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Akatsuka Y, Teramoto A, Murahashi Y, Takahashi K, Imamura R, Takashima H, Watanabe K, Yamashita T. Quantitative assessment of anterior talofibular ligament quality in chronic lateral ankle instability using magnetic resonance imaging T2* value. Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:733-739. [PMID: 37857750 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04480-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine T2* normal reference values for anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and to investigate the feasibility of the quantitative ATFL quality evaluation in chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) using T2* values. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study enrolled 15 patients with CLAI and 30 healthy volunteers. The entire ATFL T2* values from the MRI T2* mapping were measured. The prediction equation (variables: age, height, and weight) in a multiple linear regression model was used to calculate the T2* normal reference value in the healthy group. T2* ratio was defined as the ratio of the actual T2* value of the patient's ATFL to the normal reference value for each patient. A Telos device was used to measure the talar tilt angle (TTA) from the stress radiograph. RESULTS T2* values of ATFL in the healthy and CLAI groups were 10.82 ± 1.84 ms and 14.36 ± 4.30 ms, respectively, which are significantly higher in the CLAI group (P < 0.05). The prediction equation of the normal reference T2* value was [14.9 + 0.14 × age (years) - 4.7 × height (m) - 0.03 × weight (kg)] (R2 = 0.65, P < 0.0001). A significant positive correlation was found between the T2* ratio and TTA (r = 0.66, P = 0.007). CONCLUSION MRI T2* values in patients with CLAI were higher than those in healthy participants, and the T2* ratio correlated with TTA, suggesting that T2* values are promising for quantitative assessment of ATFL quality preoperatively.
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- Yoshihiro Akatsuka
- Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, North-12, West-15, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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- Second Division of Physical Therapy, Sapporo Medical University School of Health Sciences, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, South-1, West-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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Zhang L, Wang R, Yang S, Jiang S, You G, Shi H, Wang G. Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair in Combination with Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament Distal Fascicle Transfer for The Treatment of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Finite Element Analysis. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024:S1067-2516(24)00050-4. [PMID: 38438102 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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In recent years, anterior tibiofibular ligament-distal fascicle transfer for anterior talofibular ligament augmentation repair have proposed. However, a comprehensive biomechanical study on the anterior tibiofibular ligament-distal fascicle transfer is still lacking. We are established four distinct groups, namely the normal, the anterior talofibular ligament rupture, the anterior talofibular ligament repair, and the anterior talofibular ligament repair + anterior tibiofibular ligament-distal fascicle transfer. We assessed the anterior drawer test and varus stress test of the ankle in each group. Moreover, we employed the model to simulate and compute the total displacement and von-Mises stress of the talus cartilage at varying gait phases, including foot strike, tibia vertical, and toe-off phases. The results of the anterior drawer test and varus stress test revealed that the anterior talofibular ligament repair + anterior tibiofibular ligament-distal fascicle transfer group exhibited greater closeness to the normal group. Regarding von-Mises stress in cartilage, the three gait instants had higher values in the anterior talofibular ligament repair + anterior tibiofibular ligament-distal fascicle transfer group than the other groups. Nevertheless, regarding total displacement, the toe-off phases exhibited higher values in the anterior talofibular ligament repair + anterior tibiofibular ligament-distal fascicle transfer group than the other groups. Using ATiFL-DF transfer to augment ATFL repair is a potential feasible procedure. However, this procedure could potentially compromise the anterior tibiofibular ligament's contribution to the dynamic stability of the ankle. Therefore, we recommend conducting further in-depth research to ensure the suitability and success of this technique in a clinical environment. Level of Clinical Evidence: 5.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China; Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China; Department of Rehabilitation, Yibin Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Yibin, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China; Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China; Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.
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Harrasser N, Toepfer A. [Injuries of the ankle ligaments]. Orthopadie (Heidelb) 2024; 53:223-233. [PMID: 38324018 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-023-04462-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Lateral ligament injuries are the most common injuries of the ankle joint and are usually treated with early weight bearing after a short period of immobilization. If the clinical presentation is suspicious, additional injuries to the deltoid ligament complex and the syndesmosis should be considered. The indications for additional diagnostics should be generously applied. Injuries to the deltoid ligament usually occur as part of a complex ankle injury and should also be addressed in the surgical treatment of accompanying injuries. Chronic instability in this area necessitates complex bony and soft tissue procedures. Syndesmotic injuries with insufficiency of the capsule-ligament apparatus are frequent in ankle fractures and are stabilized during fracture treatment. Isolated syndesmotic instability should also be surgically treated as chronic injuries are usually associated with poor clinical results and early osteoarthritis.
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- N Harrasser
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland.
- ECOM Excellent Center of Medicine, München, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie und Traumatologie des Bewegungsapparates, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Schweiz
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Hattori S, Onishi K, Chan CK, Yamakawa S, Yano Y, Omodani T, Musahl V, Hogan MV, Debski RE. Optimal assessment for anterior talofibular ligament injury utilizing stress ultrasound entails internal rotation during plantarflexion. J ISAKOS 2024:S2059-7754(24)00029-4. [PMID: 38342182 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES An optimal load and ankle position for stress ultrasound of the injured anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) are unknown. The objectives of this study were to compare stress ultrasound and ankle kinematics from a 6 degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) robotic testing system as a reference standard for the evaluation of injured ATFL and suggest cut-off values for ultrasound diagnosis. METHODS Ten fresh-frozen human cadaveric ankles were used. Loads and ankle positions examined by the 6-DOF robotic testing system were: 40 N anterior load, 1.7 Nm inversion, and 1.7 Nm internal rotation torques at 30° plantarflexion, 15° plantarflexion, and 0° plantarflexion. Bony translations were measured by ultrasound and a robotic testing system under the above conditions. After measuring the intact ankle, ATFL was transected at its fibular attachment under arthroscopy. Correlations between ultrasound and robotic testing systems were calculated with Pearson correlation coefficients. Paired t-tests were performed for comparison of ultrasound measurements of translation between intact and transected ATFL and unloaded and loaded conditions in transected ATFL. RESULTS Good agreement between ultrasound measurement and that of the robotic testing system was found only in internal rotation at 30° plantarflexion (ICC = 0.77; 95% confidence interval 0.27-0.94). At 30° plantarflexion, significant differences in ultrasound measurements of translation between intact and transected ATFL (p < 0.01) were found in response to 1.7 Nm internal rotation torque and nonstress and stress with internal rotation (p < 0.01) with mean differences of 2.4 mm and 1.9 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION Based on the data of this study, moderate internal rotation and plantarflexion are optimal to evaluate the effects of ATFL injury when clinicians utilize stress ultrasound in patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Soichi Hattori
- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA; Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, 15213, Japan.
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- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA 15213, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA
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- Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA
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- Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA
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- Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- MechanoBiology Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Foot and Ankle Injury Research (FAIR) Group, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Orthopedic Robotics Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 296-8602, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Hu D, Wang N, Wang H, Fan D, Teng Q, Zheng X, Hou H. Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament suture augmentation repair versus modified suture augmentation repair for chronic ankle instability patients. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:48. [PMID: 38200504 PMCID: PMC10777501 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07085-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To compare the clinical efficacies of arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament suture augmentation repair and modified suture augmentation repair in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). METHODS From October 2019 to August 2020, 100 patients with CAI were enrolled after propensity score matching analysis and observed for two years. Among them, 50 underwent modified suture augmentation repair and the other 50 underwent suture augmentation repair. The clinical efficacies of CAI treatments were evaluated using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) clinical rating scale, visual analog scale (VAS), and anterior drawer test scores. RESULTS The postoperative AOFAS score of the modified suture augmentation repair group (83.8 ± 11.3) was significantly higher than that of the suture augmentation repair group (76.3 ± 11.3; P = 0.001). The VAS (P = 0.863) and anterior drawer test (P = 0.617) scores were not significantly different between the two treatment groups. CONCLUSION Both the modified suture augmentation repair and suture augmentation repair demonstrated good clinical efficacies. The AOFAS score of the modified suture augmentation repair group was superior to that of the conventional suture augmentation repair group. Thus, modified suture augmentation repair is a feasible and practical surgical technique for CAI treatment.
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- Dahai Hu
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
- International School, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
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Iwata S, Yamaguchi S, Kimura S, Hattori S, Mikami Y, Kawasaki Y, Shiko Y, Akagi R, Amaha K, Atsuta T, Ikegawa N, Koyama M, Nakagawa R, Omodani T, Ouchi H, Saito M, Takahashi K, Watanabe S, Sasho T, Ohtori S. Variability in sonographic anterior drawer test measurements of the ankle: Experienced versus beginner examiners. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:243-248. [PMID: 36610840 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to clarify the variability in the measurements of stress sonography of the ankle and determine the effects of examiner experience on the measurements. METHODS Twenty examiners (10 experienced and 10 beginners) were included in the study. Each examiner performed stress ultrasonography on a patient with a chronic anterior talofibular ligament injury and a patient with an intact ligament using the reverse anterior drawer method. Changes in ligament length before versus after stress were determined. The same 20 examiners performed ultrasonography on two other patients with an injured or intact ATFL using the anterior drawer method. The length change values and variance were compared between the groups using t-tests and F-tests. RESULTS Using the reverse anterior drawer method, the change in the anterior talofibular ligament length was 3.3 mm (range, 2.2-4.8 mm) in the experienced group and 2.7 mm (0.0-4.1 mm) in the beginner group for the ligament injured patient. The length changes for the patient with intact anterior talofibular ligament were 0.5 mm (0.1-0.9 mm) and 0.4 mm (-0.1-1.5 mm) in the experienced and beginner groups, respectively. There were no significant intergroup differences in measurement amount (P = 0.37) or variance (P = 0.72). Similarly, using the anterior drawer method, no significant differences between the groups were found in measurement amount or variance. CONCLUSION The quantitative evaluation of stress sonography of the ankle was variable regardless of examiner experience or stress method, particularly in patients with an anterior talofibular ligament injury. The amount of variability appeared to be unacceptably large for clinical application. Our study results highlight the need for technical standardization.
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- Shuhei Iwata
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary Studies, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Biostatistics Section, Clinical Research Center, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Biostatistics Section, Clinical Research Center, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Biostatistics Section, Clinical Research Center, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oyumino Central Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kashiwa City Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kohnodai Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chiba Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Sports Medicine &; Joint Center, Funabashi Orthopaedic Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Xiong S, Xie X, Shi W, Yang S, Zhang K, Pi Y, Chen L, Jiang D, Hu Y, Jiao C, Guo Q. Avulsion fracture is associated with more pain after anatomic repair procedure for ATFL injury at the talar side. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:6104-6112. [PMID: 37952227 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07658-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical outcomes of anatomic repair procedure for chronic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury at the talar side, and to compare the outcomes between patients with and without concomitant avulsion fractures. It was hypothesized that anatomic repair procedure could produce similarly satisfactory outcomes for those two groups. METHODS Thirty-nine consecutive patients with chronic ATFL injuries at the talar side who underwent anatomic repair procedure at the department of sports medicine at Peking University Third Hospital between 2013 and 2018, were retrospectively evaluated. The pain visual analogue scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Tegner score, and Foot & Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) were recorded as the primary outcomes. Time to return to sports (RTS), surgical satisfaction, deficiency of ankle range of motion (ROM), recurrent sprain, and postoperative complications were recorded as the secondary outcomes. Outcomes were compared between patients with (Group A, 16 cases) and without (Group B, 23 cases) concomitant avulsion fractures. RESULTS The mean follow-up time was 79.4 ± 17.0 and 76.6 ± 18.5 months for Group A and B, respectively. VAS, AOFAS, Tegner, FAOS, and all subscale scores of FAOS were significantly improved in both groups at the final follow up. Patients in group A had inferior postoperative VAS, AOFAS, FAOS, and pain score of FAOS compared to group B (1.1 ± 1.1 vs. 0.4 ± 0.5, 89.1 ± 10.1 vs. 95.2 ± 5.2, 87.2 ± 7.2 vs. 91.5 ± 4.1, and 88.4 ± 11.3 vs. 96.7 ± 3.5, respectively).The mean time to RTS, rate of satisfaction and recurrent sprain had no significant differences between group A and B (6.1 ± 2.8, 93.8%, and 18.8% vs. 5.2 ± 2.2, 100.0%, and 13.0%, respectively), and the rate of ROM deficiency was significantly higher in group A (37.5 vs. 8.7%). Avulsion fracture was identified as an independent risk factor for inferior pain score of FAOS. CONCLUSION Anatomic repair procedure for chronic ATFL injuries at the talar side produces favourable results for patients with and without avulsion fractures at 5 to 10 years follow-up, however, avulsion fracture is associated with more pain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Shikai Xiong
- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
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Iwata S, Yamaguchi S, Kimura S, Hattori S, Sasahara J, Akagi R, Amaha K, Atsuta T, Kanzaki N, Noguchi K, Okada H, Omodani T, Ohuchi H, Sato H, Takada S, Takahashi K, Yamada Y, Yasui T, Yokoe T, Fukushima S, Iida D, Ono Y, Kawasaki Y, Shiko Y, Sasho T, Ohtori S. Do standardization of the procedure reduce measurement variability of the sonographic anterior drawer test of the ankle? J Orthop Sci 2023:S0949-2658(23)00320-2. [PMID: 37996296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND In quantitative ankle stress sonography, different examiners use different techniques, which may cause measurement variability. This study aimed to clarify whether standardizing stress sonography techniques reduces variability in the quantitative measurement of anterior talofibular ligament length change. METHODS Fourteen examiners with a mean ultrasound experience of 8.7 years participated in this study. Each examiner performed stress ultrasonography of the ankle using their preferred method on one patient with an intact anterior talofibular ligament (Patient 1) and on two patients with chronic ankle instability (Patient 2 and 3). Changes in the ligament length between the resting and stressed positions were determined. A consensus meeting was then conducted to standardize the sonographic technique, which was used by the examiners during a repeat stress sonography on the same patients. The variance and measured values were compared between the preferred and standardized techniques using F-tests and paired t-tests, respectively. RESULTS At a consensus meeting, a sonographic technique in which the examiner pushed the lower leg posteriorly against the fixed foot was adopted as the standardized technique. In Patient 1, the change in the anterior talofibular ligament length was 0.4 (range, -2.3-1.3) mm and 0.6 (-0.6-1.7) mm using the preferred and standardized techniques, respectively, with no significant difference in the variance (P = 0.51) or the measured value (P = 0.52). The length changes in Patient 2 were 2.0 (0.3-4.4) mm and 1.7 (-0.9-3.8) mm using the preferred and standardized techniques, respectively. In Patient 3, the length changes were 1.4 (-2.7-7.1) mm and 0.7 (-2.0-2.3) mm. There were no significant differences between the techniques in either patient group. CONCLUSION Variability in the quantitative measurement of ankle stress sonography was not reduced despite the standardization of the technique among examiners. Hence, comparing the measured values between different examiners should be avoided.
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- Shuhei Iwata
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary Studies, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Institute of Sports Science & Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oyumino Central Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Health Care Organization Kurume General Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Sports Medicine & Joint Center, Funabashi Orthopaedic Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Numazu City Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Biostatistics Section, Clinical Research Center, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Biostatistics Section, Clinical Research Center, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Nekomoto A, Nakasa T, Ikuta Y, Shimamura Y, Kitamura N, Sumii J, Kawabata S, Adachi N. Quantitative evaluation of calcaneofibular ligament injury on the oblique coronal view of magnetic resonance imaging in chronic lateral ankle instability. J Orthop Sci 2023:S0949-2658(23)00280-4. [PMID: 37926615 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI), the repair of the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is still being discussed, possibly due to the difficulty in assessing CFL injuries. In particular, it is challenging to evaluate the extent of CFL deficiency quantitively. We hypothesized that CFL tension change would alter morphology of the CFL on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and that measuring this morphological change allows assessing CFL injury quantitatively. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the feasibility of quantitatively assessing CFL injuries using MRI. METHODS Sixty-four ankles with CLAI were included and divided into two groups: with (ATFL and CFL group, 31 ankles) or without CFL repair (ATFL group, 33 ankles) in addition to arthroscopic ATFL repair. The angle between the CFL and calcaneal axis (CFLCA) and the bending angles of the CFL was defined as the flexed CFL angle (FCA) were measured on the oblique CFL view of preoperative MRI. The diagnostic abilities of these angles for CFL injury and correlations between these angles and stress radiographs were analyzed. RESULTS The sensitivity and specificity of CFLCA were 86.7 % and 88.7 %, and those of FCA were 63.3 % and 77.4 %, respectively. The combination of CFLCA and FCA improved the sensitivity to 93.3 %. The cutoff points of CFLCA and FCA were 3.8° and 121.2°, respectively. There were significant moderate and weak correlations between the talar tilting angle and CFLCA or FCA (rs = -0.533, and rs = -0.402, respectively). The CFLCA and FCA were significantly smaller in the ATFL and CFL group than those in the other groups. CONCLUSIONS Measurement of CFLCA and FCA in oblique CFL view on MRI could be useful for the quantitative evaluation of CFL injury in patients with CLAI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV. case-control study.
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- Akinori Nekomoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan.
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- Sports Medical Center, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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Han J, Qian S, Lian J, Wu H, Zheng B, Wu X, Xu F, Wei S. Modified classifications and surgical decision-making process for chronic anterior talofibular ligament injuries based on the correlation of imaging studies and arthroscopic findings. Int Orthop 2023; 47:2683-2692. [PMID: 37477681 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05896-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Surgical treatment of chronic ankle instability (CAI) typically includes ligament repair or reconstruction. Using preoperative ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to choose an appropriate arthroscopic procedure is still difficult. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation of imaging studies with arthroscopic findings and support the arthroscopic surgical decision-making process. METHODS One hundred twelve patients with chronic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injuries were treated using the arthroscopic surgical decision-making process from November 2018 to August 2020. Preoperative imaging assessments using dynamic ultrasonography, MRI, and combined methods were applied to categorize the ATFL remnants into three quality grades ("good," "fair," and "poor"). Arthroscopic findings were classified into 6 major types (7 subtypes) and used to select an appropriate surgical procedure. Correlations between imaging studies, arthroscopic findings, and surgical methods were evaluated. Diagnostic parameters, clinical outcomes, and complications were also assessed. RESULTS There was a significant interobserver agreement in the evaluation of dynamic ultrasonography (0.954, P < 0.001), MRI (0.958, P < 0.001), and arthroscopy diagnosis (0.978, P < 0.001). There was a significant correlation between the modified imaging classifications, arthroscopic diagnostic types, and surgical procedures. The mean follow-up period was 33.58 ± 8.85 months. Significant improvements were documented in postoperative ankle functions when assessed with Karlson-Peterson scores and Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool scores. The risk of complications is also very low. CONCLUSION The modified classifications and surgical decision-making process based on dynamic ultrasonography, MRI, and arthroscopic findings, as proposed in this study, might help in selecting an appropriate arthroscopic surgical procedure for chronic ATFL injuries.
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- Jing Han
- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
- The First Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
- Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
- The First Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), NO. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
- The First Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
- Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
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Nakasa T, Ikuta Y, Sumii J, Nekomoto A, Kawabata S, Adachi N. MRI signal intensity ratio reflects the quality of the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability. J Orthop Sci 2023; 28:1331-1336. [PMID: 36336638 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ligament quality can affect clinical outcomes of ligament repair in chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to assess the morphological changes of ligaments, but the measurement of signal intensity enables quantitative evaluation, which can evaluate the degree of the ligament quality. This study aimed to evaluate the qualitative diagnostic capacity for anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) injuries of the signal intensity on MRI. METHODS Thirty-eight and 20 ankles with and without CLAI, respectively, were included. The regions of interest (ROIs) were set in the ATFL, CFL, and tibialis anterior tendon (TAT) on MRI, and the signal intensities were measured. The signal intensities of the ATFL and CFL were corrected using TAT as the signal intensity ratio (SIR). The SIRs of the ATFL and CFL in the control and CLAI groups were compared. The relationship between the SIR of the ATFL and the arthroscopic findings was analyzed. Finally, the SIRs of the CFL in CLAI with and without CFL repair were compared. RESULTS The mean SIR of the ATFL in the CLAI group (6.1 ± 2.4) was significantly higher than that in the control (2.1 ± 0.4) (P < 0.01). The SIR of the ATFL was associated with the arthroscopic grading. The mean SIR of the CFL in the CLAI groups (4.1 ± 2.5) was significantly higher than that in the control (1.7 ± 0.4) (P < 0.01). The SIR of the CFL in patients with the requirement of the CFL repair (6.2 ± 1.9) was significantly higher than that without the CFL repair (2.1 ± 0.5) (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The SIR is useful for evaluating the quality of the ATFL and CFL, which enables the decision of the treatment strategy of the CLAI.
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- Tomoyuki Nakasa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan; Medical Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Hiroshima University Hospital, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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Guiraud K, Nunes GA, Vega J, Cordier G. High body mass index is not a contraindication for an arthroscopic ligament repair with biological augmentation in case of chronic ankle instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5222-5227. [PMID: 37713126 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07557-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Obesity remains frequently mentioned as a contraindication for lateral ankle ligament repair. The aim of the study was to compare the clinical results of an arthroscopic lateral ligament repair with biological augmentation between patients with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 30 and less than 30. METHODS Sixty-nine patients with an isolated lateral ankle instability were treated with an arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair with biological augmentation using the inferior extensor retinaculum (IER). Patients were divided into two groups according to their BMI: ≥ 30 (Group A; n = 26) and < 30 (Group B; n = 43). Patients were pre-and post-operatively evaluated, with a minimum of 2 years follow-up, and using the Karlsson Score. Characteristics of the patients, complications, ankle instability symptoms recurrence, and satisfaction score were recorded. RESULTS In group A, the median Karlsson Score increased from 43.5 (Range 22-72) to 85 (Range 37-100) at follow-up. Complications were observed in seven patients (27%). Nineteen patients (73%) reported that they were "very satisfied". One patient (4%) described persistent ankle instability symptoms. In group B, the median Karlsson Score increased from 65 (Range 42-80) to 95 (Range 50-100) at follow-up. Complications were observed in four patients (9%). Thirty-three patients (77%) reported that they were "very satisfied". Two patients (5%) described persistent ankle instability symptoms. Pre-operative and at last follow-up Karlsson Score, results were significantly different between the two groups. There was no significant statistical difference in favour of satisfaction score, complications and recurrence of ankle instability between the two groups. CONCLUSION ATFL repair with biological augmentation using IER gives excellent results for patients with BMI ≥ 30. Compared to patients with BMI < 30, they present a slightly lower preoperative and postoperative Karlsson score, however, with a similar satisfaction rate, but are at higher risk of transient superficial peroneal nerve dysesthesia. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Kevin Guiraud
- Pôle de Santé du Villeneuvois, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France.
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- COTE Brasília Clinic, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
- Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy. Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics (Human Anatomy Unit), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Foot and Ankle Unit, iMove Traumatology-Clinica Tres Torres, Barcelona, Spain
- Chirurgie du Sport - Clinique du Sport - Vivalto Santé, Bordeaux-Merignac, France
- MIFAS by Grecmip (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
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- Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy. Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics (Human Anatomy Unit), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Foot and Ankle Unit, iMove Traumatology-Clinica Tres Torres, Barcelona, Spain
- Chirurgie du Sport - Clinique du Sport - Vivalto Santé, Bordeaux-Merignac, France
- MIFAS by Grecmip (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
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- Chirurgie du Sport - Clinique du Sport - Vivalto Santé, Bordeaux-Merignac, France
- MIFAS by Grecmip (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
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Nunes GA, Martinez LM, Cordier G, Michels F, Vega J, Moreno RS, Dalmau-Pastor M. The ATFL inferior fascicle, the CFL and the PTFL have a continuous footprint at the medial side of the fibula. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5207-5213. [PMID: 37659012 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07556-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Knowledge of the complex anatomy of the lateral ankle ligaments is essential to understand its function, pathophysiology and treatment options. This study aimed to assess the lateral ligaments and their relationships through a 3D view achieved by digitally marking their footprints. METHODS Eleven fresh-frozen ankle specimens were dissected. The calcaneus, talus and fibula were separated, maintaining the lateral ligament footprints. Subsequently, each bone was assessed by a light scanner machine. Finally, all the scans were converted to 3D polygonal models. The footprint areas of the talus, calcaneus and fibula were selected, analysed and the surface area was quantified in cm2. RESULTS After scanning the bones, the anterior talofibular ligament inferior fascicle (ATFLif), calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) footprints were continuous at the medial side of the fibula, corresponding to a continuous footprint with a mean area of 4.8 cm2 (± 0.7). The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) footprint on the talus consisted of 2 parts in 9 of the 11 feet, whilst there was a continuous insertion in the other 2 feet. The CFL insertion on the calcaneus was one single footprint in all cases. CONCLUSION The tridimensional analysis of the lateral ligaments of the ankle demonstrates that the ATFLif, CFL and PTFL have a continuous footprint at the medial side of the fibula in all analysed specimens. These data can assist the surgeon in interpreting the ligament injuries, improving the imaging assessment and guiding the surgeon to repair and reconstruct the ligaments in an anatomical position.
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- Gustavo Araujo Nunes
- Foot and Ankle Unit, COTE Brasília Clinic, Conj. 16, SHIS QI 5 - Lago Sul, Brasília, Brasília, DF, 70390-150, Brazil.
- MIFAS by GRECMIP (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France.
- Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Facultat de Biologia, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Universitat de Barcelona, Avd. Diagonal 643.08028, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Arqueologia de la Universitat de Barcelona, Carrer de Montalegre, 8, 08001, Barcelona, Spain
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- MIFAS by GRECMIP (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
- Sport Surgery-Foot and Ankle-Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Merignac, Merignac, France
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- MIFAS by GRECMIP (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
- Orthopaedic Department, AZ Groeninge, President Kennedylaan 4, 8500, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- MIFAS by GRECMIP (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
- Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- MIFAS by GRECMIP (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
- Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Huang Q, Ji XX, Zhu WH, Cai YH, Cao LH, Wang YC. A new method of anterior talofibular ligament reconstruction: Arthroscopically artificial ligament reconstruction with tensional remnant-repair. Chin J Traumatol 2023; 26:317-322. [PMID: 37926628 PMCID: PMC10755778 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2023.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical effects of arthroscopically artificial ligament reconstruction with tensional remnant-repair in patients who are obese, and/or with demand for highly intensive sports, and/or with poor-quality ligament remnants. METHODS A retrospective case series study was performed on patients treated by arthroscopically anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction with tensional remnant repair technique from January 2019 to August 2021. General data, including demographics, surgical time, and postoperative adverse events, were recorded. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score (AOFAS), foot and ankle ability measure (FAAM), visual analog scale (VAS), and anterior talar translation were measured preoperatively and at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 2 years postoperatively. Ultrasonography examination was performed preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively to evaluate the ATFL. Data were analyzed using SPSS 19.0. F test was used to analyze the pre- and postoperative VAS, FAAM, and AOFAS scores. The significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS There were 20 males and 10 females among the patients with a mean age of (30.71 ± 5.81) years. The average surgical time was (40.21 ± 8.59) min. No adverse events were observed after surgery. At 2 years postoperatively, the anterior talar translation test showed grade 0 laxity in all patients. VAS score significantly decreased from preoperatively to 6 weeks, 3 months, and 2 years postoperatively (p < 0.001). Improvement of FAAM score and the AOFAS score from preoperatively to 6 weeks, 3 months, and 2 years postoperatively was statistically significant (p < 0.001). At 3 months postoperatively, most patients (23/30) could return to their pre-injured activities of daily living status. At 2 years postoperatively, all patients were able to return to their pre-injured activities of daily living status, and almost every patient (18/19) who expected highly intensive sports returned to sports with only 1 obese patient failing to achieve the goal. The ultrasonography examination at 2 years postoperatively showed that there was a linear band structure of soft tissue on the tension-rich fiber tape image from the fibular to the talar attachment sits of ATFL. CONCLUSION The novel arthroscopically artificial ligament reconstruction with tensional remnant-repair technique for ATFL achieved satisfactory clinical outcomes in the short and medium term after operation, and allowed early return to pre-injured activities, which could be a reliable option for patients with chronic lateral ankle instability.
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- Qiu Huang
- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China; Department of Joint Surgery, People's Hospital of Leshan, Leshan, Sichuan province, 614000, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Baoshan Luodian Hospital, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, People's Hospital of Leshan, Leshan, Sichuan province, 614000, China
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Xiang D, Jin W, Li H, Zhao G, Li B, Du S, Liu X. Biomechanical improvement of anterior talofibular ligament by augmentation repair of ligament advance reinforcement system: a cadaver study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:307. [PMID: 37817132 PMCID: PMC10566038 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02136-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ankle sprain are one of the most frequent sports injuries. Some individuals will develop chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) after ankle sprain and suffer from recurrent ankle sprain. Current surgical treatment of CAI with anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) rupture fails to restore the stability of the native ATFL. Ligament Advance Reinforcement System (LARS) augmentation repair of ATFL was developed to improve its primary stability after repaired. METHODS This study was performed to evaluate whether LARS augmentation repair of ATFL had similar stability as the modified Broström repair and the intact ATFL to maintain ankle construct stability. Standardized surgical techniques were performed on eighteen fresh frozen cadaver ankle specimens. The intact ATFL group has just undergone an ATFL exploratory surgery. The modified Broström procedure is based on anatomical repair of the ATFL with a 2.9 mm suture anchor, and the LARS procedure is an augmentation procedure of the ATFL using LARS ligaments based on the modified Broström procedure. A dynamic tensile test machine was used to assess load-to-failure testing in the three groups. The ultimate failure load and stiffness were calculated and reported from the load-displacement curve. A one-way analysis of variance was used to detect significant differences (p < 0.05) between the LARS augmentation repair, the modified Broström repair and the intact ATFL, followed by least significant difference (LSD) post-hoc tests. RESULTS The LARS augmentation repair group showed an increased in ultimate failure to load and stiffness compared to the other two groups. There were no significant differences in ultimate failure to load and stiffness between the modified Broström and the intact ATFL, the LARS ligament for ATFL augmentation allows for improved primary stability after repair and reduced stress on the repaired ATFL, which facilitates healing of the remnant ligament. CONCLUSIONS The LARS augmentation repair of ATFL represents a stable technique that may allow for the ankle stability to be restored in patients with CAI after surgery.
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- Dulei Xiang
- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of orthopedics, General Hospital of North Theater Command, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Kim J, Kim GL, Kim T, Cho J. Evaluation of chronic ankle instability and subtalar instability using the angle between the anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4539-4545. [PMID: 37286900 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07433-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PURPOSE A series of studies have reported a change in the length or thickness of the anterior talofibular (ATFL) and calcaneofibular (CFL) ligaments in patients with chronic ankle instability. However, no study has examined the changes in the angle between the ATFL and CFL in patients diagnosed with chronic ankle instability. Therefore, this study analyzed the change in the angle between the ATFL and CFL in patients diagnosed with chronic ankle instability to confirm its relevance. METHODS This retrospective study included 60 patients who had undergone surgery for chronic ankle instability. Stress radiographs comprising the anterior drawer test, varus stress test, Broden's view stress test, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed in all patients. The angle between the ATFL and CFL was measured by indicating the vector at the attachment site, as seen on the sagittal plane. Three groups were classified according to the angle between the two ligaments measured by MRI: group I when the angle was > 90°, Group II when the angle was 71-90°, and Group III when the angle was ≤ 70°. The accompanying injuries to the subtalar joint ligament were analyzed via MRI. RESULTS A comparison of the angles between the ATFL and CFL measured on MRI in Group I, Group II, and Group III with the angles measured in the operating room revealed a significant correlation. Broden's view stress test revealed a statistically significant difference among the three groups (p < 0.05). The accompanying subtalar joint ligament injuries differed significantly among the three groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The ATFL-CFL angle in patients with ankle instability is smaller than the average angle in ordinary people. Therefore, the ATFL-CFL angle might be a reliable and representative measurement tool to assess chronic ankle instability, and subtalar joint instability should be considered if the ATFL-CFL angle is 70° or less. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Jiyoun Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kang-Dong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Seong-an Ro 150, Kang-dong Gu, Seoul, 05355, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kang-Dong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Seong-an Ro 150, Kang-dong Gu, Seoul, 05355, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kang-Dong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Seong-an Ro 150, Kang-dong Gu, Seoul, 05355, Korea
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Inchai C, Vaseenon T, Tanaka Y, Mahakkanukrauh P. The Specific Anatomical Morphology of Lateral Ankle Ligament: Qualitative and Quantitative Cadaveric based Study. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:2683-2688. [PMID: 37620949 PMCID: PMC10549863 DOI: 10.1111/os.13872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The accurate understanding in morphological features of the lateral ankle ligaments is necessary for the diagnosis and management of ankle instability and other ankle problems. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anatomical morphology and the attachment areas of lateral ligament complex of ankle joint based on the cadaveric study. METHODS Fifty-four fresh frozen cadaveric ankles were dissected to evaluate the lateral ankle ligaments. Each ligament was separated into two or three small bundles. In the investigated footprint areas, acrylic colors were used as a marker point to locate specific areas of ligament bundle attached to the bone. The Image J software was used to measure and analyze the sizes of the specific footprint areas to achieve descriptive statistical analysis. RESULTS The double bands of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) were found as a major type in the present study with 57.41% (31 of 54 ankles) while the single band of ATFL was observed in 42.59% (23 of 54 ankles). The attachment sizes of the ATFL, posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) were evaluated into two areas; proximal and distal attachments. The average of proximal or fibular part of ATFL, PTFL and CFL were 85.06, 134.27, 93.91 mm2 respectively. The average of distal part of ATFL, PTFL and CFL were 100.07, 277.61, 249.39 mm2 respectively. CONCLUSION Considering the lateral ankle ligament repaired or reconstruction especially using arthroscopy, the precise understanding in specific detail of the lateral ankle ligament may help both diagnose and select the appropriate treatment for solving the ankle problems. These observations may help the surgeon to perform the surgical procedure for determining the appropriate techniques and avoid complication to patients.
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- Chirapat Inchai
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of MedicineChiang Mai UniversityChiang MaiThailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of MedicineChiang Mai UniversityChiang MaiThailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryNara Medical UniversityKashiharaJapan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of MedicineChiang Mai UniversityChiang MaiThailand
- Excellence in Osteology Research and Training Center (ORTC), Chiang Mai UniversityChiang MaiThailand
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Zhang L, Lan T, Chen J, Wei Z, Shi H, Wang G. The increased anterior talofibular ligament-posterior talofibular ligament angle on MRI may help evaluate chronic ankle instability. Surg Radiol Anat 2023; 45:1205-1211. [PMID: 37423946 PMCID: PMC10533641 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-023-03196-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This study intended to compare the difference between the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) angle with chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients and healthy volunteers, and to confirm whether using the ATFL-PTFL angle could be a reliable assessment method for CAI, so as to improve the accuracy and specificity of clinical diagnosis. METHODS This retrospective study included 240 participants: 120 CAI patients and 120 healthy volunteers between 2015 and 2021. The ATFL-PTFL angle of the ankle region was gaged in the cross-sectional supine position on MRI between two groups. After participants undergoing a comprehensive MRI scanning, ATFL-PTFL angles were regarded as the main indicator of patients with the injured ATFLs and healthy volunteers to compare, and were measured by an experienced musculoskeletal radiologist. Moreover, other qualitative and quantitative indicators referring to anatomical and morphological characteristics of the AFTL were included in this study with MRI, such as the length, width, thickness, shape, continuity, and signal intensity of the ATFL, which can be used as secondary indicators. RESULTS In the CAI group, the ATFL-PTFL angle was 90.8° ± 5.7°, which was significantly different from the non-CAI group where the ATFL-PTFL angle for 80.0° ± 3.7° (p < 0.001). As for the ATFL-MRI characteristics, the length (p = 0.003), width (p < 0.001), and thickness (p < 0.001) in the CAI group were also significantly different from the non-CAI group. Over 90% of the cases, patients of the CAI group had injured ATFL with an irregular shape, non-continuous, and high or mixed signal intensity. CONCLUSION Compared with healthy people, the ATFL-PTFL angle of most CAI patients is larger, which can be used as a secondary index to diagnose CAI. However, the MRI characteristic changes of ATFL may not relate to the increased ATFL-PTFL angle.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
- Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Center for Orthopedic Diseases Research, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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Liu CX, Zhang ZZ, Wang JS, Luo XY, Liu TY, Ma YF, Deng XH, Zhou YF, Xu DZ, Li WP, Wang P, Song B. Optimal fibular tunnel direction for anterior talofibular ligament reconstruction: 45 degrees outperforms 30 and 60 degrees. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4546-4550. [PMID: 37308663 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07452-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE There is currently no consensus on the optimal drilling direction of the fibular bone tunnel for anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction, and few studies have investigated the potential injury to the peroneus longus and brevis tendons and the possibility of fibular fractures during the drilling process. The aim of this study was to assess the potential risk of drilling the tunnel from different directions and determine the most appropriate tunnel direction. The hypothesis was that drilling the tunnel in the 45-degree direction would be the safest and most suitable for the fibular tunnel. METHODS Forty-eight fibular tunnels were drilled on fresh ankle specimens using a K-wire guide and a 5.0 mm hollow drill. Three tunnel orientations were created, parallel to the sagittal plane of the long axis of the fibula and angled 30°, 45°, and 60° to the coronal plane. The length of the fibular tunnel and the distances from the outlet of the K-wire to the peroneus longus and brevis tendons were measured. The occurrence of a fibula fracture was also observed. RESULTS The lengths of the bone tunnels in the three groups were 32.9 ± 6.1 mm (30°), 27.2 ± 4.4 mm (45°) and 23.6 ± 4.0 mm (60°). The length of the tunnel drilled at 30° was the longest when compared with that of the tunnels drilled at 45° and 60° (all p values < 0.05). The distances from the outlet of the K-wire to the peroneus longus tendon were 3.0 ± 3.8 mm (30°), 3.8 ± 3.2 mm (45°) and 5.3 ± 1.8 mm (60°), and the distances to the peroneus brevis tendon were 4.2 ± 4.0 mm (30°), 6.1 ± 3.8 mm (45°), 7.9 ± 3.5 mm (60°). In terms of protecting the peroneus longus and brevis tendons, drilling in the 60° direction was better than drilling in the 30° and 45° directions (all p values < 0.05). The risk of injury to the peroneal longus and brevis tendons was 62.5% (30°), 31.3% (45°), and 0% (60°). Although no fibular fractures were observed in any of the three directions, drilling the bone tunnel in the 60° direction disrupted the lateral cortex of the fibula. CONCLUSION This study shows that drilling the tunnel in the 45° direction is less likely to cause injury to the peroneus longus and brevis tendons, while ensuring that the tunnel has a sufficient length and avoiding fracturing the distal fibula. Drilling a fibular bone tunnel in a 45° direction is safer and recommended for ATFL reconstruction.
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- Cheng-Xiao Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, No. 107 on Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, No. 107 on Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, No. 107 on Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, No. 107 on Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, No. 107 on Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, No. 107 on Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, No. 107 on Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, China.
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Nakasa T, Ikuta Y, Sumii J, Nekomoto A, Kawabata S, Adachi N. Stepwise decision making for CFL repair in addition to arthroscopic ATFL repair yields good clinical outcomes in chronic lateral ankle instability regardless of the remnant quality. J Orthop Sci 2023; 28:1087-1092. [PMID: 35810038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair for chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) has been widely performed, there are several issues such as the efficacy of the isolated ATFL repair for the ATFL and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) injury and the influence of the poor remnant on the clinical outcomes to be discussed. This study aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes of the arthroscopic ATFL repair with the stepwise decision regarding the requirement of CFL repair and the influence of remnant qualities on clinical outcomes. METHODS Forty-four ankles underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the lateral ankle ligament for CLAI. After arthroscopic ATFL repair, CFL repair was performed if instability remained. Clinical outcomes including the Karlsson-Peterson (KP) scores, Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) scale, and the Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire (SAFE-Q) were assessed at the final follow-up. ATFL remnants were classified into excellent, moderate, and poor according to the arthroscopic findings, and the clinical outcomes of each remnant group were compared. RESULTS Twenty-five ankles were required for CFL repair after ATFL repair. K-P score was significantly improved from 66.1 ± 5.3 to 94.8 ± 6.5 points (p < 0.01). JSSF scale was significantly improved from 70.5 ± 4.5 to 95.9 ± 6.0 points (p < 0.01). The SAFE-Q was also significantly improved on all subscales. There were no significant differences in clinical outcomes among excellent, moderate, and poor remnants. CONCLUSIONS Stepwise decision for CFL repair in addition to arthroscopic ATFL repair gave satisfactory clinical outcomes in CLAI regardless of the remnant quality.
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- Tomoyuki Nakasa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan; Medical Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Hiroshima University Hospital, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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Mu Z, Mo Y, Zhou K, Tang Y. Broström-Gould procedure combined with microfracture for chronic ankle instability with medial malleolar cartilage injury. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:3813-3814. [PMID: 37005181 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.03.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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- Zhuosong Mu
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Wolf J, Cottom J, Srour J, Rubin L. Arthroscopic Lateral Stabilization. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2023; 40:495-507. [PMID: 37236686 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The indications and procedures for arthroscopy of the ankle and subtalar joints continues to increase. Lateral ankle instability is a common pathology that may require surgery to repair injured structures of patients nonresponsive to conservative management. Common surgical methods generally include ankle arthroscopy with subsequent open approach to repair/reconstruct the ankle ligament(s). This article discusses two different approaches to repairing lateral ankle instability through an arthroscopic approach. The arthroscopic modified Brostrom procedure creates a strong repair with minimal soft tissue dissection, and is a reliable, minimally invasive approach to lateral ankle stabilization. The arthroscopic double ligament stabilization procedure creates a robust reconstruction of the anterior talofibular and calcaneal fibular ligaments with minimal soft tissue dissection.
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- Joseph Wolf
- Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, 4913 Harroun Road, Suite 1, Sylvania, OH 43560, USA
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- Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center Fellowship, 5741 Bee Ridge Road, Suite 490, Sarasota, Fl 34233, USA
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- Virginia Fellowship in Reconstruction, Revision, and Limb Preservation Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 905 South Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA
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- Virginia Fellowship in Reconstruction, Revision, and Limb Preservation Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 7016 Lee Park Road, Suite 105, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA.
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Song JH, Moon JJ, Shin WJ, Ko KP. Use of a comprehensive systemic ultrasound evaluation in the diagnosis and analysis of acute lateral region ankle sprain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:517. [PMID: 37353778 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06642-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND For the diagnosis of acute lateral ankle sprain, many clinicians use ultrasound; they typically focus on the lateral ligament complex, which is the most common site of lesions in ankle sprain. However, this approach risks missing other foot and ankle lesions. The present study aimed to provide and analyze the results of a new ultrasound method of diagnosis for acute lateral ankle sprain which can thoroughly investigate overall lesions of the foot and ankle. METHODS Retrospective cross-sectional cohort study of 123 patients who underwent diagnostic ultrasound within 1 week of acute lateral ankle injury was performed. Causes of ankle sprain, incidence and severity of each ligament injury, location of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury, accompanying ligament injury, and occult fracture were analyzed. RESULTS Among the 102 cases of ATFL injuries, 60 (58.5%) had islolated ATFL injury, 28 (27.5%) had accompanying calcaneofibular ligament injury (CFL), and 14 (13.7%) had accompanying midtarsal or syndesmosis injury. ATFL injuries occurred on the fibula attachment in 48 (47.1%) cases, ligament mid-substance in 24 (23.5%) cases, and talus attachment in 30 (29.4%) cases. Among the 165 lesions from 123 cases, injuries of the fourth or fifth dorsal tarsometatarsal (12 cases, 7.3%), bifurcate (11 cases, 6.7%), and anterior tibiofibular (11 cases, 6.7%) ligaments were not rare. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that an ultrasound examination involving investigation of the midtarsal joint and syndesmotic ligament, as well as the ATFL and CFL, is useful for comprehensive, systemic diagnosis of acute lateral ankle sprain.
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- Jae Hwang Song
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changwon Hospital, Korea Worker's Compensation & Welfare Service, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Hanmaeum Orthopedic Clinic, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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Vega J, Dalmau-Pastor M. Ankle Joint Microinstability: You Might Have Never Seen It but It Has Definitely Seen You. Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28:333-344. [PMID: 37137627 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Ankle microinstability results from the superior fascicle of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury and is a potential cause of chronic pain and disability after an ankle sprain. Ankle microinstability is usually asymptomatic. When symptoms appear, patients describe a subjective ankle instability feeling, recurrent symptomatic ankle sprains, anterolateral pain, or a combination of them. A subtle anterior drawer test can usually be observed, with no talar tilt. Ankle microinstability should be initially treated conservatively. If this fails, and because superior fascicle of ATFL is an intra-articular ligament, an arthroscopic procedure is recommended to address.
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- Jordi Vega
- Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics (Human Anatomy Unit), University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga s/n. 08907 Hospitalet del Llobregat, Spain; Foot and Ankle Unit, iMove Traumatology-Clinica Tres Torres, Barcelona, Spain; MIFAS by GRECMIP, Merignac, France; Foot and Ankle Consultant, Clinique Montchoisi, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics (Human Anatomy Unit), University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga s/n. 08907 Hospitalet del Llobregat, Spain; MIFAS by GRECMIP, Merignac, France
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Chen RP, Wang QH, Li MY, Su XF, Wang DY, Liu XH, Li ZL. Progress in diagnosis and treatment of acute injury to the anterior talofibular ligament. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:3395-3407. [PMID: 37383912 PMCID: PMC10294195 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i15.3395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Injury to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is a common acute injury of the lateral foot ligament. Untimely and improper treatment significantly affects the quality of life and rehabilitation progress of patients. The purpose of this paper is to review the anatomy and the current methods of diagnosis and treatment of acute injury to the ATFL. The clinical manifestations of acute injury to the ATFL include pain, swelling, and dysfunction. At present, non-surgical treatment is the first choice for acute injury of the ATFL. The standard treatment strategy involves the “peace and love” principle. After initial treatment in the acute phase, personalized rehabilitation training programs can be followed. These may involve proprioception training, muscle training, and functional exercise to restore limb coordination and muscle strength. Static stretching and other techniques to loosen joints, acupuncture, moxibustion massage, and other traditional medical treatments can relieve pain, restore range of motion, and prevent joint stiffness. If the non-surgical treatment is not ideal or fails, surgical treatment is feasible. Currently, arthroscopic anatomical repair or anatomical reconstruction surgery is commonly used in clinical practice. Although open Broström surgery provides good results, the modified arthroscopic Broström surgery has many advantages, such as less trauma, rapid pain relief, rapid postoperative recovery, and fewer complications, and is more popular with patients. In general, when treating acute injury to the ATFL, treatment management and methods should be timely and reasonably arranged according to the specific injury scenario and attention should be paid to the timely combination of multiple therapies to achieve the best treatment results.
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- Run-Peng Chen
- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
- Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Office, Shandong Vheng Data Technology Co., Ltd, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Office, Shandong Vheng Data Technology Co., Ltd, Yantai 264003, Shandong Province, China
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Chen Z, Xue X, Li Q, Song Y, Xu H, Wang W, Hua Y. Outcomes of a novel all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair for chronic ankle instability. Int Orthop 2023; 47:995-1003. [PMID: 36790535 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05721-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to introduce a novel all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair for chronic ankle instability (CAI) with a knotless suture anchor technique-Hugging Repair, evaluate clinical outcomes, and analyze the associated risk factors. METHODS A total of 84 patients (42 males and 42 females, mean age: 36.1 ± 11.2 years, range: 19-68 years) who underwent Hugging Repair from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018, were enrolled in this retrospective study. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS), Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), Tegner score, and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) were evaluated pre-operatively and at final follow-up. The potential risk factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), sex, post-injury duration (time from injury to surgery), follow-up time, number of anchors, concomitant injuries [e.g., osteochondral defects (OCD), sinus tarsi syndrome (STS), anterior ankle impingement (AAI)], first-time treatment, and number of ankle sprains were also analyzed through multiple regression analysis. RESULTS There were 68 (81%) patients followed up for a mean time of 42 (range: 35-50) months. The median AOFAS score increased from 65 (35-72) to 90 (77-100), KAFS increased from 64 (38-71) to 90 (62-100), FAOS increased from 68 (50-70) to 97 (68-100), Tegner score increased from 1 (1-3) to 4 (2-7), and NRS increased from 3.5 (2-5) to 1 (0-3). No correlation was found between the functional scores and risk factors mentioned above. In the multivariate model, age was significantly negatively associated with KAFS, FAOS, and Tegner activity scale (P = 0.013; P = 0.002; P = 0.000); female was significantly associated with poorer Tegner activity scale (P = 0.004); and the presence of concomitant injuries was significantly negatively associated with AOFAS score (P = 0.033). CONCLUSION The novel all-inside arthroscopic ATFL repair for CAI with a knotless suture anchor technique-Hugging Repair is a safe and suitable technique that achieves satisfactory clinical outcomes and provides an effective option for the treatment of CAI. Risk factors for patients who underwent all-inside ATFL repair were older age, female sex, and concomitant injuries.
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- Ziyi Chen
- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Murahashi Y, Teramoto A, Takahashi K, Okada Y, Okimura S, Imamura R, Kawai M, Watanabe K, Yamashita T. High reproducibility of a novel supported anterior drawer test for diagnosing ankle instability. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:148. [PMID: 36849957 PMCID: PMC9969681 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06246-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The manual traditional anterior drawer test (ADT) is essential for deciding the treatment for chronic ankle instability, but it has been shown to have a comparatively low reproducibility and accuracy, especially in less experienced hands. To clarify the inter-examiner reproducibility, we compared the actual distance of anterior translation between junior and senior examiners in ADT. We also evaluated the diagnostic abilities of traditional ADT, and a novel modified ADT (supported ADT). METHODS Thirty ankles were included in this study, and ankle instability was defined using stress radiography. All subjects underwent two methods of manual ADT by junior and senior examiners, and ankle instability was judged in a blinded fashion. The anterior drawer distance was calculated from the lengthening measured using a capacitance-type sensor device. RESULTS The degree of anterior translation determined by the junior examiner was significantly lower than that determined by the senior examiner when traditional ADT was performed (3.3 vs. 4.5 mm, P = 0.016), but there was no significant difference in anterior translation between the two examiners when supported ADT was performed (4.6 vs. 4.1 mm, P = 0.168). The inter-examiner reliability of supported ADT was higher than that of traditional ADT. For the junior examiner, the diagnostic accuracy of supported ADT was higher than that of traditional ADT (sensitivity, 0.40 vs. 0.80; specificity, 0.75 vs. 0.80). CONCLUSION Supported ADT may have the advantage of being a simple manual test of ankle instability with less error between examiners.
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- Yasutaka Murahashi
- grid.263171.00000 0001 0691 0855Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan.
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- grid.263171.00000 0001 0691 0855Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 Japan
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- grid.263171.00000 0001 0691 0855Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 Japan
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- grid.263171.00000 0001 0691 0855Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 Japan
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- grid.470107.5Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 Japan
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- grid.470107.5Division of Rehabilitation, Sapporo Medical University Hospital, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 Japan
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- grid.263171.00000 0001 0691 0855Department of Physical Therapy, Sapporo Medical University School of Health Sciences, S-1, W-17, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8556 Japan
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- grid.263171.00000 0001 0691 0855Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S-1, W-16, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 Japan
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Wang Z, Zheng G, Chen W, Chen Y, Ma L, Yang Q, Li Y, Gou X, Wang Y, Liang Y, Tang K, Tao X. Double-bundle reconstruction of the anterior talofibular ligament by partial peroneal brevis tendon. Foot Ankle Surg 2023; 29:249-255. [PMID: 36792413 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anatomic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction with autologous single-bundle tendon has been widely used in the treatment of ATFL injury. However, there are few clinical reports of using the peroneus brevis tendon (PBT) for double-bundle ATFL reconstruction. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of double-bundle ATFL reconstruction with PBT. METHODS This was a retrospective review of all patients diagnosed with ATFL injury presenting from August 2019 to December 2021. Fifty-three patients were selected after screening based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The following data were compared before and after surgery: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS), the pain interference (PI) and physical function (PF) scores of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS), the diameter and width of PBT in ultrasound and muscle strength. RESULTS All functional scores (VAS, PI/PF, AO-FAS, KAFS) and muscle strength were significantly improved at the last follow-up (P < 0.05). The diameter and width of the PBT on ultrasound postoperation were smaller than those preoperatively. CONCLUSION Double-bundle ATFL reconstruction with the partial PBT technique is a feasible, anatomic reconstruction technique for chronic lateral instability of the ankle, which meets the anatomical characteristics of the double bundle of the ligament, and the absence of partial PBT does not affect the peroneal muscle strength. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective case series.
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- Zhenyu Wang
- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
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Baek JH, Kim JH, Jeong BO. Arthroscopic Broström-Gould repair has comparable radiological and clinical outcomes compared to traditional open Broström-Gould repair in high-demand patients. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022. [PMID: 36562810 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07289-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study sought to confirm whether traditional open Broström-Gould repair and arthroscopic Broström-Gould repair for chronic ankle instability (CAI) would produce comparable radiological and clinical outcomes in high-demand patients. METHODS This retrospective case-cohort study included high-demand patients, as determined by a pre-injury Tegner Activity Level ≥ 6, who underwent Broström-Gould repair and were followed up for ≥ 2 years. Patients were divided into the arthroscopic Broström-Gould repair group (AS Group) and the open Broström-Gould repair group (Open Group). Perioperative radiological assessments were performed. The Tegner Activity Levels, Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores (FAOSs), Karlsson and Peterson (K-P) scores, and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot (AOFAS) scores were evaluated clinically. RESULTS A total of 65 patients (31 from the AS Group and 34 from the Open Group) were included in the study. There were no differences in age, sex, body mass index, preoperative anterior talar translation, talar tilt, signal-to-noise ratio, FAOS, K-P score, or AOFAS score between the two groups (n.s.). The preinjury median Tegner Activity Level was 7 and unchanged at the final follow-up in both groups. Postoperative stress radiographs showed improvement; however, the groups did not differ significantly. The FAOS, K-P scores, and AOFAS scores improved in each group (P < 0.001). However, the clinical scores did not differ between the groups (all n.s.). CONCLUSIONS Traditional open and arthroscopic Broström-Gould repair for CAI in high-demand patients had comparable radiological and clinical outcomes. Clinically, arthroscopic Broström-Gould repair may represent a viable surgical alternative to open Broström-Gould repair in high-demand patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Guo H, Chen B, Chen Z, Sun N, Ji G, Zeng C. The lasso-loop technique is equivalent to the simple suture technique in arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 31:2174-2182. [PMID: 36515734 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07283-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the clinical outcomes of the lasso-loop and simple suture techniques in arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair for the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). METHODS From 2018 to 2020, patients with CLAI who underwent arthroscopic ATFL repair using the lasso-loop or simple suture technique were matched 1:1 (arthroscopic lasso-loop [AL] group, n = 29; simple arthroscopic suture [AS] group, n = 29) based on age, sex, affected side, body mass index, and follow-up duration using propensity score matching and retrospectively evaluated. Karlsson score, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Tegner score, anterior drawer test (ADT) results, complications, patient-reported satisfaction, and magnetic resonance (MR) re-evaluation findings of ATFL quality were used to describe the outcomes. RESULTS The patient characteristics or follow-up durations did not significantly differ between the two groups. The Karlsson score, VAS score, and Tegner score improved significantly in both groups after a mean follow-up duration of 29.6 ± 2.8 months. The postoperative clinical scores, ADT results, satisfaction rates, complication rates and MR re-evaluation findings were not significantly different between the two groups at the latest follow-up. CONCLUSION The lasso-loop technique was equivalent to the simple suture technique in arthroscopic ATFL repair for the treatment of CLAI after a minimum follow-up of 2 years, suggesting that the simple suture technique is sufficient for arthroscopic ATFL repair in most patients without the need to add a lasso loop. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Hao Guo
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 West Zhongshan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 West Zhongshan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, 2000 East Xiang'an Road, Xiang'an District, Xiamen, 361101, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 West Zhongshan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 West Zhongshan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, 2000 East Xiang'an Road, Xiang'an District, Xiamen, 361101, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 West Zhongshan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China.
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Li D, Tang Q, Liu Q, Hu J, Mao M, Deng T, Liao L, Zhu W. Arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair with Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique for chronic ankle lateral instability. Int Orthop 2022; 46:2821-2828. [PMID: 36069956 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05541-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To introduce the surgical technique and clinical outcomes of arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair using the Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique for chronic ankle lateral instability. METHODS A retrospective study was performed on 29 patients who underwent all-arthroscopic ATFL repair with the Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique from January to August 2020. The patients included 24 males and five females, with a mean age of 30.17 years. Through the accessory anterolateral (AAL) portal, we drilled the bone tunnels and fixed the tape with 4.75 mm and 3.5 mm "SwiveLock" anchors and reattached the torn ligament by the lasso-loop technique. RESULTS All 29 patients underwent all-arthroscopic procedures smoothly without serious complications, such as infection and important nerve or vessel injuries. There were eight cases of lateral malleolar avulsion fractures and ten cases of talus cartilage injury. The visual analog scale (VAS), Karlsson-Peterson, Tegner, and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores were used to evaluate the clinical consequences. All the patients were followed up for 18.66 ± 4.85 months on average. The average pre-operative VAS score was 4.69 ± 1.04, which was significantly higher than the average post-operative VAS score of 1.14 ± 1.56. At the final follow-up appointments, the averages of Karlsson-Peterson, AOFAS, and Tenger scores were 75.83 ± 9.44, 88.31 ± 6.81, and 6.93 ± 1.79, respectively, which was significantly higher than that before the operation. CONCLUSION This arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair with the Internal Brace and lasso-loop technique achieves satisfactory clinical outcomes with the benefits of high safety and reliability for chronic ankle lateral instability.
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- Ding Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
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He L, Xu Y, Duan D, Ouyang L. The anterior talofibular ligament: A thin-slice three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging study. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:1202-1209. [PMID: 34920953 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2021.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to provide an accurate and improved understanding of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) anatomy, and to determine the exact positioning and diameter of the bony tunnel during ATFL repair and/or reconstruction surgery. METHOD A total of 58 healthy asymptomatic volunteers were examined, wherein 38 underwent bilateral ankle 3D MRI, and 20 underwent unilateral ankle 3D MRI (10 left and 10 right ankles). Data from a total of 96 MRI datasets were collected. The MRI data from these cases were exported into Mimics to enable reconstruction of 3D ATFL models. The resulting image quality was evaluated using a 5-point subjective scoring system. In addition, the length, width, thickness, and positioning of each ATFL and the area of the ATFL footprints were identified within the 3D model using Mimics and SolidWorks. RESULTS The image quality score was 4.48 ± 0.50. The ATFL formed one (65.6%), two (31.3%), or three (3.1%) bundles forms. The footprint area was 31.25 ± 6.29 mm2 on the fibular side, and 17.48 ± 4.49 mm2 on the talar side. CONCLUSION Thin-slice 3D MRI aids in the reconstruction of the 3D ATFL model, and it provides reference for the accurate anatomy of the area and location of the ATFL. This technology will facilitate diagnosis of ATFL injuries and choice of surgical methods. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE level IV.
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- Lei He
- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Yoshimoto K, Noguchi M, Maruki H, Tominaga A, Ishibashi M, Okazaki K. Anterior talofibular ligament remnant quality is important for achieving a stable ankle after arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 31:2183-2191. [PMID: 36396801 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07211-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The relationship between ligament remnant quality and postoperative outcomes after arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament repair for chronic lateral ankle instability is controversial. This study aimed to determine whether the signal intensity of the anterior talofibular ligament on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and ligament remnant quality identified on arthroscopy are associated with recurrent ankle instability after arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament repair. METHODS A total of 68 ankles from 67 patients with chronic lateral ankle instability who underwent arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament repair were retrospectively studied. The signal intensity of the anterior talofibular ligament was evaluated using T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Arthroscopy was used to evaluate the thickness and mechanical resistance of the anterior talofibular ligament by hook palpation and to classify ankles into two groups: the present anterior talofibular ligament group with adequate mechanical resistance and the absent anterior talofibular ligament group with no mechanical resistance. The outcomes included recurrent ankle instability (respraining of the operated ankle after surgery) and Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire scores. RESULTS Thirteen ankles were diagnosed with recurrent ankle instability. Patients with a high anterior talofibular ligament T2 signal intensity experienced more recurrent ankle instability than those with a low intensity. As determined via arthroscopy, the absent anterior talofibular ligament group had a higher rate of recurrent ankle instability than the present anterior talofibular ligament group. There were no significant differences in Self-Administered Foot Evaluation Questionnaire scores between patients with high and low anterior talofibular ligament T2 signal intensity, as well as between absent and present anterior talofibular ligament groups based on arthroscopy. CONCLUSION Poor quality of the anterior talofibular ligament remnant could result in recurrent ankle instability after arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament repair. Therefore, when treating chronic lateral ankle instability, surgeons should consider ligament quality. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Kensei Yoshimoto
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawadacho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-0054, Japan.,Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Shiseikai Daini Hospital, 5-19-1 Kamisoshigaya, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo, 157-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawadacho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-0054, Japan. .,Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Shiseikai Daini Hospital, 5-19-1 Kamisoshigaya, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo, 157-8550, Japan. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saitama Medical University Hospital, Moroyama, Saitama, Japan.
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- Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Shiseikai Daini Hospital, 5-19-1 Kamisoshigaya, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo, 157-8550, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saitama Medical University Hospital, Moroyama, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawadacho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-0054, Japan.,Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Shiseikai Daini Hospital, 5-19-1 Kamisoshigaya, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo, 157-8550, Japan
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- Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Shiseikai Daini Hospital, 5-19-1 Kamisoshigaya, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo, 157-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawadacho, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 162-0054, Japan
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Katakura M, Odagiri H, Charpail C, Calder J, Guillo S. Arthroscopic treatment for anterolateral impingement of the ankle: Systematic review and exploration of evidence about role of ankle instability. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 108:103159. [PMID: 34856406 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic debridement is a common surgical treatment for patients with anterolateral impingement (ALI) of the ankle. Although they often have a history of ankle sprain, information regarding the role of ankle instability in ALI is limited. The aims of this review were to: 1) assess the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic surgical treatment for ALI of the ankle; and 2) review the data regarding anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury and lateral ankle instability in patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery for ALI. METHOD A literature search of Pubmed and EMBASE was performed. Studies that met the following inclusion criteria were reviewed: (1) human clinical studies investigating patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery for ALI; (2) results with at least one scoring system with minimum follow-up of six months. The quality of each study was evaluated using the Oxford CEBM tool to assess the level of evidence and the grade of recommendation. The data of patient characteristics, intraoperative findings and clinical outcomes were extracted. RESULTS Eight articles were included in this systematic review, all of which were graded level 4 with grade C recommendation. In total, 203 patients with a mean age of 32 years (ranging from 11 to 74) were analysed. AOFAS score was used in 6 studies and scored 90.1 on average at follow-up. Two other studies used original scores. One study reported arthroscopic findings of the ATFL and another study reported on residual instability after surgery. New ankle sprains during follow-up period were reported in 8.3 to 20.0% of patients in 4 studies. DISCUSSION This review showed good clinical results of arthroscopic debridement with a grade C recommendation. Reports regarding arthroscopic observation of the ATFL and residual instability after surgery were lacking. Further investigation of what we are still calling "ALI" should be made with higher level of evidence focusing more on ATFL injury and its effect on clinical outcomes.
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- Mai Katakura
- Fortius Clinic London, London, UK; Imperial College, London, UK
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- Fortius Clinic London, London, UK; Imperial College, London, UK
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Nakasa T, Ikuta Y, Sumii J, Nekomoto A, Kawabata S, Adachi N. MRI appearance of the lateral fibulotalocalcaneal ligament complex injury in the patients with chronic lateral ankle instability. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:968-974. [PMID: 35105518 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) comprises the superior and inferior fascicles. The inferior fascicle is connected to the calcaneofibular ligament, and forms "lateral fibulotalocalcaneal ligament (LFTCL) complex". This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of diagnosing LFTCL complex injuries in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). METHODS Forty-eight ankles (35 with CLAI and 13 without CLAI) underwent arthroscopic surgery, and preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was conducted with 0.8 mm- thick axial and oblique slices. The diagnostic accuracy of injuries to the superior fascicle and LFTCL complex was evaluated by two observers. RESULTS The sensitivity and specificity of the LFTCL complex injury were 94.7% and 92.3% for observer 1 and 84.2% and 84.6% for observer 2, respectively. CONCLUSIONS MRI with 0.8 mm slices could detect LFTCL complex injury in patients with CLAI. Diagnosing the LFTCL complex injury on MRI will improve outcomes of an arthroscopic isolated ATFL repair.
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- Tomoyuki Nakasa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan; Medical Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Hiroshima University Hospital, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minamiku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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Yokoe T, Tajima T, Kawagoe S, Yamaguchi N, Morita Y, Chosa E. Does the contralateral healthy ankle of patient with ipsilateral mechanical lateral ankle laxity show greater lateral ankle laxity? Evaluation of the anterior talofibular ligament by stress ultrasonography. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:887. [PMID: 36180864 PMCID: PMC9524134 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05838-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background A number of studies have evaluated risk factors for lateral ankle sprain (LAS) or chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). However, the definitive risk factors for LAS or CLAI remain controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the contralateral healthy ankles of subjects with ipsilateral mechanical lateral ankle laxity (group I) show greater lateral ankle laxity in comparison to the healthy ankles of bilateral healthy controls (group B). Methods From March 2020, anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) lengths of young adult volunteers were cross-sectionally measured in non-stress and stress positions using a previously reported stress ultrasonography (US) procedure. The ATFL ratio (the ratio of stress ATFL/non-stress ATFL length) was calculated as an indicator of lateral ankle laxity. The manual anterior drawer test (ADT) was also performed. The US findings of healthy ankles from groups I and B were compared. Results A total of 154 subjects in group B (mean age, 24.5 ± 2.8 years; male/female, 84/70) and 40 subjects in group I (mean age, 24.4 ± 2.3 years; male/female, 26/14) were included in the study. There was no significant difference in the ADT between the groups. There were no significant differences in the non-stress ATFL length (19.4 ± 1.8 vs. 19.3 ± 1.9, p = 0.84), stress ATFL length (20.8 ± 1.8 vs. 20.9 ± 1.9, p = 0.66), length change (1.5 ± 0.6 vs. 1.6 ± 0.6, p = 0.12) and ATFL ratio (1.08 ± 0.03 vs. 1.08 ± 0.03, p = 0.13) between the groups. Conclusion No significant difference was detected between the contralateral healthy ankles of subjects with ipsilateral mechanical lateral ankle laxity and those of bilateral healthy controls.
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- Takuji Yokoe
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200, 889-1692, Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, Japan.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200, 889-1692, Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200, 889-1692, Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200, 889-1692, Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200, 889-1692, Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200, 889-1692, Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki, Japan
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Li H, Xue X, Tong J, Li H, Hua Y. Deltoid ligament (DL) repair produced better results than DL nonrepair for the treatment for rotational ankle instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 31:2015-2022. [PMID: 36175528 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07169-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results after arthroscopic deltoid ligament (DL) repair versus DL nonrepair in patients with rotational ankle instability. METHODS All patients with rotational ankle instability were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. Clinical evaluation was performed by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS), and Tegner activity score preoperatively and at a minimum follow-up of 2 years. MRI at follow-up was performed to evaluate the DL morphology. RESULTS A total of 50 patients were enrolled in this study. Among them, 24 patients received DL repair (the repair group), whereas 26 patients did not (the nonrepair group). No significant difference was found in the AOFAS score (98 ± 4 vs. 97 ± 4; n.s.), KAFS (94 ± 7 vs. 93 ± 9; n.s.), or Tegner activity score (5 ± 2 vs. 5 ± 1; n.s.) between the repair group and the nonrepair group at the final follow-up. However, the repair group had a significantly shorter return-to-sport time than the nonrepair group (4.6 ± 1.6 mo vs. 6.0 ± 2.5 mo; p = 0.03). Comparison of the postoperative deltoid ligament showed that the repair group had a lower signal intensity than the nonrepair group. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic treatment of rotational ankle instability revealed good to excellent clinical results. However, patients who underwent DL repair had a significantly earlier return to sports as well as a lower signal intensity of DL than those who did not undergo DL repair. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Hong Li
- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, 200040, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, 200040, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, 200040, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, 200040, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, 200040, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Yokoe T, Tajima T, Yamaguchi N, Morita Y, Chosa E. The anterior talofibular ligament ratio was greater in young men with generalized joint laxity than in those without generalized joint laxity. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022. [PMID: 35960319 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07109-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between generalized joint laxity (GJL) and stress ultrasonographic (US) findings of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) of healthy young men. METHODS The ATFL lengths of healthy young men were consecutively measured in the stress and nonstress positions. The ATFL ratio was calculated as an indicator of lateral ankle laxity. GJL was evaluated using the Beighton score (BS), and a BS of ≥ 5 was considered GJL. The manual anterior drawer test (ADT) was also performed. The results of stress US and ADT were compared between subjects with and without GJL, and the correlation between GJL and US findings was examined. RESULTS A total of 13 subjects with GJL and 95 without GJL were included in the study. The mean BSs in the GJL and no-GJL groups were 5.9 ± 0.9 and 1.1 ± 1.3, respectively (p < 0.0001). The GJL group showed a higher grade of ADT than the no-GJL group (p < 0.0001). Significant differences were found in the stress ATFL length (23.6 ± 1.8 mm vs. 21.7 ± 1.8 mm, p = 0.002) and ATFL ratio (1.15 ± 0.06 vs. 1.07 ± 0.03, p < 0.0001) between the GJL and no-GJL groups. Spearman's correlation coefficients showed a moderate correlation between the BS and ATFL ratio (r = 0.45, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The present study showed significant differences in the ATFL ratio and stress ATFL length between young men with and without GJL. The BS was moderately correlated with the lateral ankle laxity in this population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Zhi X, Zhang Y, Li W, Wang Y, Zou Y, Lu L, Kong C, Xu D, Zhu Y, Wei S. Absorbable suture anchor and knotless anchor techniques produced similar outcomes in arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:2158-2165. [PMID: 35099599 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06855-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to compare absorbable suture anchor with knotless anchor techniques for arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair. METHOD A multicenter retrospective study was performed with 185 patients, who had undergone an arthroscopic ATFL repair procedure using absorbable suture anchor or knotless anchor between May 2017 and October 2019. The follow-up time was a minimum of 18 months. Karlsson-Peterson score, visual analogue scale (VAS), and Cumberland ankle instability tool (CAIT) were evaluated. The complications were also recorded. RESULTS One hundred and seven patients underwent one absorbable suture anchor repair procedure (Group A [A]), and the other seventy-eight patients underwent one knotless anchor repair procedure (Group B [B]). At the final follow-up, both Karlsson-Peterson score (A, pre 61.0 ± 8.0 vs post 93.5 ± 5.3, P < 0.001; B, pre 59.5 ± 8.2 vs post 92.4 ± 6.3, P < 0.001), VAS score (A, pre 5.0 ± 1.3 vs post 0.5 ± 0.7, P < 0.001; B, pre 5.5 ± 1.2 vs post 0.9 ± 1.0, P < 0.001), and CAIT score (A, pre 53.1 ± 12.0 vs post 93.1 ± 6.6, P < 0.001; B, pre 51.6 ± 12.0 vs post 93.1 ± 6.5, P < 0.001) improved significantly in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the Karlsson-Peterson score (A, pre 61.0 ± 8.0 vs B, pre 59.5 ± 8.2, n.s; A, post 93.5 ± 5.3 vs B, post 92.4 ± 6.3, n.s), CAIT score (A, pre 53.1 ± 12.0 vs B, pre 51.6 ± 12.0, n.s; A, post 93.1 ± 6.6 vs B, post 93.1 ± 6.5, n.s) and the change ranges of VAS (A, 4.5 ± 1.0 vs B, 4.6 ± 1.2, n.s). Anchor complications were easier to occur in Group B (0/107 vs 6/78, P = 0.007). Knot irritation slightly increased in Group A (10/107 vs 0/78, P = 0.006). No significant difference was found regarding total complication rates (A, 10/107 vs B, 6/78, n.s). CONCLUSION Absorbable suture anchor and knotless anchor for arthroscopic ATFL repair produced similar clinical outcomes. The ankle stability scores increased significantly in both groups. However, the knotless anchor has a higher risk to loosen, deviated direction or break, while the absorbable suture anchor still has a slim chance of knot irritation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Xiaosong Zhi
- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), No. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- The 2nd Department of Foot and Ankle, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- The 2nd Department of Foot and Ankle, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- The 2nd Department of Foot and Ankle, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), No. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), No. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Central Theater Command (Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, previously), No. 627, Wuluo Road, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China. .,The First Clinical Medical School of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Rougereau G, Noailles T, Khoury GE, Bauer T, Langlais T, Hardy A. Is lateral ankle sprain of the child and adolescent a myth or a reality? A systematic review of the literature. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:294-299. [PMID: 33965308 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2021.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ankle trauma in children and adolescents is the most common orthopedic injury encountered in pediatric trauma. It has long been recognized that a lateral ankle injury in this population is often a Salter and Harris type I fracture of the distal fibula (SH1). The purpose of this study is to confirm the existence of a lateral ankle sprain and to report the incidence of each pathology of the lateral ankle compartment: SH1 fracture, ATFL injury, and osteochondral avulsions. METHODS A systematic review of the literature is done using the database provided by PubMed and Embase. All articles reporting the incidence of imaging modality-confirmed lateral ankle injury (SH1, ATFL injury, osteochondral avulsion) in children and adolescents were included. Exclusion criteria were the following: case reports or articles with less than ten subjects, unspecified imaging modality and articles unrelated to lateral ankle lesions. Thus, 237 titles and abstracts were selected, 25 were analyzed thoroughly, and 11 articles were included for final analysis. RESULTS SH1 fractures were found in 0-57.5% of the cases in all series and 0-3% in the most recent series. A diagnosis of an ATFL injury was found in 3.2-80% and an osteochondral avulsion of the distal fibula in 6-28.1%. The most recent series report 76-80% and 62% for ATFL injury and osteochondral avulsion respectively. CONCLUSIONS There is a non-negligible incidence of ATFL sprains and fibular tip avulsions in patients with a suspected SH1 fracture of the distal fibula. According to recent evidence and MRI examinations, the most common injuries of the pediatric ankle are ATFL sprain and osteochondral avulsions. This should be taken into consideration in daily practice when ordering radiological examination and deciding on treatment modalities.
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- Grégoire Rougereau
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, AP-HP, Sorbonne University, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine, 33 Rue du Dr Finlay, 33300 Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, AP-HP, Sorbonne University, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ambroise-Paré Hospital, AP-HP, Île-de-France Ouest University, 9 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Children's Hospital, Purpan, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France; Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Armand-Trousseau Hospital, Sorbonne University, 26 Avenue du Dr-Arnold-Netter, 75012 Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ambroise-Paré Hospital, AP-HP, Île-de-France Ouest University, 9 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clinique du Sport, 36 Boulevard Saint-Marcel, 75005 Paris, France
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Liu SB, Li XH, Liu HW, Wang AG. [Reconstruction of anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament with autologous peroneus brevis tendon in the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability]. Zhongguo Gu Shang 2022; 35:172-177. [PMID: 35191272 DOI: 10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.2022.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical efficacy of reconstruction the anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament with autologous peroneus brevis tendon for the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability. METHODS The clinical data of 42 patients with chronic lateral ankle instability treated by anatomical reconstruction of anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament with autologous peroneus brevis tendon from July 2016 to July 2019 was retrospectively analyzed. Including 30 males and 12 females, age ranged from 25 to 46 years old with an average of (37.6±12.4) years. There were 15 cases of left foot and 27 cases of right foot, the time from injury to operation was 3 to 12 months with a mean of (7.4±2.8) months. And 14 patients had tenderness in lateral collateral ligament area, 28 patients complained of multiple ankle sprains while walking on the flat ground. At 12 months after operation, the talar tilt angle and visual analogue scale(VAS)were observed, ankle joint varus stress and anterior drawer test were performed to check the mechanical stability of the ankle joint, American Orhopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS) was used to score the ankle and hindfoot functions and evaluate the curative effect. RESULTS Forty patients were followed up for 12 to 48 months with an average of (28.3±10.0) months, 2 cases were lost. The VAS decreased from(4.50±0.93) scores before surgery to (1.10±0.30) scores at 12 months after surgery;the talar tilt angle was reduced from (12.26±1.13)° before operation to (4.60±0.45)° at 12 months after operation;the AOFAS score increased from (65.10±7.50)scores before surgery to (84.40±3.95) scores at 12 months after surgery;all the differences were statically significant(P<0.05). According to the AOFAS score, 27 cases got excellent results, 7 good, 5 fair, and 1 poor. One patient had the symptoms of sural nerve injury after operation, and the symptoms were relieved after oral Mecobalamin for 3 months. The remaining patients had no complications such as nerve injury, infection, and skin necrosis. There was no instability of ankle joint, and both ankle varus stress test and drawer test were negative. CONCLUSION Autologous peroneal brevis tendon with double bone channel pass through the tendon (modified Chrisman-Snook operation) can anatomically reconstruct the anterior talofibular ligament and the calcaneofibular ligament, restore the stability of the patient's ankle joint, reduce postoperative complications, and restore ankle joint function well.
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- Song-Bo Liu
- Orthopedic Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
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- Orthopedic Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
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- Orthopedic Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
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- Orthopedic Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan, China
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Basha MAA, Eldib DB, Zaitoun MM, Ghandour TM, Aly T, Mostafa S, Atta DS, Algazzar HY. The Added Diagnostic Value of the Bright Rim Sign to Conventional MRI Assessment of Anterior Talofibular Ligament Disruption. Acad Radiol 2021; 28:e247-e257. [PMID: 32534965 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The bright rim sign (BRS) was used as a reliable indicator of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) disruption beside other well-known diagnostic criteria. Although this sign can improve accuracy of conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosis of ATFL disruption, it was not adequately discussed in the literature. This study aimed to confirm the added diagnostic value of BRS to conventional MRI assessment of ATFL disruption. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective study included 62 patients (47 males and 15 females; mean age, 36.9 ± 12.1 years; range, 17-52 years) with clinically suspected ATFL disruption. All patients underwent MRI and arthroscopy of ankle. MRI images were evaluated for the presence of ligament disruption sign (LDS) and BRS. The patients were classified into 3 groups: group 1 included patients with acute lateral ankle ligament sprain; group 2 included patients with chronic ankle instability; and group 3 included patients with recurring ankle sprain. The diagnostic value of the BRS was evaluated using arthroscopy as reference standard. RESULTS The diagnostic value of both signs together increased overall sensitivity in detecting ATFL disruption to 86.7% compared to 60% when considering LDS alone (p < 0.0001). In group 1 and 3, the sensitivity increased when both signs were considered together compared to LDS alone (p = 0.004 and 0.025, respectively). In group 2, there was a trend toward significance in sensitivity when both signs were considered compared to LDS alone (p = 0.08). CONCLUSION BRS is a very helpful diagnostic sign in assessment of ATFL disruption when considered conjointly with the LDS.
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Ulucakoy C, Kaptan AY, Eren TK, Eren A, Olmez SB, Ataoglu MB, Kanatli U. Is arthroscopic surgery as successful as open approach in the treatment of lateral ankle instability? Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2021; 141:1551-1557. [PMID: 33544181 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-03799-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical results of arthroscopic repair and open Ahlgren-Larsson method in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 60 patients who were operated in our clinic between 2010 and 2018 with the diagnosis of chronic lateral ankle instability. Preoperative and postoperative clinical evaluations were performed with AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score, FAOS, and VAS scores. RESULTS Sixty patients with chronic lateral ankle instability were evaluated. 28 patients were treated with Ahlgren-Larsson method, and 32 patients were treated with arthroscopic repair. Follow-up duration was 35 ± 12 months for the open surgery group and 19 ± 2 months for the arthroscopic surgery group. The mean age of the arthroscopy group was 44 ± 9; the mean age of the open surgery group was 46 ± 11. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of demographic features (age, sex, BMI). Postoperative clinical improvement was observed in both groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of functionality. However, there was a statistically significant difference in VAS in terms of pain and patient satisfaction in favor of arthroscopy group. CONCLUSIONS Ahlgren-Larsson method and arthroscopic repair technique are safe and effective for chronic lateral ankle instability. Arthroscopic technique may be preferred for pain and patient satisfaction as it is less invasive and less morbid. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Coskun Ulucakoy
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital, 06430, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Dr. Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kelkit State Hospital, Gumushane, Turkey
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- Gazi University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Yan W, Meng X, Sun J, Yu H, Wang Z. Intelligent localization and quantitative evaluation of anterior talofibular ligament injury using magnetic resonance imaging of ankle. BMC Med Imaging 2021; 21:130. [PMID: 34454471 PMCID: PMC8403355 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-021-00660-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background There is a high incidence of injury to the lateral ligament of the ankle in daily living and sports activities. The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is the most frequent types of ankle injuries. It is of great clinical significance to achieve intelligent localization and injury evaluation of ATFL due to its vulnerability. Methods According to the specific characteristics of bones in different slices, the key slice was extracted by image segmentation and characteristic analysis. Then, the talus and fibula in the key slice were segmented by distance regularized level set evolution (DRLSE), and the curvature of their contour pixels was calculated to find useful feature points including the neck of talus, the inner edge of fibula, and the outer edge of fibula. ATFL area can be located using these feature points so as to quantify its first-order gray features and second-order texture features. Support vector machine (SVM) was performed for evaluation of ATFL injury. Results Data were collected retrospectively from 158 patients who underwent MRI, and were divided into normal (68) and tear (90) group. The positioning accuracy and Dice coefficient were used to measure the performance of ATFL localization, and the mean values are 87.7% and 77.1%, respectively, which is helpful for the following feature extraction. SVM gave a good prediction ability with accuracy of 93.8%, sensitivity of 88.9%, specificity of 100%, precision of 100%, and F1 score of 94.2% in the test set. Conclusion Experimental results indicate that the proposed method is reliable in diagnosing ATFL injury. This study may provide a potentially viable method for aided clinical diagnoses of some ligament injury.
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- Wen Yan
- School of Precision Instrument and Opto-Electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Radiology Department, Tianjin Hospital, 406 Jiefangnan Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300210, China
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- School of Precision Instrument and Opto-Electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Precision Instrument and Opto-Electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- Radiology Department, Tianjin Hospital, 406 Jiefangnan Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300210, China.
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Cordier G, Nunes GA, Vega J, Roure F, Dalmau-Pastor M. Connecting fibers between ATFL's inferior fascicle and CFL transmit tension between both ligaments. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:2511-6. [PMID: 33646371 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06496-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The lateral ligament complex of the ankle has been extensively studied. Recently an anatomical study described a connection between anterior talofibular ligament inferior fascicle (ATFLif) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). The applicability and the mechanical role of these connections have not yet been studied and need to be clarified. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the connection between ATFLif and CFL through a dynamic measurement analysis. METHODS An anatomical study was performed in 13 fresh-frozen below-the-knee ankle specimens. Each specimen was dissected in a protocolized manner until the lateral ligaments were exposed. A complete injury to both ATFL's fascicles was created in the proximal third of the ligament. A displacement transducer specifically design was inserted in the CFL and in the lateral part of the calcaneus to test its lengthening. A traction of 1 kg weight (9.8 N) was applied to ATFLif while the transducer measured the lengthening that this force created in the CFL. RESULTS A total of 13 ankle specimens were carefully dissected. One specimen with signals of a prior traumatic injury of the ATFLif was excluded. A total of 12 specimens were included, 7 females and 5 males with an average age of 74 years (52-88 years). The right ankle was dissected in 6 specimens. ATFL was identified as a two-fascicled ligament in all cases. The fibers connecting the ATFLif and CFL were observed in all specimens. The displacement transducer showed lengthening in the CFL in all measurements with a median of 0.59 mm (SD ± 0.34). CONCLUSION Connecting fibers between ATFLif and CFL are robust enough to transmit tension from one structure to the other. In the case of associated proximal lesions of the ATFLif and CFL, ligaments repair with a single suture may be considered. This can be applied in surgical procedures in patients with lateral ankle instability.
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Takao M, Lowe D, Ozeki S, Oliva XM, Inokuchi R, Yamazaki T, Takeuchi Y, Kubo M, Matsui K, Katakura M, Glazebrook M. Strain patterns in normal anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments and after anatomical reconstruction using gracilis tendon grafts: A cadaver study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:558. [PMID: 34144675 PMCID: PMC8214304 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04444-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Inversion ankle sprains, or lateral ankle sprains, often result in symptomatic lateral ankle instability, and some patients need lateral ankle ligament reconstruction to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent subsequent injuries. Although anatomically reconstructed ligaments should behave in a biomechanically normal manner, previous studies have not measured the strain patterns of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) after anatomical reconstruction. This study aimed to measure the strain patterns of normal and reconstructed ATFL and CFLs using the miniaturization ligament performance probe (MLPP) system. Methods The MLPP was sutured into the ligamentous bands of the ATFLs and CTLs of three freshly frozen cadaveric lower-extremity specimens. Each ankle was manually moved from 15° dorsiflexion to 30° plantar flexion, and a 1.2-N m force was applied to the ankle and subtalar joint complex. Results The normal and reconstructed ATFLs exhibited maximal strain (100) during supination in three-dimensional motion. Although the normal ATFLs were not strained during pronation, the reconstructed ATFLs demonstrated relative strain values of 16–36. During the axial motion, the normal ATFLs started to gradually tense at 0° plantar flexion, with the strain increasing as the plantar flexion angle increased, to a maximal value (100) at 30° plantar flexion; the reconstructed ATFLs showed similar strain patterns. Further, the normal CFLs exhibited maximal strain (100) during plantar flexion-abduction and relative strain values of 30–52 during dorsiflexion in three-dimensional motion. The reconstructed CFLs exhibited the most strain during dorsiflexion-adduction and demonstrated relative strain values of 29–62 during plantar flexion-abduction. During the axial motion, the normal CFLs started to gradually tense at 20° plantar flexion and 5° dorsiflexion. Conclusion Our results showed that the strain patterns of reconstructed ATFLs and CFLs are not similar to those of normal ATFLs and CFLs.
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- Masato Takao
- Clinical and Research Institute for Foot and Ankle Surgery, 341-1, Mangoku, Kisarazu, Chiba, 292-0003, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50, Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Human Anatomy, University of Barcelona, Calle Casanova, 143, 08038, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical and Research Institute for Foot and Ankle Surgery, 341-1, Mangoku, Kisarazu, Chiba, 292-0003, Japan.,Department of Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tenno-dai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50, Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan
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- Tokyo National College of Technology, 1220-2, Kunugida-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dalhousie University, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center Halifax Infirmary (Suite 4867), 1796 Summer Street, Halifax, NS, B3H3A7, Canada
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Li HY, Guo A, Yang F, Zheng JJ, Hua YH, Chen SY. The anterior talofibular ligament-posterior talofibular ligament angle decreased after ankle lateral stabilization surgery. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1510-1515. [PMID: 32725448 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06174-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The angle between the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) is increased in patients with chronic ATFL injury. This study aimed to compare the AFTL-PTFL angle before versus after ankle lateral stabilization surgery, and to evaluate whether the ATFL-PTFL angle correlates with the ligament injury severity. METHODS This retrospective study included 48 patients with mechanical ankle instability treated between 2016 and 2018. After arthroscopic evaluation, all patients underwent ankle lateral stabilization surgery comprising ligament repair (n = 28) or reconstruction (n = 20). The ATFL-PTFL angle was measured in the axial plane on pre- and postoperative MRI. Comparisons were made of the pre- versus postoperative ATFL-PTFL angles, and the ATFL-PTFL angle of the repair versus reconstruction groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to assess the diagnostic performance of the ATFL-PTFL angle in selecting the surgical technique. RESULTS The postoperative ATFL-PTFL angle was significantly decreased compared with preoperatively. The ATFL-PTFL angle was significantly smaller in the repair group than the reconstruction group preoperatively and postoperatively. The area under the ROC curve was 0.741 (P < 0.01). The optimal cutoff point for the selection of ligament reconstruction was an ATFL-PTFL angle of 89.4° (sensitivity 0.85, specificity 0.61). CONCLUSION The ATFL-PTFL angle decreases after ankle lateral stabilization surgery. The ATFL-PTFL angle is related to the severity of the ATFL injury. Ankle lateral ligament reconstruction should be considered when the ATFL-PTFL angle is > 89.4°. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Hong-Yun Li
- Sports Medicine Center of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery, Huashan Hospital, No. 12 Urumq Middle Road, Shanghai, 20040, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Taizhou Orthopedics Hospital, Taizhou, 317500, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Sanmenxia Central Hospital, Sanmenxia, 472000, Henan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huadong Hospital Affiliated To Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Sports Medicine Center of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery, Huashan Hospital, No. 12 Urumq Middle Road, Shanghai, 20040, China.
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- Sports Medicine Center of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery, Huashan Hospital, No. 12 Urumq Middle Road, Shanghai, 20040, China
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Ahn J, Choi JG, Jeong BO. The signal intensity of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging has predictive value for determining the arthroscopic reparability of the anterior talofibular ligament. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1535-1543. [PMID: 32770383 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06208-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair is a common surgical technique for chronic ankle instability (CAI), and the condition of the ATFL remnants is associated with its reparability. ATFL reparability can affect the clinical course, but the relationship between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and the intraoperative ATFL reparability is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between ATFL signal intensities according to MRI and intraoperative ATFL reparability. METHODS This study included 55 cases of CAI (n = 37) and osteochondral lesion of the talus (n = 18) that underwent MRI followed by subsequent arthroscopy. MRI signal intensity was measured preoperatively to calculate the signal to noise ratio (SNR). During arthroscopy, the presence of an ATFL tear was checked and the ATFL tension was classified as taut, mild laxity, or laxity; ATFL quality was classified as excellent (normal), moderate (abnormal but reparable), or poor (irreparable). It was then analyzed whether there was a relationship between the intraoperative findings and the SNR. RESULTS The mean SNR was 23.4 ± 21.6. The SNR was significantly different according to the presence of an ATFL tear and ATFL tension and quality (all P = 0.001). The SNR was better correlated with ATFL quality (r = 0.708) than the presence of a tear (r = 0.545) or degree of tension (r = 0.653). The diagnostic SNR cutoff point to distinguish a normal ATFL from an abnormal but reparable ATFL was 11.2, and that to distinguish between an irreparable and reparable ATFL, was 32.3. CONCLUSION The SNR, representing MRI signal intensities, is highly correlated with the intraoperative measures of the ATFL. Therefore, the SNR had predictive value for determining the arthroscopic reparability of the ATFL. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Jungtae Ahn
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 23 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 23 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 23 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea.
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Vega J, Malagelada F, Dalmau-Pastor M. Ankle microinstability: arthroscopic findings reveal four types of lesion to the anterior talofibular ligament's superior fascicle. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1294-1303. [PMID: 32518964 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06089-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE ATFL's superior fascicle injury has been considered to be the underlying cause in cases of ankle microinstability. As its clinical diagnosis can be difficult, arthroscopic examination may be the only objective diagnostic tool. The purpose of this study was to determine what types of injuries to the ATFL's superior fascicle are associated with ankle microinstability, and to provide the reader with an arthroscopic classification of the types of microinstability affecting the ankle. METHODS Ankle arthroscopy video records obtained during a four-year period from 232 patients with the diagnosis of ankle microinstability were reviewed. The characteristics of the ATFL's superior fascicle injury were identified, described and recorded along with any concomitant intra-articular pathology. RESULTS Four different injury patterns were consistently seen affecting the ATFL's superior fascicle. These ranged from ligament attenuation associated with loss of tension (type I), through to partial detachment (type II) or total detachment (type III) from the fibula. Finally, a total or partial resorption of the ATFL's superior fascicle (type IV) was also observed. There was a statistically significant association between the type of injury identified and the rate of intra-articular pathology observed arthroscopically. Equally, the higher the type in the classification, the higher the rate of loose bodies, lateral talar OCD, deltoid "open book" tears, and anterior soft-tissue formation. CONCLUSION Different types of ATFL's superior fascicle injury can be observed in patients with ankle microinstability, ranging from ligament attenuation associated with a loss of tension (8.2%) to different degrees of partial (69.1%) and total (16.8%) ligament detachment from the fibula, or ligament remnant resorption (5.9%). As the type of injury progresses along with the proposed classification, the rate of intra-articular injuries also increases. The clinical relevance of this study is that a morphological ATFL's superior fascicle tear is recognized in patients with the diagnosis of ankle microinstability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Jordi Vega
- Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy. Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics (Human Anatomy Unit), University of Barcelona, Via Augusta, 281, 08023, Barcelona, Spain.
- Foot and Ankle Unit, iMove Tres Torres, and Hospital Quirón Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
- GRECMIP-MIFAS (Groupe de Recherche et d'Etude en Chirurgie Mini-Invasive du Pied-Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France.
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy. Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics (Human Anatomy Unit), University of Barcelona, Via Augusta, 281, 08023, Barcelona, Spain
- GRECMIP-MIFAS (Groupe de Recherche et d'Etude en Chirurgie Mini-Invasive du Pied-Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France
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Song JH, Kang C, Kim NS, Yi JW, Lee GS, Jang MG, Kim TH. Evaluation of the uninjured anterior talofibular ligament by ultrasound for assessing generalized joint hypermobility. Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 27:256-262. [PMID: 33189546 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Most clinicians use the Beighton score to assess generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) when deciding on the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). The purpose of the study was to evaluate anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) status by ultrasound and correlate these values with Beighton scores and the manual anterior drawer test (ADT). METHODS The participants were divided into two groups, those without GJH (24 ankles) and with GJH (20 ankles). For the investigation of ATFL, resting and stress ultrasonography was performed to assess the length, height (degree of loosening) and thickness. Beighton scores, manual ADT grades and ultrasound parameters of participants with and without GJH were compared. The correlation coefficients among those values were analyzed. RESULTS The mean ATFL length, resting height, stress height and mean difference in height between resting and stress ATFL were all significantly different between the two groups (P < .05). The resting and stress ATFL length, height, and difference in height between resting and stress ATFL showed a positive linear relationship with Beighton scores and manual ADT grades (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS The ATFL stress ultrasound parameters showed significant differences between participants with high and low Beighton scores and were correlated with Beighton scores and manual ADT grades. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Cross-sectional cohort study; Level of evidence IV.
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- Jae Hwang Song
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regional Rheumatoid and Degenerative Arthritis Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- Genome Editing Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regional Rheumatoid and Degenerative Arthritis Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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