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Cho JH, Nam HS, Ho JPY, Tu NT, Lee YS. Retro-tubercular Biplanar Medial Opening-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Results in Superior Patellofemoral Alignment Versus Supra-tubercular Osteotomy. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:1206-1219. [PMID: 37597702 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the changes in patellofemoral (PF) joint alignment, focusing on multiple planes, between two different types of biplanar medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO). METHODS Patients who underwent biplanar OWHTO between July 2017 and May 2021 were retrospectively evaluated. They were allocated to either the supra-tubercular (ST)- or retro-tubercular (RT)-OWHTO group. The following radiologic parameters were compared between the two groups: 1) weight-bearing line ratio (WBLR), 2) patellar height, 3) posterior tibial slope (PTS), 4) tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, 5) TT-TG angle, and 6) femoral shaft-patellar tendon (FS-PT) angle. Clinical outcomes and the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) were also evaluated. RESULTS In total, 104 knees that underwent ST-OWHTO and 105 knees that underwent RT-OWHTO were evaluated. The patellar height significantly decreased only after ST-OWHTO (P < .001). The TT-TG distance and FS-PT angle significantly increased, more after ST-OWHTO than RT-OWHTO (mean change value: 5.72 mm vs 1.91 mm; P < .001 for TT-TG distance; and 4.72° vs 1.80°; P < .001 for FS-PT angle). The TT-TG angle increased significantly after ST-OWHTO (mean change value: 7.62°; P < .001) but decreased after RT-OWHTO mean change value: -4.30°; P < .001). The PTS more increased after RT-OWHTO than after ST-OWHTO (mean change value: 0.91° vs 1.69°; P = .003). Clinical outcomes in both groups improved postoperatively, and no significant differences were observed between the groups. CONCLUSIONS RT-OWHTO resulted in lesser changes in multiplane PF joint alignment than ST-OWHTO. However, no difference was observed in clinical outcomes between both groups, and PTS increased after RT-OWHTO. Therefore, these aspects of RT-OWHTO should also be considered. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Joon Hee Cho
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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Chen R, Yu C, Peng H, Chen J, Zhang Y, Yu T. Osteotomy Correction Angle Cut-off Points Can Guide the Operation to Prevent a Significant Decrease in Patella Height. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:628-636. [PMID: 38326241 PMCID: PMC10925517 DOI: 10.1111/os.14000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Patients who undergo a biplanar ascending medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy with an excessive correction angle might experience patella infera and even knee pain after surgery. The purpose of this study was to identify the cut-off points for the degree of knee varus correction of open-wedge high tibial osteotomy, which is related to the symptomatic patellar position change. METHODS This retrospective study included 124 patients (mean age 61.69 ± 6.28 years; 78 women, 46 men) with varying degrees of varus knee osteoarthritis. All patients had undergone standard biplanar medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy. They were divided into nine groups according to the change in hip-knee-ankle angle. Plain radiographs and three-dimensional CT images were obtained preoperatively and 18 months postoperatively. Patellar height was assessed using the Caton-Deschamps index, the Insall-Salvati index, and the Blackburne-Peel index. The patellofemoral index and patellar tilt were used to evaluate the degree of horizontal displacement of the patella. The varus correction, medial-proximal tibial angles, joint line convergence angles, and hip-knee-ankle angles were also measured. The subjective score was evaluated using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC). RESULTS There were significant changes in patella indexes in each group after surgery, among which there was no significant difference in patellar height changes for Groups A to F (p > 0.05), which were significantly lower than those in Group G, H, and I (p < 0.001). The patellar tilt and patellofemoral index also followed the same trend. The improvement in WOMAC scores for Groups G, H, and I was also significantly less for Groups A to F (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The patellar height, patellar tilt, and patellofemoral index all changed significantly in parallel with increasing degrees of osteotomy correction. The cut-off points for correction angle are 12.5° to 13.4°. When the correction angle is larger than this range, the patellar position can be significantly affected. Postoperative patellofemoral joint pain may be related to the changes in patella position.
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- Renjie Chen
- Department of Sports MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Department of Clinical MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Department of Sports MedicineBeijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Sports MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Department of Clinical MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of Sports MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Department of Clinical MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of Sports MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of Sports MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryQingdao Municipal HospitalQingdaoChina
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Goshima K, Sawaguchi T, Horii T, Shigemoto K, Iwai S, Hatsuchi Y. Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis Progression After Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Does Not Affect the Clinical Outcomes or Survivorship at Minimum 7 Years' Follow-Up. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:93-102. [PMID: 37209776 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) with respect to the patellofemoral joint and to assess the effects of patellofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) progression after OWHTO on clinical outcomes at minimum 7 years' follow-up. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 95 knees that underwent OWHTO and at least 7 years of follow-up. Clinical parameters including anterior knee pain, Japanese Orthopedic Association score, Oxford Knee Score, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Hospital for Special Surgery patella score, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-patellofemoral subscale were evaluated. Radiologic outcomes were evaluated preoperatively and at final follow-up. Patellofemoral OA progressions were evaluated using Kellgren-Lawrence grade, and we divided the patients into 2 groups (progression group and non-progression group) to evaluate the effect of patellofemoral OA progression after OWHTO on long-term clinical outcomes. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 10.8 ± 2.6 years (range: 7.6-17.3 years). The mean Japanese Orthopedic Association score significantly improved (from 64.4 ± 11.6 to 90.9 ± 9.3, P < .001), and the mean Oxford Knee Score at final follow-up was 40.4 ± 8.3. Due to medial OA progression, 5 cases were converted to total knee arthroplasty, and the survival rate was 94.7% at 10.8 years of follow-up. Radiologically, patellofemoral OA progression was observed at final follow-up in 48 knees (50.5%). However, there were no significant differences in all clinical outcomes at final follow-up between the progression and non-progression groups. CONCLUSIONS Patellofemoral OA progression may progress over long-term follow-up after OWHTO. Related symptoms are minimal and this does not affect the clinical outcomes or survivorships at minimum 7 years follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Kenichi Goshima
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Toyama Municipal Hospital, Toyama, Japan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Kanazawa Munehiro Hospital, Ishikawa, Japan.
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- Department of Traumatology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan; Trauma Reconstruction Center, Shinyurigaoka General Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Toyama Municipal Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Toyama Municipal Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Toyama Municipal Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Toyama Municipal Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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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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Akamatsu Y, Kobayashi H, Nejima S, Schröter S. Can double-level osteotomy prevent patellofemoral osteoarthritis progression compared with open wedge high tibial osteotomy? Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:2073-2085. [PMID: 35809099 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04523-0] [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: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare radiographic, clinical, and arthroscopic findings in patellofemoral (PF) osteoarthritis (OA) between open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) and double-level osteotomy (DLO) with the same operative indication. METHODS After adjustment for patient age, and coronal alignment, 36 knees with OWHTO alone and 36 knees with DLO were compared. Radiographic, clinical, and arthroscopic findings were documented before osteotomy. Arthroscopic findings were observed 1 year after osteotomy, and clinical and radiographic findings were observed 2 years after osteotomy. Patellar height was evaluated using the Insall-Salvati (IS) ratio, Carton-Deschamps (CD) index, and Blackburne-Peel (BP) index. Lateral patellar tilt and patellar shift were measured. A power analysis was performed. RESULTS The postoperative CD and BP indices in the OWHTO group were lower than those in the DLO group (p < 0.001 and p = 0.001, respectively). The CD and BP indices in both groups significantly decreased postoperatively (all p < 0.001). Tilting angles in the OWHTO and DLO groups significantly decreased postoperatively (p < 0.001 and p = 0.002, respectively). There were no significant differences in American Knee Society scores, Kujala score, and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores between both groups. The PF OA progression of the trochlear in the OWHTO group was higher than that in the DLO group (p = 0.002), and the PF OA progression of the patellar facet in the DLO group and anterior femoral condyle in both groups on the lateral side were higher than those on the medial side (p = 0.006, 0.032, and 0.041, respectively). CONCLUSIONS DLO decreased the rate of low patellar height compared with OWHTO. DLO decreased the rate of PF OA progression in the trochlea compared with OWHTO. There were no significant differences in clinical outcomes in both groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case-control study.
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- Yasushi Akamatsu
- Department of Joint Surgery, Fureai Yokohama Hospital, 2-3-3, Bandai-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama City University Hospital, 43-1 Kamadaicho, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yokohama Hodogaya Central Hospital, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Reconstructive Surgery, Diakonie Klinikum GmbH Jung-Stilling-Krankenhaus, Wichernstraße 40, 57074, Siegen, Germany
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Yoon WK, Kim KI, Kim JH, Lee SH, Jo MG. Does Degeneration of the Patellofemoral Joint After Medial Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Affect Clinical Outcomes? Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:2972-2979. [PMID: 35914309 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221113324] [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] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although biomechanical and clinical studies have reported adverse effects on the patellofemoral joint after medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO), there is a paucity of literature that describes outcomes longer than midterm follow-up. PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the mid- to long-term radiologic and clinical outcomes of the patellofemoral joint after MOWHTO and to assess whether radiologic deterioration of the patellofemoral joint affected clinical outcomes or survivorship after MOWHTO. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 170 knees that underwent MOWHTO and had a minimum 5-year follow-up. In radiologic evaluation, serial postoperative changes in the patellofemoral joint compared with the preoperative status were evaluated on the Merchant view according to the Kellgren-Lawrence grade. The American Knee Society (AKS) score, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Kujala score, incidence of anterior knee pain, and survivorship were used to assess clinical outcomes. Using radiologic assessment of the patellofemoral joint, we divided the patients into a radiologic progression group and a radiologic nonprogression group to evaluate whether radiologic progression of patellofemoral arthritis affected long-term clinical outcomes and survivorship after MOWHTO. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 96.3 months (range, 60-163 months). Arthritic progression of the patellofemoral joint on the Merchant view was observed in 44.9%, 56.3%, 66.0%, and 84.0% of the cases at 5, 7, 9, and 11 years, respectively. Clinical outcomes such as AKS scores and KOOS significantly improved after MOWHTO (P < .001) at the latest follow-up. The incidence of anterior knee pain was 5.3% (9/170 knees). One knee (0.6%) underwent conversion to TKA due to progressive medial osteoarthritis, so the survival rate was 99.4% at a mean follow-up of 96.3 months. Despite patellofemoral degeneration over time, there were no significant differences in clinical outcomes or survivorship between patients with and without radiologic progression at the latest follow-up. CONCLUSION Although degeneration of the patellofemoral joint was observed with time after MOWHTO, the related symptoms were minimal and arthritic changes in the patellofemoral joint did not affect the clinical outcomes or survivorship after MOWHTO over a mid- to long-term follow-up.
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- Wan-Keun Yoon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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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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