assessment of fibula length is a commonly encountered clinical challenge. The talocrural angle (TCA), Shenton line, and dime sign are useful parameters of fibula length. Yet, the impact of 3-dimensional limb positioning on these radiographic parameters is not established. METHODS Bone models were constructed from CT scans of 30 lower limbs. Fibula length was computationally manipulated, and digitally reconstructed radiographs were generated reflecting 1-degree increments of sagittal and axial plane rotation of each limb for each fibula length condition. The TCA was computationally measured on each image. The presence of an aligned mortise view, intact Shenton line, and intact dime sign was assessed by 2 observers. RESULTS The mean TCA, which was 78.0 (95% CI ± 1.6) degrees for a true mortise projection with anatomic fibula length, changed by approximately 1 degree per millimeter of fibula length change. On average, 14.7 degrees of caudal rotation obscured 2 mm of fibular shortening by virtue of producing the same TCA as a true mortise view with anatomic fibula length, designated a false positive view. Axial rotation had a comparatively small effect. Observers 1 and 2 were, respectively, 91% and 88% less likely to accurately judge the image alignment of the false positive images compared to true mortise images. Moreover, intraobserver agreement was poor to moderate (mean 0.47, range 0.13-0.59) and interobserver agreement was uniformly poor (mean 0.08, range 0.01-0.20). CONCLUSION In our study using digitally reconstructed radiographs from CT scans of 30 limbs, we found that sagittal plane rotation impacts the radiographic appearance of fibula length as measured by the TCA. Limb axial rotation had a comparatively small effect. Further study of human perception of Shenton line and dime sign is needed before the effect of rotation on these parameters can be fully understood. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series.
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- Nicholas J Jackson
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Berkey R, Sunesara A, Allen L, Pontiff R, DeVries A, Fisher SR. Ankle Injury Prevention Programs for Youth Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Health 2024:19417381241231588. [PMID: 38406839 DOI: 10.1177/19417381241231588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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CONTEXT Previous research has demonstrated that using a multicomponent approach to ankle injury preventions can significantly reduce ankle injuries; however, these studies lack specific intervention recommendations. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the exercise components of prevention programs on ankle injuries specifically in high school athletes. Secondary objectives were to assess the overall effectiveness of prevention programs on ankle injuries in this population and how compliance and education may impact success. DATA SOURCES A total of 5 databases were searched through September 26, 2022. STUDY SELECTION Study inclusion criteria included randomized control trials (RCTs) investigating exercise interventions in high school athletes aged 13 to 19 years, participation in sports competition, reporting of injury incidence, and specific exercise interventions used. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 1. DATA EXTRACTION Pooled overall ankle injury incidence rate ratio and 95% CIs were calculated using random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 10 studies were included, of which 9 used multicomponent exercise interventions and 1 used only balance training. Of the 10 studies, 3 demonstrated statistically significant reduction in ankle injuries. When data from all 10 studies were pooled and analyzed, there was a statistically significant overall reduction (incidence rate ratio, 0.74; 95% CI 0.60-0.91) in ankle injuries when comparing intervention groups with controls. CONCLUSION The most effective injury prevention programs included multiple components, emphasized strengthening and agility exercises, and promoted high adherence to the intervention. The importance of coach and player education on how and why to perform an injury prevention program as well as the frequency and duration of programs was also important. Exercise-based injury prevention programs may reduce ankle injury incidence in youth athletes by 26% when pooling data from a multitude of sport types/settings.
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- Ryan Berkey
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas
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- Library Services, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas
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Killen BA, Van Rossom S, Burg F, Vander Sloten J, Jonkers I. In-silico techniques to inform and improve the personalized prescription of shoe insoles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1351403. [PMID: 38464541 PMCID: PMC10920237 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1351403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background: Corrective shoe insoles are prescribed for a range of foot deformities and are typically designed based on a subjective assessment limiting personalization and potentially leading to sub optimal treatment outcomes. The incorporation of in silico techniques in the design and customization of insoles may improve personalized correction and hence insole efficiency. Methods: We developed an in silico workflow for insole design and customization using a combination of measured motion capture, inverse musculoskeletal modelling as well as forward simulation approaches to predict the kinematic response to specific insole designs. The developed workflow was tested on twenty-seven participants containing a combination of healthy participants (7) and patients with flatfoot deformity (20). Results: Average error between measured and simulated kinematics were 4.7 ± 3.1, 4.5 ± 3.1, 2.3 ± 2.3, and 2.3 ± 2.7° for the chopart obliquity, chopart anterior-posterior axis, tarsometatarsal first ray, and tarsometatarsal fifth ray joints respectively. Discussion: The developed workflow offers distinct advantages to previous modeling workflows such as speed of use, use of more accessible data, use of only open-source software, and is highly automated. It provides a solid basis for future work on improving predictive accuracy by adapting the currently implemented insole model and incorporating additional data such as plantar pressure.
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- Bryce A. Killen
- Human Movement Biomechanics Research Group, Department of Movement Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Materialise Motion, Materialise, Leuven, Belgium
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- Biomechanics Section, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, KU Leuven, Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium
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- Human Movement Biomechanics Research Group, Department of Movement Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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van Diepen PR, Smithuis FF, Hollander JJ, Dahmen J, Emanuel KS, Stufkens SAS, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Reporting of Morphology, Location, and Size in the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in 11,785 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cartilage 2024:19476035241229026. [PMID: 38366391 DOI: 10.1177/19476035241229026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Uniformity of reporting is a requisite to be able to compare results of clinical studies on the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and quality of reporting of size, morphology, and location of OLTs. DESIGN A literature search was performed from 1996 to 2023 to identify clinical studies on surgical treatment of OLTs. Screening was performed by 2 reviewers, who subsequently graded the quality using the methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS). The primary outcome was the frequency and qualitative assessment of reporting of size, morphology, and location. RESULTS Of 3,074 articles, 262 articles were included. This comprised a total of 11,785 patients. Size was reported in 248 (95%) of the articles and was described with a measure for surface area in 83%, however, in 56%, definition of measurement is unknown. Intraclass coefficient (ICC) value for the reliability of size measurement was 0.94 for computed tomography (CT) scan and 0.87 for MRI scan. Morphology was reported in 172 (66%) of the articles and using a classification system in 23% of the studies. Location was reported in 220 (84%) of the studies. CONCLUSION No consensus was found on the reporting of morphology, with non-validated classification systems and different terminologies used. For location, reporting in 9 zones is underreported. Size was well reported and measurements are more reliable for CT compared with MRI. As these prognostic factors guide clinical decision-making, we advocate the development of a standardized and validated OLT classification to reach uniform reporting in literature. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, systematic review.
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- Pascal R van Diepen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee(IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee(IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee(IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee(IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee(IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee(IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee(IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Chida K, Inami T, Yamaguchi S, Nishioka T, Yoshida Y, Kohtake N. Assessing the validity of two-dimensional video analysis for measuring lower limb joint angles during fencing lunge. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1335272. [PMID: 38419910 PMCID: PMC10899431 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1335272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Introduction The fencing lunge (lunge), characterized by minimal body rotation, offers a movement well-suited for 2D video analysis. However, to the best of our knowledge, the validity of 2D video analysis for fencing has not been verified. This study aimed to validate 2D video analysis by comparing lower limb joints (hip, knee, and ankle joints) angles during lunge using both 2D video analysis and 3D motion analysis methods. Methods Twenty-two male fencers performed lunge trials that were simultaneously recorded using eight motion capture cameras (Qualisys Miqus M1) and two digital video cameras (Sony AX-450 and AX450a). Results The 2D video analysis results exhibited an extremely large correlation in knee joint angles of the front and rear legs in the sagittal with those from 3D motion analysis (r = 0.93-0.99). However, while a robust correlation was found between the ankle joint angles of the front and rear legs (r = 0.82-0.84), a large bias was also observed (-5.23° to -21.31°). Conversely, for the hip joints of the rear leg, a moderate correlation (r = 0.31) and a large bias (-10.89°) were identified. Conclusions The results of this study will contribute to the development of coaching using 2D video analysis in competition settings because such analysis can be a useful alternative to 3D motion analysis when measuring the knee joint angle of the front leg and rear leg in the sagittal plane. However, for the ankle joint angle, further research on the optimal shooting position and height of the digital video camera is needed, whereas for the hip joint angle, 3D motion analysis is recommended at this time.
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- Kenta Chida
- Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Institute of Physical Education, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Institute of Physical Education, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Institute of Physical Education, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Institute of Physical Education, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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De Fazio A, Bocchi MB, Miele G, Ruberto P, Forconi F, Ziranu A, Maccauro G, Vitiello R. Epidemiology and Treatment of Surgical Infection after Ankle Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:983. [PMID: 38398296 PMCID: PMC10889786 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13040983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Background: Ankle arthroscopy is indicated for both diagnosis and treatment of a large spectrum of common ankle disorders. It has certain advantages over the open procedure; however, it is important to recognize that there are some complications associated with it. Infections after this procedure are quite uncommon, with an overall estimated incidence of 2%. Given the low incidence of infections after ankle arthroscopy, not a great deal of literature on the topic has been published. The present review aims to provide an overview of the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of infections after ankle arthroscopy. Methods: A systematic review of the literature indexed in the PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library databases using search term "ankle arthroscopy infections" was performed in November 2023. No restrictions were applied concerning the date of publication. The Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) were followed. Among all surgical operations for the treatment of ankle and foot pathologies, we included articles with a described superficial or deep infection after ankle arthroscopy. Results: The search resulted in 201 studies. Only 21 studies met our inclusion criteria, and they were included in this systematic review. We evaluated 1706 patients who underwent 1720 arthroscopic tibiotalar procedures at an average age of 42 years old. Out of the 1720 procedures, 41 (2%) were complicated by infection. We divided infectious complications into superficial (68%; 28/41) and deep (32%; 13/41) infections. The most common pathogen isolated was Staphylococcus aureus. Arthroscopic arthrodesis was found to be the most affected by deep infections. Conclusions: Infection after ankle arthroscopy is an uncommon complication. Superficial infections were successfully treated with antibiotics, while surgical debridement, arthroscopic drainage, and intravenous antibiotics were necessary in cases of deep infections. Considering the amount of information on pathogens associated with knee and shoulder infections, there is still a lack of literature on pathogens associated with ankle infections, which makes their management difficulty.
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- Andrea De Fazio
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Roma, Italy; (A.D.F.); (M.B.B.); (P.R.); (A.Z.); (G.M.); (R.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Roma, Italy; (A.D.F.); (M.B.B.); (P.R.); (A.Z.); (G.M.); (R.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Roma, Italy; (A.D.F.); (M.B.B.); (P.R.); (A.Z.); (G.M.); (R.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Roma, Italy; (A.D.F.); (M.B.B.); (P.R.); (A.Z.); (G.M.); (R.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Roma, Italy; (A.D.F.); (M.B.B.); (P.R.); (A.Z.); (G.M.); (R.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Roma, Italy; (A.D.F.); (M.B.B.); (P.R.); (A.Z.); (G.M.); (R.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Roma, Italy; (A.D.F.); (M.B.B.); (P.R.); (A.Z.); (G.M.); (R.V.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
- Clinic Villa Stuart, 00135 Rome, Italy;
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Vreeken JT, Dahmen J, Stornebrink T, Emanuel KS, Walinga AB, Stufkens SAS, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Second-Look Arthroscopy Shows Inferior Cartilage after Bone Marrow Stimulation Compared with Other Operative Techniques for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cartilage 2024:19476035241227332. [PMID: 38323533 DOI: 10.1177/19476035241227332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare cartilage quality after different surgical interventions for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT), evaluated by second-look arthroscopy. Secondary aims were to report concomitant diagnoses, and to correlate cartilage quality with clinical and radiological outcomes. This review hypothesizes that the cartilage repair after bone marrow stimulation (BMS) is inferior to the other available treatment options. METHODS PROSPERO ID: CRD42022311489. Studies were retrieved through PubMed, EMBASE (Ovid), and Cochrane Library. Studies were included if they reported cartilage quality after second-look investigation after surgical treatment of OLT. The primary outcome measure was the cartilage quality success and failure rates (%) per surgical intervention group. Correlations between the cartilage quality and clinical or radiological outcomes were calculated. RESULTS Twenty-nine studies were included, comprising 586 ankles that had undergone second-look arthroscopy on average 16 months after initial surgery. The success rate for BMS was 57% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 48%-65%), for fixation (FIX) 86% (95% CI = 70%-94%), for osteo(chondral) transplantation (OCT) 91% (95% CI = 80%-96%), for cartilage implementation techniques (CITs) 80% (95% CI = 69%-88%), and for retrograde drilling 100% (95% CI = 66%-100%). The success rate of BMS was significantly lower than FIX, OCT, and CIT (P < 0.01). There were no significant differences between other treatment groups. A moderate positive significant correlation between the Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue (MOCART) score and the International Cartilage Repair Society score (ICRS) was found (ρ = 0.51, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Successful restoration of cartilage quality was found in the majority of surgically treated OLTs. However, BMS yields inferior cartilage quality compared with FIX, OCT, and CIT. Study Design. Systematic review and meta-analysis. Level of evidence. Level IV, systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Jelmer T Vreeken
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Moreira FD, Jambeiro JEDS, Cordeiro AT, Oliveira JA, Leão FF, Guedes A. Minimally Invasive Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis with Blocked Retrograde Intramedullary Nail - Report of Three Cases. Rev Bras Ortop 2024; 59:e143-e147. [PMID: 38524702 PMCID: PMC10957263 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Ankle osteoarthritis (AOA) is associated with pain and variable functional limitation, demanding clinical treatment and possible surgical indication when conservative measures are ineffective - arthrodesis has been the procedure of choice, because it reduces pain, restores joint alignment and makes the segment stable, preserving gait. The present study reports 3 cases (3 ankles) of male patients between 49 and 63 years old, with secondary AOA, preoperative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale (AOFAS AHS) of 27 to 39 points, treated by minimally invasive tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using blocked retrograde intramedullary nail. Hospital stay was of 1 day, and the patients were authorized for immediate loading with removable ambulation orthotics, as tolerated. The physical therapy treatment, introduced since hospitalization, was maintained, prioritizing gait training, strength gain, and proprioception. Clinical and radiographic follow-up was performed at weeks 1, 2, 6, 12 and 24. After evidence of consolidation (between the 6 th and 10 th weeks), the orthotics were removed. One patient complained of pain in the immediate postoperative period and, at the end of the 1 st year, only one patient presented pain during rehabilitation, which was completely resolved with analgesics. Currently, the patients do not present complaints, returning to activities without restrictions - one of them, to the practice of soccer and rappelling. The postoperative AOFAS AHS was from 68 to 86 points.
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- Fernando Delmonte Moreira
- Grupo de Cirurgia do Pé e Tornozelo, Serviço de Ortopedia, Hospital Santa Izabel, Santa Casa de Misericórdia da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Grupo de Cirurgia do Pé e Tornozelo, Serviço de Ortopedia, Hospital Santa Izabel, Santa Casa de Misericórdia da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Grupo de Cirurgia do Pé e Tornozelo, Serviço de Ortopedia, Hospital Santa Izabel, Santa Casa de Misericórdia da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Programa de Residência Médica em Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Serviço de Ortopedia, Hospital Santa Izabel, Santa Casa de Misericórdia da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Grupo de Oncologia Ortopédica, Hospital Santa Izabel, Santa Casa de Misericórdia da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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Doty J, Murphy GA, Bohay D, Fortin P, Vora A, Strasser N, Friscia D, Newton W, Gross CE. Two-Year Survivorship and Patient-Reported Outcomes of a Prospectively Enrolled Cohort of INFINITY Total Ankle Arthroplasties. Foot Ankle Int 2024; 45:150-157. [PMID: 38140701 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231212484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The INFINITY total ankle implant is a widely and successfully used option for total ankle arthroplasty. The purpose of this study is to assess the 2-year survivorship, complication rates, patient-reported outcomes, and radiologic findings of prospectively enrolled patients undergoing a fixed-bearing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). This study sought to determine if factors such as traditional vs patient-specific instrumentation, preoperative degree of arthritis, deformity, or etiology of arthritis impact surgical or clinical outcomes. METHODS A total of 143 prospectively enrolled patients (148 ankles) underwent TAA with a fixed-bearing total ankle implant between 2017 and 2019 at 9 different institutions by 9 different surgeons. A total of 116 completed 2-year follow-up. Patients were stratified by instrumentation used, degree of preoperative deformity, the Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (COFAS) grading system, and etiology of arthritis. Outcomes used included implant survivorship and adverse events within 2 years of surgery. Additionally, patient-reported outcomes and radiographs were collected at 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year postoperatively. PROMs used included Ankle Osteoarthritis Score (AOS), Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) global health score, the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), and patient satisfaction (rated from excellent to poor). RESULTS Implant survivorship at 2 years was 97.79%. There were 17 reoperations (11.5%), with 4 of the implants requiring revision (2.7%). Significant improvements in all PROMs were observed among all subgroups at all postoperative time points without significant variation between subgroups. Patients classified as COFAS type 2 arthritis preoperatively demonstrated significantly more improvement in FAOS Total Symptom Score at the 1- and 2-year measurements than COFAS type 3 patients at both time points. CONCLUSION Total ankle arthroplasty with a fixed-bearing implant system is a safe and reliable treatment option for patients with end-stage arthritis regardless of degree of deformity or COFAS grading. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prospective cohort study.
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- Jesse Doty
- University of Tennessee/Erlanger Orthopaedics, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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- Orthopaedics Associates of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons, Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Eisenhower Desert Orthopaedic Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Li Y, Su T, Hu Y, Jiao C, Guo Q, Jiang Y, Jiang D. Return to Sport After Anatomic Lateral Ankle Stabilization Surgery for Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:555-566. [PMID: 37252803 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231170699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic lateral ankle instability that develops after ankle sprains has a severe, negative influence on the patient's lower extremity function. Anatomic repair or reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligament is an effective treatment for people with chronic lateral ankle instability who want to regain their preinjury levels of work and sport. PURPOSE To determine the rate of return to sport (RTS) and related factors after anatomic lateral ankle stabilization (ALAS) surgery. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS Electronic databases including Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and EBSCO Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Source were searched from the earliest feasible entrance until August 2021. Articles reporting the number of patients who returned to sport after ALAS surgery and analyzing the relevant factors were included. The results were combined using proportion meta-analyses. RESULTS A total of 25 publications were reviewed, with a total of 1384 participants. Results showed that 95% of patients (95% CI, 91%-99%) returned to any sport, 83% (95% CI, 73%-91%) returned to their preinjury level of sport, and 87% (95% CI, 71%-98%) returned to competitive sport after surgery. The mean time to RTS was 12.45 weeks (95% CI, 10.8-14.1 weeks). Each decade of age increased the likelihood of RTS failure by 6%, and increases in body mass index (BMI) of 5 kg/m2 raised the risk of RTS failure by 4%. The rate of RTS was higher in professional and competitive athletes (93%; 95% CI, 73%-100%) than in recreational athletes (83%; 95% CI, 76%-89%). Analysis showed no differences for arthroscopy versus open surgery, repair versus reconstruction, and early versus late weightbearing. CONCLUSION In most cases, patients may return to some kind of sport after ALAS surgery, and some patients RTS at their preinjury level. The relative risk of RTS failure increases according to the magnitude of the increase in age and BMI. Elite athletes are more likely to return compared with nonelite athletes.
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- Yanzhang Li
- Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices of Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices of Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices of Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices of Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices of Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices of Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices of Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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Meccariello L, Bello AI, Bove G, Gagliardo N, Raffaele D, Matera L. The ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C vs bromelainvitamin C to prevent ankle complications in post-operative bimalleolar surgery. Med Glas (Zenica) 2024; 21:236-243. [PMID: 38341641 DOI: 10.17392/1691-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Aim To investigate whether the use of ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C or bromelain-vitamin C is the best to prevent ankle complications in post operative bimalleolar surgery. Methods A total of 61 patients treated with bimalleolar surgery were enrolled. The patients were divided into three groups: the first group (n=22) treated only with the surgery, the second group (n=18) treated by ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C, and the third group (n=21) was treated with bromelain-vitamin C. All patients in the second and third group underwent adjuvant therapy for 50 days. The criteria to evaluate the three groups during the clinical and radiological follow-up were as follows: complications and soft tissue status. Bone healing measured by the Radiographic Union Score Ankle (RUSA), and functional results were evaluated according to the American Foot & Ankle Score (AFAS). Results In the first group nine (out of 22; 40.90%) patients developed complications, in the second group three (out of 18; 16.67%) and in the third group seven (out of 21; 33.33%) presented complications. There is no statistical difference between the three groups regarding the type of fractures, mean age, gender ratio. The worst radiographic and stiffness results in the first group were found (p=0.006). The second group showed better bone healing (p=0.049), better performance in functional recovery measured by AFAS (p=0.039). Conclusion Ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C group showed better outcomes to improve the functional outcome; it allows reduction of complications, consequently, an early return to quality life, and a corresponding improvement of the quality of life.
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- Luigi Meccariello
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, AORN San Pio Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, PO Ferdinando Veneziale, Isernia, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, PO San Giuliano, Giugliano, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, AORN San Anna and San Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, AORN San Pio Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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Alghamdi NH, Pohlig RT, Seymore KD, Sions JM, Crenshaw JR, Grävare Silbernagel K. Immediate and Short-Term Effects of In-Shoe Heel-Lift Orthoses on Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes in Patients With Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. Orthop J Sports Med 2024; 12:23259671231221583. [PMID: 38332846 PMCID: PMC10851750 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231221583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Background Physical therapists frequently employ heel lifts as an intervention to reduce Achilles tendon pain and restore function. Purpose To determine the short-term effect of heel lifts on clinical and gait outcomes in participants with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods Participants with IAT underwent eligibility screening and completed assessments at baseline and 2 weeks later. Primary outcomes included symptom severity (Victoria Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles [VISA-A]), gait analysis with the 10-m walk-test at 2 speeds (normal and fast), and pain during walking. Pain and gait analysis were assessed under 3 conditions: before fitting 20-mm heel lifts, immediately after heel-lift fitting, and after 2 weeks of wearing heel lifts. Ultrasound images and measurements at the Achilles insertion were obtained from prone and standing positions (with and without heel lifts). Spatiotemporal gait parameters and tibial tilt angles were evaluated at normal speed using inertia measurement units during the 3 study conditions. Differences between the conditions were analyzed using paired t test or analysis of variance. Results Overall, 20 participants (12 female, 13 with bilateral IAT; mean age, 51 ± 9.3 years; mean body mass index 31.6 ± 6.8 kg/m2) completed all assessments. Symptom severity (VISA-A) of the more symptomatic side significantly improved at 2 weeks (60 ± 20.6) compared with baseline (52.2 ± 20.4; P < .01). Pain during gait (Numeric Pain Rating Scale) was significantly reduced immediately after heel-lift fitting (0.7 ± 2.0) when compared with baseline (2.2 ± 2.7, P = .043). Spatiotemporal gait parameters and tibial tilt angle before and after using heel lifts at normal walking speed were not significantly different; however, gait speed, stride length, and tibial tilt angle on both sides increased significantly immediately after using heel lifts and were maintained after 2 weeks of wear. Conclusion Using heel lifts not only improved symptom severity after 2 weeks but also immediately reduced pain during gait and had a positive impact on gait pattern and speed.
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- Nabeel Hamdan Alghamdi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
- Biomechanics and Movements Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
- Biomechanics and Movements Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Biomechanics and Movements Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
- Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
- Biomechanics and Movements Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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Buck TMF, Dahmen J, Tak IJR, Rikken QGH, Otten R, Stufkens SAS, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Large variation in postoperative rehabilitation protocols following operative treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus: A systematic review and meta-analysis on >200 studies. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:334-343. [PMID: 38294080 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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PURPOSE A treatment-specific rehabilitation protocol and well-defined return-to-play criteria guide clinical decision-making on return to normal function, activity, sports and performance after surgical treatment for osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT). The optimal rehabilitation protocols in the current literature remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the existing literature on rehabilitation protocols from the early postoperative phase to return to sport onwards after different types of surgical treatment of OLTs. METHODS PubMed, Embase, CDSR, DARE and Central were searched systematically from inception to February 2023 according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. All clinical studies with a description of postoperative rehabilitation criteria after surgical treatment of OLTs were included. The primary outcome of this study is the extent of reportage for each rehabilitation parameter expressed in percentage. The secondary outcome is the reported median time for each parameter in rehabilitation protocols for all different treatment modalities (type of surgery). The median time, expressed as number of weeks, for each parameter was compared between different types of surgery. RESULTS A total of 227 articles were included reporting on 255 different rehabilitation protocols from seven different types of surgery. Weight-bearing instructions were reported in 84%-100% and the use of a cast or walker was prescribed in 27%-100%. Range of motion exercises were described in 54%-100% whereas physical therapy was advised in 21%-67% of the protocols. Any advice on return to sport was described in 0%-67% protocols. A nonparametric analysis of variance showed significant differences between the different surgical treatment modalities for the following parameters between the treatment groups: time to full weight-bearing (p < 0.0003) and return to high impact level of sports (p < 0.0003). Subjective or objective criteria for progression during rehabilitation were reported in only 24% of the studies. CONCLUSION An in-depth exploration of the current literature showed substantial variation in postoperative rehabilitation guidelines with an associated underreporting of the most important rehabilitation parameters in postoperative protocols after surgical treatment of OLTs. Furthermore, nearly all rehabilitation protocols were constructed according to a time-based approach. Only one out of four reported either objective or subjective criteria. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review.
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- Tristan M F Buck
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Centre, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Centre, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Centre, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Physiotherapy Utrecht Oost - Sports Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Centre, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Fitaal Heerenveen - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Heerenveen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Centre, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Programs Sports and Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Centre, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hollander JJ, Paget LDA, Dahmen J, Stornebrink T, Rikken QGH, Sierevelt IN, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Stufkens SAS. Low annual revision rate in ankle distraction for ankle osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:344-351. [PMID: 38294178 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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PURPOSE Ankle osteoarthritis severely impacts patients' mental and physical quality of life. Besides total ankle replacement and ankle arthrodesis, ankle distraction has been shown to be a promising alternative. The primary aim of the present study was to determine the annual revision rates (ARRs) after ankle distraction. The secondary aim was to obtain an overview of patient-reported outcome measures and functional outcomes. METHODS A literature search until November 2023 was performed. Methodological quality was assessed using the methodological index for non-randomised studies criteria. Primary outcome was the ARR which was log-transformed and pooled using a random effects model. Secondary outcomes were pooled using a simplified pooling technique and included the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale (AOFAS), range of motion (ROM) and post-operative complications. RESULTS The literature search resulted in 287 articles, of which 10 studies, comprising 602 patients, were included. The patients had a pooled mean age of 47 years (range of means: 40-68) and a mean follow-up of 35 months (range of means: 24-48). The overall methodological quality was moderate to fair. The pooled ARR after ankle distraction was 4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 3%-7%). Pooling of AOFAS showed mean 26-point improvement (from 54 to 80). Additionally, ROM dorsiflexion improved at 5°, and the plantarflexion remained at 31°. The overall complication rate was 41% (95% CI, 35%-48%), of which 77% (95% CI, 67%-85%) were pin-tract infections. CONCLUSION Ankle distraction results in an ARR of 4% (95% CI, 3%-7%) with clinically relevant improved AOFAS scores. The overall complication rate is 41% and is mainly attributable to treatable pin-tract infections (77% of recorded complications). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Julian J Hollander
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Xpert Clinics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Evidence-based Sports medicine (ACES), Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS), International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kontoangelos K, Kousta F, Potouridou I, Chasapi V, Dikeos D, Stratigos A. Factitious Disorder as a Skin Ulcer: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e51642. [PMID: 38313954 PMCID: PMC10837820 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Dermatitis artefacta (factitious dermatitis) is a dermatological disease of different types; it could appear on various parts of the body. It is associated with severe difficulties, such as psychic distress and negative feelings aroused in healthcare personnel or borderline personality disorder, and the long-term possibility of patient self-harm to create more symptoms, resulting in unnecessary medical procedures. This is a case of a 17-year-old girl who was hospitalized with a skin ulcer on her right ankle that proved to be a factitious disorder. She was experiencing severe symptoms of anxiety, such as feeling nervous, having trouble sleeping and concentrating, and an inability to control worry due to her preparation for university studies. She refused to see a mental health professional since the onset of anxiety symptoms, i.e., the last four months. Patients who present with factitious disorder deliberately create clinical signs of a somatic disease because they need warmth and attention in a medical environment. Symptoms offer no significant benefit, and the pathophysiological mechanisms are mainly psychological. The primary treatment for factitious disorder is psychotherapy while the management of the ulcer requires dermatosurgical treatment.
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- Konstantinos Kontoangelos
- 1st Department of Psychiatry, Eginition Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens, GRC
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- 1st Department of Psychiatry, Eginition Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 1st Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Venereal & Dermatological Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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SYNOPSIS: JOSPT is starting 2024 on a high, with a tendinopathy-focused edition that showcases more of the high-quality tendinopathy research you know and love in systematic reviews, original research articles, a consensus paper, and editorials. As any athlete knows, a good warm-up is crucial to performing well at the main event. Here, we help you warm up and prime your brain to take on all the content of this tendinopathy-focused issue of the Journal. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(1):1-2. Epub 5 December 2023. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.12440.
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Kotelnikov GP, Kolsanov AV, Nikolaenko AN, Ivanov VV, Dolgushkin DA, Pankratov AS, Ogurtsov DO, Doroganov SO, Stroikova AD. [ Ankle replacement for severe post-traumatic deformation of the distal tibia: a case report]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2024:110-118. [PMID: 38258697 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia2024011110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the immediate results of ankle replacement with original prosthesis in a patient with severe post-traumatic deformation of the distal tibia. MATERIAL AND METHODS When developing the original design of ankle prosthesis, we considered foreign analogues of classical and revision models of ankle prostheses taking into account their shortcomings. In this case, an integrated approach was used. Extensive work has been carried out to select materials for prosthetic components. Experimental work with mesenchymal stromal cells of bone marrow was aimed at testing cytotoxicity and biological compatibility. The staff of the department of designing biomechanical structures of the Research Institute of Bionics and Personalized Medicine of the Samara State Medical University carefully studied the proposed design of endoprosthesis using the Ansys software. After cadaver tests on full-scale models, we performed surgical intervention in a patient with severe post-traumatic deformity of the lower third of the left tibia. RESULTS Our studies revealed convenience and certain advantages of intraoperative installation of original ankle prosthesis. Along with this, this clinical example indicated come features that must be taken into account in revision ankle replacement to avoid possible postoperative consequences. CONCLUSION Original ankle prosthesis makes it possible to replace the distal tibia and preserve limb function.
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- Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia
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Ekelschot R, Peerbooms JC, Reilingh ML. Os Trigonum Transfer in a Large Cystic Osteochondral Talar Defect. Foot Ankle Orthop 2024; 9:24730114241241324. [PMID: 38559391 PMCID: PMC10981858 DOI: 10.1177/24730114241241324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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- Riff Ekelschot
- Department of Sports Medicine, Anna Hospital, Geldrop, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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Sugimoto K, Isomoto S, Matsui T, Tanaka K, Matsuyama K, Taniguchi A, Tanaka Y. Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome With Spur Fragmentation: Is It an Os Talotibiale? Foot Ankle Orthop 2024; 9:24730114231224724. [PMID: 38288289 PMCID: PMC10823857 DOI: 10.1177/24730114231224724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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Background Bone fragments are often found in ankles with anterior bony impingement. However, whether they are detached osteophytes or accessory bones remains unknown. Methods Among the 66 continuously enrolled cases of ankles with anterior bony impingement, 32 had a fragment located at the anterior margin of the tibia. The cases of posterior impingement, lateral instability, osteochondral lesions, or free bodies simultaneously treated were excluded. The enrolled subjects were classified into 2 groups: ankles without (group A) and with remarkable spurs (group B). The patients' backgrounds, location of the fragments, clinical scores, and other parameters required to resume sports were compared. The Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) ankle rating scale was used to evaluate preoperative and postoperative ankle conditions, and the Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire (SAFE-Q) was used to evaluate postoperative sports abilities. Results Eight (seven subjects) and 11 ankles were classified into groups A and B, respectively, and the mean age of the 18 patients was 25.4 (range, 16-37) years. No statistical differences in patient backgrounds or fragment sizes between the groups existed. In group A, the fragments were located on the lateral plateau in 7 of the 8 ankles, whereas in group B, their locations varied. The patients were followed up for a median of 48 months (range, 24-168). No complications were observed. The postoperative JSSF and SAFE-Q sports activity scores were significantly higher in group A than in group B (P <.01 and <.001, respectively). The postoperative term to return to their original sports activities was significantly shorter in group A (P < .05). Conclusion Anterior bony fragments of the ankle without a remarkable spur were located at a specific site, and the results of arthroscopic treatment were better than in those with remarkable spurs. Such a fragment may be called an os talotibiale. Level of Evidence Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Kazuya Sugimoto
- Nara Prefecture General Medical Center, Nara-shi, Nara, Japan
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- Nara Prefecture General Medical Center, Nara-shi, Nara, Japan
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- Nara Medical University, School of Medicine, Kashihara-shi, Nara, Japan
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- Nara Prefecture General Medical Center, Nara-shi, Nara, Japan
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- Nara Medical University, School of Medicine, Kashihara-shi, Nara, Japan
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- Nara Medical University, School of Medicine, Kashihara-shi, Nara, Japan
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Xue X, Wang Y, Xu X, Li H, Li Q, Na Y, Tao W, Yu L, Jin Z, Li H, Wang R, Hua Y. Postural Control Deficits During Static Single-leg Stance in Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Health 2024; 16:29-37. [PMID: 36872589 PMCID: PMC10732110 DOI: 10.1177/19417381231152490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Postural control deficits arising from injured ankles are central to chronic ankle instability (CAI) and its persistent symptoms. This is usually measured by recording the center of pressure (CoP) trajectory during static single-leg stance using a stable force plate. However, existing studies have produced conflicting results on whether this mode of measurement adequately reveals the postural deficits in CAI. OBJECTIVE To determine whether postural control during static single-leg stance is impaired in CAI patients when compared with uninjured healthy controls. DATA SOURCES Literature databases, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus, were searched from inception to April 1, 2022, using ankle-, injury-, and posture-related terms. STUDY SELECTION Two authors independently performed the step-by-step screening of article titles, abstracts, and full texts to select peer-reviewed studies investigating CoP trajectory during static single-leg stance using a stable force plate in CAI patients and healthy controls. A total of 13,637 studies were reviewed, and 38 studies (0.003%) met the selection criteria. STUDY DESIGN Meta-analyses of descriptive epidemiological study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. DATA EXTRACTION CoP parameters, sway directions, visual condition, and numerical data (means and standard deviations) were extracted. RESULTS The injured ankles of CAI patients had higher standard deviations of sway amplitude in both anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.36 and 0.31, respectively) under conditions of open eyes than controls. Higher mean sway velocity in anterior-posterior, medial-lateral, and total directions (SMD = 0.41, 0.37, and 0.45, respectively) with closed eyes was also found. CONCLUSION CAI patients had deficits of postural control during static single-leg stance, and these deficits were identified by the CoP trajectory. Further methodological explorations of CoP parameters and corresponding test conditions are required to enhance the sensitivity and reliability of postural deficit assessments in CAI using force plates.
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- Xiao’ao Xue
- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Yiwu Research Institute, Fudan University, Yiwu, China
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