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Johnson SE, Kruse RC, Boettcher BJ. The Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Meniscal Injuries. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2024; 17:171-184. [PMID: 38639869 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-024-09894-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review evaluates the current understanding of the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of meniscal disorders. RECENT FINDINGS Ultrasound (US) demonstrates similar sensitivity and specificity when compared to magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of meniscal injuries when compared to arthroscopy. Meniscal extrusion (ME) under US can be a reliable metric to evaluate for meniscal root tears in knees with and without osteoarthritis (OA). Sonographic ME is associated with development of OA in knees without OA. US following allograft meniscal transplant may be useful in predicting graft failure. US findings can be used to screen for discoid menisci and may demonstrate snapping of a type 3 discoid lateral meniscus. Shear wave elastography for meniscal injuries is in its infancy; however, increased meniscal stiffness may be seen with meniscal degeneration. Perimeniscal corticosteroid injections may provide short term relief from meniscal symptoms, and intrameniscal platelet-rich plasma injections appear to be safe and effective up to three years. Ultrasound-assisted meniscal surgery may increase the safety of all inside repairs near the lateral root and may assist in assessing meniscal reduction following root repair. Diagnostic US can demonstrate with high accuracy a variety of meniscal pathologies and can be considered a screening tool. Newer technologies such as shear wave elastography may allow us to evaluate characteristics of meniscal tissue that is not possible on conventional imaging. US-guided (USG) treatment of meniscal injuries is possible and may be preferable to surgery for the initial treatment of degenerative meniscal lesions. USG or US-assisted meniscal surgery is in its infancy.
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- Shelby E Johnson
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Sports Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Dadoo S, Keeling LE, Engler ID, Chang AY, Runer A, Kaarre J, Irrgang JJ, Hughes JD, Musahl V. Higher odds of meniscectomy compared with meniscus repair in a young patient population with increased neighbourhood disadvantage. Br J Sports Med 2024:bjsports-2023-107409. [PMID: 38760154 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the impact of demographic and socioeconomic factors on the management of isolated meniscus tears in young patients and to identify trends in surgical management of meniscus tears based on surgeon volume. METHODS Data from a large healthcare system on patients aged 14-44 years who underwent isolated meniscus surgery between 2016 and 2022 were analysed. Patient demographics, socioeconomic factors and surgeon volume were recorded. Patient age was categorised as 14-29 years and 30-44 years old. Area Deprivation Index (ADI), a measure of neighbourhood disadvantage with increased ADI corresponding to more disadvantage, was grouped as <25th, 25-75th and >75th percentile. Multivariate comparisons were made between procedure groups while univariate comparisons were made between surgeon groups. RESULTS The study included 1552 patients treated by 84 orthopaedic surgeons. Older age and higher ADI were associated with higher odds of undergoing meniscectomy. Patients of older age and with non-private insurance were more likely to undergo treatment by a lower-volume knee surgeon. Apart from the year 2022, higher-volume knee surgeons performed significantly higher rates of meniscus repair compared with lower-volume knee surgeons. When controlling for surgeon volume, higher ADI remained a significant predictor of undergoing meniscectomy over meniscus repair. CONCLUSION Significant associations exist between patient factors and surgical choices for isolated meniscus tears in younger patients. Patients of older age and with increased neighbourhood disadvantage were more likely to undergo meniscectomy versus meniscus repair. While higher-volume knee surgeons favoured meniscus repair, a growing trend of meniscus repair rates was observed among lower-volume knee surgeons. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Retrospective cohort study, level III.
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- Sahil Dadoo
- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich, Munchen, Germany
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg, Sweden
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Kurkowski SC, Thimmesch MJ, Kuechly HA, Johnson B, Bonamer J, Newyear B, Emmert AS, Grawe BM. Preoperative Predictors of Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy. J Knee Surg 2024. [PMID: 38688328 DOI: 10.1055/a-2317-2420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of patient demographics and injury characteristics on post-arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (post-APM) patient-reported outcomes (PROs). We hypothesize that the presence of high-grade (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 3-4) arthritis at any location of the knee (medial and lateral compartments, patella, trochlea), comorbidities (psychiatric history, chronic pain, diabetes, smoking, body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30), and lower scores on preoperative patient-reported measures (36-Item Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]) would predict poor outcomes after APM. We conducted a single-center prospective study of 92 patients who underwent APM surgery for associated knee pain. General demographic information and PROs were prospectively collected using SF-12, SF-36, and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) surveys presurgery and at 6-month follow-up. Postsurgery outcomes were patient-reported satisfaction (yes/no) and obtaining a patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS) on IKDC. Data were analyzed with odds ratios (ORs), binomial logistic regression, and Mann-Whitney U test using IBM SPSS software. Demographic and injury characteristics that were poor prognostic indicators (had a decreased likelihood of obtaining PASS on IKDC postsurgery) included having Medicaid insurance (OR: 0.056; 0.003-1.00), chronic pain (OR: 0.106; 0.013-0.873), acute injury (OR: 0.387; 0.164-0.914), and high-grade (KL grades 3-4) medial compartment arthritis (OR: 0.412; 0.174-0.980), and preoperative SF-36 physical health score (PHS; p = 0.023) and mental health score (MHS; p = 0.006) values less than 47 and 48, respectively. Additionally, former smoking history (OR: 0.271; 0.079-0.928) showed a lower likelihood of being satisfied postsurgery. Not having psychiatric history (OR: 14.925; p < 0.001; increased likelihood of obtaining PASS on IKDC score postsurgery) and not having patellar arthritis (OR: 4.082; p = 0.025; increased likelihood of PASS on IKDC) were positive prognostic indicators. This study identifies predictive factors of poor outcomes post-APM; particularly, it highlights the usefulness of SF-36 surveys prior to APM surgery. Patients with low SF-36 score preoperatively may not find APM acceptable. Additional attention should be put on patient demographics (such as psychiatric history, chronic pain, and insurance type) and injury characteristics (presence of arthritis and acute injury) prior to performing APM. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.
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- Sarah C Kurkowski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Kotlier JL, Fathi A, Yazditabar JM, Ong MY, Valenzuela J, Yang A, Ahmad A, Freshman RD, Liu JN, Petrigliano FA. Most Major Hospitals Fail to Comply with Federal Price Transparency Regulations. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00339-6. [PMID: 38735409 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aims to present hospital compliance with federal price transparency regulations for sports medicine procedures. METHODS Online price estimator and machine-readable files were recovered for U.S. News and World Report's (USNWR) top 100 orthopedic hospitals. From June to November 2023, compliance and monetary values were recorded for each of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) price transparency regulations. Price estimator data was assessed based on hospital placement in the bottom and top 50 of the 100 institutions under review, as well as by region (Northeast, South, Midwest, West). Statistical analyses included two-sample t-tests and Kruskal Wallis tests. RESULTS 95% of hospitals had a price estimator tool for both subacromial decompression (Current Procedural Terminology (CPT): 29826) and meniscectomy (CPT: 29881). Only 38% were compliant with all regulations for subacromial decompression and 39% for meniscectomy; the remaining did not list minimum or maximum procedure charges. Higher ranked hospitals were significantly more likely to charge a higher cash price for subacromial decompression and meniscectomy (p = 0.040 and p = 0.009 respectively). Compliance with machine-readable file reporting was poor with less than 20% meeting requirements for each CPT code. Reported prices varied greatly by hospital. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that USNWR top 100 orthopedic hospitals exhibit poor overall compliance with federal price transparency regulations for sports medicine procedures. Most often they lack full compliance by not reporting minimum or maximum charges as part of their price estimator tool or do not report procedure prices in their machine-readable files. Hospitals also exhibit wide variation in prices reported for specific procedures. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Consumer price transparency continues to be an important goal in healthcare as it allows patients to make informed decisions when selecting appropriate treatment options and providers. To realize the full benefits of price transparency hospitals should address areas of improvement.
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- Jacob L Kotlier
- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA.
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
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Meng J, Tang H, Xiao Y, Liu W, Wu Y, Xiong Y, Gao S. Long-term effects of exercise therapy versus arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscal tear: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Asian J Surg 2024:S1015-9584(24)00525-6. [PMID: 38531745 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Degenerative meniscal tear (DMT) is common in the elderly population. However, there has been controversy over the treatment of DMT regarding whether to adopt arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) or exercise therapy (ET). In order to compare the long-term outcomes between the two treatment methods, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with long-term follow-up. METHODS PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science were last searched on 16 April 2023 for studies on DMT that compared the clinical outcomes between APM and ET. The subjective outcomes of the comparison include the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), which consists of five sub-scales: pain, symptoms, activities of daily living (ADL), sport and recreation (Sport/recreation), and quality of life (QOL). The objective outcome includes knee osteoarthritis progression. RESULTS We identified 6 potentially eligible trials, including 1078 participants, from the literature search. ET showed a lower risk of knee osteoarthritis progression than APM (RR, 1·27; 95%CI 1·05 to 1·53). There were no statistically significant differences in the KOOS-pain, KOOS-symptoms, KOOS-ADL, KOOS-Sport/recreation, and KOOS-QOL between the two treatment methods. CONCLUSION For the treatment of DMT, ET showed a lower risk of knee osteoarthritis progression than APM. ET and APM had comparable effects on subjective outcomes including pain management and knee function. Therefore, it is not recommended to use APM but rather recommended to use ET for treating APM.
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- Jiahao Meng
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Joint Degeneration and Injury, Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Osteoarthritis, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Gill VS, Haglin JM, Tummala SV, Iturregui J, Economopoulos KJ, Chhabra A. Meniscectomy Reimbursement and Utilization Are Declining at Different Rates Across the United States. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00095-1. [PMID: 38336106 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate how arthroscopic meniscectomy utilization, reimbursement, physician billing practices, and patient populations have changed within the Medicare population from 2013 to 2021 at a national level and regional level. METHODS The Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners database was queried for all episodes of 2-compartment and single-compartment arthroscopic meniscectomy between 2013 and 2021. Utilization per 10,000 beneficiaries and average inflation-adjusted reimbursement were assessed. Physician practice styles, measured through changes in the services billed, and Medicare beneficiary demographic characteristics were extracted each year. The Kruskal-Wallis test was performed to compare regions. RESULTS Between 2013 and 2021, two-compartment meniscectomy utilization per 10,000 Medicare beneficiaries declined by 54.9% and single-compartment meniscectomy utilization declined by 54.2%. Average reimbursement declined by 9.3% and 12.5% for 2-compartment meniscectomy and single-compartment meniscectomy, respectively. In 2021, the South had the highest utilization of both 2-compartment (3.8/10,000) and single-compartment (4.7/10,000) meniscectomies while having the lowest average reimbursement for 2-compartment meniscectomy ($383.02, P < .001). Nationally, the average number of beneficiaries per surgeon performing single-compartment meniscectomy declined by 3.8% whereas the average number of billable services performed per beneficiary increased by 46.6%. The comorbidity risk score of these patients decreased by 8.7%, with the West having the healthiest patients in 2021. CONCLUSIONS Meniscectomy utilization and reimbursement have been declining nationally within the Medicare population. Surgeons in the South performed the most meniscectomies while having among the lowest reimbursement. The practice patterns of surgeons performing meniscectomies have been changing, with surgeons performing nearly 50% more total billable services per beneficiary while performing fewer unique billable services. Additionally, the patient population of surgeons who perform meniscectomy was healthier in 2021 than in 2013. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study highlights changes in meniscectomy utilization and reimbursement over time in the face of changing evidence of meniscectomy use in elderly patients and new Medicare legislature regarding reimbursement.
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- Vikram S Gill
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.; Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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Yang J, Chu R, Chen Z, Qiu J, Pang Z, Yang H. The impact of physiotherapy interventions on enhancing wound healing post knee osteoarthritis surgery: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14777. [PMID: 38361227 PMCID: PMC10869649 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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In knee osteoarthritis surgery, managing postoperative wound healing and minimizing scar formation are pivotal for patient recovery and satisfaction. These aspects are particularly challenging due to the nature of the surgical procedure and patient demographics. Physiotherapy interventions are increasingly recognized for their role in improving these postoperative outcomes. This meta-analysis sought to evaluate the efficacy of physiotherapy in enhancing wound healing, as measured by REEDA scores, and reducing scar formation, as indicated by Manchester Scar Scale (MSS) scores, following knee osteoarthritis surgery. Analysing data from eight studies, we found that physiotherapy significantly improved wound healing, evidenced by lower REEDA scores (SMD = -19.58, 95% CI: [-22.49, -16.66], p < 0.01), and reduced scar formation, reflected in lower MSS scores (SMD = -24.79, 95% CI: [-30.03, -19.55], p < 0.01). These findings highlight the crucial role of physiotherapy in postoperative care for knee osteoarthritis patients, emphasizing its impact on enhancing recovery and improving surgical outcomes.
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- Jun Yang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The People's Hospital of Tiantai County, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The People's Hospital of Tiantai County, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The People's Hospital of Tiantai County, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The People's Hospital of Tiantai County, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The People's Hospital of Tiantai County, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chinese Medicine Hospital of Tiantai County, Taizhou, China
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Li J, Li J, Li D, Jin X, Liu S, Zhang L. The efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave combined with platelet rich plasma in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with meniscus injury: A retrospective analysis. Pak J Med Sci 2024; 40:382-387. [PMID: 38356839 PMCID: PMC10862444 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.40.3.8670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Objective To determine the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) with meniscus injury in terms of pain relief, functional outcome and complications. Methods This is a retrospective observational study. Clinical data of 144 patients with KOA accompanied by medial meniscus injury, who received treatment in Jilin Provincial People's Hospital from March 2021 to December 2022, were retrospectively evaluated. A total of 128 patients (81 males and 47 females) were finally included in the study after screening. Of them, 45 patients received PRP treatment (PRP-group), 43 patients received ESW treatment (ESW-group), and 40 patients received ESW combined with PRP treatment (Combined-group). The relief of knee joint pain and functional improvement among three groups of patients were compared. Results After treatment, visual analogue scale (VAS), Lequesne, and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scores of patients in the Combined-group were significantly lower than those in the other two groups (p<0.05). Combined ESW-PRP treatment was associated with significantly greater joint range of motion of patients compared to ESW and PRP alone (p<0.05). The total incidence of related complications in the Combined-group was lower compared to the other two groups (p<0.05). Conclusions Compared with PRP or ESW treatment alone, ESW combined with PRP for KOA with meniscus injury can better alleviate pain, achieve faster functional recovery, and significantly reduce complications.
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- Jin Li
- Jin Li, Department of Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, Jilin Province People’s Hospital, Changchun 130051, Jilin Province, P.R. China
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- Jie Li, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, P.R. China
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- Dan Li, Department of Neurology, Jilin Province People’s Hospital, Changchun 130051, Jilin Province, P.R. China
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- Xi Jin, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, P.R. China
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- Sheng Liu, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, P.R. China
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- Liheng Zhang, Department of Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery, Jilin Province People’s Hospital, Changchun 130051, Jilin Province, P.R. China
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Macri EM, Selles RW, Stefanik JJ, Reijman M. OARSI year in review 2023: Rehabilitation and outcomes. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:1534-1547. [PMID: 37673295 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We systematically reviewed the literature to identify comparative studies of core treatments (exercise, education, or weight management), adjunct treatments (e.g. electrotherapeutical modalities, bracing), or multimodal treatments (core plus other treatments), for treating osteoarthritis (OA) complaints, published between 1 March 2022 and 1 March 2023. DESIGN We searched three electronic databases for peer-reviewed comparative studies evaluating core treatments, adjunct treatments, or multimodal treatments for OA affecting any joint, in comparison to other OA treatments. Two authors independently screened records. Methodological quality was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. A narrative synthesis focusing on pain and function outcomes was performed in studies with a mean sample size of at least 46 participants per treatment arm. RESULTS 33 publications (28 studies), 82% with PEDro ratings of good or excellent, were eligible for narrative synthesis: 23 studies evaluated knee OA; one knee OA or chronic low back pain; two knee or hip OA; one hip OA only; and one thumb OA. No studies identified a dose, duration or type of exercise that resulted in better pain or function outcomes. Core treatments generally showed modest benefits compared to no or minimal intervention controls. CONCLUSIONS Rehabilitation research continues to be focused on the knee. Most studies are not adequately powered to assess pain efficacy. Further work is needed to better account for contextual effects, identify treatment responder characteristics, understand treatment mechanisms, and implement guideline care.
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- E M Macri
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Dai P, Zou T, Zhao W, Lv Y, Gao D, Ruan C, Zhang X, Zhang X, Zhang Y. Short-term transplantation effect of a tissue-engineered meniscus constructed using drilled allogeneic acellular meniscus and BMSCs. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1266018. [PMID: 38046571 PMCID: PMC10693448 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1266018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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During the construction of tissue-engineered meniscus, the low porosity of extracellular matrix restricts the flow of nutrient solution and the migration and proliferation of cells, thus affecting the tissue remodeling after transplantation. In this study, the canine allogeneic meniscus was drilled first and then decellularized. The drilled tissue-engineered menisci (Drilled Allogeneic Acellular Meniscus + Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells, BMSCs) were transplanted into the knee joints of model dogs. On the basis of ensuring the mechanical properties, the number of the porosity and the cells implanted in allogeneic acellular meniscus was significantly increased. The expression levels of glycosaminoglycans and type II collagen in the drilled tissue-engineered meniscus were also improved. It was determined that the animals in the experimental group recovered well-compared with those in the control group. The graft surface was covered with new cartilage, the retraction degree was small, and the tissue remodeling was good. The surface wear of the femoral condyle and tibial plateau cartilage was light. The results of this study showed that increasing the porosity of allogeneic meniscus by drilling could not only maintain the mechanical properties of the meniscus and increase the number of implanted cells but also promote cell proliferation and differentiation. After transplantation, the drilled tissue-engineered meniscus provided a good remodeling effect in vivo and played a positive role in repairing meniscal injury, protecting articular cartilage and restoring knee joint function.
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- Pengxiu Dai
- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Branch of National Stem Cell Engineering and Technology Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
- Baiopai (Tianjin) Biotechnology Co., LTD, Tianjin, China
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Sánchez M, Jorquera C, Bilbao AM, García S, Beitia M, Espregueira-Mendes J, González S, Oraa J, Guadilla J, Delgado D. High survival rate after the combination of intrameniscal and intraarticular infiltrations of platelet-rich plasma as conservative treatment for meniscal lesions. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4246-4256. [PMID: 37302993 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07470-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of applying a combination of intrameniscal and intraarticular infiltrations of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in patients with meniscal tears, analyzing its failure rate and clinical evolution, as well as factors that may influence the positive response to this treatment. METHODS Three hundred and ninety-two cases out of 696 met the inclusion criteria and were included in this work. Survival and patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) were collected and analyzed. Survival rate was defined as the percentage of patients who did not undergo meniscus surgery during their follow-up time. Patients were asked to complete the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) at baseline, 6 months and 18 months. Other patient- and pathology-related variables were collected. Blood and PRP samples were randomly tested as a quality control measure. Survival and comparative statistical tests, and multivariate regression were performed for the analysis of the variables. RESULTS The PRP applied had a platelet concentration factor of 1.9X in respect to blood levels, with no leukocytes or erythrocytes. Thirty-eight patients required surgical intervention after treatment reaching a survival rate of 90.3% with an estimated mean survival time of 54.4 months. The type of injury (P = 0.002) and the presence of chondropathy were risk factors for surgical intervention after PRP treatment (P = 0.043). All KOOS scores showed a significant statistical increase from baseline to 6 months (N = 93) and 18 months (N = 66) (P < 0.0001). The number of cases with minimal clinically important improvement (MCII) at 6 months and 18 months post-treatment was 65 (69.9%) and 43 (65.2%), respectively. CONCLUSION The combination of intrameniscal and intraarticular PRP infiltrations is a valid conservative treatment for meniscal injuries avoiding the need for surgical intervention. Its efficacy is higher in horizontal tears and decreases when joint degeneration is present. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Mikel Sánchez
- Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, C/Beato Tomás de Zumárraga 10, 01008, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, C/Beato Tomás de Zumárraga 10, 01008, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, C/Beato Tomás de Zumárraga 10, 01008, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, C/Beato Tomás de Zumárraga 10, 01008, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Clínica Espregueira-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal
- Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal
- School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Advanced Biological Therapy Unit, Hospital Vithas Vitoria, C/Beato Tomás de Zumárraga 10, 01008, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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McKeithan LJ, Lameire DL, Tagliero AJ, Chahal J, Gwathmey FW, Lee CA. What's New in Sports Medicine. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2023; 105:582-590. [PMID: 36853964 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.22.01385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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- Lydia J McKeithan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, California
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Steurer J. [Not Available]. PRAXIS 2023; 112:126-127. [PMID: 36722110 DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a003940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Hidden Unstable Flap Should Be Suspected in Treating Intractable Pain from Medial Meniscus Horizontal Tear. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11216245. [DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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(1) Background: The medial meniscus horizontal tear (MMHT) is known as a lesion that can be treated nonoperatively. However, some patients show persistent pain despite conservative treatments. In arthroscopic surgery for MMHT, surgeons often encounter unexpected unstable flaps, which can explain the intractable pain. This study aimed to determine whether preoperative factors could predict the hidden unstable flaps in MMHT. (2) Materials and Methods: Medical records of 65 patients who underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) for isolated MMHT during 2016–2020 were retrospectively reviewed. APM was indicated when there was no severe chondral degeneration and intractable localized knee pain in the medial compartment did not resolve despite conservative treatments. Unstable flap was confirmed based on arthroscopic images and operation notes. Each of the following preoperative factors were investigated using logistic regression analyses to determine whether they can predict an unstable flap: age, sex, body mass index, lower limb alignment, trauma history, mechanical symptoms, symptom duration, visual analogue scale (VAS), Lysholm score, cartilage wear of the medial compartment, and subchondral bone marrow lesion (BML). (3) Results: Hidden unstable flaps were noted in 45 (69.2%) patients. Based on univariate analyses for each preoperative factor, age, symptom duration, cartilage wear (of the femoral condyle and the tibial plateau), and subchondral BML were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results showed that symptom duration (p = 0.026, odds ratio = 0.99) and high-grade cartilage wear of the medial femoral condyle (p = 0.017, odds ratio = 0.06) were negatively associated with unstable flaps. A receiver operating characteristic curve was used to calculate the symptom duration at which the prediction of unstable flaps was maximized, and the cutoff point was 14.0 months. (4) Conclusions: More than two thirds of patients suffering intractable pain from MMHT had hidden unstable flaps. However, APM should not be considered when the symptom duration is more than 14 months or high-grade cartilage wear of the medial femoral condyle is noted.
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