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Ishii Y, Nakamae A, Akinori N, Hashizume T, Okinaka R, Sugimoto M, Matsumura K, Ishikawa M, Takahashi M, Adachi N. Evaluation under loading detects medial meniscus extrusion in patients with reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament and restricted knee extension. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2024:10.1007/s10396-024-01492-2. [PMID: 39223417 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-024-01492-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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PURPOSE Some patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction experience abnormal mechanical stress in the meniscus. Medial meniscal extrusion (MME) is reflected in the pathological condition of the meniscus, which expands owing to repetitive mechanical stress. Thus, the effect of the reconstructed ACL on increasing MME under weight-bearing conditions remains unclear. This study investigated the effect of ACL reconstruction on meniscal extrusion under non-weight-bearing and weight-bearing conditions. METHODS Seventeen patients who underwent unilateral ACL reconstruction (ACL group) and 20 age-matched healthy volunteers (control group) were enrolled. Ultrasonography was performed in the supine, standing, and walking positions in preoperative and postoperative ACL patients. MME during walking was evaluated based on the dynamic behavior of extrusion, and kinetic and kinematic data were synchronously obtained. Moreover, the ACL group underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation at two points: preoperatively and 12 months postoperatively, and the ultrasound findings were compared. RESULTS MME in the supine position measured using both ultrasonography and MRI was not significantly different preoperatively and postoperatively in the ACL group. However, postoperative MME and dynamic behavior of extrusion under standing and walking conditions were significantly higher than those in the preoperative state (dynamic behavior: 0.9 ± 0.4 mm preoperatively, 1.2 ± 0.4 mm postoperatively). Moreover, the deficits in knee extension during walking persisted postoperatively and were significantly higher than those in the control group. CONCLUSION MME in patients with ACL reconstruction including meniscus repair was different under mechanical stress compared to the non-weight bearing condition.
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- Yosuke Ishii
- Department of Biomechanics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Biomechanics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Biomechanics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Biomechanics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Biomechanics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Biomechanics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Calek AK, Hochreiter B, Ek SJ, Carr A, Young D, Baré J, Lording TD. Medial meniscal and bony slopes are higher in knees with failed ACL reconstruction than in patients with successful ACL reconstruction. Knee 2024; 50:59-68. [PMID: 39126926 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2024.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to compare tibial soft tissue and bony slopes in patients with failed and non-failed ACL reconstructions (ACLR). We hypothesized that patients with failed ACLR have increased slopes compared to non-failed ACLR, and unexplained failures have higher slopes than failures with clear technical errors and failed synthetic ligaments. METHODS Between 2015 and 2022, 130 patients with failed ACLR were retrospectively identified; 79 knees with adequate MRI scans were analyzed. These were compared to 57 non-failed ACLRs. MRI measurements included lateral and medial tibial bony slope (LBS, MBS) and lateral and medial meniscal slope (LMS, MMS). Subgroup analysis assessed for failures with technical errors and failed synthetic ligaments. RESULTS In all patients, the LMS and MMS reduced the bony slope towards the horizontal without reaching statistical significance. Failed ACLR had significantly higher MBS (7.1° ± 2.9 vs. 4.6° ± 2.5, p < 0.001) and MMS (5.6° ± 3.5 vs. 3.4° ± 2.8, p < 0.001). The area under the curve for MBS was 0.721 (CI: 0.628-0.813). The Youden optimal threshold value of MBS ≥ 5.1° (sensitivity 80 %, specificity 56.1 %) yielded an odd's ratio for failure of 5.1 (CI:2.3-11.6; p < 0.001). Revisions with technical errors had slopes that were not significantly different to non-failed ACLR. Revisions with synthetic grafts had MBS (7.3° ± 3.2 vs. 4.6° ± 2.5; p = 0.007) and MMS (6° ± 3.8 vs. 3.4° ± 2.8; p = 0.021) that were significantly higher to non-failed ACLR. CONCLUSION Medial bony and meniscal slopes are higher in patients with unexplained failed ACLRs and revisions with synthetic grafts, but ACLR with technical errors failed with slopes similar to non-failed ACLRs. Increased medial slope values are a risk factor for surgical failure. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Anna-Katharina Calek
- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue, Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue, Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue, Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue, Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue, Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue, Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue, Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Feroe AG, Clark SC, Hevesi M, Okoroha KR, Saris DBF, Krych AJ, Tagliero AJ. Management of Meniscus Pathology with Concomitant Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2024; 17:321-334. [PMID: 38822979 PMCID: PMC11219633 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-024-09906-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to summarize current clinical knowledge on the prevalence and types of meniscus pathology seen with concomitant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, as well as surgical techniques, clinical outcomes, and rehabilitation following operative management of these pathologies. RECENT FINDINGS Meniscus pathology with concomitant ACL injury is relatively common, with reports of meniscus pathology identified in 21-64% of operative ACL injuries. These concomitant injuries have been associated with increased age and body mass index. Lateral meniscus pathology is more common in acute ACL injury, while medial meniscus pathology is more typical in chronic ACL deficiency. Meniscus tear patterns associated with concomitant ACL injury include meniscus root tears, lateral meniscus oblique radial tears of the posterior horn (14%), and ramp lesions of the medial meniscus (8-24%). These meniscal pathologies with concomitant ACL injury are associated with increased rotational laxity and meniscal extrusion. There is a paucity of comparative studies to determine the optimal meniscus repair technique, as well as rehabilitation protocol, depending on specific tear pattern, location, and ACL reconstruction technique. There has been a substantial increase in recent publications demonstrating the importance of meniscus repair at the time of ACL repair or reconstruction to restore knee biomechanics and reduce the risk of progressive osteoarthritic degeneration. Through these studies, there has been a growing understanding of the meniscus tear patterns commonly identified or nearly missed during ACL reconstruction. Surgical management of meniscal pathology with concomitant ACL injury implements the same principles as utilized in the setting of isolated meniscus repair alone: anatomic reduction, biologic preparation and augmentation, and circumferential compression. Advances in repair techniques have demonstrated promising clinical outcomes, and the ability to restore and preserve the meniscus in pathologies previously deemed irreparable. Further research to determine the optimal surgical technique for specific tear patterns, as well as rehabilitation protocols for meniscus pathology with concomitant ACL injury, is warranted.
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- Aliya G Feroe
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Yang K, Li B. Impact of lower limb alignment abnormality (physiologic knee valgus) on the functional recovery outcome of athletes with meniscal injuries. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:3148-3156. [PMID: 39114731 PMCID: PMC11301458 DOI: 10.62347/jaow7843] [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: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the impact of lower limb alignment abnormalities, specifically physiological knee valgus, on the functional recovery outcomes of athletes with meniscal injuries. It also examined the factors influencing these abnormalities to provide scientific evidence for treatment and rehabilitation of related sports injuries. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of 118 athletes from Guizhou Normal University, who were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of lower limb alignment abnormalities. The Simple group comprised athletes with isolated meniscal injuries, while the Combined group included athletes with meniscal injuries and concurrent lower limb alignment abnormalities. We assessed the functional status of both groups and analyzed factors influencing lower limb alignment abnormalities. RESULTS Of the 118 athletes, 46 (38.98%) exhibited lower limb alignment abnormalities, and 72 (61.02%) did not. No significant differences in general characteristics were found between the groups (all P > 0.05). The Combined group displayed higher Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores and Functional Performance Test (FPT) results (coordinated contraction, shuttle run, CarioCa) compared to the Simple group (P < 0.05). Conversely, joint range of motion (ROM), knee muscle strength (flexors), and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores were lower in the Combined group (all P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified active ROM < 105.32°, passive ROM < 101.66°, and knee muscle strength (flexors) < 84.41 N as risk factors for lower limb alignment abnormalities (P < 0.05), while FPT acted as a protective factor (P < 0.05). The combined testing model demonstrated higher predictive efficacy (AUC = 0.903, 95% CI: 0.852-0.955, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Lower limb alignment abnormalities significantly affect the functional recovery outcomes of athletes with meniscal injuries. Factors such as ROM, knee muscle strength, and IKDC score may pose risks for these abnormalities, whereas FPT can provide protective benefits. Timely detection and correction of lower limb alignment abnormalities during the rehabilitation process from meniscal injuries are crucial to enhance recovery and improve prognosis.
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- Kaiqi Yang
- College of Physical Education, Guizhou Normal UniversityGuiyang 150028, Guizhou, China
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- P.E. Department, Tsinghua UniversityBeijing 100084, China
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Romandini I, Grassi A, Andrea Lucidi G, Filardo G, Zaffagnini S. 10-Year Survival and Clinical Improvement of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in Early to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1997-2007. [PMID: 38857030 PMCID: PMC11264561 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241253849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is a viable option for patients experiencing unicompartmental knee pain after total or subtotal meniscectomy. Nonetheless, caution is recommended when suggesting this procedure in the presence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) because of the higher risk of poor survival and outcomes. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose was to document the long-term survival of MAT performed as a salvage procedure in patients with knee OA. The hypothesis was that MAT would significantly reduce pain and increase the function of the affected joint at a long-term follow-up compared with the preoperative condition, with a low number of failures and knee replacement surgeries. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A total of 47 patients (37 men and 10 women) with symptomatic knee OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 2 or 3) treated with MAT were evaluated at baseline, 5 years, and a minimum 10-year final follow-up (11.1 ± 1 years) using the Lysholm score, the visual analog scale for pain, the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score subscales, and the Tegner score. A total of 44 patients had undergone previous surgeries. Patient satisfaction, revision surgeries, and failures were also recorded. RESULTS A statistically significant improvement was observed in all clinical scores from the baseline assessment to the final follow-up. The Lysholm score improved significantly from 46.4 ± 17.2 at the preoperative assessment to 77.7 ± 20.4 at the intermediate follow-up (P < .001), with a significant decrease at the final follow-up (71 ± 23.3; P = .018). A similar trend was reported for the visual analog scale scale for pain, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, and Tegner score, with no complete recovery to the previous sports activity level. A total of 33 patients required concurrent procedures, such as anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions, osteotomies, and cartilage procedures. Five patients underwent reoperation and were considered surgical failures, while 15 patients presented a clinical condition of <65 of the Lysholm score and were considered clinical failures. Among these, 4 patients were considered both surgical and clinical failures. CONCLUSION MAT surgery has proven to be a valid option for improving pain and function even in OA joints (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 2 or 3), yielding satisfactory results despite a worsening clinical outcome in the long-term follow-up. Therefore, based on the data from this study, orthopaedic surgeons may consider recommending MAT as a salvage procedure even in knees affected by early to moderate OA, while advising patients that the need for combined interventions could potentially reduce graft survival.
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- Iacopo Romandini
- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Applied and Translational Research (ATR) Center, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Inoue J, Giusto JD, Dadoo S, Nukuto K, Lesniak BP, Musahl V, Hughes JD. Nonanatomic femoral tunnel placement increases the risk of subsequent meniscal surgery after ACLR: Part II-Patients without recurrent ACL injury. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 38842025 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for subsequent meniscal surgery following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) in patients without recurrent ACL injury. METHODS Patients aged ≥14 years who underwent primary ACLR with minimum 1-year follow-up and without recurrent ACL injury were retrospectively reviewed. Patient demographics and surgical data at the time of ACLR were collected. Postoperative radiographs were used to measure femoral and tibial tunnel position, and posterior tibial slope. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for subsequent meniscal surgery. RESULTS Of 629 ACLRs that fulfilled the inclusion criteria, subsequent meniscal surgery was performed in 65 [10.3%] patients. Multivariate analysis revealed that medial meniscal repair at the time of ACLR, younger age, anterior femoral tunnel position and distal femoral tunnel position were significantly associated with subsequent meniscal surgery (p < 0.001, p = 0.016, p = 0.015, p = 0.035, respectively). The frequency of femoral tunnel placement >10% outside of the literature-established anatomic position was significantly higher in those who underwent subsequent meniscal surgery compared to those who did not (38.3% vs. 20.3%, p = 0.006). Posterior tibial slope and ACL graft type were not significantly associated with subsequent meniscal surgery. CONCLUSION Medial meniscal repair at the time of ACLR, younger age and nonanatomic femoral tunnel placement were risk factors for subsequent meniscal surgery in patients without recurrent ACL injury. Femoral tunnel placement <10% outside of the native anatomic position is important to reduce the risk of subsequent meniscal surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Jumpei Inoue
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Science, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lee J, Lee GH, Zakaryaei F, Choi JS, Kim JG. Reduced physiological extrusion of the medial meniscus in axial load-bearing condition in anterior cruciate ligament deficiency. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 38796723 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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PURPOSE In this study, ultrasonography was used to measure medial meniscus (MM) extrusion under weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing conditions in both anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient and ACL-intact knee groups. This study aimed to determine the possible differences between these groups with an eventual impact on meniscal tears in ACL-deficient knees. METHODS A total of 107 patients who underwent ACL reconstructive surgery between June 2022 and April 2023 were enroled. After applying exclusion criteria, 37 patients met the conditions for inclusion in the study and formed the ACL deficiency group (Group D). Of the 141 patients presenting to an outpatient clinic who agreed to have ultrasonography conducted on their nondiscomforting contralateral knee, 37 patients matched for age, sex, hip-knee-ankle angle and body mass index with Group D patients were selected for the ACL intact group (Group I). Ultrasonography was used to measure MM extrusion in weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing conditions for all participants. RESULTS Seventy-four patients were included in the study (n = 37 per group). The supine position showed an MM extrusion of 1.2 ± 0.7 mm in Group I and 1.2 ± 0.7 mm in Group D (not significant). In the standing position, MM extrusion measured 2.0 ± 0.6 mm in Group I and 1.3 ± 0.8 mm in Group D. The difference in extrusion (Δextrusion) between the two positions was 0.8 ± 0.6 in Group I and 0.1 ± 0.2 in Group D, with statistical significance (p < 0.01). A consistent reduction in MM extrusion during weight-bearing was observed in patients with ACL deficiency, irrespective of the duration of ACL deficiency, age, sex and BMI. CONCLUSION ACL deficiency did not significantly impact MM extrusion during nonweight-bearing conditions; however, less MM extrusion was observed in response to axial loading conditions. These findings indicate altered MM biomechanics due to increased anterior-posterior meniscal motion and rotational instability after ACL injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- JiHwan Lee
- Department of Medicine, Korea University Graduate School, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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Beel W, Firth AD, Tulloch S, Abdelrehman T, Olotu O, Bryant D, Getgood A. Extrusion After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Is Lower or Equal With Bony Compared With Soft-Tissue Root Fixation: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00232-9. [PMID: 38521206 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.02.045] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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PURPOSE To provide an update on the incidence and extent of graft extrusion after meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) and to systematically review the literature to identify whether the type of root fixation or additional surgical techniques may reduce the risk of graft extrusion development. METHODS A systematic search, in accordance with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines, was conducted using the MEDLINE database, EMBASE database, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) database. Patients undergoing medial meniscal allograft transplantation (MMAT) or lateral meniscal allograft transplantation (LMAT) were included. The primary outcome measure was meniscal extrusion measured on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging scans taken more than 6 weeks after MAT. The following extrusion outcomes were investigated: absolute extrusion (AE), relative percentage of extrusion (RPE), and proportion of major extrusion (PME). Additional surgical techniques that reduced the risk of graft extrusion development in the included comparative studies were identified. RESULTS For MMAT, the pooled mean extrusion outcomes for soft-tissue versus bony fixation were as follows: AE of 3.2 mm versus 3.36 mm and RPE of 44.43% versus 33.18%. The pooled mean PME for MMAT with soft-tissue fixation was 51.62%. For LMAT, the pooled mean extrusion outcomes for soft-tissue versus bony fixation were as follows: AE of 3.72 mm versus 2.78 mm, RPE of 31.89% versus 29.47%, and PME of 64.37% versus 35.80%. Additional capsulodesis was identified as a technique to reduce LMAT extrusion. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights that graft extrusion is a common finding after MMAT and LMAT, independent of the root fixation technique. However, MAT extrusion with bony fixation was, depending on the outcome measurement, lower than or equal to that with soft-tissue fixation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of Level I, III, and IV studies.
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- Wouter Beel
- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada; Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Western Health, Footscray Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Western University, London, Canada
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- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
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Deichsel A, Miets H, Peez C, Raschke MJ, Klimek M, Glasbrenner J, Herbst E, Kittl C. The Effect of Varying Sizes of Ramp Lesions in the ACL-Deficient and Reconstructed Knee: A Biomechanical Robotic Investigation. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:928-935. [PMID: 38343294 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231223686] [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: 03/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Conflicting evidence has been reported regarding the biomechanical relevance of ramp lesions (RLs) on knee kinematics. Furthermore, the influence of the defect size of the RLs on anterior tibial translation (ATT) and external rotation (ER) is currently unknown. PURPOSE To evaluate the influence of RL defect size on knee kinematics in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency and after simulated ACL reconstruction (sACLR). STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Eight cadaveric knee specimens were tested in a 6 degrees of freedom robotic test setup. Force-controlled clinical laxity tests were performed with 200 N of axial compression in 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of flexion: 5 N·m internal rotation (IR)/ER torque, 134 N ATT force, and an anteromedial drawer test consisting of 134 N ATT force under 5 N·m ER torque. After determining the native knee kinematics, the ACL was cut at the tibial insertion, followed by a transosseous refixation to simulate a surgical repair or reconstruction (simulated ACL reconstruction; sACLR). An RL was sequentially created with a length of 1, 2, and 3 cm. Each state of the RL was evaluated in the ACL-deficient state and after sACLR. RESULTS In the ACL-deficient state, only an RL of 3 cm length resulted in a significant increase of ATT in 30° of flexion (mean difference 0.73 mm; 95% CI, 0.36-1.1 mm). After sACLR, an RL had no significant effect. When looking at ER, an RL significantly increased ER in full extension in the ACL-deficient state in 2 cm (mean difference 0.9°; 95% CI, 0.08°-1.74°) and 3 cm length (mean difference 1.9°; 95% CI, 0.57-3.25). Furthermore, a 3-cm RL significantly increased IR in 0° of flexion in the ACL-deficient state (mean difference 1.9°; 95% CI, 0.2°-3.6°). No effect of ramp lesions on rotation was found after sACLR. CONCLUSION RLs result in a small increase in ATT, ER, and IR in ACL-deficient knees at early flexion angles, but not after sACLR. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Small RLs did not change time-zero knee kinematics and may, therefore, be left untreated, especially when the ACL is reconstructed.
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- Adrian Deichsel
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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Franceschini M, Reale D, Boffa A, Andriolo L, Tortorella F, Grassi A, Filardo G, Zaffagnini S. Medial meniscal lesions increase antero-posterior laxity in knees with anterior cruciate ligament injury. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:135-142. [PMID: 38226688 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to quantify the impact of concomitant meniscal lesions on knee laxity using a triaxial accelerometer in a large population of patients affected by anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. METHODS A total of 326 consecutive patients (261 men and 65 women, mean age 31.3 ± 11.3) undergoing primary ACL reconstruction, were preoperatively evaluated through Lachman and pivot shift tests using a triaxial accelerometer to quantify knee laxity. An analysis based on the presence of meniscal tears assessed during surgery was performed to evaluate the impact of meniscal lesions on knee laxity. RESULTS The anterior tibial translation (Lachman test) presented significantly higher values in patients with medial meniscal lesions (7.3 ± 1.7 mm, p = 0.049) and both medial and lateral meniscal lesions (7.7 ± 1.6 mm, p = 0.001) compared to patients without concomitant meniscal lesions (6.7 ± 1.3 mm). Moreover, patients with both medial and lateral meniscal lesions presented significantly higher values of anterior tibial translation compared to patients with lateral meniscal lesions (p = 0.049). No statistically significant differences were found between the groups in terms of tibial acceleration (pivot shift test). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the contribution of concomitant meniscal lesions to knee laxity can be objectively quantified using a triaxial accelerometer in ACL-injured knees. In particular, medial meniscus lesions, alone or in association with lateral meniscus lesions, determine a significant increase of the anterior tibial translation compared to knees without meniscus tears. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Marco Franceschini
- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Ortopedia e Traumatologia, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Applied and Translational Research (ATR) Center, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Romandini I, Cance N, Dan MJ, Pineda T, Pairot de Fontenay B, Demey G, Dejour DH. A non-weight bearing protocol after ACL reconstruction improves static anterior tibial translation in patients with elevated slope and increased weight bearing tibial anterior translation. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:142. [PMID: 38114884 PMCID: PMC10730494 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00694-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of a non-weight bearing (NWB) protocol within 21 post-operative days after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction on static and dynamic anterior tibial translations (SATT and DATT, respectively). The hypothesis is that delayed WB would improve ATT at 9 months follow-up. METHODS A series of patients treated with ACL reconstruction was retrospectively reviewed, comparing a group with immediate post-operative weight bearing (WB group) and a group without post-operative weight bearing (NWB group). The NWB protocol was applied to patients with posterior tibial slope (PTS) ≥ 12°, pre-operative SATT ≥ 5 mm, and/or meniscal lesions of root or radial type. SATT, and PTS were measured on 20° flexion monopodal lateral x-rays, while DATT on Telos™ x-rays at pre-operative and 9-months follow-up. RESULTS One hundred seventy-nine patients were included (50 NWB group, 129 WB group). The SATT worsened in the WB group with a mean increase of 0.7 mm (SD 3.1 mm), while in the NWB group, the SATT improved with a mean decrease of 1.4 mm (SD 3.1 mm) from the pre-operative to 9 months' follow-up (p < 0.001). The side-to-side Telos™ evaluation showed a significant improvement in DATT within both the groups (p < 0.001), but there was no difference between the two groups (p = 0.99). CONCLUSION The post-operative protocol of 21 days without WB led to an improvement in SATT at 9 months without an influence on DATT, and it is recommended for patients with a SATT ≥ 5 mm and/or a PTS ≥ 12° as part of an "à la carte" approach to ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, Retrospective case series.
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- Iacopo Romandini
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, 29 Avenue Des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France.
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, Via Pupilli 1, Bologna, 40136, Italy.
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, 29 Avenue Des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, 29 Avenue Des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
- Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, 2052, Sydney, Australia
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, 29 Avenue Des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
- Hospital El Carmen, Santiago, Chile
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, 29 Avenue Des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, 29 Avenue Des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de La Sauvegarde, 29 Avenue Des Sources, 69009, Lyon, France
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Sproul D, Agarwal A, Malyavko A, Mathur A, Kreulen RT, Thakkar SC, Best MJ. Graft failure within 2 years of isolated anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is associated with increased risk of secondary meniscus tears. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5823-5829. [PMID: 37938327 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07653-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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PURPOSE A debilitating complication following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a secondary meniscus tear. Currently, the literature is mixed regarding the risk factors associated with the incidence of secondary meniscus tears. The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors associated with meniscus tears following an isolated primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. ACL graft failure was hypothesized to be the strongest risk factor for secondary meniscal injury occurrence. METHODS A retrospective cohort analysis was performed using the PearlDiver Database. Patients with a primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were identified in the database. Patients with concomitant knee ligament injury or meniscus injury present at the time the index procedure were excluded. Patients were grouped to those who had a secondary meniscus tear within 2 years following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and those who did not. Univariate analysis and multivariable regression analysis was conducted to identify significant risk factors for a secondary meniscus tear. RESULTS There were 25,622 patients meeting criteria for inclusion in this study. Within 2 years from the primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, there were 1,781 patients (7.0%) that experienced a meniscus tear. Graft failure had the highest odds of having a postoperative meniscus tear within 2 years (OR: 4.1; CI 3.5-4.8; p < 0.002). Additional significant risk factors included tobacco use (OR: 2.0; CI 1.0-3.1; p < 0.001), increased Charlson Comorbidity Index (OR: 1.2; CI 1.1-1.4), male gender (OR: 1.1; CI 1.1-1.2; p < 0.001), obesity (OR: 1.1; CI 1.1-1.2; p < 0.001), delayed surgery (OR:1.1; CI 1.1-1.2; p < 0.002), and patients age 30 and older (OR: 1.0; CI 1.0-1.0; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study found that anterior cruciate ligament graft failure is the strongest predictor of post-operative meniscus tears. Other risk factors, including tobacco use, increased CCI, male gender, obesity, delayed surgery, and age 30 and older, were established, with several being modifiable. Therefore, targeted preoperative optimization of modifiable risk factors and postoperative protocols may reduce the risk of secondary meniscus tears. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, prognostic trial.
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- David Sproul
- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2300 I (Eye) St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.
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- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2300 I (Eye) St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2300 I (Eye) St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2300 I (Eye) St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD, 21044, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD, 21044, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD, 21044, USA
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Horbaly H. Covariance in human limb joint articular morphology. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2023; 182:401-411. [PMID: 37702982 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Limb synovial joints exhibit complex shapes that must accommodate often-antagonistic demands of function, mobility, and stability. These demands presumably dictate coordination among joint articular shapes, but the structure of morphological covariance within and among joints is unknown. This study analyzes the human shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee to determine how articular covariance is structured in relation to joint structure, accessory cartilage, and function. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surface models were created from the CT scans of 200 modern skeletons from the University of Tennessee Donated Skeletal Collection. Three-dimensional landmarks were collected on the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee joints. Two-block partial least squares were conducted to determine associations between surfaces of conarticular shapes, functionally analogous articulations, and articulations belonging to the same bone. RESULTS Except for the components of the shoulder, all conarticular pairs exhibit covariance, though the strength of these relationships appears unrelated to the amount of accessory cartilage in the joint. Only the analogous articulations of the humerus and femur exhibit significant covariance, but it is unlikely that this pattern is due to function alone. Stronger covariance within the lower limb than the upper limb is consistent broader primate patterns of within-limb integration. DISCUSSION With the exception of the elbow, complementary joint function does not appear to promote strong covariance between articulations. Analogous humeral and femoral surfaces are also serially homologous, which may result in the articular associations observed between these bones. Broadly, these patterns highlight the indirect relationship between joint congruence and covariance.
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- Haley Horbaly
- Department of Health and Human Performance, Congdon School of Health Sciences, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Congdon School of Health Sciences, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA
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Gilat R, Mitchnik IY, Mimouni T, Agar G, Lindner D, Beer Y. The meniscotibial ligament role in meniscal extrusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:5777-5786. [PMID: 37266692 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04934-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The meniscotibial ligament (MTL) limits extrusion of the medial meniscus (MM). While meniscal extrusion may be detrimental to knee joint biomechanics, the role of the MTL in meniscal extrusion is debatable. We sought to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the role of the MTL and surgical techniques for MTL repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines we searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase for: (("Meniscotibial") OR ("Coronary") OR ("Ramp")) AND ("Extrusion"). After screening and applying eligibility criteria, data were extracted for MTL pathology types ("traumatic" ruptures or "induced" injuries) and meniscal extrusion. A meta-analysis evaluated the mean difference of extrusion between "intact" MTLs (native or repaired) and "injured" MTLs (induced or traumatic). We further performed a subgroup analysis between traumatic and induced MTL lesions. RESULTS This systematic review included six studies, which all evaluated MM extrusion. There were 74 knees with induced MTL injuries and 19 knees with traumatic MTL ruptures. Study designs were heterogenic and utilized three types of MTL repair procedures. The meta-analysis included 18 human knees and revealed that sectioning the MTL created a 2.92 mm [- 0.18 to 6.03] MM extrusion, while MTL repair decreased MM extrusion by - 2.11 mm [- 3.03 to - 1.21]. CONCLUSIONS MTL injury may result in approximately 3 mm of MM extrusion, while repair of the MTL can decrease extrusion by 2 mm. Several novel surgical techniques exist to repair the MTL. However, studies reporting clinical outcomes of these various procedures are scarce.
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- Ron Gilat
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Military Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Bae BS, Yoo S, Lee SH. Ramp lesion in anterior cruciate ligament injury: a review of the anatomy, biomechanics, epidemiology, and diagnosis. Knee Surg Relat Res 2023; 35:23. [PMID: 37626385 PMCID: PMC10464050 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-023-00197-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Ramp lesions, commonly observed in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, have been previously defined as longitudinal tears around the meniscocapsular junction. However, the definitions and interpretations of ramp lesions have varied, emphasizing the need to confirm their presence before surgery and the importance of direct visualization using arthroscopy. Recent histological studies have reported new findings on ramp lesions, shedding light on their attachment mechanisms. The anatomical structures around the ramp lesion, such as the posterior horn of medial meniscus (PHMM), semimembranosus (SM), posteromedial (PM) capsule, and meniscotibial ligament (MTL), were assessed regarding how these structures could be attached to each other. The studies of ramp lesions have also contributed to the progression of biomechanical studies explaining the cause and effects of ramp lesions. Ramp lesion has been proven to stabilize the anteroposterior (AP) instability of ACL. In addition, various laboratory studies have demonstrated the relationship between rotational instability of the knee joint and ramp lesions. The analysis of risk factors of ramp lesion helped to understand the injury mechanism of the lesion. Many authors have evaluated the prevalence of ramp lesions in patients with ACL injuries. The development of arthroscopy techniques has influenced the outcomes of ACL reconstruction with the easy detection of ramp lesions. This review article aims to analyze the past findings and recent advancements in anatomical, biomechanical, and epidemiological studies of ramp lesions in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction, and provide various perspectives ramp lesions in patients with ACL reconstruction.
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- Bo Seung Bae
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases and Rheumatism, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, 134-727, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases and Rheumatism, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, 134-727, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Grassi A, Agostinone P, Paolo SD, Lucidi GA, Pinelli E, Marchiori G, Bontempi M, Bragonzoni L, Zaffagnini S. Medial Meniscal Posterior Horn Suturing Influences Tibial Internal-External Rotation in ACL-Reconstructed Knees. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231177596. [PMID: 37529533 PMCID: PMC10387796 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231177596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Background The role of meniscal lesions and repair in combination with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction has not been extensively investigated in vivo and under weightbearing conditions. Purpose The purposes of this study were to (1) compare the in vivo knee kinematics between patients with ACL tear and those with combined ACL and medial meniscal tears and (2) investigate kinematic differences between isolated ACL reconstruction and ACL reconstruction plus medial meniscal repair (MR). It was hypothesized that concomitant posterior horn medial meniscal tear and ACL deficiency would affect knee internal-external rotation and anterior-posterior translation but MR would restore these parameters. Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Methods Nineteen patients who underwent ACL reconstruction were included: 10 had intact menisci (IM group) and 9 had a medial meniscal injury that was repaired during ACL reconstruction using an all-inside technique (MR group). Preoperatively and 18 months postoperatively, active knee kinematics under weightbearing conditions was evaluated during a single-leg squat using a dynamic biplane x-ray imaging system. The general linear model was used to investigate the differences between group (IM vs MR) and time (preoperative vs follow-up) and their interactions. Results Tibial internal rotation was higher in the MR group than the IM group both before and after surgery (P = .007). Knee valgus rotation was higher in the MR group preoperatively (P < .001), while no differences were found postoperatively because of an increase of valgus rotation in the IM group, which was significant in the descendant phase (P < .001). Preoperatively, the IM group showed a more medial tibial translation compared with the MR group in the descendant phase (P = .006). Conclusion When performing a single-leg squat, patients with ACL-deficient knees and a medial meniscal tear demonstrated a more valgus rotation, tibial internal rotation, and lateral tibial translation versus those with intact menisci. After ACL reconstruction and MR, these patients demonstrated significantly higher tibial internal rotation when compared with patients who underwent isolated ACL reconstruction. Clinical Relevance Surgeons should be aware that MR does not fully restore knee kinematics in vivo and under weightbearing conditions in the context of ACL reconstruction.
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- Alberto Grassi
- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze per la Qualità della Vita QuVi, University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze per la Qualità della Vita QuVi, University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy
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- Scienze e Tecnologie Chirurgiche, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Scienze e Tecnologie Chirurgiche, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze per la Qualità della Vita QuVi, University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica II, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Lee CS, Jeon OH, Han SB, Jang KM. Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Enhanced Healing of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Knee Joint. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59040725. [PMID: 37109683 PMCID: PMC10146272 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the major supporting ligaments of the knee joint, and MCL injuries are common where excessive valgus loading is applied to the knee joint. Although most MCL injuries can be treated conservatively, healing of the MCL can take several weeks to months. Furthermore, once injured, the biomechanical properties of the healed MCL differ from those of the native MCL, resulting in an increased risk of re-injury and chronic remnant symptoms. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), owing to their therapeutic potential, have been investigated in various musculoskeletal injuries, and some preclinical studies regarding MSC-based approaches in MCL injuries have shown promising results. Despite satisfactory results in preclinical studies, there is still a lack of clinical studies in the orthopedic literature. This article describes the basic knowledge of the MCL, standard treatments for MCL injuries, and recent studies regarding the application of MSCs for enhanced healing of the MCL. MSC-based approaches are expected to be a potential therapeutic option for enhanced healing of the MCL in the future.
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- Chul-Soo Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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El Helou A, Gousopoulos L, Shatrov J, Hopper GP, Philippe C, Ayata M, Thaunat M, Fayard JM, Freychet B, Vieira TD, Sonnery-Cottet B. Failure Rates of Repaired Bucket-Handle Tears of the Medial Meniscus Concomitant With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Cohort Study of 253 Patients From the SANTI Study Group With a Mean Follow-up of 94 Months. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:585-595. [PMID: 36734511 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221148497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Failure rates of repaired bucket-handle medial meniscal tears (BHMMTs) concomitant with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are as high as 20%. The outcomes of posteromedial portal suture hook repair have not been compared with all-inside repair techniques for this subtype of meniscal lesion. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes and failure rates of patients who underwent BHMMT repair concomitant with ACLR using an all-inside technique, suture hook + all-inside technique, or suture hook + outside-in technique. It was hypothesized that no significant differences in failure rates would be found between the groups. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on patients diagnosed with a BHMMT who underwent meniscal repair during primary ACLR and had a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Patients were grouped based on the meniscal repair technique used: all-inside repair, suture hook + all-inside repair, or suture hook + outside-in repair. At the end of the study period, secondary medial meniscectomy rates were determined. RESULTS The study population comprised 253 patients who underwent repair of a BHMMT with concomitant ACLR with a mean follow-up of 94.0 ± 47.6 months. A total of 114 patients (45.1%) underwent all-inside repair, 61 patients (24.1%) underwent suture hook + all-inside repair, and 78 patients (30.8%) underwent suture hook + outside-in repair. Overall, there were 36 failures. The failure rates were 20.2%, 14.8%, and 5.1%, respectively (P = .0135). All-inside repairs were >4 times more likely to fail than suture hook + outside-in repairs (hazard ratio [HR], 4.103; 95% CI, 1.369-12.296; P = .0117). Failure was also 3 times higher (HR, 2.943; 95% CI, 1.224-7.075; P = .0159) for patients <30 years of age compared with those aged ≥30 years. An additional anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) was also found to reduce the failure rate of repaired BHMMTs concomitant with ACLR. CONCLUSION Combined suture hook + outside-in repair of BHMMTs resulted in significantly fewer failures than all other techniques. Furthermore, age <30 years and no additional ALLR were associated with higher failure rates.
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- Abdo El Helou
- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- NHS Glasgow and Clyde South Glasgow University Hospitals NHS Trust Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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- Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Groupe GDS-Ramsay, Lyon, France
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Bradley PX, Thomas KN, Kratzer AL, Robinson AC, Wittstein JR, DeFrate LE, McNulty AL. The Interplay of Biomechanical and Biological Changes Following Meniscus Injury. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2023; 25:35-46. [PMID: 36479669 PMCID: PMC10267895 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-022-01093-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Meniscus injury often leads to joint degeneration and post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) development. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to outline the current understanding of biomechanical and biological repercussions following meniscus injury and how these changes impact meniscus repair and PTOA development. Moreover, we identify key gaps in knowledge that must be further investigated to improve meniscus healing and prevent PTOA. RECENT FINDINGS Following meniscus injury, both biomechanical and biological alterations frequently occur in multiple tissues in the joint. Biomechanically, meniscus tears compromise the ability of the meniscus to transfer load in the joint, making the cartilage more vulnerable to increased strain. Biologically, the post-injury environment is often characterized by an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines, catabolic enzymes, and immune cells. These multi-faceted changes have a significant interplay and result in an environment that opposes tissue repair and contributes to PTOA development. Additionally, degenerative changes associated with OA may cause a feedback cycle, negatively impacting the healing capacity of the meniscus. Strides have been made towards understanding post-injury biological and biomechanical changes in the joint, their interplay, and how they affect healing and PTOA development. However, in order to improve clinical treatments to promote meniscus healing and prevent PTOA development, there is an urgent need to understand the physiologic changes in the joint following injury. In particular, work is needed on the in vivo characterization of the temporal biomechanical and biological changes that occur in patients following meniscus injury and how these changes contribute to PTOA development.
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- Patrick X Bradley
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC Box 3093, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC Box 3093, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC Box 3093, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC Box 3093, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC Box 3093, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
- Department of Pathology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
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Lazarte MDLÁ, Manzano A, Sanchez RS, Abdala V. Ontogeny of the meniscus in the anuran Xenopus laevis. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2023; 306:457-469. [PMID: 36089759 DOI: 10.1002/ar.25076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The anuran knee joint is subjected to the jump, one of the tetrapods' most demanding mechanical stresses. Consistent with this continuous effort, the knee of the anurans has a complex structure comparable to that of an amniote. Here, we describe the ontogeny of the Xenopus knee tissues and study the morphogenesis of the knee joint shape by performing a geometric morphometric analysis of specially selected anatomical structures: the menisci and the long bone epiphyses. A meniscus is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure, with a triangular cross-section inserted between joints surfaces. A meniscus transmits load across the tibiofemoral joint by increasing congruity of the long bone epiphysis and decreasing the resulting stress exerted on the articular cartilage. We ask two questions: (1) what is the tissue composition along the ontogeny of the menisci of a swimming frog? (2) How do the menisci acquire the shape that will allow their adjustment? We studied the structures and tissue ontogeny of the knee of several specimens of Xenopus laevis and evaluated the congruity of the knee structures across the species ontogeny. Histological sections showed that the cavitation process responsible for separating the menisci and the epiphyses seems to be pivotal in shaping the conformity of these structures and the long bone epiphyses of the hindlimbs. The geometric morphometric analysis allowed us to interpret three phases of differentiation associated with limb functionality. The characteristic shape of the meniscus appears early in the ontogeny of the knee, simultaneously with the epiphysis contours.
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- Centro de Investigación Científica y Transferencia Tecnológica a la Producción (CICYTTP) CONICET, Diamante, Entre Ríos, Argentina
- Cátedra de Embriología y Anatomía Animal, Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnología (FCyT-UADER), Oro Verde, Entre Ríos, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Biología General, Facultad de Cs. Naturales e IML, UNT, Tucumán, Argentina
- Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas (INSIBIO) CONICET-UNT, and Instituto de Biología "Dr. Francisco D. Barbieri", Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, UNT, Tucumán, Argentina
- Cátedra de Fisiología, Departamento Biomédico-Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, UNT, Tucumán, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biodiversidad Neotropical (IBN), UNT-CONICET, Tucumán, Argentina
- Cátedra de Biología General, Facultad de Cs. Naturales e IML, UNT, Tucumán, Argentina
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Hanna T, Smith NP, Sherbondy PS. Arthroscopic Saucerization and Repair of a Torn Medial Discoid Meniscus. Arthrosc Tech 2022; 12:e121-e126. [PMID: 36814971 PMCID: PMC9939740 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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A discoid meniscus is a congenital abnormality that usually affects the lateral meniscus, leading to instability and increased risk of tearing. A discoid medial meniscus is an extremely rare pathology that is seldom described in literature. In this report, we present the technique of operative treatment of a symptomatic, torn discoid medial meniscus. The meniscus is saucerized to 6-8 mm of stable rim, and the inside-out technique is used as the modality of meniscal fixation. Although a discoid medial meniscus is an uncommon finding, all treating surgeons should be aware of the possibility during surgical intervention.
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- Tammam Hanna
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.,Address correspondence to Nathan P. Smith, B.S., 187 University Manor East, Hershey, PA, 17033, U.S.A.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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Morphometric characteristics of the knee are associated with the injury of the meniscus. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:498. [PMCID: PMC9675146 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03380-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background To assess the geometrical risk factors for meniscal injuries. We hypothesized that the narrowness of the intercondylar notch and the smaller tibial spine could increase the risk of meniscal injuries. Methods We retrospectively studied two hundred and seven patients examined for knee magnetic resonance images. Two experienced orthopedists evaluated the severity of meniscal injuries. The notch width, bicondylar notch width, notch width index, condyle width of the femur, tibial spine height, and intercondylar angle were measured in magnetic resonance image slides by two blinded orthopedists.
Results A total of 112 patients with a meniscus injury and 95 patients were as healthy control in all two hundred and seven patients. The NWI (P = 0.027) in patients with meniscus injuries was significantly different from the control group. A 1 SD (0.04 mm) increase in NWI was associated with a 0.4-fold increase in the risk of meniscal injury. A 1 SD (0.04 mm) increase in NWI was associated with a 0.64-fold increase in the risk of grade 3 meniscal injury. Furthermore, NWI and medial spine height are decreased significantly in grade 2 (P < 0.05) meniscal injury than in other grades. The medial spine height was significantly decreased in the meniscal injury group (P = 0.025), and the decrease in medial spine height would increase the risk of meniscal injury (OR = 0.77) and grade 3 meniscal injury (OR = 0.8). Conclusions The stenosis of the femoral intercondylar notch and small medial tibial spine is risk factors of meniscal injury. The decreased NWI and the medial tibial spine height were also associated with the severity of the meniscal injury. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13018-022-03380-2.
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Lee SJ, Bin SI, Kim JM, Lee BS, Kim SM, Lee HY. Effect of ICRS Lesion Grade on Graft Survival After Medial Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: MRI-Based Objective Evaluation. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:3579-3585. [PMID: 36197080 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221124897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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 Data are lacking regarding the survival rate after medial meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) alone. Furthermore, little information is available about prognostic factors for graft survival that affect the outcomes of medial MAT. PURPOSE To investigate the prognostic factors and survival rate of allograft after medial MAT. STUDY DESIGN Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS The records of 78 consecutive patients who underwent primary medial MAT between 1996 and 2018 were reviewed. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed to analyze the anatomic and clinical survival rates. Anatomic failure was defined as a tear covering >50% of the allograft or unstable peripheral rim. Clinical failure was considered Lysholm score <65 or need for additional surgery such as meniscal repair, revision MAT, realignment osteotomy, and meniscectomy for >50% of the allograft. Patient factors affecting anatomic and clinical failure were analyzed. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 6.9 ± 5.3 years (range, 2-21 years). Anatomic failure was noted in 19 patients (24.4%), and none of these patients had a persistent poor Lysholm score of <65; of these, 2 patients who underwent meniscal repair also had clinical failure. Clinical failure was noted in 7 patients (9.0%); 4 patients had Lysholm score <65, 2 patients underwent meniscal repair, and 1 patient underwent realignment osteotomy. The estimated 10-year anatomic and clinical survival rates were 73.89% and 87.90%, respectively. Anatomic survival was significantly associated with only high-grade International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation (ICRS) lesion (ICRS grade 3 or 4) (hazard ratio, 3.171; 95% CI, 1.124-8.944; P = .029). However, the clinical survival rate was not significantly associated with any factors. Patients with low-grade ICRS lesion (ICRS grade 0, 1, or 2) showed a higher estimated 10-year anatomic survival rate compared with patients with high-grade ICRS lesions (87.6% vs 63.3%, respectively; P = .022). CONCLUSION Low-grade ICRS lesion was associated with higher anatomic survival rate after medial MAT. In patients with high-grade ICRS lesions, the clinical outcome might be good; however, the status of an allograft might be poor. The surgeon should be aware of this and explain to the patient that close observation is necessary.
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- Seon-Jong Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital, Gunpo, Republic of Korea
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- Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Meniscal lesions often occur in association with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears at the moment of the injury or, secondarily, as a consequence of knee instability. Both ACL and meniscus lesions are associated with a higher risk of osteoarthritis. Adequate treatment of these lesions reduces the rate of degenerative changes in the affected knee. Meniscal tears should be addressed concomitantly with ACL reconstruction and the treatment must be oriented towards preserving the meniscal tissue anytime this is possible. Several options for approaching a meniscus tear are available. The meniscal suture should always be considered, and, if possible, meniscectomy should be the last choice. “Masterly neglect” is a valuable option in selected cases.
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van der Wal WA, Meijer DT, Hoogeslag RAG, LaPrade RF. Meniscal Tears, Posterolateral and Posteromedial Corner Injuries, Increased Coronal Plane, and Increased Sagittal Plane Tibial Slope All Influence Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Related Knee Kinematics and Increase Forces on the Native and Reconstructed Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Systematic Review of Cadaveric Studies. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1664-1688.e1. [PMID: 34883197 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To obtain a comprehensive list of pathologies that cause increased anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) forces and pathologic knee kinematics to evaluate for in both primary and revision ACL reconstruction to decrease the risk of subsequent graft overload. METHODS An electronic search was performed in the Embase and MEDLINE databases for the period between January 1, 1990, and December 10, 2020. All articles investigating medial and lateral meniscal injury, (postero)lateral corner injury, (postero)medial corner/medial collateral ligament injury, valgus alignment, varus alignment, and tibial slope in relation to ACL (graft) force and knee kinematics were included. RESULTS Data of 43 studies were included. The studies reported that high-volume medial and lateral meniscectomies, peripheral meniscus tears, medial meniscus ramp tears, lateral meniscus root tears, posterolateral corner injuries, medial collateral ligament tears, increased tibial slope, and valgus and varus alignment were reported to have a significant impact on ACL (graft) force and related knee kinematics. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review on biomechanical cadaver studies provides a rationale to systematically identify and treat pathologies in ACL-injured knees, because when undiagnosed or left untreated, these specific concomitant pathologies could lead to ACL graft overload in both primary and revision ACL-reconstructed knees. CLINICAL RELEVANCE it is necessary that orthopaedic surgeons who treat ACL-injured knees understand the surgically relevant biomechanical consequences of additional pathologies and use this knowledge to optimize treatment in ACL-injured patients.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Costa GG, Grassi A, Zocco G, Graceffa A, Lauria M, Fanzone G, Zaffagnini S, Russo A. What Is the Failure Rate After Arthroscopic Repair of Bucket-Handle Meniscal Tears? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:1742-1752. [PMID: 34161741 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211015425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [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 Meniscal repair has become the treatment of choice for meniscal tears, especially in the subset of bucket-handle meniscal tears (BHMTs). However, a comprehensive estimate of the corresponding failure rate is not available, thus maintaining doubts about the healing potential of these tears. Furthermore, a wide range of factors to predict high failure rates have been reported but with conflicting evidence. PURPOSE To determine the failure rate after arthroscopic repair of BHMTs as reported in the literature, compare this with the failure rate of simple meniscal tears extracted from the same studies, and analyze the influence of factors previously reported to be predictive of meniscal repair failure. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A systematic search was conducted by 2 independent reviewers using principal bibliographic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE). After a stepwise exclusion process, 38 articles met the inclusion criteria. Failure rate data were analyzed with a random-effects proportional meta-analysis (weighted for individual study size), and forest plots were constructed to determine any statistically significant differences between BHMTs versus simple tears (longitudinal, radial, or horizontal), medial versus lateral BHMTs, isolated procedures versus repairs with concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and tears in red-red versus red-white zones. Moreover, a meta-regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of patient age and sex, suture technique (in-out or all-inside), time from injury to surgery, mean number of stitches, and length of follow-up on failure rates. RESULTS The pooled failure rate was 14.8% (95% CI, 11.3%-18.3%; I2 = 77.2%). A total of 17 studies provided failure rates of both BHMT repairs (46/311 repairs) and simple tear repairs (54/546 repairs), demonstrating a significantly higher failure rate for BHMT repairs (risk ratio [RR] = 1.50; 95% CI, 1.05-2.15; I2 = 0%; P = .03). Medial BHMT repairs (RR = 1.94; 95% CI, 1.25-3.01; I2 = 0%; P = .003) and isolated repairs (RR = 1.77; 95% CI, 1.15-2.72; I2 = 0%; P = .009) had statistically higher risk of failure, but no statistically significant difference was found between tears in red-red versus red-white zones. Among the other factors evaluated with meta-regression, only the mean number of stitches showed a statistically significant effect on failure rates. CONCLUSION Based on the currently available literature, this systematic review provides a reasonably comprehensive analysis of failure rate after arthroscopic BHMT repair; failure is estimated to occur in 14.8% of cases. Medial tears and isolated repairs were the 2 major predictors of failure.
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- Giuseppe Gianluca Costa
- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- II Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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- II Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Unit, Umberto I Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Enna, Enna, Italy
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Escoda Menéndez S, García González P, Meana Morís AR, del Valle Soto M, Maestro Fernández A. Meniscal Ramp Lesions: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:619-626. [PMID: 33663972 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Meniscal ramp lesions are a special type of injury that affects the periphery of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (PHMM) and/or its meniscocapsular attachments. They are strongly associated with acute and chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. These lesions have gained much prominence in recent years, due to a significant increase in their diagnosis and their important biomechanical involvement in the knee. It is known that their presence in ACL-deficient knees is related to instability and if they are not repaired during ACL reconstruction, they can ultimately cause the failure of the graft. Since this type of injury is often underdiagnosed due to its localization at the "blind" point of arthroscopic vision, it is crucial to make an accurate preoperative diagnosis of them with MRI. The objective of this article is to review the recent literature regarding meniscal ramp lesions and to summarize the anatomical, biomechanical and fundamentally diagnostic aspects, emphasizing the radiological findings described until now.
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Vasta S, Zampogna B, Hartog TD, El Bitar Y, Uribe-Echevarria B, Amendola A. Outcomes, Complications, and Reoperations After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221075310. [PMID: 35295549 PMCID: PMC8918750 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221075310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Outcomes following meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) are an evolving topic. Purpose: To review clinical outcomes in younger, previously active patients who underwent an isolated MAT or MAT plus any osteotomy. Concurrent surgeries, complications, and graft survivorship are presented. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Inclusion criteria included having undergone MAT with a minimum of 1 year of follow-up with at least 1 of the following patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures collected pre- and postoperatively: visual analog scale for pain, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, and overall satisfaction. From patient records, we recorded descriptive data, side (medial/lateral), previous or concurrent procedures, perioperative complications, revisions, and conversion to arthroplasty. Two-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test for differences in age and body mass index (BMI). A 2 × 2 chi-square test was used to determine if the spectrum of procedures performed on our study’s patient group was representative of the entire population. PRO results were analyzed using a multivariate ANOVA. Results: From a total of 91 eligible patients, 61 (63 knees) met our inclusion criteria. Mean presurgery age was 25.5 ± 9.2 years, and mean BMI was 26.7 (range, 18.5-38.4). At follow-up (mean, 4.8 years; range, 1.0-13.6 years) overall PROs were statistically and clinically improved at final follow-up ( P ≤ .003); effect sizes were moderate and large. KOOS Pain and KOOS Activities of Daily Living showed some main or interaction effects that were trivial or small. Patient satisfaction with the treatment was ≥7 out of 10 in 85% of patients. A minimum of 1 subsequent surgery for various concerns was necessary in 23% of the 93 knees. Graft survival in the included patients was 100%. Conclusion: Complications (conditions requiring at least 1 subsequent surgery) affected about one-quarter of the patients who underwent MAT. Nevertheless, MAT seemed to provide our patients with adequate pain relief and improved function.
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- Sebastiano Vasta
- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Campus Bio-Medical University, Rome, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Campus Bio-Medical University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, USA
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- James R. Urbaniak Sports Sciences Institute, Division of Sports Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Alomar AZ, Al Jedia KM, Shadid AM, Almaawi A, Sinha S, Khan R, Mittal S, Kumar A. Concurrent Research Around Meniscus: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review of the Top Fifty Cited Papers. Indian J Orthop 2022; 56:785-796. [PMID: 35547349 PMCID: PMC9043149 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00592-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The knowledge regarding meniscus has vastly evolved over the past few decades. The meniscus's intact, injured, and repaired status can affect other joint structures, i.e., ligaments, articular surfaces, and overall biomechanics of the knee joint. Due to available evidence's extensiveness, it is challenging to determine the most influential topics and the emerging trends in concurrent meniscus research. This study aims to identify the top fifty cited papers in meniscus research and concurrent knee issues and analyse their characteristics. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted on the Thompson Reuters Web of Science database to prepare a list of top fifty cited articles that included original articles and review articles concerning meniscus. The included articles were analysed for the source journal, investigating institution, country of the corresponding author, year of publication, total citations, annual citation rate, and a qualitative review. RESULTS The search strategy resulted in 6768 original articles and 453 review articles. The top fifty cited articles were published from 1969 to 2014 and belonged to 14 journal sources. There were 43 original articles and seven review articles. The average citations per article were 417.4 and the average citations per paper per year were 22.6. Besides the meniscus, a general interest in the clinical assessment scores, anterior cruciate ligament, long-term osteoarthritis, and cartilage was observed. CONCLUSION Most of the research concerning meniscus relates to the importance of meniscus preservation, the link between meniscus injuries and concomitant anterior cruciate ligament and chondral injuries, and its role in long-term gonarthrosis. The western countries have contributed the maximum to the top-cited evidence concerning meniscus. The meniscus repair and transplantation techniques have recently gained importance and need further research to qualify for the top-cited evidence.
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- Abdulaziz Z. Alomar
- grid.56302.320000 0004 1773 5396Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University. KSU Sports Medicine Center, King Saud University Medical-City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- grid.56302.320000 0004 1773 5396Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- grid.56302.320000 0004 1773 5396Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- grid.56302.320000 0004 1773 5396Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- grid.411816.b0000 0004 0498 8167Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
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- grid.411816.b0000 0004 0498 8167Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
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- grid.413618.90000 0004 1767 6103JPN Apex Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- grid.411816.b0000 0004 0498 8167Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
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Qi YS, Bao HRC, Tao LY, Gu PL, Kong CLM, Wang JC, Xu YS. The Effects of Lateral Meniscus Posterior Root Tear and its Repair on Knee Stability of Internal Rotation and Forward Shift: A Biomechanical Kinematics Cadaver Study. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:792894. [PMID: 35127667 PMCID: PMC8807685 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.792894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Lateral meniscal posterior root (LMPR) is an important stabilizer for knee joint, providing the stability during tibia forward shifting and internal rotating. It is still controversial that whether the LMPR tear (LMPRT) should be repaired together with ACL reconstruction. This study aims to investigate the effects of LMPR on knee stability with intact ACL.Methods: Eight cadaver knees were used and performed the biomechanical kinematics tests in orders of: Group A: the LMPR was intact; Group B: the LMPR was cut off from its tibial end; Group C: the LMPRT has been repaired. 1) An internal rotation moment (5 Nm) was given to the tibia, then the internal rotation angle of the tibia was measured; 2) An forward shifting force (134 N) was given to the tibia, then the anterior displacement of the tibia was measured; 3) An internal rotation moment (5 Nm) and a valgus moment (10 Nm) were given to the tibia, then the internal rotation angle and the anterior displacement was measured. The stability was inferred from smaller rotation angle and displacement, and all of the angles and displacements were measured at knee flexion of 0°, 30°, 60° and 90°, respectively.Results: Comparing to Group A, the internal rotation angle in Group B was increased significantly at knee flexion of 30° (p = 0.025), 60° (p = 0.041), 90° (p = 0.002); the anterior tibia displacement in Group B was increased significantly at knee flexion of 30° (p = 0.015), 60° (p = 0.024); at knee valgus, the internal rotation angle was also increased significantly at knee flexion of 60° (p = 0.011), 90° (p = 0.037). Comparing to Group B, the internal rotation angle in Group C was decreased significantly at knee flexion of 30° (p = 0.030), 60° (p = 0.019), 90° (p = 0.021); the anterior displacement in Group C was decreased significantly at knee flexion of 30° (p = 0.042), 60° (p = 0.037); at valgus, the internal rotation angle was also decreased significantly at knee flexion of 60° (p = 0.013), 90° (p = 0.045). Comparing to Group A, only the internal rotation angle (p = 0.047) and anterior displacement (p = 0.033) in Group C were increased at knee flexion of 30°.Conclusion: In simulated knee with intact ACL, LMPRT can still lead to the notable internal rotational instability at knee flexion from 30° to 90°, as well as the anterior shift instability at knee flexion from 30° to 60°. LMPRT repair help to improve the internal rotation stability at 30° and restore it at 60° to 90°, and improve the anterior shift stability at 30° and restore it at 60°.
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- Yan-Song Qi
- Department of Orthopedics, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, China
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- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Jun-Chen Wang, ; Yong-Sheng Xu,
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- Department of Orthopedics, Inner Mongolia People’s Hospital, Hohhot, China
- *Correspondence: Jun-Chen Wang, ; Yong-Sheng Xu,
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Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesion Repair Concomitant With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Did Not Contribute to Better Anterior Knee Stability and Structural Properties After Cyclic Loading: A Porcine Model. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e1967-e1973. [PMID: 34977655 PMCID: PMC8689255 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The 50 Most Cited Articles on Meniscus Injuries and Surgery from 2000 to 2019 Focus on Arthroscopic Repair or Removal, Originate from Institutions Within the United States and Were Published Before 2010. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e2103-e2116. [PMID: 34977668 PMCID: PMC8689275 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Purpose To identify the 50 most cited original articles on meniscus injury and surgery from 2000 to 2019, and to perform a bibliometric analysis of the identified articles. Methods A Clarivate Web of Science search, completed in June 2020, generated a list of the most cited articles related to meniscus research. Articles were sorted by number of times cited, and review articles or those unrelated to the meniscus were removed. Articles were classified as basic science or assigned the appropriate level of evidence. Extracted data included title, authors, journal, year of publication, country/institution of origin, total number of citations, and number of citations per year. Results The final list of 50 included articles with a range of 106 to 490 citations and a mean of 162.34 total or 11.91 citations per year. The most cited articles appeared in 8 of the most influential journals in the field per the Journal Citation Index. Twenty-nine (58%) originated from institutions within the United States, and only 13 (26%) were published in 2010 or later. Overall, 25 (50%) were classified as therapeutic, only 5 (10%) were therapeutic randomized controlled studies, and 17 (34%) were basic science. “Arthroscopic meniscal repair or meniscectomy” appeared most frequently, with 16 (32%) falling into this subclassification. Conclusion This study of the most cited meniscus articles showed a strong predominance for therapeutic studies, studies generated and published within the United States, and studies focused on topics of arthroscopic repair or removal. Overwhelmingly, included articles were published before 2010, affirming the criticism that bibliometric analysis favors older articles. Clinical relevance This study provides information about which articles are driving the field relating to meniscus injuries and meniscus surgery in the last two decades.
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Garner AJ, Dandridge OW, Amis AA, Cobb JP, van Arkel RJ. Partial and Combined Partial Knee Arthroplasty: Greater Anterior-Posterior Stability Than Posterior Cruciate-Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:3765-3772.e4. [PMID: 34330602 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known regarding anterior-posterior stability after anterior cruciate ligament-preserving partial (PKA) and combined partial knee arthroplasty (CPKA) compared to standard posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS The anterior-posterior tibial translation of twenty-four cadaveric knees was measured, with optical tracking, while under 90N drawer with the knee flexed 0-90°. Knees were tested before and after PKA, CPKA (medial and lateral bicompartmental and bi-unicondylar), and then posterior cruciate-retaining TKA. The anterior-posterior tibial translations of the arthroplasty states, at each flexion angle, were compared to the native knee and each other with repeated measures analyses of variance and post-hoc t-tests. RESULTS Unicompartmental and bicompartmental arthroplasty states had similar laxities to the native knee and to each other, with ≤1-mm differences throughout the flexion range (P ≥ .199). Bi-unicondylar arthroplasty resulted in 6- to 8-mm increase of anterior tibial translation at high flexion angles compared to the native knee (P ≤ .023 at 80-90°). Meanwhile, TKA exhibited increased laxity across all flexion angles, with increased anterior tibial translation of up to 18 ± 6 mm (P < .001) and increased posterior translation of up to 4 ± 2 mm (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS In a cadaveric study, anterior-posterior tibial translation did not differ from native laxity after PKA and CPKA. Posterior cruciate ligament-preserving TKA demonstrated increased laxity, particularly in anterior tibial translation.
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- Amy J Garner
- MSk Lab, Sir Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub, Imperial College London, White City Campus, London, UK; Mechanical Engineering Department, Biomechanics Group, Imperial College London, London, UK; Royal College of Surgeons of England and Dunhill Medical Trust Clinical Research Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK; Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex, London, UK
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Biomechanics Group, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Biomechanics Group, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- MSk Lab, Sir Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub, Imperial College London, White City Campus, London, UK
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Biomechanics Group, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Yamamoto T, Taneichi H, Seo Y, Yoshikawa K. MRI-based kinematics of the menisci through full knee range of motion. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2021; 29:23094990211017349. [PMID: 34027726 DOI: 10.1177/23094990211017349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The meniscal kinematics in the full knee range of motion (ROM) have not been demonstrated by MRI, because the narrow bore of the superconducting magnet prevents full knee motion. The purpose of this study was to the investigate meniscal kinematics associated with femorotibial kinematics using an open-structure MRI unit that allows kinematic analysis of the menisci in full knee ROM. METHODS Non-weight-bearing MR images of the right knee of 10 subjects were acquired at six angles of knee flexion (0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, and full flexion) using a compact 0.2-T MRI system. The positions of the anterior and posterior horns of the medial and lateral menisci (MM/LM) and the medial and lateral femoral condyles (MFC/LFC) were measured at each angle of flexion. RESULTS Significant posterior LFC movement was observed in all sets of adjacent flexion angles of 60°-90° or more, indicating medial pivot motion of the femur. Significant differences in LM position were observed between adjacent flexion angles of 60°-90° or more. The positional relationship between the posterior horn of MM and the MFC was statistically significant in all but 60° flexion. The positional relationship between LM and LFC was significant at flexion angles of ≤90° in the anterior horn and at 60°, 90°, and full flexion in the posterior horn. CONCLUSION Motion patterns of the menisci were analogous to those of the femoral condyle. Medial pivot motion of the femur caused the greatest posterior movement of the LM. Meniscal kinematics followed the femorotibial kinematics. Comprehension of meniscal kinematics in full knee ROM is important for understanding of injury mechanisms, planning meniscus transplant, and making postoperative care program for meniscus surgery.
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- Tadashi Yamamoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 12756Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 12756Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Regulatory Physiology, 12756Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 12756Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan
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Wang M, Lin Z, Wang W, Chen L, Xia H, Zhang Y, Huang W. Kinematic Alterations After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction via Transtibial Techniques With Medial Meniscal Repair Versus Partial Medial Meniscectomy. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:3293-3301. [PMID: 34428082 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211033982] [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: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The treatment strategies for meniscal injuries during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remain a topic of debate. HYPOTHESIS After ACL reconstruction, knee kinematics would be affected by different medial meniscal treatment (partial medial meniscectomy [PMM] and medial meniscal repair [MMR]). STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS A total of 161 patients underwent primary single-bundle ACL reconstruction and simultaneous medial meniscal treatment. Of these, 32 patients were eligible to participate in the kinematic assessment at 24.8 ± 1.7 months after surgery. Patients were divided into 2 groups: (1) those who underwent MMR (Group MMR; n = 18) and (2) those who underwent PMM (Group PMM; n = 14). Twenty healthy participants (Group Intact) were recruited who were comparable in age, body mass index, and sex. The kinematic parameters were collected using an optical tracking system during treadmill gait. Range of motion and kinematic parameters at key events during the gait cycle were compared between the 3 groups. The primary outcomes were the differences in adduction/abduction and internal/external rotation. RESULTS Patients in Group PMM walked with increased adduction as compared with those in Group Intact during the early stance phase (P = .003; η2 = 0.172) and midstance phase (P = .003; η2 = 0.167). In terms of internal/external rotation, patients in Group PMM walked with significantly larger tibial external rotation when compared with Group MMR by approximately 3.4° to 3.7° (loading response: P = .026, η2 = 0.090; midstance: P = .035, η2 = 0.093) and Group Intact (P = .028; η2 = 0.095) in the early stance phase. In addition, there was significantly increased anterior tibial translation in Groups MMR and PMM compared with Group Intact. CONCLUSION ACL reconstruction (via transtibial technique) with concurrent PMM demonstrated larger adduction and external tibial rotation at 24 months of follow-up during level walking. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Patients undergoing different medial meniscal treatment strategies in the presence of ACL reconstruction showed distinct knee kinematics. These results suggest that MMR is strongly recommended during ACL reconstructive surgery to reduce the abnormal kinematics close to that of the ACL-intact condition.
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- Ming Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopaedic Technology and Implant Materials, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopaedic Technology and Implant Materials, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopaedic Technology and Implant Materials, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopaedic Technology and Implant Materials, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Noufal A. A case report of a fingerlike meniscal exostosis. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 87:106353. [PMID: 34509874 PMCID: PMC8435916 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106353] [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] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE The menisci are intra-articular fibrocartilagenous structures that optimize the joint function. They have several functions. Meniscal malformations are rare and different in shape. The most common are classified in public and known classifications, but some are very rare like finger like exostosis, so it is useful to highlight these rare malformations, that helps in the development of typing and classification, and may explain some unclear mechanisms of injuries. PROPRIOCEPTION We know that meniscal tears in young people usually result from clear mechanical causes, like twisting or direct trauma, so we always need a cause, but when your patient does not explain a clear movement or mechanical trauma, you will ask and ask to conclude why. Yes, keep in mind that; it may be caused by a very rare congenital malformation. CASE PRESENTATION A 20 years old male patient presented with a history of left knee pain for 6 months. MRI revealed a horizontal tear with abnormal thickness in the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. The primary arthroscopic examination discovered a horizontal tear in the PHLM with atypical downward directed fingerlike exostosis. By using an arthroscopic hock, grasper and scissors, the exostosis was removed, and the nearby tear was smoothed with the shaver. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Diagnosis of finger like exostosis is challenging and needs strong clinical suspicion because most of the time, it is not predictable and MRI signs may lead to unclear differential diagnosis. The presence of exostosis give a causative explanation of PHLM horizontal tear especially in absence of clear twisting or direct trauma. It may increase the forward directed pull forces of the nearest part of the meniscus during normal gait and gym exercises. CONCLUSION Fingerlike exostosis and other meniscal malformations should be in mind as rare cases. They may explain the presence of tears in young patients with no clear trauma.
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Salem HS, Huston LJ, Zajichek A, McCarty EC, Vidal AF, Bravman JT, Spindler KP, Frank RM, Amendola A, Andrish JT, Brophy RH, Jones MH, Kaeding CC, Marx RG, Matava MJ, Parker RD, Wolcott ML, Wolf BR, Wright RW. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Concomitant Meniscal Repair: Is Graft Choice Predictive of Meniscal Repair Success? Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211033584. [PMID: 34541016 PMCID: PMC8445540 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211033584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background When meniscal repair is performed during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR), the effect of ACL graft type on meniscal repair outcomes is unclear. Hypothesis The authors hypothesized that meniscal repairs would fail at the lowest rate when concomitant ACLR was performed with bone--patellar tendon--bone (BTB) autograft. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Patients who underwent meniscal repair at primary ACLR were identified from a longitudinal, prospective cohort. Meniscal repair failures, defined as any subsequent surgical procedure addressing the meniscus, were identified. A logistic regression model was built to assess the association of graft type, patient-specific factors, baseline Marx activity rating score, and meniscal repair location (medial or lateral) with repair failure at 6-year follow-up. Results A total of 646 patients were included. Grafts used included BTB autograft (55.7%), soft tissue autograft (33.9%), and various allografts (10.4%). We identified 101 patients (15.6%) with a documented meniscal repair failure. Failure occurred in 74 of 420 (17.6%) isolated medial meniscal repairs, 15 of 187 (8%) isolated lateral meniscal repairs, and 12 of 39 (30.7%) of combined medial and lateral meniscal repairs. Meniscal repair failure occurred in 13.9% of patients with BTB autografts, 17.4% of patients with soft tissue autografts, and 19.4% of patients with allografts. The odds of failure within 6 years of index surgery were increased more than 2-fold with allograft versus BTB autograft (odds ratio = 2.34 [95% confidence interval, 1.12-4.92]; P = .02). There was a trend toward increased meniscal repair failures with soft tissue versus BTB autografts (odds ratio = 1.41 [95% confidence interval, 0.87-2.30]; P = .17). The odds of failure were 68% higher with medial versus lateral repairs (P < .001). There was a significant relationship between baseline Marx activity level and the risk of subsequent meniscal repair failure; patients with either very low (0-1 points) or very high (15-16 points) baseline activity levels were at the highest risk (P = .004). Conclusion Meniscal repair location (medial vs lateral) and baseline activity level were the main drivers of meniscal repair outcomes. Graft type was ranked third, demonstrating that meniscal repairs performed with allograft were 2.3 times more likely to fail compared with BTB autograft. There was no significant difference in failure rates between BTB versus soft tissue autografts. Registration NCT00463099 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- CU Sports Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Garfield Heights, Ohio, USA.,Investigation performed at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; and University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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A basic understanding of meniscal anatomy and biomechanics is important for physicians evaluating knee injuries and surgeons treating meniscal injuries. This chapter provides a concise review of meniscal anatomy and biomechanics relevant for the evaluation and treatment of meniscus injuries. Anatomic landmarks relevant for meniscal root repair and transplant are discussed, along with the gross, microscopic, vascular, and neuroanatomy of the menisci.
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Markus DH, Berlinberg EJ, Strauss EJ. Current State of Synovial Fluid Biomarkers in Sports Medicine. JBJS Rev 2021; 9:01874474-202108000-00003. [PMID: 34398863 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.21.00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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» While the gross mechanical abnormalities contributing to posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) have been well described, new research is demonstrating that these insults to the articular cartilage may also initiate changes in the joint microenvironment that seed the development of PTOA. » A growing amount of literature has identified key biomarkers that exhibit altered expression in the synovial fluid following a knee injury, with a portion of these molecules remaining elevated in the years following an injury. » These biomarkers have the potential to aid in the early detection of PTOA before radiographic evidence becomes apparent. Furthermore, deciphering the processes that occur within the articular microenvironment after trauma may allow for better identification of therapeutic targets for the prevention and earlier treatment of PTOA.
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Ciatti R, Gabrielli A, Iannella G, Mariani PP. Arthroscopic incidence of lateral meniscal root avulsion in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury. J Orthop Traumatol 2021; 22:30. [PMID: 34274999 PMCID: PMC8286212 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-021-00591-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background To arthroscopically evaluate the incidence of lateral meniscal root avulsion (LMRA) and associated intra-articular injuries in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Materials and Methods From April 2014 to March 2017, 532 consecutive patients were diagnosed as having an ACL injury and underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. The diagnosis of LMRA was made arthroscopically. The effects of gender, activity, grade of laxity, time from injury, and concomitant meniscal lesions were analyzed. Results Among 532 patients, 497 (93.4%) underwent primary ACL reconstruction and 35 (6.5%) underwent revision procedures. 383 were acute or subacute injuries (less than 6 months from injury to surgery) and 149 chronic (more than 6 months). Average age was 30.4 years (DS: ± 11.04); there were 422 (79.3%) males and 110 (20.6%) females. A LMRA associated with the ACL injury was detected in 72 cases (13.5%), with a significant prevalence observed in males (\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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\begin{document}$${\chi ^2}$$\end{document}χ2 = 7.81; P = 0.006) with a meniscocapsular tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (ramp lesion). No other significant associations, such as with severity of A-P translation (as measured by KT-2000) or activity level, were detected. Conclusion LMRA is a relatively common injury associated with both acute and chronic ACL tears. A relatively high incidence in cases of chronic ACL insufficiency suggests that LMRAs do not heal spontaneously or that they may appear with time, even when absent at the time of the initial injury. Level of evidence Level III, cross-sectional study.
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- Riccardo Ciatti
- Casa Di Cura Villa Stuart. Via Trionfale, Rome, 5952 00135, Italy
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Wagala NN, Tisherman RT, Lucidi GA, Eads R, Musahl V. Meniscal problems in the ACL deficient knee: What every ACL surgeon must be able to do! OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otsm.2021.150832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Young EP, Chan PH, Prentice HA, Amar K, Hurvitz AP, Khan NA. Aseptic Revision and Reoperation Risks After Meniscectomy at the Time of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:1296-1304. [PMID: 33667127 DOI: 10.1177/0363546521997101] [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: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND An intact meniscus is considered a secondary stabilizer of the knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). While loss of the meniscus can increase forces on the anterior cruciate ligament graft after reconstruction, it is unclear whether this increased loading affects the success of the graft after ACLR. PURPOSE To identify the risk of subsequent knee surgery when meniscectomy, either partial or total, is performed at the time of index ACLR. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS We conducted a matched cohort study using data from the Kaiser Permanente Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Registry. Patients were identified who had a primary ACLR performed between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2016, with up to 12 years of follow-up. The study sample comprised patients with ACLR who had a lateral meniscectomy (n = 2581), medial meniscectomy (n = 1802), or lateral and medial meniscectomies (n = 666). For each meniscectomy subgroup, patients with ACLR alone were matched to patients with a meniscectomy on a number of patient and procedure characteristics. After the application of matching, Cox proportional hazards regression was used to evaluate the risk of aseptic revision, while competing risks regression was used to evaluate the risk of cause-specific ipsilateral reoperation between meniscectomy and ACLR alone. Analysis was performed for each meniscectomy subgroup. RESULTS After the application of matching, we failed to observe a difference in aseptic revision risk for patients with ACLR and a meniscectomy-lateral (hazard ratio [HR], 0.80; 95% CI, 0.63-1.02), medial (HR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.70-1.29), or both (HR, 1.25; 95% CI, 0.77-2.04)-as compared with ACLR alone. When compared with patients who had ACLR alone, patients with a lateral meniscectomy had a higher risk for subsequent lateral meniscectomy (HR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.18-3.02; P = .008), and those with a medial meniscectomy had a lower risk for manipulation under anesthesia (HR, 0.13; 95% CI, 0.02-0.92; P = .041). CONCLUSION No difference in aseptic revision risk was observed for patients undergoing primary ACLR between groups with and without meniscectomy at the time of index surgery. Partial lateral meniscectomy at the time of index ACLR did associate with a higher risk of subsequent lateral meniscectomy.
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- Edmond P Young
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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- Surgical Outcomes and Analysis, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California, USA
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- Surgical Outcomes and Analysis, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California, USA
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Unal M, Kose O, Aktan C, Gumussuyu G, May H, Kati YA. Is There a Role of Meniscal Morphology in the Risk of Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture? A Case-Control Study. J Knee Surg 2021; 34:570-580. [PMID: 32659821 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to identify the anatomical risk factors and determine the role of meniscal morphology in noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. A total of 126 patients (63 with noncontact ACL rupture and 63 age- and sex-matched controls) with intact menisci were included in this retrospective case-control study. On knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), meniscal morphometry (anterior, corpus, and posterior heights and widths of each meniscus), tibial slope (medial and lateral separately), notch width index, roof inclination angle, anteromedial bony ridge, tibial eminence area, and Q-angle measurements were assessed. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analyses to identify independent risk factors associated with ACL rupture. Using a univariate analysis, medial and lateral menisci anterior horn heights (p < 0.001; p < 0.003), medial and lateral menisci posterior horn heights (p < 0.001; p < 0.001), lateral meniscus corpus width (p < 0.004), and notch width index (p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the control group. Lateral tibial slope (p < 0.001) and anteromedial bony ridge thickness (p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the ACL rupture group. Multivariate analysis revealed that decreased medial meniscus posterior horn height (odds ratio [OR]: 0.242; p < 0.001), increased lateral meniscus corpus width (OR: 2.118; p < 0.002), increased lateral tibial slope (OR: 1.95; p < 0.001), and decreased notch width index (OR: 0.071; p = 0.046) were independent risk factors for ACL rupture. Notch stenosis, increased lateral tibial slope, decreased medial meniscus posterior horn height, and increased lateral meniscus corpus width are independent anatomical risk factors for ACL rupture. Meniscal morphological variations also play a role in ACL injury. This is a Level III, retrospective case-control study.
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- Melih Unal
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Kahramankazan State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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Lemme NJ, Yang DS, Barrow B, O'Donnell R, Daniels AH, Cruz AI. Risk Factors for Failure After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Population: A Prediction Algorithm. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:2325967121991165. [PMID: 34250165 PMCID: PMC8226238 DOI: 10.1177/2325967121991165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in pediatric patients is becoming increasingly common. There is growing yet limited literature on the risk factors for revision in this demographic. Purpose: To (1) determine the rate of pediatric revision ACLR in a nationally representative sample, (2) ascertain the associated patient- and injury-specific risk factors for revision ACLR, and (3) examine the differences in the rate and risks of revision ACLR between pediatric and adult patients. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: The PearlDiver patient record database was used to identify adult patients (age ≥20 years) and pediatric patients (age <20 years) who underwent primary ACLR between 2010 and 2015. At 5 years postoperatively, the risk of revision ACLR was compared between the adult and pediatric groups. ACLR to the contralateral side was also compared. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the significant risk factors for revision ACLR and the overall reoperation rates in pediatric and adult patients; from these risk factors, an algorithm was developed to predict the risk of revision ACLR in pediatric patients. Results: Included were 2055 pediatric patients, 1778 adult patients aged 20 to 29 years, and 1646 adult patients aged 30 to 39 years who underwent ACLR. At 5 years postoperatively, pediatric patients faced a higher risk of revision surgery when compared with adults (18.0 % vs 9.2% [adults 20-29 years] and 7.1% [adults 30-39 years]; P < .0001), with significantly decreased survivorship of the index ACLR (P < .0001; log-rank test). Pediatric patients were also at higher risk of undergoing contralateral ACLR as compared with adults (5.8% vs 1.6% [adults 20-29 years] and 1.9% [adults 30-39 years]; P < .0001). Among the pediatric cohort, boys (odds ratio [OR], 0.78; 95% CI, 0.63-0.96; P = .0204) and patients >14 years old (OR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.45-0.86; P = .0035) had a decreased risk of overall reoperation; patients undergoing concurrent meniscal repair (OR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.43-2.38; P < .0001) or meniscectomy (OR, 2.20; 95% CI, 1.72-2.82; P < .0001) had an increased risk of revision surgery. According to the risk algorithm, the highest probability for revision ACLR was in girls <15 years old with concomitant meniscal and medial collateral ligament injury (36% risk of revision). Conclusion: As compared with adults, pediatric patients had an increased likelihood of revision ACLR, contralateral ACLR, and meniscal reoperation within 5 years of an index ACLR. Families of pediatric patients—especially female patients, younger patients, and those with concomitant medial collateral ligament and meniscal injuries—should be counseled on such risks.
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- Nicholas J Lemme
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Knapik DM, Salata MJ, Voos JE, Greis PE, Karns MR. Role of the Meniscofemoral Ligaments in the Stability of the Posterior Lateral Meniscus Root After Injury in the ACL-Deficient Knee. JBJS Rev 2021; 8:e0071. [PMID: 32105238 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.19.00071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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» Injuries to the posterior root of the lateral meniscus occur frequently in acute knee injuries with concomitant tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
» The meniscofemoral ligaments (MFLs), consisting of the anterior MFL (ligament of Humphrey) and the posterior MFL (ligament of Wrisberg), as well as the osseous attachment of the meniscal root, stabilize the lateral meniscus, enabling appropriate load transmission and maintenance of contact forces within the lateral compartment of the knee during loading and range of motion.
» In the setting of an ACL injury to the knee with osseous root injury of the posterior root of the lateral meniscus, the MFLs (when present) may stabilize the lateral meniscus against meniscal extrusion, thereby maintaining appropriate contact mechanics within the knee, decreasing the risk of subsequent chondral and meniscal injury and the development of premature osteoarthritis.
» Additional study on the indications for posterior meniscal root repair during ACL reconstruction is warranted since the ideal management of lateral root injury in the MFL-intact knee remains unknown.
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- Derrick M Knapik
- University Hospitals Sports Medicine Institute, Cleveland, Ohio.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- University Hospitals Sports Medicine Institute, Cleveland, Ohio.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- University Hospitals Sports Medicine Institute, Cleveland, Ohio.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University Hospitals Sports Medicine Institute, Cleveland, Ohio.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Influence of peracetic acid-ethanol sterilisation on the biomechanical properties of human meniscus transplants. J Exp Orthop 2021; 8:18. [PMID: 33674898 PMCID: PMC7936009 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-021-00336-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT) is a possible treatment for patients suffering with pain after meniscectomy. Here, peracetic acid (PAA) sterilised meniscus transplants were investigated on whether they would provide an adequate alternative to fresh-frozen transplants in their viscoelastic and mechanical properties. Methods In this analysis, 31 menisci donors (26 male and 5 female) were included. The average donor age was 49.87 years, ranging from 32 to 65 years. Menisci of matched pairs of knees underwent chemical sterilisation while counterparts were left fresh-frozen. Stiffness and load to failure were determined via suture retention. Further menisci were analysed while attached to the tibial bone block using a novel test device to mimic physiological load distribution. Meniscus relaxation, stiffness and failure loads were determined. Histology and biphasic properties of the menisci were examined and results were analysed using paired t-tests. Results A novel custom built test device allowed the application of physiological loads for suture retention testing and revealed no significant differences between PAA sterilised (14.85 ± 4.46 N/mm, 50.49 ± 17.01 N) and fresh-frozen (18.26 ± 4.46 N/mm, 59.49 ± 21.07 N) regarding stiffness and failure load, respectively. Furthermore, initial 200 N loading showed significantly higher strain in sterilised menisci (18.87 ± 1.56) compared to fresh frozen (13.81 ± 1.04). Load relaxation experiments demonstrated significantly lower relaxation for sterilised menisci (77.71 ± 1.62) compared to fresh-frozen (89.11 ± 1.00, p-value < 0.0001). Conclusion Peracetic acid sterilised human menisci performed equally to fresh-frozen counterparts in a suture retention test and in physiological failure testing providing an adequate alternative. However, meniscus relaxation, biphasic properties and strain were shown to be significantly different between the groups. A common problem of MAT is graft extrusion or shrinkage, therefore the parameters measured here should be considered and may influence meniscus extrusion after transplantation. Level of evidence n/a (experimental study)
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Tomihara T, Hashimoto Y, Takahashi S, Taniuchi M, Takigami J, Okazaki S, Shimada N. Risk Factors Related to the Presence of Meniscal Injury and Irreparable Meniscal Tear at Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:2325967121989036. [PMID: 33748307 PMCID: PMC7940744 DOI: 10.1177/2325967121989036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Few studies have attempted to identify risk factors associated with irreparable meniscal tears at anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and to describe follow-up data, such as the failure rate, after meniscal repair. Purpose: To investigate the associations of age, sex, body mass index (BMI), time to surgery (TTS), and preinjury Tegner score with the presence of meniscal injuries and irreparable meniscal tears at primary ACLR. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 784 patients who underwent primary ACLR by a single surgeon between 2005 and 2017 (406 men and 378 women; mean age, 25.8 years; mean BMI, 23.1; median TTS, 3 months; median preinjury Tegner score, 7). All patients had a minimum follow-up of 12 months (mean postoperative follow-up, 33.0 months). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the association of patient variables with the presence of meniscal injuries and irreparable meniscal tears during primary ACLR. Results: The risk factor for medial meniscal injuries was TTS ≥3 months (odds ratio [OR], 4.213; 95% CI, 3.104-5.719; P < .001). The presence of irreparable medial meniscal tears increased with older age (OR, 1.053; 95% CI, 1.024-1.084; P < .001), higher BMI (OR, 1.077; 95% CI, 1.003-1.156; P = .042), and TTS ≥3 months (OR, 1.794; 95% CI, 1.046-3.078; P = .034). On multivariate analysis, none of the variables were significantly associated with lateral meniscal injuries and irreparable meniscal tears. The failure rate, defined as patients who needed additional medial meniscal surgery after medial meniscal repair, was 4.6%. Conclusion: Time from ACL injury to reconstruction of ≥3 months was strongly associated with medial meniscal injuries and irreparable medial meniscal tears at primary ACLR. Older age and increased BMI were also risk factors for the presence of irreparable medial meniscal tears at ACLR.
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- Tomohiro Tomihara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shimada Hospital, Habikino, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shimada Hospital, Habikino, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shimada Hospital, Habikino, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shimada Hospital, Habikino, Japan
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Pace JL, Inclan PM, Matava MJ. Inside-out Medial Meniscal Repair: Improved Surgical Exposure With a Sub-semimembranosus Approach. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e507-e517. [PMID: 33680785 PMCID: PMC7917228 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.032] [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: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Inside-out meniscal repair is considered the gold standard for reparable tears of the medial and lateral menisci despite the recent popularity of all-inside devices. Accurate suture passage is required to perform a stable repair as well as to prevent inadvertent neurovascular injury from the suture needles. Placement of a deep soft-tissue retractor is necessary to identify and retrieve these needles prior to tying the sutures. Several authors have recommended placement of this retractor in the interval anterior to the gastrocnemius muscle belly and above the semimembranosus tendon. However, we have noted that the needles often pass distal to the retractor when it is placed in this interval owing to the reorientation of the joint line that occurs with the knee in a relatively extended position during suture placement. We describe a modified technique in which the retractor is placed inferior to the semimembranosus, which puts it directly in line with the needles' trajectory. This modification makes inside-out medial meniscal repair safer and more efficient.
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- J. Lee Pace
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.,Elite Sports Medicine, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.,Address correspondence to Matthew J. Matava, M.D., 14532 S Outer Forty Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63017, U.S.A.
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Yamasaki S, Hashimoto Y, Iida K, Nishino K, Nishida Y, Takigami J, Takahashi S, Nakamura H. Risk factors for postoperative graft laxity without re-injury after double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in recreational athletes. Knee 2021; 28:338-345. [PMID: 33485163 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.12.009] [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] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although high activity is a risk factor for graft failure after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the risk factors for postoperative laxity after ACL reconstruction in recreational athletes are unknown. METHODS We enrolled 91 patients (40 males, 51 females; mean age 29.2 years; mean follow-up 4.3 years) who scored ≤ 6 on the Tegner activity scale, underwent double-bundle ACL reconstruction between 2010 and 2018, and did not experience re-injury. In the stable group (75 patients, <3.0 mm side-to-side difference (SSD) in anterior translation, grade 0 or 1 pivot shift 1 year after surgery) and unstable group (16 patients, ≥3.0 mm SSD, ≥grade 2 pivot shift), multivariate logistic regression analyses adjusted for factors showing P ≤ 0.3 on univariate analysis assessed risk factors for graft laxity. Lysholm score and graft intensity on MRI (Howell grade) were compared at final follow-up. RESULTS Mean SSD in anterior translation was 0.7 mm (stable group) and 3.3 mm (unstable group). Pivot shift grades were 0 (88%) and 1 (12%) in the stable group, and 0 (12.5%), 1 (50%), and 2 (37.5%) in the unstable group. Multivariate regression analyses showed that younger age and knee hyperextension were significant risk factors for graft laxity (P = 0.018 and 0.0016; cutoffs 18 years old and 8°, respectively). Lysholm scores in both groups were comparable, but graft intensity on MRI demonstrated significantly worse Howell grade in the unstable group (P = 0.002). CONCLUSION Younger age and knee hyperextension were risk factors for postoperative graft laxity without re-injury in recreational athletes.
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- Shinya Yamasaki
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojima-hondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shimada Hospital, 100-1 Kashiyama, Habikino, Osaka 583-0875, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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Bin SI. Meniscus Allograft Transplantation—Basic Principle. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY 2021:251-264. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-8191-5_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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