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Guo H, Yan H, Yan H, Liu Y, Zeng C. Comparison of Arthroscopic Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus With and Without Small and Shallow Subchondral Cysts. Foot Ankle Int 2024; 45:383-392. [PMID: 38445607 DOI: 10.1177/10711007241227936] [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] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Whether arthroscopic microfracture is effective in treating cystic osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) remains controversial. In this study, outcome parameters in patients with small and shallow subchondral cysts are compared to patients without cysts with the hypothesis that equivalent outcomes may be found after primary microfracture treatment. METHODS From 2018 to 2021, all 50 OLTs treated with arthroscopic microfracture in the authors' hospital were retrospectively reviewed for eligibility. Single unilateral symptomatic lesions were included and divided into the cyst and noncyst groups, whereas kissing lesions and arthritic lesions were excluded. Numeric rating scale (NRS) scores, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scores, Tegner activity level scores, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) scores, and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging results were used to describe outcomes. RESULTS A total of 35 patients were included, 16 in the cyst group and 19 in the noncyst group. The patient characteristics were similar between the 2 groups (P > .05). In the cyst group the average cysts depth was 5.0 ± 1.3 mm. After a mean follow-up duration of 36.2 ± 10.2 months, no significant differences were found between the 2 groups in NRS, AOFAS, FAAM, or Tegner score improvement (P > .05). Three patients (19%) in the cyst group had no NRS score improvement. CONCLUSION OLTs with small and shallow subchondral cysts can be treated with arthroscopic microfracture and achieve similar outcomes as noncystic lesions. A few cystic lesions may not respond to microfracture treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Hao Guo
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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Zhang J, Cai W, Li Q. Regarding Further Evidence Required To Determine Whether the Presence of Cysts Negatively Affects the Prognosis of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:2259-2260. [PMID: 37866861 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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- Jiayao Zhang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Stone JW, Murawski CD. Editorial Commentary: Large, Deep, and Cystic Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus May Be Better Treated With Bone Grafting Techniques or Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation Rather Than Bone Marrow Stimulation. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:2200-2201. [PMID: 37716793 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.06.024] [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: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus are a challenging problem to treat. Debridement with bone marrow stimulation has represented the mainstay of treatment for the injuries, with good to excellent results reported. However, some patients do not do well with simple debridement and bone marrow stimulation, which yields a surface of fibrocartilage rather than articular cartilage. Recent studies have focused on prognostic indicators of successful treatment with bone marrow stimulation techniques, including lesion size, ankle stability, lesion location, containment, and the presence of a cyst, among others. The presence of a large bone cyst may be an indication for a more aggressive approach. Cystic lesions may be better suited for bone grafting techniques or articular cartilage replacement procedures (e.g., autologous osteochondral transplantation). Of importance, lesions larger than 90-100 mm sq and deeper than 7.5 mm may be similarly treated.
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Wu X, Zhong Y, Wei S, Wu H, Zheng B, Xu F. Retrograde Drilling and Bone Graft for Hepple Stage V Subchondral Bone Lesion of Talus Using 3D Image-Based Navigation-Assisted Endoscopic Technique. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:1003-1012. [PMID: 37530135 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231185084] [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] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Retrograde drilling remains technically challenging, because of the difficulty of identifying the accurate location of cysts during surgery. This study's aim was to evaluate the 3-dimensional (3D) image-based surgical navigation-assisted endoscopic retrograde drilling technique for subchondral bone lesions of the talus. METHODS From March 2017 to June 2020, a total of 21 cases with Hepple stage V subchondral bone lesions of the talus were treated with 3D image-based surgical navigation-assisted endoscopic retrograde drilling and bone graft technique. Arthroscopic views were categorized per Pritsch classifications. The correlation between the drilled tunnel with preoperative cystic lesions were assessed under postoperative computer tomographic (CT) scans. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) sports scales were evaluated at the preoperative and final consultation. All complications were recorded. RESULTS On postoperative CT scans, in 20 cases (95.2%), the drilled tunnel was judged to have been in the center of previous cysts. Only 9 cases (42.9%) showed intact normal cartilage (grade 0, group A); 12 cases (57.1%) had intact, but soft, cartilage (grade I, group B). The median follow-up time was 24 (24, 30) months, and at final follow-up, there were no significant differences between the mean AOFAS and VAS scores in both groups (89.0 ± 6.4 vs 88.3 ± 7.0 and 1 vs 0.5) or postoperative FAAM sports scales (28.2 ± 2.2 vs 26.6 ± 4.9, P = .363). Two patients had revision surgery in group B. CONCLUSION The 3D image-based surgical navigation-assisted endoscopic retrograde drilling and bone graft technique for the subchondral bone lesions of the talus in this small case series showed encouraging results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective case series.
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- Xinchen Wu
- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
- Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
- Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei Province, PR China
- The First Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
- The First Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
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Steele JR, Dekker TJ, Federer AE, Liles JL, Adams SB, Easley ME. Republication of "Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment". FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 8:24730114231192961. [PMID: 37566685 PMCID: PMC10408332 DOI: 10.1177/24730114231192961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are a difficult pathologic entity to treat. They require a strong plan. Lesion size, location, chronicity, and characteristics such as displacement and the presence of subchondral cysts help dictate the appropriate treatment required to achieve a satisfactory result. In general, operative treatment is reserved for patients with displaced OLTs or for patients who have failed nonoperative treatment for 3 to 6 months. Operative treatments can be broken down into cartilage repair, replacement, and regenerative strategies. There are many promising treatment options, and research is needed to elucidate which are superior to minimize the morbidity from OLTs.
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- John R Steele
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Dahiya R, Sundarapandian R, Nair A, Pillai A. Arthroscopic management of large subchondral talar cyst: a novel treatment strategy. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad276. [PMID: 37274631 PMCID: PMC10234603 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Subchondroplasty is a novel and minimally invasive technique used to treat large subchondral talar cysts. It avoids soft tissue scarring, the need for osteotomies, bone grafting and its associated complications as seen with conventional approaches. Subchondroplasty involves arthroscopically approaching the cyst and injecting it with calcium phosphate paste injection, which undergoes an endothermic process and crystallizes in a manner that resembles cancellous bone to fill the defect. This case series presents two patients who underwent subchondroplasty: a 44-year-old female nurse with atraumatic right ankle pain of 2 years with a CT scan revealing a large subchondral cyst over the medial talar dome and a 55-year-old male chemical plant worker with left ankle pain following a biking accident 6 years ago whose CT scan too showed a large subchondral cyst in the medial talus. Both tolerated the surgery well, with significant reductions noted in MOXFQ scores at the 1-year follow-up.
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- Rohan Dahiya
- Correspondence address. Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wythenshawe Hospital (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust), Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe M23 9LT, UK. E-mail: and
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wythenshawe Hospital (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust), Wythenshawe, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wythenshawe Hospital (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust), Wythenshawe, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wythenshawe Hospital (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust), Wythenshawe, UK
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Haug LP, Sill AP, Shrestha R, Patel KA, Kile TA, Fox MG. Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle and Foot. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2023; 27:269-282. [PMID: 37230127 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1766110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Osteochondral lesions (OCLs) in the ankle are more common than OCLs of the foot, but both share a similar imaging appearance. Knowledge of the various imaging modalities, as well as available surgical techniques, is important for radiologists. We discuss radiographs, ultrasonography, computed tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate OCLs. In addition, various surgical techniques used to treat OCLs-debridement, retrograde drilling, microfracture, micronized cartilage-augmented microfracture, autografts, and allografts-are described with an emphasis on postoperative appearance following these techniques.
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- Logan P Haug
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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Lesion depth and marrow stimulation results. Foot Ankle Surg 2023; 29:165-170. [PMID: 36567157 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.12.010] [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: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to study the importance Osteochondral lesion (OCL) depth as a singular factor for treatment outcomes using marrow stimulation. We hypothesized that the clinical outcomes of marrow stimulation would be inferior for lesions with depths of more than 5 mm compared to those less than 5 mm. MATERIALS & METHODS An interventional prospective cohort study was conducted on 55 ankles in 55 patients who had been diagnosed with full-thickness osteochondral lesions of the talus; stage II, III, IV according to Anderson staging system based on magnetic resonance imaging; depth of 10 mm or less; and area of 150 mm2 or less measured by preoperative computed tomography. According to lesion depth, patients were divided into two groups: group (A) ≤ 5 mm, and group (B) ˃ 5 mm. The mean follow-up period for both groups was 30 months (range, 22-40). RESULTS For groups A and B the average preoperative Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores (FAOS) were 43.1 ± 8.8 (range, 25-52) and 46 ± 8.5 (range, 32-60), respectively, and improved to 90 ± 4.3 (range, 80-96) (P = 0.001) and 75 ± 6.4 (range, 65-88) (P = 0.001) at the final follow-up. The average time to full weight bearing was 12 weeks (range, 10-16) in group A and 16 weeks (range, 12-20) in group B. CONCLUSIONS Although treatment of OCLs is still undergoing changes and there are many prognostic factors that affect outcomes during marrow stimulation treatment, depth of OCL was shown to be an independent factor affecting outcomes. OCLs of less than 5 mm in depth were more likely to have superior clinical outcomes compared to OCLs of more than 5 mm. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The depth of OCL talus is an important factor as it affects the outcome of arthroscopic marrow stimulation inversely. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I.
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Griffith JF, Ling SKK, Tischer T, Weber MA. Talar Dome Osteochondral Lesions: Pre- and Postoperative Imaging. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2022; 26:656-669. [PMID: 36791735 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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We suggest a similar approach to evaluating osteochondral lesions of the talar dome both pre- and postoperatively. This review addresses the etiology, natural history, and treatment of talar dome osteochondral lesions with an emphasis on imaging appearances. High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging, ideally combining a small field-of-view surface coil with ankle traction, optimizes visibility of most of the clinically relevant features both pre- and postoperatively.
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- James Francis Griffith
- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Rostock Germany
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Healing Predictors of Conservative Treatment for Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus. Clin J Sport Med 2022; 32:e635-e643. [PMID: 36315829 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001049] [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: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the healing response of juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD) of the talus after conservative treatment, identify healing predictors, and develop a predictive model for healing. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Clinics at a tertiary-level pediatric medical center. PATIENTS Fifty-five patients (55 ankles) who presented with JOCD. INTERVENTIONS Patients were managed with cast immobilization followed by activity restriction. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure of progressive lesion reossification was determined from the latest radiograph, after at least 6 months of nonoperative treatment. Final clinical evaluation was performed by a questionnaire and complementary telephone interview. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the influence of age, sex, lesion size, classification, location, duration of symptoms, containment lesion, and the occurrence of cyst-like lesions on healing potential. RESULTS After nonoperative treatment, 18 (33%) of 55 lesions had failed to progress toward healing. An older age (P = 0.034) and a completely detached but undisplaced (grade III) lesion (P < 0.001) at the time of diagnosis were predictive for the failure of conservative treatment. A multivariate logistic regression best predictor model that included age and grade resulted in the best predicted healing and yielded an area under the curve of 0.920 (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In two-thirds of skeletally immature patients, conservative treatment resulted in the progressive healing of JOCD of the talus. For older patients with grade III lesions showing a lower healing probability, surgical treatment should be considered.
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Management of Treatment Failures in Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. Foot Ankle Clin 2022; 27:385-399. [PMID: 35680295 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2021.12.002] [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: 02/02/2023]
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus are a common result of traumatic ankle injury. Due to the low success rates of nonoperative management, surgical management of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) has evolved considerably over the past decade as more outcomes research has emerged, new techniques have been described, and we have developed a better understanding of the role of biologics in the treatment algorithm. We describe, in sequence, the surgical management options, including salvage procedures, for failed treatment of OLTs.
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Park JH, Park KH, Cho JY, Han SH, Lee JW. Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Are Clinical Outcomes Maintained 10 Years Later? Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:1220-1226. [PMID: 33661712 DOI: 10.1177/0363546521992471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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 Arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation (BMS) is considered the first-line treatment for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs). However, the long-term stability of the clinical success of BMS remains unclear. PURPOSE To investigate the long-term clinical outcomes among patients who underwent BMS for OLT and to identify prognostic factors for the need for revision surgery. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 202 ankles (189 patients) that were treated with BMS for OLT and had a minimum follow-up of 10 years. The visual analog scale for pain, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot score, and the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) were assessed by repeated measures analysis of variance. Prognostic factors associated with revision surgery were evaluated with Cox proportional hazard regression models and log-rank tests. RESULTS The mean lesion size was 105.32 mm2 (range, 19.75-322.79); 42 ankles (20.8%) had large lesions (≥150 mm2). The mean visual analog scale for pain improved from 7.11 ± 1.73 (mean ± SD) preoperatively to 1.44 ± 1.52, 1.46 ± 1.57, and 1.99 ± 1.67 at 1, 3 to 6, and ≥10 years, respectively, after BMS (P < .001). The mean ankle-hindfoot score also improved, from 58.22 ± 13.57 preoperatively to 86.88 ± 10.61, 86.17 ± 10.23, and 82.76 ± 11.65 at 1, 3 to 6, and ≥10 years after BMS (P < .001). The FAOS at the final follow-up was 82.97 ± 13.95 for pain, 81.81 ± 14.64 for symptoms, 83.49 ± 11.04 for activities of daily living, 79.34 ± 11.61 for sports, and 78.71 ± 12.42 for quality of life. Twelve ankles underwent revision surgery after a mean 53.5 months. Significant prognostic factors associated with revision surgery were the size of the lesion (preoperative magnetic resonance imaging measurement ≥150 mm2; P = .014) and obesity (body mass index ≥25; P = .009). CONCLUSION BMS for OLT yields satisfactory clinical outcomes at a mean follow-up of 13.9 years. The success of the surgery may depend on the lesion size and body mass index of the patient.
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- Jae Han Park
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Primary Autologous Osteochondral Transfer Shows Superior Long-Term Outcome and Survival Rate Compared With Bone Marrow Stimulation for Large Cystic Osteochondral Lesion of Talus. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:989-997. [PMID: 33276050 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the results of bone marrow stimulation (BMS) versus autologous osteochondral transfer (AOT) as primary surgical option for large cystic osteochondral lesion of talus (OLT) and to further distinguish factors associated with clinical failures and overall survival. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed patients with symptomatic large cystic OLT (>300 mm3) who underwent either primary BMS or AOT between January 2001 and January 2016 with a minimum follow-up of 36 months. Lesion surface area and volume were measured on magnetic resonance imaging. Clinical outcomes were assessed using pain visual analog scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS). Survival outcomes and factors associated with clinical failures were evaluated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression analyses, respectively. RESULTS Fifty of the total 853 patients had large cystic OLTs. Thirty-two patients underwent primary BMS, and 18 patients underwent primary AOT. Mean follow-up period was 118 months, and average lesion surface area and volume were 152.8 mm2 and 850.7 mm3, respectively. The primary AOT group showed significantly superior improvements in clinical outcomes compared with the BMS group at last follow-up (P = .001). Fourteen patients in the primary BMS group and 2 patients in the primary AOT group experienced clinical failure. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed a superior survival rate of primary AOT (P = .042). Syndesmosis widening (hazard ratio 12.361; P = .004) and large lesion surface area (hazard ratio 1.011; P = .014) were significant relative risks of clinical failure in the primary BMS group. However, lesion volume showed no significant relationship with clinical failure. CONCLUSION Long-term results of primary AOT showed superior clinical improvements and survival rate in treating large cystic OLT. Risk factors for failure in the primary BMS group were large lesion surface area and syndesmosis widening. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective comparative study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.
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Malahias MA, Kostretzis L, Megaloikonomos PD, Cantiller EB, Chytas D, Thermann H, Becher C. Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus: A systematic review. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2021; 12:8872. [PMID: 33633821 PMCID: PMC7883099 DOI: 10.4081/or.2020.8872] [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: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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This study was performed to determine whether Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) is an effective and safe treatment option for patients with symptomatic Osteochondral defects of the Talus (OCTs) and to identify factors that influence the clinical outcome. A systematic review of the literature was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Three reviewers independently conducted the literature search using the MEDLINE/PubMed database and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The databases were queried using the terms “autologous” AND “matrix” AND “induced” AND “chondrogenesis.” Thirteen studies were eligible for review. All studies that compared the preoperative and postoperative mean values of different clinical/functional scores showed significant clinical improvement. The final postoperative mean Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue (MOCART) score ranged from 50.9 to 74.5. The included studies indicated that age and body mass index may have a detrimental impact on the postoperative outcome. A higher re-intervention rate is expected with the open technique, mainly because of hardware removal after malleolar osteotomy. This data analysis demonstrated that both arthroscopic and open AMIC procedures are effective and safe for the treatment of OCTs. Level IV, systematic review of therapeutic studies
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- International Centre for Hip, Knee and Foot Surgery, ATOS Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- International Centre for Hip, Knee and Foot Surgery, ATOS Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Second Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- International Centre for Hip, Knee and Foot Surgery, ATOS Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- International Centre for Hip, Knee and Foot Surgery, ATOS Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Deng E, Gao L, Shi W, Xie X, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Guo Q. Both Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Are Reliable and Valid in Evaluating Cystic Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120946697. [PMID: 32995345 PMCID: PMC7503027 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120946697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Compared with computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) might overestimate the condition of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) owing to subchondral bone marrow edema and the overlying cartilage defect. However, no study has compared MRI and CT directly in evaluating OLTs with subchondral cysts. Purpose To compare the reliability and validity of MRI and CT in evaluating OLTs with subchondral cysts. Study Design Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods An institutional radiology database was queried for inpatients diagnosed with OLTs with subchondral cysts who had undergone surgical treatment between May 2015 and October 2019. A total of 48 patients met the inclusion criteria. Based on our measurement method, 2 experienced observers who were blinded to the study independently measured the length, width, and depth of the cysts using MRI and CT. The classification of cystic lesions was also performed based on MRI and CT findings. Results Interobserver reliability was almost perfect, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) ranging from 0.935 to 0.999. ICCs for intraobserver reliability ranged from 0.944 to 0.976. The mean size of cysts measured on MRI (length, 13.38 ± 4.23 mm; width, 9.28 ± 2.28 mm; depth, 11.54 ± 3.69 mm) was not significantly different to that evaluated on CT (length, 13.40 ± 4.08 mm; width, 9.25 ± 2.34 mm; depth, 11.32 ± 3.54 mm). The size of subchondral cysts was precisely estimated on both MRI and CT. The MRI classification and CT classification revealed almost perfect agreement (kappa = 0.831). Conclusion With our measurement method, both MRI and CT were deemed to be reliable and valid in evaluating the size of subchondral cysts of OLTs, and the MRI classification was well-correlated with the CT classification. The presented measurement method and classification systems could provide more accurate information before surgery.
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- En Deng
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Yontar NS, Aslan L, Can A, Ogut T. One step treatment of talus osteochondral lesions with microfracture and cell free hyaluronic acid based scaffold combination. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA 2019; 53:372-375. [PMID: 31126702 PMCID: PMC6819796 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Revised: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of microfracture and cell free hyaluronic acid (HA) based scaffold combination in the treatment of talus osteochondral defects (OCD). Methods This study retrospectively evaluated the clinical results of the 20 patients (14 males and 6 females, mean age at the time of surgery: 32.9 years (range: 16–52 years)) who were treated with MFx and cell-free HA-based scaffold combination for talus OCD smaller than 1.5 cm2 and deeper than 7 mm. Results were evaluated with AOFAS and VAS scores. Also, patients' satisfaction was questioned. Results Patients were evaluated after an average follow-up of 20.3 months. Intraoperative measurements showed that mean depth of the lesions were 10.4 ± 1.9 mm after debridement. The mean preoperative AOFAS score was 57.45 ± 9.37, which increased to 92.45 ± 8.4 postoperatively (p < 0.05). VAS score was improved from 7.05 ± 2.45 to 1.65 ± 2.20 postoperatively (p < 0.05). Conclusion MFx and cell-free HA-based scaffold combination appear to be a safe and efficient technique that provide good clinical outcomes for lesions deeper than 7 mm. Level of evidence Level IV, Therapeutic Study.
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Hurley ET, Shimozono Y, McGoldrick NP, Myerson CL, Yasui Y, Kennedy JG. High reported rate of return to play following bone marrow stimulation for osteochondral lesions of the talus. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:2721-2730. [PMID: 29582098 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-4913-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature and to evaluate the reported rehabilitation protocols, return to play guidelines and subsequent rates and timing of return to play following bone marrow stimulation (BMS) for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library were searched according to the PRISMA guidelines in September 2017. The rate and timing of return to play was assessed. The rehabilitation protocols were recorded, including time to start range of motion, partial weight-bearing and complete weight-bearing. RESULTS Fifty-seven studies with 3072 ankles were included, with a mean age of 36.9 years (range 23-56.8 years), and a mean follow-up of 46.0 months (range 1.5-141 months). The mean rate of return to play was 86.8% (range 60-100%), and the mean time to return to play was 4.5 months (range 3.5-5.9 months). There was large variability in the reported rehabilitation protocols. Range of motion exercises were most often allowed to begin in the first week (46.2%), and second week postoperatively (23.1%). The most commonly reported time to start partial weight-bearing was the first week (38.8%), and the most frequently reported time of commencing full weight-bearing was 6 weeks (28.8%). Surgeons most often allowed return to play at 4 months (37.5%). CONCLUSIONS There is a high rate of return following BMS for OLT with 86.8% and the mean time to return to play was 4.5 months. There is also a significant deficiency in reported rehabilitation protocols, and poor quality reporting in return to play criteria. Early weightbearing and early postoperative range of motion exercises appear to be advantageous in accelerated return to sports. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- Hospital for Special Surgery, 523 East 72nd Street, Suite 507, New York, NY, 10021, USA
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 523 East 72nd Street, Suite 507, New York, NY, 10021, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 523 East 72nd Street, Suite 507, New York, NY, 10021, USA
- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 523 East 72nd Street, Suite 507, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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Weigelt L, Hartmann R, Pfirrmann C, Espinosa N, Wirth SH. Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Clinical and Radiological 2- to 8-Year Follow-up Study. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:1679-1686. [PMID: 31084491 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519841574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [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 Autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) has become an interesting treatment option for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) with promising clinical short- to midterm results. PURPOSE To investigate the clinical and radiological outcome of the AMIC procedure for OLTs, extending the follow-up to 8 years. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS Thirty-three patients (mean age, 35.1 years; body mass index, 26.8) with osteochondral lesions of the medial talar dome were retrospectively evaluated after open AMIC repair at a mean follow-up of 4.7 years (range, 2.3-8.0 years). Patients requiring additional surgical procedures were excluded. All OLTs (mean size, 0.9 cm2; range, 0.4-2.3 cm2) were approached through a medial malleolar osteotomy, and 28 patients received subchondral autologous bone grafting. Data analysis included the visual analog scale for pain, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score for ankle function, the Tegner score for sports activity, and the MOCART (magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue) scoring system for repair cartilage and subchondral bone evaluation. RESULTS Mean ± SD visual analog scale score improved significantly from 6.4 ± 1.9 preoperatively to 1.4 ± 2.0 at latest follow-up ( P < .001). The mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score was 93.0 ± 7.5 (range, 75-100). The Tegner score improved significantly from 3.5 ± 1.8 preoperatively to 5.2 ± 1.7 at latest follow-up ( P < .001), and 79% returned to their previous sports levels. The MOCART score averaged 60.6 ± 21.2 (range, 0-100). Complete filling of the defect was seen in 88% of cases, but 52% showed hypertrophy of the cartilage layer. All but 1 patient showed persistent subchondral bone edema. The patient's age and body mass index, the size of the osteochondral lesion, and the MOCART score did not show significant correlation with the clinical outcome. There were no cases of revision surgery for failed AMIC. Fifty-eight percent underwent reoperation, mainly for symptomatic hardware after malleolar osteotomy. CONCLUSION AMIC for osteochondral talar lesions led to significant pain reduction, recovery of ankle function, and successful return to sport. The MOCART score did not correlate with the good clinical results; the interpretation of postoperative imaging remains therefore challenging.
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- Lizzy Weigelt
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Steele JR, Dekker TJ, Federer AE, Liles JL, Adams SB, Easley ME. Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/2473011418779559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are a difficult pathologic entity to treat. They require a strong plan. Lesion size, location, chronicity, and characteristics such as displacement and the presence of subchondral cysts help dictate the appropriate treatment required to achieve a satisfactory result. In general, operative treatment is reserved for patients with displaced OLTs or for patients who have failed nonoperative treatment for 3 to 6 months. Operative treatments can be broken down into cartilage repair, replacement, and regenerative strategies. There are many promising treatment options, and research is needed to elucidate which are superior to minimize the morbidity from OLTs.
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- John R. Steele
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Park KH, Hwang Y, Han SH, Park YJ, Shim DW, Choi WJ, Lee JW. Primary Versus Secondary Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. Am J Sports Med 2018. [PMID: 29537877 DOI: 10.1177/0363546518758014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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 Recent studies have reported promising clinical results after osteochondral autograft transplantation (OAT) for the treatment of large osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). However, no study has yet compared clinical outcomes between primary and secondary OAT for large OLT. PURPOSE To compare clinical outcomes among patients with large OLT who receive primary OAT versus those who receive secondary OAT after failure of marrow stimulation and to identify factors associated with clinical failure. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS From 2005 to 2014, 46 patients with large OLT (≥150 mm2) underwent OAT: 18 underwent OAT as initial surgical management (primary OAT group), and 28 patients underwent secondary OAT after failure of previous arthroscopic marrow stimulation (secondary OAT group). In both groups, OAT procedures included arthroscopic inspection and debridement of concomitant soft tissue injuries. Clinical outcomes were assessed using pain visual analog scale (VAS), the Roles and Maudsley score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores (FAOS), and revisional surgery rates. Factors associated with clinical failures were evaluated using bivariate and logistic regression analyses. Survival outcomes were compared using Kaplan-Meier analysis. RESULTS Mean follow-up time was 6 years (range, 2-10.8 years). Mean lesion size was 194.9 mm2 (range, 151.7-296.3 mm2). There were no significant differences between groups in patient demographics and preoperative findings. Postoperative pain VAS, Roles and Maudsley score, FAOS, and revisional surgery rates were not significantly different at last follow-up. Prior marrow stimulation was not significantly associated with clinical failure on bivariate analysis. Lesion size greater than 225 mm2 on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging was significantly associated with clinical failure. Survival probabilities from Kaplan-Meier plots were not significantly different between the primary and secondary OAT groups ( P = .947). CONCLUSION Clinical outcomes of patients with large OLT treated with secondary OAT after failed marrow stimulation were found to be comparable with those who were treated with primary OAT. These results may be helpful to orthopaedic surgeons deciding appropriate surgical options for patients with large OLT.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Shimozono Y, Coale M, Yasui Y, O'Halloran A, Deyer TW, Kennedy JG. Subchondral Bone Degradation After Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: An MRI Analysis. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46:642-648. [PMID: 29144772 DOI: 10.1177/0363546517739606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Microfracture is the most common cartilage-reparative procedure for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs). Damage to the subchondral bone (SCB) during microfracture may irreversibly change the joint-loading support of the ankle, leading to reparative fibrocartilage degradation over time. PURPOSE To investigate the morphological change in the SCB after microfracture for OLT by developing a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scoring system specifically for evaluating the SCB. Furthermore, this study assesses the influence of the morphological changes of the SCB on clinical outcomes based on the new score. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS Forty-two patients who underwent microfracture for OLT were included. An SCB Health (SCBH) scoring system was developed according to the amount of edema, subchondral cyst diameter, and qualitative and thickness change in the SCB, with a total score of 12 indicating normal SCB. MRI was obtained postoperatively from 6 months to 1 year, 1 to 2 years, 2 to 4 years, and 4 to 6 years. The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) was evaluated preoperatively and at 2 years and final follow-up. RESULTS The mean patient age was 38.4 ± 15.6 years, with a mean follow-up of 51.7 ± 22.8 months. The mean FAOS improved significantly from 57.8 ± 14.4 preoperatively to 84.3 ± 7.2 at 24 months ( P < .001) and decreased to a final mean value of 77.1 ± 12.6 ( P < .001). The mean SCBH score decreased from 8.6 ± 1.9 preoperatively to 7.1 ± 1.8 on the first follow-up MRI ( P < .001) and significantly decreased to 5.9 ± 2.3 on the fourth follow-up MRI ( P < .001). Subchondral cysts were noticeably worse at the fourth follow-up MRI than at the first and second ( P < .001, P = .006, respectively). There was a positive correlation between the final FAOS and the SCBH score on the third and fourth follow-up MRI ( r = 0.55, P < .001; r = 0.70, P < .001, respectively), but no correlation was found on the first and second follow-up. CONCLUSION The SCBs following microfracture for OLT were not restored at midterm follow-up. There was a significant decrease of the overall SCBH score over time. Noticeably, subchondral cysts deteriorated over time consistently. In addition, the SCBH score at midterm follow-up was positively correlated with clinical outcomes. Lasting morphological changes in the SCB may be indicative of longer-term failure of the microfracture procedure.
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- Yoshiharu Shimozono
- Hosptial for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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Ahmad J, Maltenfort M. Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus With Allograft Cartilage Matrix. Foot Ankle Int 2017; 38:855-862. [PMID: 28548586 DOI: 10.1177/1071100717709571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND This prospective study evaluated the intermediate-term outcomes of operatively treating primary osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) of 1.5 cm2 or smaller with arthroscopic excision, microfracture, and allograft cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM). METHODS Between 2012 and 2015, 30 consecutive patients received allograft cartilage ECM at their microfractured OLT of 1.5 cm2 or smaller after failing nonoperative treatment. Preoperative and postoperative function and pain were graded using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) and a visual analog scale (VAS), respectively. Postoperative imaging was assessed for osteochondral healing and degenerative changes. This included computed tomography (CT) at 6 months from surgery. Data regarding postoperative complications were recorded. All 30 patients that received allograft cartilage ECM for their OLT were evaluated for final follow-up at a mean of 20.2 months. RESULTS Mean FAAM increased from 51.4 preoperatively to 89.3 of 100 at final follow-up. Mean VAS decreased from 8.1 preoperatively to 1.7 of 10 at final follow-up. These differences between preoperative and postoperative function and pain were statistically significant ( P < .05). At 6 months from surgery, 2 patients (6.7%) received CT scans that revealed incomplete chondral formation at their OLT. At 19 months after surgery, a separate patient (3.3%) developed ankle arthritic changes. CONCLUSION Treating OLTs with allograft cartilage ECM has not been previously reported. Using allograft cartilage ECM resulted in a high rate of improvement in ankle function and pain in patients with OLTs. These findings are important as allograft cartilage ECM could be of significant benefit for patients with OLTs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, prospective comparative series.
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- Jamal Ahmad
- 1 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute, NorthShore University Health System, Lincolnshire, IL, USA
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- 2 Biostatistician, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Biomedical Health Informatics, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Dekker TJ, Dekker PK, Tainter DM, Easley ME, Adams SB. Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. JBJS Rev 2017; 5:01874474-201703000-00004. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.16.00065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Canata GL, Casale V. Arthroscopic debridement and bone marrow stimulation for talar osteochondral lesions: current concepts. J ISAKOS 2017. [DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2016-000099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jeong SY, Kim JK, Lee KB. Is retrograde drilling really useful for osteochondral lesion of talus with subchondral cyst?: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e5418. [PMID: 27930520 PMCID: PMC5265992 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Retrograde drilling is a well accepted procedure for osteochondral lesion of the talus and subchondral cyst with intact overlying cartilage. It has good results in most reports. Compared to anterograde drilling, retrograde drilling can protect the integrity of the articular cartilage. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the suitability of using retrograde drilling for osteochondral lesion with subchondral cyst and discuss the mechanism involved in the development of subchondral cyst. PATIENT CONCERNS We report a 53-year-old man who had complained left ankle pain that lasted over 6 months which was exacerbated by walking. DIAGNOSES We diagnosed it as osteochondral lesion of the talus with subchondral cyst. INTERVENTIONS Plain X-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the ankle. OUTCOMES He undertook retrograde drilling without debridement of cartilage. After the surgery, the pain had been subsided for 1 year, although arthritic change had progressed. However, after 5 years of retrograde drilling, he revisited our hospital due to severe ankle pain. Plain X-ray and MRI showed arthritic change of the ankle and multiple cystic formation of talus. LESSONS Retrograde drilling has some problem because this procedure is not theoretically correct when the development of a subchondral cyst in osteochondral lesion of the talus is considered. In addition, retrograde drilling may impair uninjured bone marrow of the talus, resulting in the development of multiple cystic formations.
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Savage-Elliott I, Smyth NA, Deyer TW, Murawski CD, Ross KA, Hannon CP, Do HT, Kennedy JG. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evidence of Postoperative Cyst Formation Does Not Appear to Affect Clinical Outcomes After Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation of the Talus. Arthroscopy 2016; 32:1846-54. [PMID: 27453454 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Revised: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/06/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify potential cysts using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT) for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) as well as to determine the effect of cysts on short-term clinical outcomes. METHODS Eighty-nine MRI scans of 37 patients who had AOT for an OLT were evaluated. Radiographic variables examined included cyst presence, cyst location, bone edema, and cartilage integrity. Patient clinical variables recorded and examined for association with the presence of a cyst included gender, age, preoperative lesion size, size and number of osteochondral graft used, symptoms reported, and pre- and postoperative Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and Short Form-12 (SF-12) scores measured at final follow-up. RESULTS Twenty-four patients (64.8%) had MRI evidence of cystic change after AOT for an OLT at a mean MRI follow-up time of 15 months after surgery (range 2-54). Patients with presence of a cyst after surgery were older (mean age, 42.7 years) than those without cysts (mean age, 32.7 years) (P = .041), and among patients with a cyst, older patients more often had involvement of the subchondral plate (57.3 v 36.7 years) (P < .001). No other variables associated with cyst formation had statistical significance. Mean patient FAOS scores increased from 50 (±19) preoperatively to 87 (±8) postoperatively. Mean SF-12 scores increased from 52 (±18) preoperatively to 85 (±6) postoperatively. Patients not identified as having a cyst had lower SF-12 (P = .028) and FAOS (P = .032) preoperative scores and more improvement in SF-12 (P = .006) and FAOS (P = .016) scores than patients with cysts. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative cyst formation on MRI was found to be a common occurrence after AOT for OLT. Although increasing age was related to increased cyst prevalence, the clinical impact of cyst formation was not found to be significant at short-term follow-up. Continued long-term longitudinal follow-up of postoperative cysts is needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, prognostic case series.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A..
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Diagnosis and treatment of osteochondral lesions of the ankle: current concepts. Rev Bras Ortop 2016; 51:489-500. [PMID: 27818968 PMCID: PMC5091026 DOI: 10.1016/j.rboe.2016.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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We conducted a wide-ranging review of the literature regarding osteochondral lesions of the ankle, with the aim of presenting the current concepts, treatment options, trends and future perspectives relating to this topic.
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Gül M, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Saygılı MS, Akman YE, Kabukcuoglu YS. Effect of the Presence of Subchondral Cysts on Treatment Results of Autologous Osteochondral Graft Transfer in Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. J Foot Ankle Surg 2016; 55:1003-6. [PMID: 27432027 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2016.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to clinically evaluate whether the presence of subchondral cysts had an effect on the treatment results of autologous osteochondral graft transfer in osteochondral lesions of the talus. Patients were enrolled in the present study according to the inclusion criteria. In the evaluation, we divided the patients into 2 groups according to presence (n = 13 patients) or absence (n = 15 patients) of a subchondral cyst. The mean age, body mass index, follow-up period, and lesion size in each group were measured and compared, and no statistically significant differences were found between the 2 groups (p > .05). The clinical assessment was performed using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Hindfoot scoring system, visual analog scale, and International Knee Society scoring system. No statistically significant difference was found between the pre- and postoperative scores of the 2 patient groups (p > .05). The successful results in both groups after a 2-year follow-up period have demonstrated that treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus with osteochondral graft transfer is a safe method that can be performed independently of the presence of a subchondral cyst.
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- Murat Gül
- Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Baltalimani Bone and Joint Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Comparison of clinical outcomes between arthroscopic subchondral drilling and microfracture for osteochondral lesions of the talus. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:2140-7. [PMID: 25649727 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3511-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Accepted: 01/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE The objectives of this study were to compare the clinical outcomes of the two common bone marrow stimulation techniques such as subchondral drilling and microfracture for symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talus and to evaluate prognostic factors affecting the outcomes. METHODS Ninety patients (90 ankles) who underwent arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation for small- to mid-sized osteochondral lesions of the talus constituted the study cohort. The 90 ankles were divided into two groups: a drilling group (40 ankles) and a microfracture group (50 ankles). Each group was matched for age and gender, and both groups had characteristics similar to those obtained from pre-operative demographic data. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and the ankle activity score (AAS) were used to compare clinical outcomes, during a mean follow-up period of 43 months. RESULTS The median AOFAS scores were 66.0 points (51-80) in drilling group and 66.5 points (45-81) in microfracture group pre-operatively, and these improved to 89.4 points (77-100) and 90.1 points (69-100) at the final follow-up, respectively. The median VAS scores improved at the final follow-up compared with the pre-operative condition. The median AAS for the drilling group improved from 4.5 (1-6) pre-operatively to 6.0 (1-8) at the final follow-up, while those for the microfracture group improved from 3.0 (2-8) to 6.0 (3-9). No significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of the AOFAS scores, VAS, and AAS. CONCLUSIONS The arthroscopic subchondral drilling and microfracture techniques that were used to stimulate bone marrow showed similar clinical outcomes. The results of this study suggest that both techniques are effective and reliable in treating small- to mid-sized osteochondral lesions of the talus, regardless of which of the two techniques is used. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Reilingh ML, Gerards RM, de Leeuw PAJ. Lift, drill, fill and fix (LDFF): a new arthroscopic treatment for talar osteochondral defects. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:1265-71. [PMID: 24841940 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3057-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2014] [Accepted: 05/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the short-term clinical outcome of a new arthroscopic fixation technique for primary osteochondral talar defects: lift, drill, fill and fix (LDFF). METHODS Seven patients underwent an arthroscopic LDFF surgery for osteochondral talar defects, the mean follow-up was 12 months (SD 0.6). Pre- and postoperative clinical assessment included the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Score (AOFAS) and the numeric rating scales (NRS) of pain at rest and during walking. Remodelling and bone ingrowth after LDFF were analysed on weight-bearing radiographs during follow-up. RESULTS In all patients, LDFF led to an improvement of the AOFAS and NRS of pain. The AOFAS significantly improved from 63 to 99 (p < 0.001). The NRS of pain at rest significantly improved from 2.9 to 0.1 (p = 0.004), and pain with walking significantly improved from 7.6 to 0.1 (p < 0.001). On the final radiographs, five of seven patients showed remodelling and bone ingrowth after LDFF. CONCLUSIONS The LDFF of an osteochondral talar defect appears to be a promising arthroscopic treatment option for primary talar osteochondral defects. Although the clinical and radiological results of 1-year follow-up are encouraging, more patients and longer follow-up are needed to draw any firm conclusions and determine whether the results stand the test of time. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prospective case series. Therapeutic, Level IV.
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- G M M J Kerkhoffs
- Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lee M, Kwon JW, Choi WJ, Lee JW. Comparison of Outcomes for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus With and Without Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability. Foot Ankle Int 2015; 36:1050-7. [PMID: 25869235 DOI: 10.1177/1071100715581477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous reports suggest that prolonged instability of the ankle may contribute to development of osteochondral lesions and eventually lead to osteoarthritis. However, no studies have directly compared osteochondral lesions in ankles with chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) to those without instability. This study was performed to determine characteristics and resulting clinical outcomes associated with osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) in patients with and without instability. METHODS Of 420 patients who underwent primary arthroscopic marrow stimulation for OLT, 74 patients were identified as having concomitant CLAI. After considering age, sex, body mass index, and initial trauma history for the propensity score (1:2 ratio), a total of 148 patients without CLAI were matched from the remainder of the cohort. Demographics and lesion characteristics were compared using preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopy. Clinical outcomes were compared using a visual analog scale (VAS), the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle score, and the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS). RESULTS The OLT group with CLAI presented a significantly increased proportion of lateral-side OLT, large OLT (150 mm(2) or larger), and chondral lesions at the tip of the medial malleolus (P = .018, P = .024, and P < .001, respectively). VAS and AOFAS scores were comparable at the last follow-up. However, the OLT with CLAI group also exhibited a significantly increased proportion of failure (AOFAS score less than 80) and inferior outcomes in the FAOS for the sport and recreation subscale (P = .034 and P = .005, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Compared with osteochondral lesions in ankles without CLAI, osteochondral lesions in an unstable ankle had an increased proportion of larger lesions (150 mm(2) or larger) and additional chondral lesions at the tip of the medial malleolus and the tibia plafond. This group also displayed increased clinical failure (AOFAS score less than 80). Inferior performance in sport and recreational activities may be more likely in patients with both OLT and CLAI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Moses Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee KB, Park HW, Cho HJ, Seon JK. Comparison of Arthroscopic Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus With and Without Subchondral Cyst. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:1951-6. [PMID: 25989800 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515584755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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 various treatment modalities for an osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) with a subchondral cyst have been recommended previously, the primary treatment methods for such conditions have yet to be conclusively determined. Moreover, few comprehensive studies have compared the outcomes of cases where patients were treated with microfracture for OLT with and without subchondral cysts. PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical outcomes after arthroscopic microfractures performed as a primary treatment for OLT with a subchondral cyst. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS The study cohort consisted of 102 patients (102 ankles) who underwent arthroscopic microfracture for small to midsized OLT. The ankles were divided into a cyst group (45 ankles) and a noncyst group (57 ankles).The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scale, visual analog scale (VAS), and Ankle Activity Score (AAS) were used to compare the clinical outcomes between the groups over a mean follow-up period of 48 months. RESULTS The mean AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores were 64.8 in the cyst group and 66.2 in the noncyst group preoperatively. These improved to 91.8 and 91.3, respectively, at the final follow-up. The mean VAS scores were 7.5 in the cyst group and 7.3 in the noncyst group preoperatively; these improved to 2.3 and 2.2, respectively, at the final follow-up. The mean AAS in the cyst group and the noncyst group improved from 2.7 and 2.6 preoperatively to 6.7 and 6.5 at the final follow-up, respectively. In terms of radiographic stage improvements, the cyst group showed no change in 18 ankles (40%) and showed improvements of 1 grade in 13 ankles (28.9%), 2 grades in 9 ankles (20%), 3 grades in 3 ankles (6.7%), and 4 grades in 2 ankles (4.4%). The noncyst group showed no change in 17 ankles (29.8%) and showed improvements of 1 grade in 11 ankles (19.3%), 2 grades in 11 ankles (19.3%), 3 grades in 14 ankles (24.6%), and 4 grades in 4 ankles (7.0%). No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of the AOFAS score, VAS score, AAS, or radiographic stage improvements. CONCLUSION OLT with and without subchondral cysts treated with arthroscopic microfracture showed similarly good clinical results. The study results suggest that microfracture could be a primary treatment strategy for treating small to midsized OLT regardless of the existence of subchondral cysts.
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- Keun-bae Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Basad E. Therapie von Begleitverletzungen der Sprunggelenksinstabilität. ARTHROSKOPIE 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00142-015-0011-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Treatment of osteochondral lesions in the elbow: results after autologous osteochondral transplantation. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2015; 135:627-34. [PMID: 25801812 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-015-2204-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteochondral lesions in the elbow still remain a challenging field of surgery. In recent years promising clinical results were described for the osteochondral transplantation technique. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome in the mid-term follow-up of a large cohort of patients following osteochondral transplantation in the elbow. METHODS 18 patients with advanced osteochondral lesions of the elbow treated by autologous osteochondral autograft cylinders and a minimum follow-up of 36 months were included in the study. The Broberg-Morrey score (BMS) and the American Shoulder and Elbow score (ASES) were used to assess elbow function and pain, respectively. The joint status was analyzed using plain radiographs and MRI scans taken from all patients at recent follow-up. In addition, the ipsilateral knee joint was examined for donor-site morbidity using the Lysholm knee score. RESULTS 14 patients were evaluated with a mean follow-up of 7 years (range 3-14 years). The mean BMS was 95.1 (range 72-100) points. The ASES score also showed promising results: pain at worst 1.5 (range 0-5) points, pain at rest 0.4 (range 0-5) points, pain lifting loads 2.8 (range 0-8) points, repetitive movement pain 1.5 (range 0-8) points. The range of motion of the injured elbow was free and equal to the contralateral side. Signs of osteoarthritis could be found on plain radiographs in three patients. The MRIs at follow-up showed graft viability in all patients. However, a slight incongruency of the chondral surface could be detected in two patients. The average Lysholm score was 90.9 (range 0-70) points. CONCLUSIONS Osteochondral transplantation in the elbow leads to both clinical and radiographic good-to-excellent mid-term results and therefore represents a reasonable treatment option for advanced osteochondral lesions in the elbow. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Retrospective study; Therapeutic Level IV.
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Kim YS, Lee HJ, Choi YJ, Kim YI, Koh YG. Does an injection of a stromal vascular fraction containing adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells influence the outcomes of marrow stimulation in osteochondral lesions of the talus? A clinical and magnetic resonance imaging study. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:2424-34. [PMID: 25106781 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514541778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [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 Marrow stimulation for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) is controversial in patients with poor prognostic factors of OLTs. Currently, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are expected to biologically augment the treatment of OLTs. PURPOSE To compare the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes between an injection of MSCs with marrow stimulation and marrow stimulation alone in patients with OLTs. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A total of 49 patients (50 ankles) with OLTs underwent follow-up MRI after arthroscopic treatment. Among these 50 ankles, 26 underwent marrow stimulation alone (conventional group), and 24 underwent marrow stimulation with an injection of a stromal vascular fraction (SVF) containing MSCs (MSC group). Clinical outcomes were evaluated according to the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale, and Tegner activity scale. The magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) score was used for the MRI evaluation of repaired lesions. RESULTS The mean VAS score, AOFAS score, and Tegner score improved from 7.1 ± 1.2, 68.5 ± 5.6, and 3.4 ± 0.6 to 3.9 ± 0.8, 78.3 ± 4.9, and 3.5 ± 0.8, respectively, in the conventional group and from 7.1 ± 0.8, 67.7 ± 4.7, and 3.4 ± 0.5 to 3.2 ± 0.8, 83.3 ± 7.0, and 3.9 ± 0.7, respectively, in the MSC group. All clinical outcomes, including the VAS, AOFAS, and Tegner scores, improved significantly in the MSC group compared with the conventional group (P = .003, .009, and .041, respectively). There was a significant difference (P = .037) in the mean MOCART score between the conventional and MSC groups (49.4 ± 16.6 vs 62.1 ± 21.8, respectively), and significant correlations of the MOCART score with clinical outcomes were found in both groups (P < .05). Patient age (≥46.1 years), large lesion size (≥151.2 mm(2)), and the presence of subchondral cysts were associated with a worse MOCART score in the conventional group (P = .015, .004, and .013, respectively) but not in the MSC group. CONCLUSION Clinical and MRI outcomes of an injection of an SVF containing MSCs with marrow stimulation were encouraging, compared with marrow stimulation alone, for the treatment of OLTs. Therefore, an injection of an SVF containing MSCs with marrow stimulation should be considered as a treatment for OLTs, even when poor prognostic factors, including older age, large-sized lesion, or the presence of subchondral cysts, exist.
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- Center for Stem Cell and Arthritis Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Stem Cell and Arthritis Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Stem Cell and Arthritis Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Stem Cell and Arthritis Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Stem Cell and Arthritis Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Parlamas G, Hannon CP, Murawski CD, Smyth NA, Ma Y, Kerkhoffs GM, van Dijk CN, Karlsson J, Kennedy JG. Treatment of chronic syndesmotic injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2013; 21:1931-9. [PMID: 23620248 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-013-2515-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to systematically review and meta-analyse the available literature on the treatment of chronic syndesmotic injuries of the ankle. METHODS A systematic review of the PubMed/MEDLINE and EMBASE databases was conducted in August 2012 utilizing the keywords (treatment OR intervention) AND (injury OR sprain OR rupture) AND (syndesmosis OR syndesmotic OR "high ankle" OR "anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament" OR AITFL OR "posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament" OR PITFL OR tibiofibular diastasis). Studies that reported the outcomes of the surgical treatment of chronic syndesmotic injury were included in our review. Chronic was defined as symptoms longer than 6 months. Meta-analysis based on random-effects models was performed to pool the rates of success for different treatment methods. RESULTS The search yielded 416 publications from PubMed/MEDLINE and 473 publications from EMBASE. After abstract and full-text review, 15 articles were included in this review. Treatment methods were placed into three broad surgical treatment categories: screw fixation, arthrodesis and arthroscopic debridement. The most common treatment strategy employed was screw fixation. The pooled rates of success for screw fixation, arthrodesis and arthroscopic debridement were 87.9, 79.4 and 78.7 %, respectively. CONCLUSION The current evidence on the treatment of chronic syndesmosis injuries in the ankle is limited to prospective and retrospective case series. The pooled success rates for screw fixation, arthrodesis and arthroscopic debridement each exceeded 78 %. Future high-level studies are required to discern the most appropriate treatment strategy(ies) for chronic syndesmotic injuries of the ankle.
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- George Parlamas
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Hu Y, Guo Q, Jiao C, Mei Y, Jiang D, Wang J, Zheng Z. Treatment of large cystic medial osteochondral lesions of the talus with autologous osteoperiosteal cylinder grafts. Arthroscopy 2013; 29:1372-9. [PMID: 23906276 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2013.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2012] [Revised: 05/07/2013] [Accepted: 05/08/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical, radiologic, and second-look arthroscopic outcomes of autologous iliac crest osteoperiosteal cylinder graft transplantation for medial osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) with large subchondral cysts. METHODS Between January 2008 and December 2010, 17 consecutive cases of medial OLT with a subchondral cyst larger than 10 mm in diameter received transplantation of autologous osteoperiosteal cylinder graft, which was harvested from the ipsilateral iliac crest. The visual analog scale score for pain during daily activities, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society hindfoot and ankle scores, and subjective satisfaction survey rating were obtained. Plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging of the ankle were obtained before and after surgery. In 13 cases second-look arthroscopy was performed 12 months postoperatively and the cartilage repair was assessed with the criteria of the International Cartilage Repair Society. RESULTS Sixteen patients were available for follow-up at a mean of 32.6 months (range, 24 to 48 months). The mean visual analog scale score decreased from 5.51 ± 0.83 preoperatively to 0.98 ± 0.98 at the latest follow-up, and the median American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society score improved from 75 preoperatively to 90 at the latest follow-up. Seven patients resumed sporting activities. Overall, 7 patients rated the result as excellent, 8 as good, and 1 as fair. The radiolucent area of the cysts disappeared on the plain radiographs in all cases. The mean Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue score was 60 ± 9.4 points, whereas subchondral bone edema persisted on the postoperative magnetic resonance images in 16 cases. The mean International Cartilage Repair Society arthroscopic score for cartilage repair at second-look arthroscopy was 9 ± 1.4 points. CONCLUSIONS Autologous iliac crest osteoperiosteal cylinder graft transplantation with supplemental bone grafting is a simple, safe, and effective procedure for treatment of large cystic medial OLT. It can successfully fill the subchondral cyst and repair the cartilage defect. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- YueLin Hu
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing, China
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Reilingh ML, Blankevoort L, van Eekeren ICM, van Dijk CN. Morphological analysis of subchondral talar cysts on microCT. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2013; 21:1409-17. [PMID: 23328990 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-013-2377-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Accepted: 01/04/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Osteochondral talar defects often present in conjunction with subchondral bone cysts. The exact aetiology of these cysts is unknown. Recently was shown in a computational bone model that pressurized fluid and osteocyte death could lead to cyst growth, through mechanoregulated bone adaptation. However, a difference in cyst morphology was present between the mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the cyst morphology of human cadaveric tali by using microCT with the morphological simulation results previously reported. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-six fresh-frozen human cadaveric tali were screened in a regular CT for subchondral bone cysts, radiologically defined as unexpected rounded radiolucent area. Subsequently, the tali with a cyst were scanned in a microCT. The shape of the cysts, the presence of an opening through the subchondral bone plate, and the bone volume fraction around and next to the cyst were analysed. RESULTS In total, six tali were found to have a single cyst. Four cysts had an irregular shape, and two cysts were rounded. A clear opening from the cyst through the subchondral bone plate was found (diameter 0.5-1.7 mm) in four cysts. The bone volume fraction was higher (p = 0.025) around the cyst then next to the cyst. CONCLUSIONS The morphological findings that we found are only compatible with the previously reported simulation results of cyst growth in response to pressurized fluid, or pressurized fluid in combination with osteocyte death. It is therefore most likely that pressurized fluid plays a role in the pathoaetiology of cyst growth. A better understanding of cyst growth may improve treatment and prevent further cyst formation.
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- M L Reilingh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Lui TH. Arthroscopic bone grafting of talar bone cyst using posterior ankle arthroscopy. J Foot Ankle Surg 2013; 52:529-32. [PMID: 23643665 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2013.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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A subchondral cyst of the talus frequently occurs with an osteochondral lesion of the talar dome. Debridement, curettage, and bone grafting through the articular defect was frequently the recommended treatment in reported studies for a massive cyst. We report a case of a massive cyst of the talar body with a small osteochondral lesion of the talar dome. Our patient was successfully treated by curettage and bone grafting of the cyst using posterior ankle arthroscopy, with minimal disruption of the articular surface of the talar dome.
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- Tun Hing Lui
- Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, New Territory, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.
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Kim YS, Park EH, Kim YC, Koh YG. Clinical outcomes of mesenchymal stem cell injection with arthroscopic treatment in older patients with osteochondral lesions of the talus. Am J Sports Med 2013; 41:1090-9. [PMID: 23460335 DOI: 10.1177/0363546513479018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [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 The ideal treatment for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) is still controversial, especially in older patients. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been suggested for use in the cell-based treatment of cartilage lesions. PURPOSE To compare the clinical outcomes of MSC injection and arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment with those of arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment alone for the treatment of OLTs in older patients. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Among 107 patients with OLTs treated arthroscopically, only the patients older than 50 years (65 patients) were included in this study. Patients were divided into 2 groups: 35 patients (37 ankles) treated with arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment alone (group A) and 30 patients (31 ankles) who underwent MSC injection along with arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment (group B). Clinical outcomes were evaluated according to the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale, and the Roles and Maudsley score. The Tegner activity scale was used to determine outcomes in activity levels. RESULTS The mean VAS score in each group was significantly improved (P < .05) from 7.2 ± 1.1 to 4.0 ± 0.7 in group A and from 7.1 ± 1.0 to 3.2 ± 0.9 in group B. The mean AOFAS score in each group was also significantly improved (P < .05) from 68.0 ± 5.5 to 77.2 ± 4.8 in group A and from 68.1 ± 5.6 to 82.6 ± 6.4 in group B. There were significant differences in mean VAS and AOFAS scores between the groups at final follow-up (mean, 21.8 months; range, 12-44 months) (P < .001). The Roles and Maudsley score showed significantly greater improvement in group B than in group A after surgery (P = .040). The Tegner activity scale score was significantly improved in group B (from 3.5 ± 0.7 to 3.8 ± 0.7; P = .041) but not in group A (from 3.5 ± 0.8 to 3.6 ± 0.6; P = .645). Large lesion size (≥109 mm(2)) and the existence of subchondral cysts were significant predictors of unsatisfactory clinical outcomes in group A (P = .04 and .03, respectively). These correlations were not observed in group B. CONCLUSION Injection of MSCs with marrow stimulation treatment was encouraging in patients older than 50 years compared with patients treated with marrow stimulation treatment alone, especially when the lesion size was larger than 109 mm(2) or a subchondral cyst existed. Although still in the early stages of application, MSCs may have great potential in the treatment of OLTs in patients older than 50 years, and more evaluations of its effect should be performed.
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- Yong Sang Kim
- Center for Stem Cell and Arthritis Research, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Choi WJ, Jo J, Lee JW. Osteochondral lesion of the talus: prognostic factors affecting the clinical outcome after arthroscopic marrow stimulation technique. Foot Ankle Clin 2013; 18:67-78. [PMID: 23465949 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2012.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The treatment of symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) has difficulties and limitations caused by the poor regeneration of articular cartilage and the limited access to the ankle joint. It is important that the surgeon understand the causes of failure as well as the factors influencing the results of arthroscopic treatment of OLTs. The presence of such a risk factor may encourage surgeons to find new treatment strategies as well as counsel patients differently.
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- Woo Jin Choi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 120-752, South Korea
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Osteochondral lesions of the talus are generally benign, and many heal or are not symptomatic. A subset of these defects progress to large cystic lesions, which have a less favorable prognosis. The treatment options are joint preservation or sacrifice. Joint salvage entails marrow stimulation techniques or hyaline cartilage replacement with allograft or autograft. When lesions reach greater than 3 cm(2) or Raikin class IV or become uncontained on the shoulders of the talus, autografting techniques become more challenging. Osteochondral allografting may be a better surgical option, often achievable without a malleolar osteotomy for exposure.
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- Graham A McCollum
- The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Mercy Medical Center, 301 St Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA.
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In this article, our research on osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) is summarized, the orthopedic literature is reviewed, and the direction of future research and treatment trends are discussed. Our research has explored the role of lesion size, significance of marrow edema, relationship of patient age, importance of lesion containment, and role of a stable cartilage lesion cap in the prognosis and outcomes of these lesions. We have identified smaller sized lesions, younger patients and contained lesions as independent predictors of success for the operative treatment of OLTs. Our data should facilitate the development of a more comprehensive treatment algorithm to more accurately predict success in operative management of these lesions.
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Choi GW, Choi WJ, Youn HK, Park YJ, Lee JW. Osteochondral lesions of the talus: are there any differences between osteochondral and chondral types? Am J Sports Med 2013; 41:504-10. [PMID: 23354117 DOI: 10.1177/0363546512472976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Among the types of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs), the osteochondral and chondral types make up the majority of OLTs. There is a possibility that between these two types of lesions, the clinical outcomes and characteristics may differ. PURPOSE This study was designed to compare the clinical outcomes, demographics, and characteristics of osteochondral- and chondral-type lesions of OLTs. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS The authors retrospectively analyzed 298 ankles that underwent arthroscopic marrow-stimulating procedures for OLTs between 2001 and 2009 that had been arthroscopically determined as either chondral type (210 ankles) or osteochondral type (88 ankles). Clinical outcomes, demographics, and characteristics of the lesions were compared. RESULTS The age distribution showed that the chondral type reached its peak in patients in their 50s, whereas the osteochondral type had a peak distribution for those in their 20s. The average duration of symptoms was greater in the chondral type (28.3 months; range, 7-240 months) than in the osteochondral type (14.4 months; range, 8-120 months) (P < .001). With regard to the characteristics of the lesions, differences only existed in the combined intra-articular lesions between the two types. Subchondral cysts (odds ratio [OR], 3.71; 95% CI, 1.61-8.55; P = .001) and soft tissue impingement (OR, 1.82; 95% CI, 1.10-3.03; P = .021) were more frequently present in the chondral type. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain showed significant improvement from preoperative to postoperative scores in both groups. However, the preoperative and postoperative VAS and AOFAS scores did not differ significantly between the groups. CONCLUSION Differences were found with age distribution, duration of symptoms, and combined intra-articular lesions between the osteochondral- and chondral-type lesions of OLTs. We achieved similar successful clinical outcomes in both types of lesions using arthroscopic marrow stimulating procedures, such as microfracture or abrasion arthroplasty.
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- Gi Won Choi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Choi WJ, Choi GW, Kim JS, Lee JW. Prognostic significance of the containment and location of osteochondral lesions of the talus: independent adverse outcomes associated with uncontained lesions of the talar shoulder. Am J Sports Med 2013; 41:126-33. [PMID: 22859663 DOI: 10.1177/0363546512453302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Uncontained osteochondral lesions of the talar shoulder are associated with an increased risk of clinical failure in patients treated with current cylindrical osteochondral autograft techniques. Whether the same holds true in patients undergoing arthroscopic treatment is unknown. PURPOSE To determine the relative prognostic significance of the containment (shoulder vs nonshoulder type) and location (medial vs lateral) of an osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT). HYPOTHESIS Arthroscopic treatment may not be ideal for uncontained lesions of the talar shoulder due to a lack of structural support. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Arthroscopic treatment for OLT was performed on the ankles of 399 patients between 2001 and 2009. Analyses were performed by grouping the patients according to type of containment (shoulder, n = 181; nonshoulder, n = 218), location (medial, n = 274; lateral, n = 125), and both type of containment and location (medial shoulder, n = 129; medial nonshoulder, n = 145; lateral shoulder, n = 52; lateral nonshoulder, n = 73). To evaluate the role of containment and location independently of OLT size, patients were grouped according to quartile of defect size, and outcomes were analyzed within each group. RESULTS Patients with shoulder-type OLT had a substantially worse clinical outcome than did those with nonshoulder-type OLT, even after adjustment for OLT size (P < .05). However, there was no significant difference in clinical outcome between patients with medial OLT and those with lateral OLT, and the clinical failure rates of the 2 groups were similar (P > .05). A Cox proportional hazards regression model demonstrated that OLT containment, but not location, exerted an independent prognostic effect. CONCLUSION Patients with uncontained OLT of the talar shoulder experienced a more complicated clinical outcome than did those with contained, nonshoulder-type OLT even after adjustment for OLT size and regardless of location.
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- Woo Jin Choi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Donnenwerth MP, Roukis TS. Outcome of arthroscopic debridement and microfracture as the primary treatment for osteochondral lesions of the talar dome. Arthroscopy 2012; 28:1902-7. [PMID: 22892211 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.04.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2012] [Revised: 03/27/2012] [Accepted: 04/02/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to determine patient outcomes after arthroscopic debridement and microfracture for osteochondral lesions (OCLs) of the talar dome. METHODS Infotrieve-PubMed/MEDLINE and Google Scholar were systematically searched for the following terms: microfracture AND ankle OR talus. In addition, we hand-searched common American and European orthopaedic and podiatric surgical journals for relevant manuscripts. Articles considered for inclusion were published in peer-reviewed journals, used the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society hindfoot scoring system for outcome measurement, and involved arthroscopic debridement and microfracture for OCL of the talar dome. RESULTS We identified 29 potentially relevant publications, of which 7 met our inclusion criteria. A total of 295 patients (299 ankles) were included in this study. The weighted mean postoperative American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society hindfoot score was 86.8 points, translating to good to excellent outcomes in 80.2% of patients. CONCLUSIONS Many techniques exist for the treatment of OCLs of the talar dome. Good to excellent results can be consistently reached in greater than 80% of patients with arthroscopic debridement and microfracture. However, additional prospective trials should be undertaken to determine differences in outcome between techniques, size and location of the OCL, and other patient quality factors, such as cost and time to return to work. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of Level II, III, and IV studies.
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Kok AC, Dunnen SD, Tuijthof GJM, van Dijk CN, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Is technique performance a prognostic factor in bone marrow stimulation of the talus? J Foot Ankle Surg 2012; 51:777-82. [PMID: 22999970 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2012.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2011] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Although results of bone marrow stimulation in osteochondral defects of the talus (OCLT) have been satisfactory, the technique performance has not yet been subjected to review as a prognostic factor. The aim of this systematic review is to determine whether variation within technique influences outcome of bone marrow stimulation for OCLT. Electronic databases were searched for articles on OCLT treated with bone marrow stimulation techniques, providing a technique description. Six articles on microfracture were included (198 patients). Lesion size averaged 0.9 cm (2) to 4.5 cm (2), and follow-up varied from 2 to 6 years. Key elements were removal of unstable cartilage, hole depth variation between 2 and 4 mm until bleeding or fat droplets occurred, and a distance between the created holes of 3 to 4 mm. The success rate (excellent/good results by any clinical outcome score) was 81%. There is a vast similarity in the technique with similar outcomes as in previous general reviews; therefore variation in technique as currently described in the literature does not seem to influence the outcome of bone marrow stimulation for OCLT. Whether the instruments used or the hole depth and geometry influence clinical outcome remains to be determined. Microfracture is safe and effective for OCLTs smaller than 15 mm. However, in this review, only 81% of patients obtained satisfactory results. Larger clinical trials are needed with clearly defined patient groups, technique descriptions, and reproducible outcome measures to provide insight in the specific indications and the preferred technique of bone marrow stimulation.
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- Aimee C Kok
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Synthetic osteochondral grafting of ankle osteochondral lesions. Foot Ankle Surg 2012; 18:114-8. [PMID: 22443998 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2011.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2010] [Revised: 04/01/2011] [Accepted: 04/07/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of osteochondral lesions, especially those with a cystic component or those that have failed the standard arthroscopic procedures can be challenging. Synthetic grafts have several potential advantages over other second line treatments including the fact that only one operation is required and no other joint is violated. METHOD We report the results of the first series of synthetic grafts used in the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the ankle with a minimum of one year follow up. RESULTS There was significant improvement in the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot and Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS) scores and all patients were satisfied with the results of surgery. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans at one year have demonstrated resolution of the bony cysts and surrounding bone marrow oedema but, worryingly, continued to show high signal on the T2 weighted images within the plugs themselves. Qualitative T2 mapping has suggested a fibrous rather than hyaline appearance of the cartilage portions of the plugs. CONCLUSIONS The clinical results have been encouraging but more patients and longer follow up are required before firm conclusions can be drawn.
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High-resolution MR imaging of talar osteochondral lesions with new classification. Skeletal Radiol 2012; 41:387-99. [PMID: 21826613 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-011-1246-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2011] [Revised: 07/17/2011] [Accepted: 07/18/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Retrospective review of high-resolution MR imaging features of talar dome osteochondral lesions and development of new classification system based on these features. MATERIAL AND METHODS Over the past 7 years, 70 osteochondral lesions of the talar dome from 70 patients (49 males, 21 females, mean age 42 years, range 15-62 years) underwent high-resolution MR imaging with a microscopy coil at 1.5 T. Sixty-one (87%) of 70 lesions were located on the medial central aspect and ten (13%) lesions were located on the lateral central aspect of the talar dome. Features evaluated included cartilage fracture, osteochondral junction separation, subchondral bone collapse, bone:bone separation, and marrow change. Based on these findings, a new five-part grading system was developed. Signal-to-noise characteristics of microscopy coil imaging at 1.5 T were compared to dedicated ankle coil imaging at 3 T. RESULTS Microscopy coil imaging at 1.5 T yielded 20% better signal-to-noise characteristics than ankle coil imaging at 3 T. High-resolution MR revealed that osteochondral junction separation, due to focal collapse of the subchondral bone, was a common feature, being present in 28 (45%) of 61 medial central osteochondral lesions. Reparative cartilage hypertrophy and bone:bone separation in the absence of cartilage fracture were also common findings. Complete osteochondral separation was uncommon. A new five-part grading system incorporating features revealed by high-resolution MR imaging was developed. CONCLUSIONS High-resolution MRI reveals clinically pertinent features of talar osteochondral lesions, which should help comprehension of symptomatology and enhance clinical decision-making. These features were incorporated in a new MR-based grading system. Whenever possible, symptomatic talar osteochondral lesions should be assessed by high-resolution MR imaging.
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