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Kumagai K, Yamada S, Nejima S, Sotozawa M, Inaba Y. Cartilage Degeneration of the Lateral Compartment of the Knee at Second-Look Arthroscopy Is Associated With Deterioration of 10-Year Clinical Outcomes After Opening-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:2354-2362. [PMID: 37120041 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify the arthroscopic findings associated with deterioration of 10-year clinical outcomes after opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) in patients with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS A total of 114 consecutive knees of 91 patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent OWHTO between 2007 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Of these patients, those who underwent second-look arthroscopy and were followed up for a minimum of 10 years were enrolled. The Knee Society Score (KSS) and hip-knee-ankle angle were assessed. Cartilage status was graded at the time of osteotomy (first look) and plate removal (second look) according to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) grading system. The KSS knee subscale score and function subscale score were assessed separately, and on the basis of the changes in each of these scores from 1 to 10 years postoperatively and the minimal clinically important difference (MCID), the patients were divided into 2 groups: deteriorated (deterioration of score ≥ MCID) and non-deteriorated (deterioration of score < MCID). RESULTS Sixty-nine knees were included in this study. The mean knee score improved continuously from 48.7 ± 11.3 preoperatively to 86.8 ± 10.3 at 1 year (P < .001), 87.5 ± 9.9 at 5 years (P < .001), and 86.5 ± 10.5 at 10 years (P < .001) postoperatively. The mean function score also improved continuously from 62.5 ± 12.1 preoperatively to 90.7 ± 12.9 at 1 year (P < .001), 91.6 ± 12.1 at 5 years (P < .001), and 88.5 ± 13.1 at 10 years (P < .001) postoperatively. Three knees underwent conversion to total knee arthroplasty within 10 years postoperatively. The deteriorated KSS group showed significantly progressed ICRS grades in the lateral compartment compared with the non-deteriorated KSS group. The ICRS grade in the lateral compartment at second-look arthroscopy was identified as the only significant factor associated with both knee score deterioration (odds ratio, 4.89; P = .03) and function score deterioration (odds ratio, 3.91; P = .03) on multivariable logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS The presence of cartilage degeneration of the lateral compartment of the knee at second-look arthroscopy is associated with deterioration of long-term clinical outcomes after OWHTO. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Ken Kumagai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama City University Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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Kołodziejczyk K, Saganek M, Czwojdziński A, Garlewicz R, Złotorowicz M, Czubak J. Corrective Osteotomies in Severe Non-Idiopathic Lower Limb Alignment Disorders in the Aspect of Future Joint Endoprosthesis-A Perspective Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6380. [PMID: 37835025 PMCID: PMC10573539 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196380] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of corrective osteotomies in lower limb axis disorders at different levels of non-idiopathic (post traumatic, developmental, post-septic) etiology. A total of 50 patients were divided into three groups: A-thigh segment alignment disorder (24 patients); B-tibia segment alignment disorder (18 patients); C-thigh and tibia segment alignment disorder (8 patients). Radiological evaluation of digital lower limb postural X-ray was performed laterally and for AP, and included mLPFA, mLDFA, MAD, CORA coronal and sagittal plane parameters for the femur segment and mMPTA, mLDTA, MAD, CORA coronal and sagittal plane for the tibia segment. Clinical assessment was based on the LLFI. The mean follow-up was 55.8 months (12-86). Improvements in the radiological parameters and statistical significance were achieved for all measurements in all groups (p < 0.05). The most common plane of deformation was the coronal plane (varus/valgus), followed by the transverse (rotational) and sagittal planes (procurvatum/recurvatum). In this study, we examined 29 post-traumatic deformities and 21 other etiologies. Improvements in the LLFI score performance after corrective osteotomies were observed in all three groups. Corrective osteotomies are a safe and useful but challenging method of preserving joints in cases of post-traumatic, developmental or post-septic lower limb alignment disorders.
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- Kamil Kołodziejczyk
- Department of Replantation and Reconstruction, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Professor A. Gruca Teaching Hospital, Konarskiego 13, 05-400 Otwock, Poland
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Zehir S, Alic T. The effects on joint functions of biplanar distal tubercle open-wedge high tibial osteotomy: A prospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34980. [PMID: 37682148 PMCID: PMC10489461 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034980] [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: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Distal tubercle biplanar open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (DT-BOWHTO) is a method frequently applied in the treatment of knee joint medial osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiological, clinical, and functional results of patients at 5 years after DT-BOWHTO surgery. The study included a total of 41 patients who underwent DT-BOWHTO, comprising 19 (46.3%) males and 22 (53.7%) females with a mean age of 55.54 ± 4.17 (45-63) years and mean follow-up of 66.76 ± 6.29 (60-81) months. Statistical comparisons were made of the preoperative and postoperative body mass index (BMI), modified Insall-Salvati index, Blackburn-Peel index, Kelgren-Lawrence classification (KLC), tibial slope angle, American Knee Society Functional Score (AKSFS), Clinical American Knee Society Score (CAKSS), visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, Tegner Functional Activity Score (TFAS), total corrected angular measurements (TCA), and the tibio-femoral varus angle. Compared to the preoperative values, no statistically significant difference was determined in the postoperative modified Insall-Salvati index, Blackburn-Peel index, and tibial slope angle values (P > .05), and a statistically significant difference was determined in the BMI, AKSFS, CAKSS, VAS, KLC, tibio-femoral varus angle, and TFAS values (P ≤ .001). When the preoperative and postoperative BMI values were compared in 3 groups of normal, overweight, and obese, there was found to be a statistically significant difference (P = .014). No significant correlation was determined between the BMI values and the VAS and KLC values (P > .05). No significant correlation was determined between the total corrected angular and the preoperative and postoperative pain, and clinical and functional knee scores (VAS, AKSFS, CAKSS, TFAS) (P > .05). DT-BOWHTO was seen to provide extremely good 5-year results in the knee clinical findings, pain severity, and functional results. As the patella height and tibial slope angle were not changed, this did not cause the development of osteoarthritis in the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints. Grafting and fixation of the tibial tubercle with additional screws in the application of DT-BOWHTO were not seen to make any additional contribution to the healing of the osteotomy line. There was no relationship between increased BMI, reduced pain, and increase in knee functions in patients who underwent DT-BOWHTO.
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- Sinan Zehir
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Corum, Turkey
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Corum, Turkey
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The effects of open wedge high tibial osteotomy for knee osteoarthritis on the patellofemoral joint. A systematic review. Knee 2023; 40:201-219. [PMID: 36512892 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND (INCLUDING AIMS OF THE STUDY) To investigate the impact medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) has on the progression of patellofemoral (PF) OA, patella height, contact pressure within the PF joint and clinical outcomes. METHODS A systematic review was conducted in January 2022 according to PRISMA guidelines. The ICRS cartilage grade of the PF joint at the initial MOWHTO surgery and at second look surgery was compared and relative risk of progression of PF OA was calculated. Evaluation of patella height was assessed by Caton-Deschamps index, Blackburne-Peel index or Insall-Salvati index pre and post MOWHTO. Cadaveric studies assessing contact pressures in the PF after MOWHTO were included. RESULTS Forty-two studies comparing 2419 patients were included. The mean age was 53.1 years (16-84), 61.3% female. The risk of progression of PF OA was highest in the uniplanar and biplanar MOWHTO with proximal tubercle osteotomy groups (RR = 1.28-1.51) compared to biplanar MOHWTO with distal tubercle osteotomy (RR = 0.96-1.04). Patella height was not affected after biplanar MOWHTO with distal tubercle osteotomy (p < 0.001). Cadaveric studies demonstrate that PF contact pressures increase with more severe corrections (15°) but suggest biplanar MWOHTO and distal tubercle osteotomy induces lower contact pressures within the PF joint than other MOWHTO techniques. Significant over correction is associated with worse clinical outcomes and anterior knee pain. CONCLUSION Biplanar MOWHTO and distal tubercle osteotomy has minimal effect on the contact pressures in the PF joint resulting in less severe progression of PF OA and has minimal impact on patella height.
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Ogawa H, Nakamura Y, Sengoku M, Shimokawa T, Sohmiya K, Ohnishi K, Matsumoto K, Akiyama H. Thinner tuberosity osteotomy is more resistant to axial load in medial open-wedge distal tuberosity proximal tibial osteotomy: A biomechanical study. Knee 2022; 38:62-68. [PMID: 35930894 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate axial load resistance of the tibia depending on the thickness of tibial tuberosity osteotomy in medial open-wedge distal tuberosity proximal tibial osteotomy (OWDTO). The hypothesis is that a thin tibial tuberosity osteotomy shows high axial load resistance of the tibia. METHODS The OWDTO model was constructed from imitation bones of the tibia. Distal tibial tuberosity osteotomy was performed with thicknesses of 7, 14, and 21 mm (n = 5 for each group). Cyclic axial-load fatigue tests were performed to investigate the strain at five measurement points on the OWDTO model. An axial-load failure test was also performed to investigate the maximum strain for failure. RESULTS The 7-mm OWDTO model showed a significantly lower stain range than the 14-mm model at the middle part of the lateral hinge (P = 0.0263, mean difference: -852.6 με), posterior part (P = 0.0465, mean difference: -1040.0 με), posterior tibial cortex (P < 0.0001, mean difference: -583.4 με), and plate (P = 0.0029, mean difference: -121.6 με). There were no significant differences in the strain at the tibial tuberosity between the groups. The axial load for complete failure was significantly higher in the 7-mm model than in the 21-mm model (P = 0.0010, mean difference: 2577.0 N). The failure points were at the lateral hinges. CONCLUSIONS Thinner distal tibial tuberosity osteotomy is more resistant to axial load and may be recommended for the prevention of tibial and lateral hinge fractures after OWDTO.
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- Hiroyasu Ogawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Ogaki, Gifu, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Ogaki, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Ogaki, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Ogaki, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Ogaki, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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Kloos F, Becher C, Fleischer B, Ettinger M, Bode L, Schmal H, Fuchs A, Ostermeier S, Bode G. Discharging the medial knee compartment: comparison of pressure distribution and kinematic shifting after implantation of an extra-capsular absorber system (ATLAS) and open-wedge high tibial osteotomy-a biomechanical in vitro analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 143:2929-2941. [PMID: 35699755 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04496-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Young and active patients suffering early degenerative changes of the medial compartment with an underlying straight-leg axis do face a therapeutical gap as unloading of the medial compartment cannot be achieved by high tibial osteotomy. Extracapsular absorbing implants were developed to close this existing therapeutical gap. Purpose of the present cadaveric biomechanical study was to compare the unloading effect of the knee joint after implantation of an extra-articular absorber system (ATLAS) in comparison to open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OW-HTO) under physiological conditions. The hypothesis of the study was that implantation of an extra-capsular absorber results in an unloading effect comparable to the one achievable with OW-HTO. METHODS Eight fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were tested under isokinetic flexion-extension motions and physiological loading using a biomechanical knee simulator. Tibiofemoral area contact and peak contact pressures were measured using pressure-sensitive film in the untreated medial compartment. The tibiofemoral superior-inferior, latero-medial translation and varus/valgus rotation were measured with a 3D tracking system Polaris. Pressures and kinematics changes were measured after native testing, ATLAS System implantation and OW-HTO (5° and 10° correction angles) performed with an angular stable internal fixator (TomoFix). RESULTS The absorber device decreased the pressure in the medial compartment near full extension moments. Implantation of the ATLAS absorbing system according to the manufacturers' instruction did not result in a significant unloading effect. Deviating from the surgery manual provided by the manufacturer the implantation of a larger spring size while applying varus stress before releasing the absorber resulted in a significant pressure diminution. Contact pressure decreased significantly Δ0.20 ± 0.04 MPa p = 0.044. Performing the OW-HTO in 5° correction angle resulted in significant decreased contact pressure (Δ0.25 ± 0.10 MPa, p = 0.0036) and peak contact pressure (Δ0.39 ± 0.38 MPa, p = 0.029) compared with the native test cycle. With a 10° correction angle, OW-HTO significantly decreased area contact pressure by Δ0.32 ± 0.09 MPa, p = 0.006 and peak contact pressure by Δ0.48 ± 0.12 MPa, p = 0.0654 compared to OW-HTO 5°. Surgical treatment did not result in kinematic changes regarding the superior-inferior translation of the medial joint section. A significant difference was observed for the translation towards the lateral compartment for the ATLAS system Δ1.31 ± 0.54 MPa p = 0.022 and the osteotomy Δ3.51 ± 0.92 MPa p = 0.001. Furthermore, significant shifting varus to valgus rotation of the treated knee joint was verified for HTO 5° about Δ2.97-3.69° and for HTO 10° Δ4.11-5.23° (pHTO 5 = 0.0012; pHTO 10 = 0.0007) over the entire extension cycle. CONCLUSION OW-HTO results in a significant unloading of the medial compartment. Implantation of an extra-capsular absorbing device did not result in a significant unloading until the implantation technique was applied against the manufacturer's recommendation. While the clinical difficulty for young and active patients with straight-leg axis and early degenerative changes of the medial compartment persists further biomechanical research to develop sufficient unloading devices is required.
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- Ferdinand Kloos
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Medical Center-Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany.,ATOS Klinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Medical Center-Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Medical Center-Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,University Hospital Odense, Sdr. Boulevard 29, Odense C, 5000, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Medical Center-Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Medical Center-Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Sportopaedicum Straubing, Straubing, Germany
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Bode L, Kühle J, Brenner AS, Freigang V, Eberbach H, Niemeyer P, Südkamp NP, Schmal H, Bode G. Patellofemoral cartilage defects are acceptable in patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy for medial osteoarthritis of the knee. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:489. [PMID: 35610637 PMCID: PMC9128134 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05398-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients suffering cartilage defects of the medial compartment with underlying varus deformity do benefit from high tibial osteotomy (HTO) even in the long term. Nonetheless, kinematic and geometric changes especially in the patellofemoral joint have been described. Purpose of the present study was to evaluate the influence of patellofemoral cartilage defects detected during the diagnostic arthroscopy and their influence on HTO's postoperative outcome. METHODS Ninety patients with a mean follow-up of 10.08 ± 2.33 years after surgery were included. Patients were divided into four groups according to their cartilage status in the patellofemoral joint (A = no defects, B = isolated lesions of the patella, C = isolated lesions of the trochlea, D = kissing lesions). Functional outcome was evaluated before surgery and about ten years thereafter by relying on the IKDC, Lysholm, and KOOS scores. Radiological parameters were assessed pre- and six weeks postoperatively. RESULTS In groups A to D, the HTO led to significant patellar distalisation in the sagittal view, with the mean indices remaining at or above the limit to a patella baja. All patients in all groups profited significantly from HTO (higher Lysholm score, lower VAS p < 0.001), patients in group D had the lowest outcome scores. Patella height negatively influenced outcome scores in group C (Blackburne-Peel-Index-VAS p = 0.033) and D (Caton-Deschamps-Index-Tegner p = 0.018), a larger valgus correction was associated with lower outcome scores in group D (Lysholm p = 0.044, KOOSpain 0.028, KOOSQOL p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Long-term results of HTO for varus medial compartment osteoarthritis remain good to excellent even in the presence of patellofemoral defects. Overcorrection should be avoided. Distal biplanar HTO should be considered for patients presenting trochlear or kissing lesions of the patellofemoral joint. TRIAL REGISTRATION DRKS00015733 in the German Registry of Clinical Studies.
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- Lisa Bode
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- OCM Clinic, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Odense, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Praxisklinik 2000, Wirthstr. 11A, Freiburg, Germany
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Ogawa H, Matsumoto K, Yoshioka H, Sengoku M, Akiyama H. Fracture of the tibial tubercle does not affect clinical outcomes in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy with distal tibial tubercle osteotomy. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:607-613. [PMID: 33226460 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03688-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate whether tibial tubercle fracture affected clinical outcomes and bony union in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy with distal tibial tubercle osteotomy (DTO) and to determine the anatomical risk factors for tibial tubercle fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients who underwent DTO were retrospectively reviewed, and 104 successive patients were included. The Knee Society Score and complications including tibial tubercle fracture were recorded. On radiographs and computed tomography scans, the length, thickness, width, height, and bony union of the osteotomized tibial tubercle and the posterior tibial slope were statistically analysed. RESULTS Fracture of the tibial tubercle occurred intraoperatively in 11 patients (10.6%) and in the postoperative period in 1 (1.0%). The case of postoperative fracture showed non-union. There was no significant difference in the Knee Society Score between the non-fracture and fracture groups. There were significant differences in the posterior tibial slope and the height of the tibial tubercle between the groups (p < 0.0001 for each comparison). The logistic regression analysis showed that the height of the tibial tubercle was associated with a higher risk of the fracture of the tibial tubercle (p < 0.01; OR, 1.548; 95% CI, 1.149-2.085). However, there were no significant differences in the bony union rate of the tibial tubercle at 6 months after surgery between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Tibial tubercle fracture did not affect the clinical outcome and bony union in spite of the relatively high occurrence rate. Anatomical risk factors for the fractures was a lower tibial tubercle position. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Hiroyasu Ogawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Hayashi-machi 6-85-1, Ogaki, 503-0015, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Hayashi-machi 6-85-1, Ogaki, 503-0015, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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Bode L, Eberbach H, Brenner AS, Kloos F, Niemeyer P, Schmal H, Suedkamp NP, Bode G. 10-Year Survival Rates After High Tibial Osteotomy Using Angular Stable Internal Plate Fixation: Case Series With Subgroup Analysis of Outcomes After Combined Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and High Tibial Osteotomy. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221078003. [PMID: 35224123 PMCID: PMC8873560 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221078003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Good-to-excellent midterm results after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) to treat
medial compartment cartilage defects or osteoarthritis (OA) have been
published, but little is known about long-term survival rates in terms of
conversion to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using angular stable internal
plate fixation. Purpose: To determine TKA-free survival rates and functional and radiological outcomes
at 10 years after HTO. A subgroup analysis of patients who underwent
combined HTO and autologous cartilage implantation (ACI) was also
performed. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Included were 125 patients with a mean follow-up of 9.90 ± 2.25 years; 90
patients underwent HTO for medial OA, and 35 patients underwent ACI and HTO
for medial focal cartilage defects. Functional outcome measures included
visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Lysholm, International Knee
Documentation Committee (IKDC), and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome
Score (KOOS) subscales and KOOS4 (average of 4 KOOS subscales:
Pain, Symptoms, Sport, and Quality of Life). Radiological outcomes included
lateral distal femoral angle, medial proximal tibial angle, and joint line
convergence angle. Results: Overall, 16 patients required conversion to TKA at a mean 86.75 ± 25.73
months (10-year survival rate, 87.2%). Only 2 patients in the HTO+ACI
subgroup required a conversion to TKA (10-year survival rate, 94.3%). The
complication rate for all patients was 8.8%. In both the HTO and HTO+ACI
subgroups, VAS pain levels decreased and Lysholm scores increased
significantly from pre- to postoperatively (P < .001). A
higher preoperative Tegner score led to a significantly lower risk for
conversion to TKA (P = .001), and a preoperative body mass
index of ≥35 was associated with a significantly higher risk
(P = .019), as was female sex (P =
.046). Radiological parameters remained within physiological ranges. The
postoperative joint line conversion angle did correlate with postoperative
functional outcome but not with TKA conversion. Conclusion: Long-term results of HTO for medial compartment OA or cartilage defects with
underlying varus deformity were good to excellent. In particular, patients
who underwent HTO+ACI presented excellent long-term survival rates. HTO,
therefore, delays or prevents TKA implantation, especially in young, active
patients with medial compartment damage.
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- Lisa Bode
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- OCM Clinic, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Odense, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Sporthopaedicum, Straubing, Straubing, Germany
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Greimel F, Maderbacher G, Baier C, Krieg B, Zeman F, Grifka J, Keshmiri A. Medial Open Wedge High tibial Osteotomy (MOWHTO) does not relevantly alter patellar kinematics: a cadaveric study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:13-21. [PMID: 32816055 PMCID: PMC8732930 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03578-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to quantify the influence of medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy on patellar kinematics using optical computer navigation, as anterior knee pain infrequently occurs postoperatively and the reason is still being unknown. METHODS Ten medial open wedge high tibial osteotomies at supratuberosity level in 5 full body specimens were performed. The effect of the surgical procedure on patellar kinematics, measured at 5 and 10 degrees of leg alignment correction angle, was analyzed and compared to native patellar kinematics during passive motion-regarding patella shift, tilt, epicondylar distance and rotation. Linear mixed models were used for statistical analysis, a two-sided p value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Tilt behavior, medial shift and epicondylar distance did not show a significant difference regarding natural patellar kinematics at both osteotomy levels. Both osteotomy correction angles showed a significant less external rotation of the patella (p < 0.001, respectively) compared to natural kinematics. CONCLUSIONS Except less external rotation of the patella, medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy does not seem to relevantly alter patellar alignment during passive motion. Future clinical studies have to prove the effect of MOWHTO on patellar kinematics measured in this experimental setup, especially regarding its influence on anterior knee pain.
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- Felix Greimel
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Studies, University Medical Center of Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Center in Helios, Helene-Weber-Allee 19, 80637, München, Germany
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Degen N, Daniel T, Sass J, Keppler AM, Linhart C, Ehrnthaller C, Prall WC, Böcker W, Fürmetz J. A new 3D software for analysis and planning of lower limb and patellofemoral alignment: Reliability and accuracy. Knee 2022; 34:1-8. [PMID: 34871972 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The new software, mediCAD® 3D Knee Sport (mediCAD Hectec GmbH, Altdorf/Landshut, Germany), promises to combine automated digital 3D bone model generation, 3D analysis of lower limb geometry including analysis of the patellofemoral joint, and osteotomy planning. The aim of this study was to evaluate its reliability and accuracy. METHODS In this retrospective multi-observer study, three post-mortem CTs were analysed by three observers at three points in time. Reliability was evaluated by calculating the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of interobserver agreement. Accuracy was evaluated using the mean deviation D from the mean and the standard deviation SD from D. RESULTS Ten of 18 alignment parameters showed excellent, two good and three moderate interobserver agreement. Poor agreement was found for the mechanical medial proximal tibial angle, the trochlear sulcus angle and trochlea depth. Mean interobserver ICC of all parameters ranged from 0.32 to 0.99. Fifteen of 18 parameters showed a low mean deviation D from the mean of < 2 mm / 2°. Three parameters related to the patellofemoral joint showed medium or high D (patella tilt, trochlear sulcus angle, patellar ridge angle). These parameters also showed the highest values for the SD of D. The trochlear sulcus angle was found to be the only parameter with high mean deviation (D ≥ 5 mm/5°) with D being 5.67 ± 3.23°. CONCLUSIONS The current version of the software achieves good interobserver reliability and accuracy with the exception of a few measurement parameters.
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- N Degen
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany; FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Division of Knee, Hip and Shoulder Surgery, Schoen Clinic Munich Harlaching, Munich, Germany; Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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Increased patellar bone tracer uptake in preoperative SPECT/CT before medial opening high tibial osteotomy correlates with inferior clinical outcome. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:397-406. [PMID: 34482416 PMCID: PMC8866278 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06717-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate whether specific bone tracer uptake (BTU) patterns on preoperative SPECT/CT could predict which patients with varus alignment and medial overload would particularly benefit from medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO). It was the hypothesis that an increased preoperative BTU relative to the reference BTU of the femur on SPECT/CT in the lateral and patellar compartments of the knee are predictive factors for inferior clinical outcome and that the clinical outcome correlates with the extent of alignment correction. METHODS Twenty-three knees from 22 patients who underwent MOWHTO for medial compartment overload were investigated preoperatively using Tc-99m-SPECT/CT. BTU was quantified and localised to specific joint areas according to a previously validated scheme. Pre- and postoperative mechanical alignment was measured. Clinical outcome was assessed at a median of 24 months (range 11-30) after MOWHTO by collecting the WOMAC score. RESULTS Significant correlations between BTU in the patellar area and the total WOMAC score and its subcategories pain and stiffness were found. Thus, BTU in the 1sPat area (superior lateral patellar compartment) correlated with total WOMAC (rho = 0.43, p = 0.04), pain subcategory (rho = 0.43, p = 0.04), and stiffness subcategory (rho = 0.59, p = 0.003). No significant correlations were found between alignment correction, age, gender and WOMAC. CONCLUSION This study highlights the role of preoperative SPECT in modern knee surgery to obtain information about the loading pattern on different compartments of the knee. Despite the limited number of participants, the present study shows that a preoperative SPECT/CT scan can help the treating surgeons to identify patients who may be at risk of inferior clinical outcome if an MOWHTO is considered, as an elevated BTU in the patellar region on preoperative SPECT/CT appears to be a potential risk factor for postoperative pain and stiffness. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Said MKM, Said HG, Elkady H, Said MKM, Ramadan IKA, El-Radi MA. Does arthroscopic patellar denervation with high tibial osteotomy improve anterior knee pain? J Exp Orthop 2021; 8:104. [PMID: 34750692 PMCID: PMC8575725 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-021-00411-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Patellofemoral (PF) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of anterior knee pain. Combined PF and medial tibiofemoral (TF) OA is common in older adults. We evaluated the effect of arthroscopic patellar denervation (PD) in patients with combined TF and PFOA after malalignment correction. METHODS Forty-five patients [females/males, 27/18; age, 30-59 years (45.5 ± 8.50); mean body mass index, 25.15 ± 3.04 kg/m2] were treated in our department from March 2017 to March 2019. The patients were randomised into 2 groups: group A included 22 patients who underwent open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) and arthroscopic PD and group B included 23 patients who underwent OWHTO without denervation. The effect of denervation was statistically and clinically evaluated using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and Kujala (anterior knee pain score) score. RESULTS After 24 months, 40 patients were available for the final follow-up. The final values of KOOS and the Kujala score were significantly different between the groups (p < 0.001). For group A, the average KOOS improved from 42.73 to 72.38 (p < 0.001) and the Kujala score improved from 42 to 74.1 (p < 0.001), whereas in group B, the average KOOS improved from 39.22 to 56.84 (p < 0.001) and the Kujala score improved from 39.7 to 56.4 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Adding arthroscopic PD to OWHTO relieves anterior knee pain in patients with combined TF and PFOA and improves knee joint function and quality of life. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I prospective randomised control clinical trial.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71515, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71515, Egypt
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Increased contact area of flange and decreased wedge volume of osteotomy site by open wedge distal tibial tuberosity arc osteotomy compared to the conventional technique. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:3450-3457. [PMID: 32986149 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06296-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the area of the osteotomy surface, including the flange and wedge volume, in open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO), distal tibial tuberosity osteotomy (DTO), and distal tibial tuberosity arc osteotomy (DTAO) using tibial sawbones. It was hypothesized that the area of the osteotomy surface, including the flange, in DTAO was larger than that in OWHTO and DTO and that the wedge volume in DTAO was smaller than that in OWHTO and DTO. METHODS Fifteen tibial sawbones were divided equally into three groups: OWHTO, DTO, and DTAO. The total area of the osteotomy surface in OWHTO, DTO, and DTAO was compared using image analysis software. The contact area of the flange and the wedge volume at wedge heights of 5, 10, and 15 mm were compared among osteotomy types. One-way repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare the total area of the osteotomy surface, the contact area of the flange, and the wedge volume at 5, 10, and 15 mm in OWHTO, DTO, and DTAO. RESULTS The total area of the osteotomy surface in DTO and DTAO was significantly larger than that in OWHTO (P < 0.05). The contact area of the flange in DTAO was significantly larger than that in OWHTO at each wedge height (P < 0.05). In addition, the contact area of the flange in DTAO was significantly larger than that in DTO at wedge heights of 5 and 15 mm (P < 0.05). The wedge volume in DTAO was significantly smaller than that in DTO at each wedge height (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that an increase in the flange contact area and a decrease in the wedge volume in the opening gap were found in DTAO compared to DTO. This would be an advantage for anteroposterior screw insertion from the flange to the distal tibial fragment and bone union at the osteotomy site.
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Deng XT, Hu HZ, Wang ZZ, Zhu J, Yang S, Wang YC, Ye ZP, Guan HT, Zhang BY, Cheng XD, Zhang YZ. Comparison of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Between Upper Fibular Curvature and Non-Curvature with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Following Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study with Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. Orthop Surg 2021; 13:1369-1377. [PMID: 34018339 PMCID: PMC8274210 DOI: 10.1111/os.13011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO) in treating medial knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients with upper fibular curvature and non‐curvature. Methods A retrospective cohort study was performed. From January 2016 to January 2017, a total of 51 patients (nine males and 42 females) at a mean age of 63.7 years (range 48–79 years) with medial KOA who underwent PFO procedure at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University were included in the study. The patients were divided into the two groups, namely curvature group (28 patients, six males and 22 females, aged 62.6 ± 7.7 years) and non‐curvature group (23 patients, three males and 20 females, aged 64.5 ± 7.6 years). Perioperative parameters and Kellgren‐Lawrence classification were recorded and analyzed in the two groups, respectively. All patients were followed up at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months at the first year of post‐operation, and then every 6 months from the second year of post‐operation. A telephone survey with standard questionnaire survey, including Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) scoring system, was used to evaluate postoperative clinical outcomes. Radiological results were assessed using the femorotibial angle (FTA), hip‐knee‐ankle angle (HKA), and settlement value of medial tibial platform (MTP) in the two groups. Results The average follow‐up periods of the curvature group and the non‐curvature group were 34.8 ± 6.1 and 33.9 ± 5.4 months, respectively. There were no significant differences between the two groups of demographic data in terms of number of patients, age, body mass index (BMI), gender, KOA side, and Kellgren‐Lawrence classification (P > 0.05). The VAS scores of the curvature group and non‐curvature group were (3.53 ± 1.62 vs 3.68 ± 1.43 at 1 month, 3.46 ± 0.79 vs 3.57 ± 0.66 at 3 months, and 2.43 ± 0.88 vs 2.83 ± 0.94 at 6 months, both P > 0.05), while significant differences were found from 12 months post‐operation (1.54 ± 0.72 vs 2.03 ± 0.85 at 12 months, and 1.04 ± 0.69 vs 1.74 ± 0.75 at 24 months, both P < 0.05). The HSS scores of the curvature group and non‐curvature group were (79.67 ± 5.14 vs 78.25 ± 6.37 at 1 month, 84.65 ± 3.76 vs 83.18 ± 3.64 at 3 months, and 86.27 ± 3.13 vs 85.49 ± 3.25 at 6 months, both P > 0.05), while significant differences were found from 12 months post‐operation (90.64 ± 4.32 vs 87.71 ± 5.63 at 12 months, and 92.93 ± 2.07 vs 90.06 ± 2.08 at 24 months, both P < 0.05). In addition, the FTA and settlement value of the curvature group were lower than the non‐curvature group (177.18 ± 1.52 vs 178.35 ± 1.86, and 5.29 ± 1.74 vs 6.49 ± 2.09, both P < 0.05) while the HKA were higher than the non‐curvature group (175.32 ± 2.34 vs 173.83 ± 2.64, P < 0.05) at the final follow‐up. Conclusions Medial KOA patients with upper fibular curvature is an optimal surgical indication for PFO surgery, with the advantages of pain relief, better functional recovery, and alignment correction.
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- Xiang-Tian Deng
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Ghasemi SA, Zhang DT, Fragomen A, Rozbruch SR. Proximal tibial osteotomy for genu varum: Radiological evaluation of deformity correction with a plate vs external fixator. World J Orthop 2021; 12:140-151. [PMID: 33816141 PMCID: PMC7995338 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i3.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a well-known procedure for the correction of knee varus. The purpose of this study was to compare the radiological results and accuracy of deformity correction performed using two different techniques: acute opening wedge correction using a plate and gradual correction with a monolateral external fixator.
AIM To compare of the radiological results of two different techniques: acute opening wedge correction (a plate and screw) and gradual correction (external fixator).
METHODS A total of 43 patients with plates and 36 patients with external fixators were included. All patients had moderate uniplanar varus deformities. We measured radiographic parameters, including the mechanical axis deviation (MAD), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), Caton-Deschamps Index (CDI), posterior proximal tibial angle, and joint line obliquity angle (JLOA). The accuracy of MAD correction was calculated based on a correction goal of neutral or overcorrection for medial compartment arthritis.
RESULTS Demographics including age, body mass index, sex, and preoperative deformities were similar between the groups. The MAD significantly improved from 23.6 mm medial to the midline (SD = 8.2 mm) to 6.9 mm lateral to the midline (SD = 5.4 mm) (P < 0.001). The accuracy of MAD correction did not differ between the groups and was 96.1% (SD = 8.1%) in the plate group and 98.2% (SD = 5.2%) in the external fixator group (P = 0.18). The MPTA significantly improved from 83.9° (SD = 2.9°) to 90.9° (SD = 3.3°) (P < 0.001), and the change was similar between the groups. Differences were noted in patella height, with a CDI change of -19.2% (SD = 13.7%) and 3.1% (SD = 8.0%) for the plate and external fixator groups, respectively (P < 0.001). The change in JLOA was 1.6 degrees (SD = 1.1 degrees) and 0.9 degrees (SD = 0.9 degrees) for the plate and external fixator groups, respectively (P = 0.04).
CONCLUSION Reliable correction of moderate varus alignment was achieved with both the acute opening wedge technique with a plate and the gradual monolateral external fixator technique. The patellar height decreased with the open wedge plate technique. Joint line obliquity decreased to a greater degree with the open wedge plate technique, perhaps as a result of medial collateral ligament release. The appropriate technique should be selected based on surgeon and patient preferences; however, external fixation may be a better choice when the preservation of patellar height is deemed important.
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- S Ali Ghasemi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, United States
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Ogawa H, Matsumoto K, Yoshioka H, Sengoku M, Akiyama H. Distal tibial tubercle osteotomy is superior to the proximal one for progression of patellofemoral osteoarthritis in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:3270-3278. [PMID: 31875232 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05836-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To investigate the effect of proximal tibial tubercle osteotomy (PTO) and distal tibial tubercle osteotomy (DTO) in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy on patellofemoral alignment, patellofemoral osteoarthritis and clinical outcomes. METHODS PTO (n = 41) and DTO (n = 43) for the same surgical indications were included. Radiographic measurements of the Caton-Deschamps index, patellar tilt and shift, and arthroscopic cartilage evaluation at the patellofemoral joint were performed at osteotomy and plate removal. The Knee Society Score (KSS) was evaluated preoperatively and at the latest follow-up. RESULTS The follow-up period was longer in the PTO group (33.7 months; range 23-40 years) than in the DTO group (22.2 months; range 18-29 months) (p < 0.0001), whereas the period from osteotomy to plate removal was not different between the groups. The Caton-Deschamps index of the DTO group was unchanged from 0.9 (range 0.7-1.2) to 0.9 (range 0.6-1.4), whereas that of the PTO group changed from 0.9 (0.7-1.2) to 0.7 (0.5-1.0) (p < 0.0001). There were fewer deteriorated cases of cartilage status in the trochlear groove in the DTO group (20.9%) than in the PTO group (56.1%, p < 0.05). There were more improved cases in the DTO group (23.3%) than in the PTO group (4.9%, p < 0.05). Postoperative KSS was better in the DTO group than in the PTO group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION DTO is associated not only with reduced deterioration but also with increased improvement of cartilage status in the trochlear groove and better KSS as compared with PTO. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Hiroyasu Ogawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
- Department of Advanced Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamauchi Hospital, Ichihashi 3-7-22, Gifu, 500-8381, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital, Hayashi-machi 6-85-1, Ogaki, 503-0015, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Yanagido 1-1, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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Deng X, Chen W, Zhao K, Zhu J, Hu H, Cheng X, Wang Z, Wang Y, Tan Z, Ye Z, Zhang Y. Changes in patellar height and posterior tibial slope angle following uniplanar medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy using a novel wedge-shaped spacer implanation concurrent with proximal partial fibulectomy. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 45:109-115. [PMID: 32915285 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04786-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes of patellar height and posterior tibial slope angle following uniplanar medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy using a novel wedge-shaped spacer implanation concurrent with proximal partial fibulectomy. METHODS All patients who underwent uniplanar medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy using a novel wedge-shaped spacer implanation concurrent with proximal partial fibulectomy between January 2017 and February 2019 were included and assessed retrospectively. Radiological assessment was made in terms of the changes in patellar height and posterior tibial slope angle between pre-operative and post-operative radiographs. RESULTS Thirty-five patients (9 males and 26 females) with a mean age of 57.3 years (range 50.8-64.2 years) were enrolled in this study protocol and demonstrated decreased posterior tibial slope angle post-operatively (9.7° ± 2.5° pre-operatively and 7.3° ± 1.8° post-operatively, P < 0.001). Patellar height was unchanged significantly post-operatively (Caton-Deschamps: 0.83 ± 0.12 pre-operatively and 0.82 ± 0.09 post-operatively, P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Uniplanar medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy using a novel wedge-shaped spacer implanation concurrent with proximal partial fibulectomy can decrease posterior tibial slope and maintain the patellar height.
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- Xiangtian Deng
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Hebei Province, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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Horikawa T, Kubota K, Hara S, Akasaki Y. Distal tuberosity osteotomy in open-wedge high tibial osteotomy does not exacerbate patellofemoral osteoarthritis on arthroscopic evaluation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:1750-1756. [PMID: 31250057 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05596-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the present study was to use arthroscopy to evaluate the effect of distal tuberosity osteotomy (DTO) in open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OW-HTO) on patellofemoral (PF) cartilage degradation. METHODS Between 2012 and 2017, 46 knees underwent DTO in OW-HTO, and 65 knees underwent conventional OW-HTO (cOW-HTO). To assess changes in patellar height, the Blackburne-Peel (BP) ratio and the Caton-Deschamps (CD) index were measured. Arthroscopic evaluation on the PF joint was performed at the initial osteotomy and at the second-look procedure 1 year later. Statistical analyses were performed to compare difference between the DTO and the cOW-HTO group. RESULTS In the cOW-HTO group, the mean BP ratio and CD index decreased significantly from 0.81 and 0.89 preoperatively, respectively, to 0.69 and 0.76 postoperatively, respectively (p < 0.001). In contrast, the DTO group maintained a consistent patellar height; the mean BP ratio and CD index were 0.77 and 0.83 preoperatively, respectively, and 0.73 and 0.80 postoperatively, respectively. Upon arthroscopic evaluation, 39 of 46 patients (84.8%) in the DTO group showed no progression of PF cartilage degradation at the second look; indeed, five of 46 patients (10.9%) even demonstrated improvement. In contrast, 21 of 65 patients (32.3%) in the cOW-HTO group exhibited increased PF cartilage degradation. There was a significant difference in progression of PF cartilage degradation between DTO and cOW-HTO (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION DTO in OW-HTO maintained the preoperative patellar height, which could help prevent progression of cartilage degeneration in the PF joint after surgery. In respect of the biplanar osteotomy direction in OW-HTO, the DTO, rather than cOWHTO, is the preferred technique for the treatment of varus knee osteoarthritis to avoid progression of PF cartilage degradation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Tomohiro Horikawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Omuta Tenryo Hospital, 1-100, Tenryomachi, Omuta, 836-8566, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Omuta Tenryo Hospital, 1-100, Tenryomachi, Omuta, 836-8566, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Omuta Tenryo Hospital, 1-100, Tenryomachi, Omuta, 836-8566, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu University, 3-1-1, Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
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Yoon TH, Choi CH, Kim SJ, Kim SH, Kim NH, Jung M. Effect of Medial Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy on the Patellofemoral Joint According to Postoperative Realignment. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:1863-1873. [PMID: 31157981 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519851096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND No study has yet assessed the effect of medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) on the patellofemoral joint according to postoperative alignment. PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of MOWHTO on the patellofemoral joint according to postoperative alignment by comparing the cartilage status before and after surgery and assessing the clinical and radiological outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A total of 135 patients who underwent MOWHTO were retrospectively investigated. The patients were divided into 3 groups according to the postoperative weightbearing line ratio (WBLR): undercorrection (WBLR <58.3%, lowest quartile), acceptable correction (WBLR of 58.3%-66.3%, middle 2 quartiles), and overcorrection (WBLR >66.3%, highest quartile). The postoperative change in the cartilage status was assessed arthroscopically during implant removal at 2 years after MOWHTO. The clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated at a mean follow-up of 52.1 months. A regression analysis was performed to identify the factors affecting the deterioration of the patellofemoral joint cartilage status. A receiver operating characteristic curve was employed to identify the cutoff point for the postoperative WBLR associated with the deterioration of the cartilage status in the patellofemoral joint. RESULTS Of all patients, progression of cartilage degeneration was noted in 39.3% for femoral trochlea and 23.7% for patella. The incidence of cartilage progression was significantly higher in the overcorrection group than in the undercorrection and acceptable correction groups (femoral trochlea: undercorrection group = 30.3%, acceptable correction group = 32.4%, and overcorrection group = 61.8% [P = .008]; patella: undercorrection group = 15.2%, acceptable correction group = 17.7%, and overcorrection group = 44.1% [P = .005]). The functional outcomes, including Lysholm knee score, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (Pain, Symptoms, and Activities of Daily Living subscales), and Shelbourne and Trumper score, were significantly worse in the overcorrection group. The regression analysis showed that only the postoperative WBLR had a significant effect on cartilage deterioration. The cutoff point for the postoperative WBLR associated with progression of the International Cartilage Repair Society grade was 62.1% for the femoral trochlea (sensitivity = 61.5%, specificity = 62.7%, accuracy = 66.2%) and 62.2% for the patella (sensitivity = 59.4%, specificity = 60.2%, accuracy = 67.8%). CONCLUSION The patellofemoral joint was adversely affected by MOWHTO. Overcorrection causing excessive valgus alignment led to further progression of degenerative changes in the patellofemoral joint and inferior clinical outcomes. The postoperative WBLR can be used as a predictive factor for deterioration of the cartilage status in the patellofemoral joint after MOWHTO.
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- Tae-Hwan Yoon
- The Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ishimatsu T, Takeuchi R, Ishikawa H, Yamaguchi Y, Maeyama A, Osawa K, Jung WH. Hybrid closed wedge high tibial osteotomy improves patellofemoral joint congruity compared with open wedge high tibial osteotomy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:1299-1309. [PMID: 30663004 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05350-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate clinical outcomes and radiographic changes in patellofemoral (PF) joint congruity between open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) and hybrid closed wedge HTO (HCWHTO). METHODS From 2011 to 2013, 36 knees in 31 patients who underwent OWHTO and 21 knees in 17 patients who underwent HCWHTO were evaluated in this retrospective study with a minimum 5-year follow-up. Radiological outcomes including hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA), femoral patellar height index (FPHI), preoperative PF osteoarthritis (OA) grade, medial and lateral joint spaces of the PF joint, and congruence angle were measured. Clinical parameters including the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) were also evaluated. Preoperative and final follow-up values for each procedure were compared in outcome analyses. RESULTS Mean preoperative HKA and the degree of PF-OA were significantly more severe for patients treated with HCWHTO compared with those treated with OWHTO (p = 0.001, p = 0.0001). Mean postoperative FPHI was significantly decreased with proximalization of the patella in HCWHTO (p = 0.01) but showed no significant change in OWHTO (n.s.). Regarding PF joint congruity after HCWHTO, lateral joint space and congruence angle were significantly improved (p = 0.0001, p = 0.005), while medial joint space was not significantly changed (n.s.). After OWHTO, congruence angle showed no significant difference (n.s.), but medial and lateral joint spaces were significantly decreased (p = 0.0001, p = 0.018). There were no significant differences in KOOS and OKS between the groups (n.s., n.s.). CONCLUSIONS Although degrees of varus knee and PF-OA were more severe in HCWHTO than those in OWHTO, HCWHTO led to improved PF joint congruity, and its mid-term clinical outcomes were equivalent to those of OWHTO. Therefore, in patients with varus knee combined with PF-OA preoperatively, HCWHTO is a more effective treatment than OWHTO. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic level III.
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- Tetsuro Ishimatsu
- Department of Joint Surgery Center, Yokosuka Municipal Hospital, 2-3-1 Nagasaka, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, 240-0195, Japan. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.
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- Department of Joint Surgery Center, Yokosuka Municipal Hospital, 2-3-1 Nagasaka, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, 240-0195, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery Center, Yokosuka Municipal Hospital, 2-3-1 Nagasaka, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, 240-0195, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery Center, Yokosuka Municipal Hospital, 2-3-1 Nagasaka, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, 240-0195, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery Center, Yokosuka Municipal Hospital, 2-3-1 Nagasaka, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, 240-0195, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Murup Hospital, 2-52, 3 Ga Jungang-dong, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, 631-423, South Korea
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Erquicia J, Gelber PE, Perelli S, Ibañez F, Ibañez M, Pelfort X, Monllau JC. Biplane opening wedge high tibial osteotomy with a distal tuberosity osteotomy, radiological and clinical analysis with minimum follow-up of 2 years. J Exp Orthop 2019; 6:10. [PMID: 30820763 PMCID: PMC6395462 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-019-0176-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background High tibial osteotomy is an established and helpful treatment for unicompatimental osteoarthritis associated with varus deformity. However, asupratubercle high tibial osteotomy leads to a decrease in patellar height making the technique not suitable in case of concomitant patella baja. Moreover, this kind of osteotomy can change in situ forces at patellofemoral joint and the lateral patellar tilt. With the aim to widen the indication of high tibial osteotomy was proposed a biplane opening wedge high tibial osteotomy with a distal tuberosity osteotomy (B-OWHTO). This technique provide that the tibial tuberosity remains joined to the tibial metaphysis so as not to theoretically alter the patellar height. However, some Authors claim that BOWHTO could lead to an increase in tibial slope. The purpose of the present study was to assess the tibial slope, patella-femoral changes and axial correction as well as functional outcomes following a B-OWHTO. Methods Patients operated on with a B-OWHTO and a minimum 24 months of follow-up were included. The mechanical alignment of the lower limb, patellar height, lateral patellar tilt and posterior tibial slope were calculated preoperatively, immediately after surgery and at the 24-month follow-up. The clinical results were evaluated using the Lysholm, Kujala and Hospital for Special Surgery knee scores. The possible postoperative development of patellofemoral pain or radiologic patellofemoral alteration was also evaluated. Results Twenty-three patients were included with a mean follow-up of 33 months (range 27-41). The mechanical alignment of the lower limb shifted from a mean 9.3º ± 2.5 varus preoperatively to a mean 0.2º ± 2.2 valgus postoperatively. No changes in patellar height, lateral patellar tilt or in the posterior tibial slope were observed. The mean Lysholm and HSS scores improved from 68.3 ± 9.1 and 64.2 ± 5.2 preoperatively to 93.2 ± 2.1 and 94.1 ± 3.6 at final follow-up (p < 0.01). The mean Kujala score improved from 67.3 ± 9.8 to 86.4 ± 7.6 at final follow up (p < 0.01). No patients developed both radiological or clinical symptoms at patellofemoral joint. Conclusions Open wedge high tibial osteotomy with a dihedral L-cut distal and posterior to the tibial tubercle accurately corrected axial malalignment without any change at patella-femoral joint or any modification to the posterior tibial slope while providing improved knee function at short-term follow-up. The radiographic as well as the clinical results support the use of this technique to treat medial compartment knee osteoarthritis and varus malalignment in young and middle-aged patients with a normal-to-low patellar height. Level of evidence Case series with no comparison group, Level IV.
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- Juan Erquicia
- ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, UAB, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, UAB, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, Barcelona, 08028, Spain.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital de la Sta Creu i Sant Pau, UAB, Carrer de Sant Quintí, 89, Barcelona, 08026, Spain
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- ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, UAB, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, Barcelona, 08028, Spain.
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- ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, UAB, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, UAB, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, UAB, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, Barcelona, 08028, Spain.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Consorci Sanitari de l'Anoia, Hospital de Igualada, Av. Catalunya, 11, Barcelona, Spain
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- ICATME, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, UAB, Carrer de Sabino Arana, 5, Barcelona, 08028, Spain.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Passeig Marítim, 25, Barcelona, 08003, Spain
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