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Severyns M, Zot F, Harika-Germaneau G, Germaneau A, Herpe G, Naudin M, Valle V, Danion J, Vendeuvre T. Extrusion and meniscal mobility evaluation in case of ramp lesion injury: a biomechanical feasibility study by 7T magnetic resonance imaging and digital volume correlation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 11:1289290. [PMID: 38249805 PMCID: PMC10796713 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1289290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction: The existing body of literature on the biomechanical implications of ramp lesions is limited, leaving a significant gap in our understanding of how these lesions impact joint kinematics and loading in the medial compartment. This cadaveric biomechanical study aims to address this gap by employing an innovative Digital Volume Correlation (DVC) method, utilizing 7 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images under various loading conditions. The primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive comparison of medial meniscal mobility between native knees and knees affected by grade 4 ramp lesions. By focusing on the intricate dynamics of meniscal mobility and extrusion, this work seeks to contribute valuable insights into the biomechanical consequences of medial meniscus ramp lesions. Materials and methods: An initial set of 7T MRI imaging sessions was conducted on two intact native knees, applying load values up to 1500N. Subsequently, a second series of images was captured on these identical knees, with the same loads applied, following the creation through arthroscopy of medial meniscus ramp lesions. The application of DVC enabled the precise determination of the three components of displacement and spatial variations in the medial menisci, both with and without ramp lesions. Results: The measured directional displacements between native knees and injured knees indicate that, following the application of axial compression load, menisci exhibit increased extrusion and posterior mobility as observed through DVC. Discussion: Injuries associated with Subtype 4 medial meniscus ramp lesions appear to elevate meniscal extrusion and posterior mobility during axial compression in the anterior cruciate ligament of intact knees. Following these preliminary results, we plan to expand our experimental approach to encompass individuals undergoing weight-bearing MRI. This expansion aims to identify meniscocapsular and/or meniscotibial insufficiency or rupture in patients, enabling us to proactively reduce the risk of osteoarthritic progression.
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Affiliation(s)
- M. Severyns
- Institut Pprime UPR 3346, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Université de Poitiers–ISAE-ENSMA, Poitiers, France
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clinique Porte Océane, Les Sables d’Olonne, France
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- Institut Pprime UPR 3346, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Université de Poitiers–ISAE-ENSMA, Poitiers, France
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- Unité de Recherche Clinique Pierre Deniker, CH Henri Laborit, Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition et l’Apprentissage UMR 7295, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Institut Pprime UPR 3346, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Université de Poitiers–ISAE-ENSMA, Poitiers, France
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- CHU de Poitiers, Department of Radiology, LabCom I3M Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Siemens Healthineers, LMA, UMRCNRS 7348, Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- CHU de Poitiers, Department of Radiology, LabCom I3M Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Siemens Healthineers, LMA, UMRCNRS 7348, Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Institut Pprime UPR 3346, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Université de Poitiers–ISAE-ENSMA, Poitiers, France
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- CHU de Poitiers, ABS Lab, Poitiers, France
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- Institut Pprime UPR 3346, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique–Université de Poitiers–ISAE-ENSMA, Poitiers, France
- CHU de Poitiers, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Poitiers, France
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Micro-CT scan optimisation for mechanical loading of tibia with titanium tibial tray: A digital volume correlation zero strain error analysis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 134:105336. [PMID: 35863298 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Primary stability of press-fit tibial trays is achieved by introducing an interference fit between bone and implant. The internal cancellous bone strains induced during this process and during loading have yet to be quantified experimentally. Advancements in large-gantry micro-CT imaging and digital volume correlation (DVC) allow quantification of such strains. However, before undertaking such a test, experimental requirements and DVC performance need to be examined, particularly considering the presence of a large orthopaedic implant (tibial tray). The aim of this study was to assess the DVC zero-strain accuracy (mean absolute error: MAER) and precision (standard deviation of error: SDER) on a cadaveric human tibia implanted with a titanium press-fit tray across four plausible scanning configurations, using a cabinet micro-CT system (Nikon XT H 225 ST). These varied in rotation step and resulting scanning time (106 min vs. 66 min), presence or absence of a 2 mm-thick aluminium cylinder for mechanical testing, and X-ray tube voltage (150 kVp vs. 215 kVp). One proximal tibia was implanted and micro-CT scanned (42 μm/pixel), with repeated scanning and specimen repositioning in between. DVC (DaVis, LaVision, direct correlation) was performed on nine cubic volumes of interest (VOIs: 13.4 mm-side) and across the entire proximal tibia. Strain errors were comparable across the four scanning configurations and sufficiently low for assessing bone within its elastic region in VOIs (MAER=223-540 με; SDER=88-261 με) and at organ level (MAER=536 με; SDER=473 με). Whilst the investigated experimental conditions, including a large titanium implant, present added complexity for DVC analysis, scans of sufficient quality can be achieved, reaching a compromise between the DVC requirements and the wanted application. The approach used for choosing the X-ray source settings considering the transmitted X-ray signal intensity and source power, is also discussed.
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