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Sivera Mascaró R, García Sobrino T, Horga Hernández A, Pelayo Negro AL, Alonso Jiménez A, Antelo Pose A, Calabria Gallego MD, Casasnovas C, Cemillán Fernández CA, Esteban Pérez J, Fenollar Cortés M, Frasquet Carrera M, Gallano Petit MP, Giménez Muñoz A, Gutiérrez Gutiérrez G, Gutiérrez Martínez A, Juntas Morales R, Ciano-Petersen NL, Martínez Ulloa PL, Mederer Hengstl S, Millet Sancho E, Navacerrada Barrero FJ, Navarrete Faubel FE, Pardo Fernández J, Pascual Pascual SI, Pérez Lucas J, Pino Mínguez J, Rabasa Pérez M, Sánchez González M, Sotoca J, Rodríguez Santiago B, Rojas García R, Turon-Sans J, Vicent Carsí V, Sevilla Mantecón T. Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Neurologia 2024:S2173-5808(24)00047-6. [PMID: 38431252 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2024.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is classified considering the neurophysiological and histological findings, the inheritance pattern and the underlying genetic defect. In recent years, with the advent of next generation sequencing, genetic complexity has increased exponentially, expanding the knowledge about disease pathways, and having an impact in clinical management. The aim of this guide is to offer recommendations for the diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring and treatment of this disease in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS This consensus guideline has been developed by a multidisciplinary panel encompassing a broad group of professionals including neurologists, neuropediatricians, geneticists, rehabilitators, and orthopaedic surgeons. RECOMMENDATIONS The diagnosis is based in the clinical characterization, usually presenting with a common phenotype. It should be followed by an appropriate neurophysiological study that allows for a correct classification, specific recommendations are established for the parameters that should be included. Genetic diagnosis must be approached in sequentially, once the PMP22 duplication has been ruled out if appropriate, a next generation sequencing should be considered taking into account the limitations of the available techniques. To date, there is no pharmacological treatment that modifies the course of the disease, but symptomatic management is important, as are the rehabilitation and orthopaedic considerations. The latter should be initiated early to identify and improve the patient's functional impairments, including individualised exercise guidelines, orthotic adaptation, and assessment of conservative surgeries such as tendon transpositions. The follow-up of patients with CMT is exclusively clinical, ancillary testing are not necessary in routine clinical practice.
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- R Sivera Mascaró
- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain; CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain.
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research in the Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED) Network, Madrid, Spain
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- Neuromuscular Reference Center, Neurology Department, University Hospital of Antwerp, Amberes, Belgium
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Unitat de Neuromuscular, Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Unidad de ELA y Enfermedades Neuromusculares, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Genética Clínica, Servicio de Análisis Clínicos, Instituto de Medicina del Laboratorio, IdISSC, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari Dr. Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Genética, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Royo Villanova, Zaragoza, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Pontevedra, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurofisiología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria la Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital del Tajo, Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Departamento de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neurofisiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Departamento de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitari i Politécnic La Fe, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain; CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Madrid, Spain; Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Pfeffer GB, Michalski MP. Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Surgical Algorithm. Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28:857-871. [PMID: 37863540 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.05.005] [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: 10/22/2023]
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In Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) cavovarus surgery, a regimented approach is critical to create a plantigrade foot, restore hindfoot stability, and generate active ankle dorsiflexion. The preoperative motor examination is fundamental to the algorithm, as it is not only guides the initial surgical planning but is key in the decision making that occurs throughout the operation. Surgeons need to be comfortable with multiple techniques to achieve each surgical goal. There is no one operation that works for all patients with CMT. A plantigrade foot is the most important of the surgical goals as hindfoot stability and ankle dorsiflexion can be augmented with bracing.
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- Glenn B Pfeffer
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 444 South San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 603, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 444 South San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 603, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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Evaluation and Management of Adult Footdrop. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:747-756. [PMID: 36067460 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00717] [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: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Footdrop is a common musculoskeletal condition defined by weakness in ankle joint dorsiflexion. Although the etiology varies, footdrop is characterized by specific clinical and gait abnormalities used by the patient to overcome the loss of active ankle dorsiflexion. The condition is often associated with deformity because soft-tissue structures may become contracted if not addressed. Patients may require the use of special braces or need surgical treatment to address the notable level of physical dysfunction. Surgical treatment involving deformity correction to recreate a plantigrade foot along with tendon transfers has been used with notable success to restore a near-normal gait. However, limitations and postoperative dorsiflexion weakness have prompted investigation in nerve transfer as a possible alternative surgical treatment.
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Chung JH, Ramdass RS, Dillard J, Sherick RM. Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer for the Correction of Drop Foot. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2021; 111. [PMID: 35294157 DOI: 10.7547/20-205] [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] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Drop foot is a crippling condition that often requires surgical intervention to restore functional dorsiflexion. Although transfer of the posterior tibial (PT) tendon has been well described for the treatment of drop foot, there is no consensus on whether tendon transfers affecting the ankle joint sufficiently restore functional status for daily activities. In addition, most studies have focused on drop foot caused by peripheral nerve disorders. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes and patient satisfaction following PT tendon transfer for the correction of drop foot resulting from both peripheral and central neurologic causes. METHODS Patients with drop foot who underwent a PT tendon transfer were followed for a minimum of 1 year and investigated retrospectively. Outcome measures included the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle and hindfoot scoring system, a patient satisfaction questionnaire, postoperative ankle range of motion, and postoperative ambulatory status. RESULTS We evaluated 15 feet in 14 patients at a median follow-up of 50 months. The median postoperative American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle and hindfoot score was 85.0. Thirteen patients (92.9%) reported that they would undergo the procedure again. The median postoperative passive ankle dorsiflexion was 5.0°, and the median postoperative passive ankle plantarflexion was 30.0°. Thirteen patients (92.9%) were able to ambulate postoperatively. Ten (71.4%) ambulated without the use of an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and three (21.4%) ambulated with the use of an AFO. Overall, orthoses were able to be discontinued in 73.3% of the cases. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the PT tendon transfer is an effective procedure for the treatment of drop foot that can improve the patient's functional status and ability to ambulate. The majority of patients were able to discontinue the use of their AFO postoperatively.
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Grandjean A, Lafosse T, Pierrart J, Masmejean E. Palliative surgery for foot drop. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2021; 41S:S175-S180. [PMID: 34571208 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2020.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dysfunction of the common peroneal nerve is the most common mononeuropathy in the lower limb and a source of significant disability for patients. The nerve can be damaged at various levels for various reasons (direct or indirect trauma, extrinsic compression, anatomical variant, endocrine, rheumatological, or neurological disease). Clinical evidence of foot drop with steppage gait is very typical. Conservative treatment should be considered as a first step (avoidance of the contributing factors, functional rehabilitation, foot drop brace ± injection). If properly conducted conservative treatment is not successful, palliative surgery is indicated: either tendon transfer using the posterior tibial tendon or ankle arthrodesis.
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- A Grandjean
- Centre Epaule Main de Provence (CEMP), Hôpital Privé de Provence, 235, Avenue Nicolas de Staël, 13080 Aix-en-Provence, France; Clinique Axium, 42, Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, France.
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- Alps Surgery Institute, Hand, Upper Limb, Brachial Plexus, and Microsurgery Unit (PBMA), Clinique Générale d'Annecy, 4, Chemin de la Tour la Reine, 74000 Annecy, France
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- Cabinet Archimed, Clinique des Deux Caps, 80, Avenue des Longues Pièces, 62231 Coquelles, France
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- University of Paris, 12, Rue de l'École de Médecine, 75006 Paris, France; Hand, Upper Limb and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Georges-Pompidou European Hospital (HEGP), 20, Rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France; Clinique Blomet, Research Unit, 136, Rue Blomet, 75015 Paris, France
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Wakefield CJ, Hamid KS, Lee S, Lin J, Holmes GB, Bohl DD. Transfer of the Posterior Tibial Tendon for Chronic Peroneal Nerve Palsy. JBJS Rev 2021; 9:01874474-202107000-00014. [PMID: 34297700 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.20.00208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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» The common peroneal nerve (CPN) is one of the most frequently injured nerves of the lower extremity. » One-third of patients who develop CPN palsy proceed to chronic impairment without signs of recovery. » Ankle-foot orthoses can provide improvement with respect to gait dysfunction and are useful as a nonsurgical treatment option. » Severe cases of CPN palsy demonstrating no signs of recovery may require operative intervention with tendon transfer.
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- Connor J Wakefield
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Dy CJ, Inclan PM, Matava MJ, Mackinnon SE, Johnson JE. Current Concepts Review: Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy After Knee Dislocations. Foot Ankle Int 2021; 42:658-668. [PMID: 33631968 DOI: 10.1177/1071100721995421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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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Dislocation of the native knee represents a challenging injury, further complicated by the high rate of concurrent injury to the common peroneal nerve (CPN). Initial management of this injury requires a thorough neurovascular examination, given the prevalence of popliteal artery injury and limb-threatening ischemia. Further management of a knee dislocation with associated CPN palsy requires coordinated care involving the sports surgeon for ligamentous knee reconstruction and the peripheral nerve surgeon for staged or concurrent peroneal nerve decompression and/or reconstruction. Finally, the foot and ankle surgeon is often required to manage a foot drop with a distal tendon transfer to restore foot dorsiflexion. For instance, the Bridle Procedure-a modification of the anterior transfer of the posterior tibialis muscle, under the extensor retinaculum, with tri-tendon anastomosis to the anterior tibial and peroneus longus tendons at the anterior ankle-can successfully return patients to brace-free ambulation and athletic function following CPN palsy. Cross-discipline coordination and collaboration is essential to ensure appropriate timing of operative interventions and ensure maintenance of passive dorsiflexion prior to tendon transfer.
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- Christopher J Dy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA
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Rodríguez-Argueta ME, Suarez-Ahedo C, Jiménez-Aroche CA, Rodríguez-Santamaria I, Pérez-Jiménez FJ, Ibarra C, Olivos-Meza A. Anterior Tibial Tendon Side-to-Side Tenorrhaphy after Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer: A Technique to Improve Reliability in Drop Foot after Common Peroneal Nerve Injury. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e1361-e1368. [PMID: 34141554 PMCID: PMC8185891 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Common peroneal nerve injury is present in 40% of knee dislocations, and foot drop is the principal complication. Posterior tibial tendon transfer is a viable solution to replace the function of the anterior tibial tendon (ATT) in the mid-foot. Several techniques for posterior tibial tendon transfer exist today, with variable results reported. However, adding augmentation with side-to-side tenorrhaphy of ATT to the transferred posterior tibial tendon (PTT) enhances anterior tissue balance and load sharing stress between native ATT enthesis and PTT tenodesis, allowing early rehabilitation and improving functional outcomes. Side-to-side tenorrhaphy is performed after PTT tenodesis in the lateral cuneiform to improve reliability in foot drop. This technique allows shorter immobilization time (from 6 to 2 weeks), earlier rehabilitation, sooner weight-bearing, and decreased risk of arthrofibrosis, scar formation, and muscle atrophy.
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- Address correspondence to Anell Olivos-Meza, M.D., Ph.D., Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, México City, México.
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Single versus double tendon transfer for foot drop due to post-traumatic common fibular nerve palsy. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:1239-1245. [PMID: 33475777 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01602-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare functional outcomes of single versus double tendon transfer for foot drop correction and toe drop prevention in posttraumatic common fibular nerve palsy. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on data from patients with posttraumatic common fibular nerve palsy treated by tendon transfer between 2001 and 2018. In cases of single tendon transfer (STT) the tibialis posterior (TP) tendon was transferred anteriorly through the interosseous membrane to a new insertion on the lateral cuneiform. In cases of double tendon transfer (DTT), the same TP tendon transfer was combined with a transfer of the flexor digitorum longus to the extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus tendons. Functional assessment was based on the Carayon score to evaluate foot drop correction and on the Yeganeh score to evaluate toe drop prevention. RESULTS A total of 27 patients were included: 13 in the STT group and 14 in the DTT group. Functional results were comparable between groups in terms of reduction of foot drop, active range of ankle motion and Carayon score. Prevention of toe drop, active toe extension and Yeganeh score were significantly greater in the DTT group, however, active toe extension of was only restored in only 8 cases in the DTT group. CONCLUSIONS Double transfer of TP and FDL tendons is a reliable method to restore balanced ankle dorsiflexion and prevent toe drop. However, recovery of active toe extension was inconsistent and Carayon scores were not superior to those obtained with a single TP tendon transfer.
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Common peroneal nerve dysfunction after a multiligament knee injury can be devastating. In patients with persistent foot drop, posterior tibial tendon transfer to the dorsum of the foot is a reliable and safe procedure to restore dorsiflexion. These authors favor passing the posterior tibial tendon through the interosseous membrane and docking it into the lateral/middle cuneiforms. A Strayer procedure or tendo-Achilles lengthening must be performed in patients unable to achieve at least 10° of passive dorsiflexion. Despite the operative limb having 30% to 40% of ankle dorsiflexion strength of the uninjured limb, short- and long-term functional outcomes are excellent.
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- Joseph S Park
- Foot and Ankle Division, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, 400 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Suite 330, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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- Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic, Foot and Ankle Surgery, 3001 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA
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Pfeffer GB, Gonzalez T, Brodsky J, Campbell J, Coetzee C, Conti S, Guyton G, Herrmann DN, Hunt K, Johnson J, McGarvey W, Pinzur M, Raikin S, Sangeorzan B, Younger A, Michalski M, An T, Noori N. A Consensus Statement on the Surgical Treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. Foot Ankle Int 2020; 41:870-880. [PMID: 32478578 DOI: 10.1177/1071100720922220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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 Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a hereditary motor-sensory neuropathy that is often associated with a cavovarus foot deformity. Limited evidence exists for the orthopedic management of these patients. Our goal was to develop consensus guidelines based upon the clinical experiences and practices of an expert group of foot and ankle surgeons. METHODS Thirteen experienced, board-certified orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons and a neurologist specializing in CMT disease convened at a 1-day meeting. The group discussed clinical and surgical considerations based upon existing literature and individual experience. After extensive debate, conclusion statements were deemed "consensus" if 85% of the group were in agreement and "unanimous" if 100% were in support. CONCLUSIONS The group defined consensus terminology, agreed upon standardized templates for history and physical examination, and recommended a comprehensive approach to surgery. Early in the course of the disease, an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon should be part of the care team. This consensus statement by a team of experienced orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons provides a comprehensive approach to the management of CMT cavovarus deformity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, expert opinion.
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- Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute (MOSMI) at Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, MN, USA
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- University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA, USA
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- MedStar Union Memorial Orthopedics, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Wen X, Zhao H, Lu J, Li Y, Zhang Y, Liang J, Chang X, Liang X. [Effectiveness of tibialis posterior tendon transfer for foot drop secondary to peroneal nerve palsy]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2020; 34:591-595. [PMID: 32410426 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201909105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Objective To investigate the effectiveness of tibialis posterior tendon transfer for foot drop secondary to peroneal nerve palsy. Methods The clinical data of 21 patients with unilateral foot drop secondary to peroneal nerve palsy between October 2009 and September 2016 was retrospectively analyzed. There were 12 males and 9 females with an average age of 32.1 years (range, 23-47 years). The causes of peroneal nerve injury were iatrogenic injury in 7 cases, tibiofibular fractures combined with compartment syndrome in 5 cases, nerve exploration surgery after stab or cut injury in 3 cases, direct violence in 4 cases, and the fibular head fracture in 2 cases. The average time from injury to operation was 5.6 years (range, 2-8 years). There was 1 case of hallux valgus and 5 cases of toe flexion contracture. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle and hindfoot scores, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) scores, range of motion (ROM), and dorsiflexion strength of ankle joint were used to evaluated the ankle function. Radiographic evaluation for the changes of postoperative foot alignment included Meary angle, calcaneal pitch angle, and hindfoot alignment angle. Results All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 18-42 months (mean, 30.2 months). The dorsiflexion strength of ankle joint recovered from grade 0 to grade 3-4 after operation. There was no patient with a postoperative flat foot deformity and claw toe during follow-up. There was no significant difference in Meary angle, calcaneal pitch angle, and hindfoot alignment angle between pre- and post-operation ( P>0.05). The AOFAS score, FAAM score, and ROM of dorsiflexion significantly improved at last follow-up when compared with preoperative values ( P<0.05); while there was no significant difference in ROM of plantar-flexion between pre- and post-operation ( t=4.239, P=0.158). There were significant differences in AOFAS score, FAAM score, and ROM of dorsiflexion between affected and healthy sides ( P<0.05); but no significant difference in ROM of plantar-flexion was found ( t=2.319, P=0.538). Conclusion Tibialis posterior tendon transfer is an effective surgical option for foot drop secondary to peroneal nerve palsy. And no postoperative flat foot deformity occurred at short-term follow-up.
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- Xiaodong Wen
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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Pfeffer GB, Michalski M, Nelson T, An TW, Metzger M. Extensor Tendon Transfers for Treatment of Foot Drop in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Biomechanical Evaluation. Foot Ankle Int 2020; 41:449-456. [PMID: 31941350 DOI: 10.1177/1071100719901119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, selective weakness of the tibialis anterior muscle often leads to recruitment of the long toe extensors as secondary dorsiflexors, with subsequent clawing of the toes. Extensor hallucis longus (EHL) and extensor digitorum longus (EDL) tendon transfers offer the ability to augment ankle dorsiflexion and minimize claw toe deformity. The preferred site for tendon transfer remains unknown. Our goal was to quantify ankle dorsiflexion in the "intact" native tendon state, compared with tendon transfers to the metatarsal necks or the cuneiforms. We hypothesized that EHL and EDL transfers would improve ankle dorsiflexion as compared with the intact state and would produce similar motion when anchored at the metatarsal necks or cuneiforms. METHODS Eight fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens transected at the midtibia were mounted into a specialized jig with the ankle held in 20 degrees of plantarflexion. The EHL and EDL tendons were isolated and connected to linear actuators with suture. Diodes secured on the first metatarsal, fifth metatarsal, and tibia provided optical data for tibiopedal position in 3 dimensions. After preloading, the tendons were tested at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of maximal physiologic force for the EHL and EDL muscles, individually and combined. RESULTS Transfers to metatarsal and cuneiform locations significantly improved ankle dorsiflexion compared with the intact state. No difference was observed between these transfer sites. Following transfer, only 25% of maximal force by combined EHL and EDL was required to achieve a neutral foot position. CONCLUSION Transfer of the long toe extensors, into either the metatarsals or cuneiforms, significantly increased dorsiflexion of the ankle. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The transferred extensors can serve a primary role in treating foot drop in CMT disease, irrespective of the presence of clawed toes. This biomechanical study supports tendon transfers into the cuneiforms, which involves less time, fewer steps, and easier tendon balancing without compromising dorsiflexion power.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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