Outcome of a Simple Novel Technique to Reduce Soft Tissue Complications in Open Tendoachilles Injury: A Series of 20 Patients

@#Introduction: Open tendoachilles injuries are rare and associated with significant soft tissues complications. The objective of the present study was to assess the clinical outcome and safety of a simple and minimally invasive technique, with a goal to assess if it may help minimise flap and wound related complications in open tendoachilles injuries. Materials and methods: This prospective study of four years duration included 20 patients with open tendoachilles injuries managed with a simple minimally invasive tunnel technique. The primary outcome variable was occurrence of a major soft tissue complication. The secondary outcome variables included functional outcome measured using AOFAS Ankle hind foot score, re-rupture of tendoachilles and need for revision surgery. Results: None of the patients in the present series developed a serious soft tissue complication. Based upon the AOFAS hind foot scoring system, good to excellent outcome was achieved in 19 (95%) patients. All the patients were able to perform tip toe walking at six months post-surgery. None of the patients had a re-rupture of the tendoachilles and no patient needed a revision surgery. The complications encountered include thickening of the tendon at the repair site (15%), superficial wound infection (5%), stitch granuloma (5%) and hypertrophic scar (5%). Conclusion: This technique seems to be promising in reducing the soft tissue complications associated with the surgical management of open tendoachilles injuries. Most patients had a good final clinical outcome. The technique is safe, simple and reproducible. However, further randomised control studies with a larger sample size assessing the technique are recommended.

A Comparison of Functional Outcome of Intra Articular Distal Tibial Pilon Fracture Treated by One Stage vs Two Stage Surgically

Introduction: The study was conducted to evaluate clinical and functional outcomes of comminuted pilon of distal tibial fractures after surgical management and fixation by modalities available ranging from temporary external fixation, simple distal tibial plates to moderate plating system and intra medullary nails for fibula. Methodology: Total 24 cases with intraarticular distal tibial pilon fracture were randomly divided in to two group. One group was managed by one stage procedure and second group was operated by two stage procedure. Results: From this study we infer that patient who had undergone one stage procedure had shorter hospital stay. In present study we observed that arthrosis, superficial infection and arthritis was higher in two stage procedure. Assessed by Ovadia Beals Evaluation Score - Objective Evaluation as well as subjective evaluation. Furthermore, the rate of complications was also identical. However, functional outcome assessed using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score revealed that the patients underwent one stage procedure had better functional outcome. Conclusion: Considering the better functional outcome and the shorter hospital stay, we preferred using one stage operative procedure in better skin condition, less soft tissue damage, closed fracture of type b and C AO/OTA Pilon fractures.

Functional Evaluation and Pain Symptomatology of the Foot and Ankle in Individuals with Severe Obesity - Controlled Transversal Study / Avaliação funcional e de sintomatologia dolorosa do pé e tornozelo em indivíduos com obesidade grave - Estudo controlado transversal

Abstract Objective The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of foot and ankle pain complaints, radiographic parameters, and functional performance in subjects with severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] > 40) who are candidates to bariatric surgery. Methods Forty severely obese patients were evaluated at a bariatric surgery outpatient facility. These severely obese subjects (BMI > 40) were divided into two subgroups: those with BMI < 50 (n = 24) and BMI > 50 (n = 16). These patients were compared with a control group of 42 volunteers with a mean BMI value of 24. The following parameters were assessed: foot pain (according to the visual analog scale [VAS]), functional performance (according to the American Orthopeadic Foot and Ankle Society [AOFAS] scale, including forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot domains), age, gender, hallux metatarsal-phalangeal angle, hallux intermetatarsal angle, talocalcaneal angle, calcanean pitch angle and Meary angle. Results Incidence of foot pain was higher in the severely obese group compared with the control group (p < 0.0001; odds ratio [OR]: 4.2). Functional performance according to the AOFAS scale was lower in obese subjects compared with the control group (p < 0.0001; OR for hindfoot, 4.81; OR for midfoot, 3.33). Conclusion The incidence of foot pain was higher in the group of severely obese patients compared with the control group. According to the AOFAS scale, functional forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot performance was worse in severely obese individuals.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a prevalência de queixas álgicas no pé e tornozelo, parâmetros radiográficos e o desempenho funcional de indivíduos com obesidade grave, Índice de Massa Corpórea (IMC) com valor > 40 e indicação de cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos Foram avaliados 40 pacientes com obesidade grave acompanhados em ambulatório de cirurgia bariátrica. Este grupo de obesos graves (IMC > 40) foi subdividido em dois subgrupos: obesos com IMC < 50 (n = 24); e outro de obesos com IMC > 50 (n = 16). Foi realizada comparação com grupo controle de 42 indivíduo voluntários com IMC médio de 24. Foram avaliados a presença de dor no pé pela escala visual (EVA), o desempenho funcional pela escala da Associação Americana de Cirurgia do Pé e Tornozelo (AOFAS, na sigla em inglês) (domínios antepé, mediopé e retropé), idade, gênero, ângulo (âng) metatarso-falangeano do hálux, âng intermetatarsal do hálux , âng talocalcaneano, "pitch" calcaneano e âng de Meary. Resultados Foi observada maior incidência de dor no pé no grupo de obesos graves em relação ao controle (p < 0,0001, razão de chances [odds ratio, OR]: 4,2). O desempenho funcional pela escala AOFAS foi inferior no grupo de obesos em relação ao controle (p < 0,0001, retropé com OR = 4,81; mediopé com OR = 3,33). Conclusão Houve maior incidência de dor no pé no grupo de obesos graves em relação ao controle. Houve pior desempenho funcional pela escala AOFAS nas regiões do antepé, mediopé e retropé no grupo de obesos graves.

Operative Management of Calcaneal Fractures using Mippo Technique

Introduction: Calcaneal fractures continues to be a topic ofcontroversy in terms of the optimal management modality.Current study aimed to access the sinus tarsi approach forthe fixation of calcaneal fractures in terms of radiological andfunctional results.Material and Methods: Study was conducted on 30 patientsof both genders aged between 20 and 60 years with both jointdepression and tongue type fractures, Sanders type 2 and type3 fractures.Results: In our study, as per AOFAS Scale at 3 months, 19(63.33%) calcaneum cases fell into the excellent group, 9 (30%)into good and 2(6.66%) into poor result group. The Mean ±SDAOFAS scale was 78.43±7.17 (range 55-85). At 6 months, theresult as per AOFAS scale showed further improvement with 28(93.33%) calcaneum cases falling into the excellent group and 2(6.66%) falling into the good result group. None of them fell inpoor group at 6 months follow up. The Mean ±SD AOFAS scalewas 90.03±5.24 (range 74-95).Conclusion: Fixation with plate using MIPPO techniquethrough sinus tarsi approach is an effective and safe methodwith good clinical and radiological results, for the treatmentof calcaneal fractures; to achieve anatomical restoration undervision, stable fixation and early mobilization with minimal softtissue complications.

Effect of preserving the integrity of peroneal tendon sheath on hindfoot function after calcaneus fracture surgery / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Calcaneal fracture is the most common patella fracture. Traditionally, surgical treatment via an enlarged lateral approach is the gold standard method for the treatment of calcaneal fractures. However, this method can lead to joint stiffness and peroneal tendon adhesion to different extents, resulting in postoperative foot pain. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of preserving the integrity of peroneal tendon sheath on hindfoot movement during open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneus fractures. METHODS: A total of 160 patients with displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures who were admitted to the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University from July 2016 to September 2017 were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group. The classical lateral “L” incision was used in both groups. In the control group, the calcaneus was exposed by traditional dynamic retraction of the fibular tendon, while the experimental group was treated by static retraction with the preservation of fibular tendon sheath. The trial protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University on February 18, 2016 with the approval No. 2016-G026-01. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There were 156 patients with complete follow-up data, 78 in the control group and 78 in the experimental group. The visual analogue scale scores on the first day, Bohler angle and Gissane angle at the 3rd month, and ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion angle at the 6th month of internal fixation were similar in the two groups. Hind foot valgus and varus angles at the 6th month of internal fixation and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale scores at the 1st year of internal fixation in the experimental group were better than those in the control group. Meanwhile, the excellent and good rate of Maryland hindfoot scoring system in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group at the last follow-up. There were four cases of incision complications in the control group (one case of infection and three cases of necrosis) and two cases of necrosis in the experimental group. These findings indicate that calcaneus fracture surgery with preserving the integrity of peroneal tendon sheath can significantly improve the mobility of the hindfoot, and improve the patient’s satisfaction, and meanwhile do not increase the incidence of incision complications.

Effect of arthroscopic internal fixation and fusion for the treatment of patients with advanced ankle arthritis and the influence of AOFAS and VAS score / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To study the effect of arthroscopic internal fixation combined with arthrodesis on patients with advanced ankle arthritis and American Orthopedic Ankle Association Scoring System (AOFAS) and visual analogue scale (VAS). Methods 84 patients with advanced ankle arthritis from January 2012 to January 2015 were randomly divided into experimental group (42 cases) and control group (42 cases) by random number method. The patients in the control group were treated with traditional open ankle arthrodesis, the experimental group under the arthroscopic assisted internal fixation joint fusion. Then compare the time of surgery, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospitalization time and complication. The follow-up period was 12 to 36 months. Used the AOFAS score system to evaluate the curative effect. Use VAS to evaluate the degree of ankle pain. Results The operation time and intraoperative blood loss were significantly lower in the experimental group than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The postoperative hospital stay and the time of joint fusion were lower in the experimental group than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of complication (9.52%) in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group (25.57%) (P < 0.05). The results of follow-up showed that the VAS and AOFAS scores of the experimental group were better than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The procedure of arthroscopic endoscopic fusion is short, the bleeding rate is low, the incidence of complications is low, the healing rate is high, and the follow-up effect is accurate. It is suitable for clinical use.

Tratamiento quirúrgico del Hallux Valgus moderado y severo: osteotomía metatarsiana proximal y liberación distal de partes blandas / Surgical Treatment of Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus: Proximal Metatarsal Osteotomy and Distal Soft Tissue Release

Objetivo: evaluar los resultados clínicos y radiológicos obtenidos con la combinación de la osteotomía proximal del primer metatarsiano y la liberación distal de las partes blandas según técnica de Mann-Coughlin en el tratamiento del hallux valgus moderado y severo. Métodos: estudio retrospectivo en 16 pacientes (30 pies) con hallux valgus moderados y severo, operados en dos Centros Diagnóstico Integral del Estado Apure, en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, todos por el mismo cirujano, en el período comprendido desde marzo 2009 hasta diciembre 2012. Solo 4 pacientes no continuaron en el seguimiento. Se evaluaron los resultados clínicos y radiográficos. Resultados: se encontró una mejoría promedio de 87,5 puntos según la Escala de la Sociedad Americana de Ortopédicos de Tobillo y Pie (AOFAS por sus siglas en inglés). El ángulo del hallux valgus mejoró de 34,8° promedio a 16,6° y el ángulo intermetatarsiano mejoró de 16,2° a 8,8° después de la cirugía. No hubo hallux varus y solo 2 pacientes tuvieron deshicencia de la herida quirúrgica y un paciente aflojamiento de la aguja Kirschner. Conclusiones: la osteotomía proximal del primer metatarsiano combinada con la liberación distal de partes blandas es una buena opción para la corrección quirúrgica en el tratamiento del hallux valgus moderado y severo, es sencilla para reproducir y presenta similares complicaciones que otras técnicas(AU)

Objective: Evaluate clinical and radiological results obtained with the combination of the first metatarsal osteotomy proximal and distal soft release according Mann-Coughlin technique in the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus parts. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 16 patients (30 feet) with hallux moderate and severe valgus. They underwent surgery at two Comprehensive Diagnostic Centers in Apure State, in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, by the same surgeon from March 2009 to December 2012. Only four patients did not continue to follow up. Clinical and radiographic results were evaluated. Results: an average of 87.5 points improvement was found according to the scale of the American Society of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle (AOFAS for its acronym in English). The hallux valgus angle improved from 34.8° to 16.6° and average intermetatarsal angle improved from 16.2° to 8.8° after surgery. There were no hallux varus. Only two patients had dehiscence of the surgical wound, and a patient had loosening of the Kirschner needle. Conclusions: the proximal osteotomy of the first metatarsal combined with distal soft tissue release is a good choice for surgical correction in the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus, it is easy to reproduce and it has similar complications than other techniques(AU)