Correlation analysis between imaging classification of varus knee osteoarthritis and axis angle of tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To explore correlation between imaging classification of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and axis angle of tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints.@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis of 739 middle-aged and elderly patients with KOA (1 026 knee joints) who underwent vertical X-ray examination of both lower limbs and lateral knee joints from September 2018 to December 2020. Among them, 63 patients with K-L 0 grade (95 knee joints), 100 patients with K-L 1 grade (130 knee joints), 161 patients with K-L 2 grade (226 knee joints), 187 patients with K-L 3 grade (256 knee joints), and 228 patients of K-L 4 grade (319 knee joints). According to relative position of knee joint center and line between hip joint center and ankle joint center, the affected knee was divided into varus group(844 knees joints) and valgus group (182 knees joints). According to Install-Salvati method, the affected knee was divided into three groups, such as high patella (patella height>1.2 mm, 347 knees joints), median patella (patella height ranged from 0.8 to 1.2 mm, 561 knees joints), and low patella (patella height<0.8 mm, 118 knees joints). Lower femur angle, upper tibia angle, femoral neck shaft angle, femoral tibial angle, joint gap angle, hip-knee-ankle angle, patella-femoral angle and patella height among different groups were observed and compared.@*RESULTS@#(1) In varus KOA group, there were statistical differnces in hip-knee-ankle angle, tibiofemoral angle, lower femoral angle, upper tibial angle, joint space angle, and femoral neck shaft angle of patients with different K-L grades (P<0.05). Hip-knee-ankle angle, tibiofemoral angle, lower femoral angle, upper tibial angle, joint space angle and K-L grade were significantly positively correlated at 0.01(P<0.05);femoral neck shaft angle and K-L grade showed negative correlation at 0.01(P<0.05). (2) In valgus KOA group, hip-knee-ankle angle, there were statistical differences in tibiofemoral angle, inferior femoral angle, superior tibial angle, joint space angle, and femoral neck shaft angle of patients with different K-L grades(P<0.05). Hip-knee-ankle angle, tibiofemoral angle, lower femoral angle, upper tibial angle, and femoral neck shaft angle showed negative correlation with K-L grades at level of 0.01 (P<0.05);joint gap angle and K-L grades showed significantly positive correlation at level of 0.01(P<0.05). (3) In high patella group, there were statistically differences in patellar height and patellar femoral angle of different K-L grades(P<0.05);there were no statistical difference in patella height and patellar femoral angle of different K-L grades in median patella group. There was no significant difference in patella heightin low patella group with different K-L grades(P>0.05), and there was statistical difference in patellofemoral angle(P<0.05). Patellar height and patella-femoral angle of high patella group were significantly positively correlated with K-L grades at the level of 0.01 (P<0.05);patella height and patella-femoral angle were not correlated with K-L grades in median patella group(P>0.05). There was no correlation between height of patella and K-L grade in low patella group (P>0.05). There was significant negative correlation between patella-femoral angle and K-L grade at level of 0.05 (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Inferior femoral angle, tibiofemoral angle, joint gap angle, hip-knee-ankle angle, femoral neck shaft angle and high patella are related to K-L classification of varus KOA, which could be used for early diagnosis and provide objective data for efficacy analysis of conservative treatment.

Displasia troclear. ¿Cuándo indicar una trocleoplastia? / Trochlear Dysplasia. When to indicate a trochleoplasty?

La displasia troclear es una alteración anatómica frecuente en pacientes con inestabilidad patelar, representa, además, su principal factor de riesgo. A pesar de ello su diagnóstico e indicación quirúrgica siguen siendo un desafío para los cirujanos ortopédicos. En la presente revisión del tema se aborda la etiología, el proceso diagnóstico y clasificación basada en imágenes de esta patología, así como la indicación quirúrgica con base en la evidencia actual y la experiencia del autor senior del presente artículo

Trochlear dysplasia is a common anatomical abnormality in patients with patellar instability, representing their main risk factor. Despite this, its diagnosis and surgical indication remain a challenge for orthopedic surgeons.This topic review addresses the etiology, diagnostic process, and classification based on imaging, as well as the current surgical indication based on current evidence and the senior author's experience

Técnica quirúrgica para la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial / Surgical technique for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

La inestabilidad patelofemoral es uno de los problemas más frecuentes en pacientes jóvenes, y representa del 2 al 3% de todas las lesiones de rodilla. Significa una causa importante de morbilidad debido a la limitación de varias actividades de la vida diaria, y a largo plazo el surgimiento de artrosis. La inestabilidad patelofemoral es descripta como la deficiencia de la constricción pasiva que genera un desplazamiento lateral de la patela total o parcial de su posición normal con respecto a la tróclea. Los desórdenes patelofemorales son el resultado de una anatomía aberrante, están dados por una alteración en la alineación ósea y generan un desequilibrio biomecánico. Existen cuatro factores clásicos que generan inestabilidad patelar: patela alta, displasia troclear, alteración en la distancia (TT-TG) y excesiva inclinación patelar. Al generarse una luxación, el ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) se ve afectado en al menos el 25% de los casos. El complemento diagnóstico se realiza a través de rayos X, tomografía computarizada y resonancia magnética. La restauración de la función por tratamiento quirúrgico ha mostrado resultados similares al conservador en primoluxaciones, sin embargo, se ha visto que la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial presenta mejores resultados clínicos para el paciente. Hasta el momento, hemos intervenido diecinueve pacientes con la técnica descripta, para los cuales no hay reportada una reluxación de rótula y tienen una escala de Lysholm de 87 puntos que se encuentra dentro del parámetro "bueno".

Patellofemoral instability is one of the most frequent problems in young patients, and represents 2 to 3% of all knee injuries. It denotes an important cause of morbidity due to the limitation of various activities of daily living and in the long term the appearance of osteoarthritis. Patellofemoral instability is defined as the deficiency of passive constriction that generates a total or partial lateral displacement of the patella from its normal position with respect to the trochlea. Patellofemoral disorders are the result of an aberrant anatomy, they are given by an alteration in bone alignment and generates a biomechanical imbalance. There are four classic factors that generate patellar instability: high patella, trochlear dysplasia, alteration in distance (TT-TG) and excessive patellar inclination. When generating the dislocation, the medial patellofemoral ligament is affected in at least 25% of cases. The diagnostic complement is carried out through X-rays, computed tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance.Restoration of function surgical treatment has shown similar results to conservative treatment in primoluxations, however it has been seen that reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament presents better clinical results for the patient.To date, nineteen patients we have been operated on with the technique described of whom there is no reported reluxation of the patella and who have a Lysholm scale of 85 points that is within a good parameter.

Influence of patellofemoral joint degeneration on clinical outcomes after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

BACKGROUND@#Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) degeneration has traditionally been regarded as a contraindication to unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). More recently, some researchers have proposed that PFJ degeneration can be ignored in medial UKA, and others have proposed that this change should be reviewed in PFJ degenerative facets and severity. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of PFJ degeneration on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and revision rates after medial UKA.@*METHODS@#Electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, etc.) were searched for studies assessing the influence of PFJ degeneration on medial UKA. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted for the Oxford knee score (OKS), Knee society score (KSS), and revision rates and stratified by PFJ degenerative facets (medial/lateral/trochlear/unspecified), severe PFJ degeneration (bone exposed), and bearing type (mobile/fixed). Heterogeneity was assessed by the Cochran Q test statistic and chi-squared tests with the I-squared statistic.@*RESULTS@#A total of 34 articles with 7007 knees (2267 with PFJ degeneration) were included (5762 mobile-bearing and 1145 fixed-bearing and 100 unspecified). Slight to moderate degenerative changes in the medial and trochlear facets did not decrease the OKS and KSS, and only lateral facets significantly decreased the OKS (mean difference [MD] = -2.18, P   <  0.01) and KSS (MD = -2.61, P   <  0.01). The severity degree of PFJ degeneration had no additional adverse effect on the OKS, KSS, or revision rates. For mobile-bearing UKA, only lateral PFJ degeneration significantly decreased the OKS (MD = -2.21, P  < 0.01) and KSS (MD = -2.44, P  < 0.01). For fixed-bearing UKA, no correlation was found between PROMs/revision rates and PFJ degeneration.@*CONCLUSION@#For medial mobile-bearing UKA, slight to moderate degenerative changes in the PFJ, except lateral facet, did not compromise PROMs or revision rates. For medial fixed-bearing UKA, although it might not be conclusive enough, PROMs or revision rates were not adversely affected by PFJ degeneration (regardless of the facet).

Reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial mediante suturas transóseas patelares: estudio transversal de 34 pacientes / Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament with patellar transosseous sutures: cross-sectional study with 34 patients

INTRODUCCIÓN: La inestabilidad rotuliana recurrente puede conducir a malos resultados funcionales y daño articular progresivo a largo plazo, y con frecuencia se aborda mediante la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial (RLPFM), con múltiples técnicas que suelen diferir en el método de fijación de la rótula. OBJETIVO: Evaluar los resultados de RLPFM utilizando una técnica novedosa de fijación rotuliana mediante suturas transóseas. El objetivo principal es determinar las tasas de reluxación y los resultados funcionales incluyendo retorno deportivo. Los objetivos secundarios incluyen la evaluación de las complicaciones y de otras variables relacionadas, y la comparación entre los resultados de RLPFM aislada y asociada a una osteotomía de la tuberosidad tibial. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal de 34 pacientes sometidos a RLPFM desde 2013 hasta 2019 con un seguimiento mínimo de 12 meses. La reconstrucción fue realizada por el mismo primer cirujano con autoinjerto de gracilis de doble banda en todos los casos. La fijación del injerto en la cara medial de la rótula se realizó utilizando dos puntos de fijación transóseos independientes con suturas de alta resistencia, y la fijación femoral anatómica, con un tornillo interferencial mediante referencias anatómicas y radiológicas. Hubo 27 pacientes con RLPFM aislada, y 7 con osteotomía de la tuberosidad tibial asociada. RESULTADOS: La edad media fue de 22,8 años (desviación estándar [DE]: 9,1). El 50% eran hombres. El seguimiento desde la cirugía hasta el cuestionario fue de 30,4 meses (rango: 12 a 72 meses). La puntuación media de Kujala en el seguimiento fue de 89,4 (DE: 12,8; mediana: 93,5; rango: 51 a 100). No hubo casos de reluxación. No se identificaron otras complicaciones durante el seguimiento. El 81% de los pacientes regresó a los deportes, y el 47% regresó a su nivel previo de participación. No se encontraron diferencias significativas al comparar RLPFM aislada con grupos de osteotomía asociada. CONCLUSIÓN: La RLPFM mediante sutura transósea para fijación en la rótula mostró que la estabilidad rotuliana fue restaurada en el corto y mediano plazo. Esta técnica es segura, tiene excelentes resultados funcionales, y evita posibles complicaciones de los túneles rotulianos o morbilidad asociada al uso de implantes.

INTRODUCTION: Recurrent patellar instability can lead to poor functional results and progressive articular damage in the long term, and is frequently addressed by medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR), with multiple techniques that most commonly differ regarding the method of patellar fixation. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of MPFLR using a novel technique of patellar fixation using transosseous sutures. The main objective is to determine the redislocation rates and functional results. The secondary goals include an assessment of complications and of other related variables, and a comparison between isolated MPFLR and MPFLR associated to tibial tubercle osteotomy. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 34 patients who underwent MPFLR from 2013 to 2019 with a minimum of 12 months of follow-up. The reconstruction was performed by the same first surgeon with double-bundle gracilis autograft in all cases. Fixation of the graft to themedial aspect of the patella was performed with two independent transosseous fixation points with high resistance sutures, and anatomic femoral fixation with an interference screw using anatomical and radiological landmarks. There were 27 patients with isolated MPFR, and 7 with associated tibial tubercle osteotomy. RESULTS: The mean age was of 22.8 years (standard deviation [SD]: 9.1). Men comprised 50% of the sample. The mean follow-up from surgery to the application of the questionnaire was of 30.4 months (range: 12 to 72 months). The mean Kujala score at follow-up was of 89.4 (SD: 12.8; median: 93.5; range: 51 to 100). There were no cases of redislocation. No other complications were identified during the follow-up. In total, 81% of patients returned to sports, with 47% returning to their previous level of participation. No significant differences were found when comparing isolated MPFLR with MPFLR associated osteotomy groups. CONCLUSION: The MPFLR procedure using transosseous patellar fixation showed that patellar stability was restored in the short term to the midterm. This technique is safe and has excellent functional outcomes, and it prevents potential complications of patellar tunnels or the morbidity associated to the use of implants.

Update on Patellar Instability / Atualização em instabilidade patelar

Abstract Patellar instability is a multifactorial clinical condition that affects a significant number of patients and occurs due to morphological variations of the joint and patellofemoral alignment. The present literature review study aimed to identify and summarize current concepts on patellar instability, in relation to associated risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and the benefits and risks of conservative and surgical treatments. For this purpose, a search was conducted in the following electronic databases: MEDLINE (via Pubmed), LILACS and Cochrane Library. It is concluded that the accurate diagnosis depends on the detailed clinical evaluation, including the history and possible individual risk factors, as well as imaging exams. The initial treatment of patellar instability is still controversial, and requires the combination of conservative and surgical interventions, taking into consideration both soft tissues and bone structures, the latter being the most common reason for choosing surgical treatment, especially lateral patellar instability.

Resumo A instabilidade patelar é uma condição clínica multifatorial, que acomete um número expressivo de pacientes, ocorrendo devido a variações anatómicas, morfológicas da articulação e do alinhamento patelofemoral. O presente estudo de revisão e atualização da literatura teve como objetivos identificar e sumarizar os conceitos atuais sobre instabilidade patelar em relação aos fatores de risco associados, os critérios diagnósticos e os benefícios e riscos dos tratamentos conservador e cirúrgico. Para tanto, foi realizado um levantamento nas bases de dados eletrónicas MEDLINE (via Pubmed), LILACS e Cochrane Library. Conclui-se que o diagnóstico preciso depende da avaliação clínica detalhada, incluindo o histórico e possíveis fatores de risco individuais, além de exames de imagem. O tratamento inicial da instabilidade patelar é ainda controverso, e requer a combinação de intervenções conservadoras e cirúrgicas, levando em consideração tanto os tecidos moles quanto as estruturas ósseas, sendo estas últimas a razão mais comum para a escolha do tratamento cirúrgico, principalmente instabilidade patelar lateral.

Corrección de la altura patelar en inestabilidad rotuliana / Correction of patellar height in patellofemoral instability

El manejo de la inestabilidad patelofemoral se basa en una adecuada evaluación de alteraciones anatómicas predisponentes. Patela alta es una de las causas más importantes de inestabilidad objetiva. La alteración biomecánica que ésta produce puede conducir a luxación patelar recurrente, dolor y cambios degenerativos focales. El examen físico es fundamental en la toma de decisiones. La evaluación imagenológica ha evolucionado desde métodos basados en radiografía hacia mediciones en resonancia magnética, que permiten una orientación más acabada de la relación existente entre la rótula y la tróclea femoral. El tratamiento se fundamenta en la corrección selectiva de los factores causales, donde la osteotomía de descenso de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia y la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial son herramientas que deben considerarse racionalmente. Este artículo realiza una revisión de la literatura, otorgando los fundamentos quirúrgicos que explican la importancia del tratamiento específico de patela alta en inestabilidad rotuliana.

Patellofemoral instability management is based on a thorough evaluation of predisposing anatomical factors. Patella alta is one of the utmost causes of objective instability. As a result, biomechanical disturbance can lead to recurrent patellar instability, pain, and focal degenerative changes. Physical examination is paramount in decision making. Imaging evaluation has evolved from X-rays based methods to magnetic resonance measurements, which allows a more accurate assessment of the patellotrochlear relationship. Treatment is based on a selective risk factors correction, where tibial tubercle distalization osteotomy and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction must be considered altogether. This article reviews the surgical rationale of patella alta treatment in patellofemoral instability.

Valor de la distancia entre la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia y el surco intercondíleo en la inestabilidad patelofemoral / Value from the tibial-tuberosity to trochlear groove distance in the patellofemoral instability

La inestabilidad patelofemoral es una entidad que afecta principalmente a adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. En su diagnóstico se consideran elementos clínicos e imagenológicos, en especial para medir la distancia entre la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia y el surco intercondíleo, que permite la selección de la técnica quirúrgica en cada paciente, en específico la transferencia de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia. En este artículo se exponen brevemente algunos aspectos de interés sobre el tema: métodos imagenológicos empleados en estos pacientes (radiografía simple, tomografía axial computarizada, imagen por resonancia magnética) y valores de referencia considerados como normales; también se describe por pasos cómo medir la distancia entre la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia y el surco intercondíleo.

The patellofemoral instability is an entity that mainly affects adolescents and young adults. In its diagnosis clinical and imaging elements are considered, especially to measure the tibial-tuberosity to trochlear groove distance that allows the selection of the surgical technique in each patient, in specific the transfer of the tibial-tuberosity. In this work some aspects of interest on the topic are shortly exposed: the imaging methods used in these patients (simple x-rays, computerized axial tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) and the reference values considered as normal; it is also described step by step how to measure the tibial-tuberosity to trochlear groove distance.

Osteotomía de Fulkerson modificada por Heatley para tratamiento del dolor patelofemoral: serie de casos / Heatley modified Fulkerson osteotomy for the treatment of patellar femoral pain. A case series

Introducción El síndrome de dolor patelofemoral (SDPF) es una posible causa de dolor anterior en la rodilla que afecta predominantemente a mujeres jóvenes. No existe hasta el momento un consenso en cuanto a la etiología, pero la evidencia sugiere que el malalineamiento patelofemoral probablemente desempeña un papel en la patogénesis del dolor y particularmente en la condromalacia. Las osteotomías clásicamente utilizadas y descritas en la literatura reportan resultados funcionales variables, sin embargo los buenos resultados descritos en la literatura se encuentran en un rango entre el 50%-80%, lo que indica alguna dificultad con la reproducibilidad de la técnica o su eficacia, por lo que queremos evaluar los resultados de una técnica diferente. Materiales y Métodos Estudio de serie de casos prospectivo de pacientes con síndrome de dolor patelofemoral tratados con una nueva técnica de osteotomía de la tuberosidad tibial anterior anteromedializadora en V. Resultados Se evaluaron 19 rodillas, los promedios de intensidad de dolor fueron de 9 en el preoperatorio, 4 y 3 en el seguimiento a tres y seis meses, en la escala de Kujala se obtuvo un promedio de 33 puntos en el preoperatorio, de 75 a los 3 meses y de 87 a los seis meses. Discusión En nuestro estudio consideramos un porcentaje de 94,7% de buenos o excelentes resultados y 5% de malos resultados. La técnica descrita y utilizada en nuestro estudio presenta una tasa de buenos resultados similar a las descritas en la literatura con otras técnicas quirúrgicas y con diferentes escalas funcionales.

Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a possible cause of anterior knee pain that predominantly affects young women. To date, there is no consensus regarding the aetiology, but the evidence suggests that patellofemoral misalignment probably plays a role in the pathogenesis of pain and particularly in chondromalacia. Osteotomies classically used and described in the literature report variable functional results. As the good results described in the literature are in a range between 50%-80%, this indicates some difficulty with the reproducibility of the technique, or its effectiveness, we wish to evaluate the results of a different technique. Materials and Methods Prospective case series study of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome treated with a new osteotomy technique of the anterior tibial tuberosity, anterior-medialized, in V. Results A total of 19 knees were evaluated. The mean pain intensity was 9 in the preoperative period, and 4 and 3 in the follow-up at three and six months, respectively. A mean of 33 points on the Kujala scale was obtained in the pre-operative period, and 75 at 3 months and 87 at six months follow-up. Discussion A percentage of 94.7% was considered good or excellent results, and 5% of considered as bad. The technique described and used in our study presents a rate of good results similar to those described in the literature with other surgical techniques and with different functional scales.

Transferencia subperióstica del tendón rotuliano en pacientes esqueléticamente inmaduros con inestabilidad patelofemoral / Patellofemoral instability in skeletally immature patients. Subperiosteal transfer of the patellar tendon

El objetivo de este artículo es describir un procedimiento que puede ser aplicado en pacientes esqueléticamente inmaduros con el objetivo de realinear el aparato extensor a nivel distal. Se describe en detalle la técnica y se analizan otras alternativas terapéuticas para este escenario. Diseño del estudio: Técnica quirúrgica. Nivel de Evidencia: V

The aim of this article is to describe a procedure that can be applied in skeletally immature patients for distal realignment of the extensor mechanism. The author makes a detailed description of the technique and analyzes therapeutic alternatives for this scenario. Study design: Surgical technique. Level of Evidence: V

Reconstrucción anatómica del ligamento patelofemoral medial con aloinjerto en la luxación patelar recurrente / Medial patellofemoral ligament anatomic reconstruction with allograft in recurrent patellar dislocation

La técnica de reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial es eficaz, segura, reproducible y con baja morbilidad para el tratamiento de la luxación patelar recurrente. Los pasos a seguir son: 1) Paciente en decúbito dorsal. 2) Artroscopía diagnóstica con liberación del retináculo lateral y valoración de lesiones asociadas. 3) Incisión de 2 a 3 cm sobre el borde superomedial de la patela. 4) Realización de dos túneles de 20 a 22 mm de profundidad y 4 mm de diámetro a través del grosor de la patela bajo fluoroscopia. 5) Fijar dos anclas desde el borde medial de la patela y anudar al aloinjerto con sutura de alta resistencia. 6) Identificar el punto de Schöttle bajo fluoroscopia. 7) Incisión de 2 a 3 cm a nivel del epicóndilo medial. 8) Colocar un Kirschner de 2 mm de medial a lateral, de posterior a anterior y de distal a proximal. 9) Medir la longitud, el grosor y la tensión final deseada del aloinjerto. 10) Realizar el túnel femoral con broca canulada, 1 mm mayor al grosor del aloinjerto. 11) Utilizar el clavo con ojal para pasar la sutura y traccionar el aloinjerto de medial a lateral. 12) Fijar el aloinjerto con un tornillo biodegradable con la rodilla a 30° de flexión valorando la tensión final deseada. 13) Realizar el lavado y cierre por planos. Nivel de Evidencia: IV

The medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction technique is effective, safe, reproducible and with low morbidity in the treatment of recurrent patellar luxation. The steps in this technique: 1) Patient in supine position. 2) Diagnostic arthroscopy with release of the lateral retinaculum and assessment of associated lesions. 3) 2 to 3 cm incision on the supero - medial border of the patella. 4) Make two tunnels 20 to 22 mm deep and 4 mm in diameter through the thickness of the patella under fluoroscopy. 5) Fix two anchors from the medial edge of the patella and tie to the allograft with high strength suture. 6) The Schöttle's point is identified under fluoroscopy. 7) 2 to 3 cm incision in the medial epicondyle. 8) A 2 mm Kirschner is placed from medial to lateral, posterior to anterior, and distal to proximal. 9) The length, thickness and desired final tension of the allograft are measured. 10) The femoral tunnel is made with a cannulated drill, 1 mm greater than the thickness of the allograft. 11) The eyelet nail is used to pass the suture and pull the allograft from medial to lateral. 12) The allograft is fixed with a biodegradable screw with the knee at 30 ° flexion, assessing the desired final tension. 13) The washing and closing are carried out by planes up to the skin. Level of Evidence: IV

Torsión interna de rodilla. Protocolo tomográfico patelofemoral en posición de marcha / Axial torsion of the knee. Patellofemoral CT protocol in gait position

La mala alineación patelofemoral se manifiesta con dolor y/o inestabilidad y genera deterioro articular precoz. La etiología es multifactorial y es un desafío valorar todos los factores que la producen para realizar un tratamiento adecuado para cada paciente. Las alteraciones torsionales, tanto femorales como tibiales, han demostrado su influencia en la articulación patelofemoral. La combinación entre la anteversión femoral, la torsión tibial y el ángulo de progresión de la marcha pueden generar torsión interna o externa de la rodilla. El objetivo de este estudio es presentar nuestro protocolo tomográfico funcional, con la medición de la torsión interna de rodilla en una posición de simulación de marcha; este índice torsional es una nueva herramienta útil para la toma de decisiones.Relevancia clínica: este es el primer protocolo tomográfico en estudiar la torsión de rodilla en relación con la línea de dirección de avance del cuerpo.Tipo de estudio: Metanálisis

Patellofemoral malalignment manifest with pain or instability, generating early arthritis. The etiology is multifactorial, and it is a challenge to assess all the factors involved, to perform an individualized treatment. Torsional disorders, both femoral and tibial, has shown their influence in patellofemoral joint. The correlation between femoral anteversion, tibial torsion and foot progression angle, can generate internal or external torsion of the knee. The objective of this study is to present our CT functional patellofemoral joint protocol, with the measurement of the knee internal torsion, in a simulating gait position of the knee in the space, and the description of a torsional index as a new tool for the decision making in treatment.Clinical relevance: this is the first CT protocol that assess the axial torsion of the knee in relationship to the direction of movement of the body. Type of study: Meta-analysis

Evaluación de la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial en esqueleto inmaduro. Estudio comparativo de dos técnicas / Medial patellofemoral reconstruction in skeletally immature. Comparative study of two techniques

Introducción: La luxación patelofemoral representa el 3% de las lesiones traumáticas de la rodilla. Dos tercios se producen en menores de veinte años. La recidiva luego del segundo episodio supera el 50%, lo que puede causar gran limitación funcional en pacientes jóvenes, disminuyendo su calidad de vida. El ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM) es el principal estabilizador medial de la rótula a 30° de flexión. En la actualidad su reconstrucción anatómica, preservando la fisis, parece ser la mejor opción en los pacientes con esqueleto inmaduro. Materiales y métodos: estudiamos el resultado funcional de dos grupos de pacientes tratados con dos técnicas diferentes de reconstrucción del LPFM, una anatómica con semitendinoso autólogo (ST) y otra no anatómica con hemitendón cuadricipital autólogo (QT). Ambos grupos fueron evaluados mediante el score de Kujala antes de la cirugía y durante el seguimiento. Las medias y los ítems del score se compararon utilizando la prueba de Wilcoxon.Resultados: veintidós rodillas fueron evaluadas, once en cada grupo. La edad de los pacientes varió entre ocho y quince años. La media de seguimiento fue de 19.4 meses. Los resultados muestran una mejora en la media del score de Kujala de 51 a 88 en el grupo QT, y de 52 a 97 en el grupo ST (ambos con valor-p = 0.003). No se encontró una diferencia significativa entre ambas técnicas. Solo se registró un caso de reluxación (grupo QT). Conclusiones: podemos afirmar que la reconstrucción del LPFM es una opción válida para la luxación patelofemoral, y las técnicas propuestas son confiables

Introduction: Patellofemoral dislocation accounts for 3% of traumatic knee injuries, with two-thirds occurring in patients under twenty years of age. Recurrence after the second episode is greater than 50%, which can cause great functional limitation in young patients, reducing their quality of life. Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the main medial stabilizer of the patella at 30° flexion, currently its anatomic reconstruction preserving the physis appears to be the best option in patients with immature skeleton. Materials and methods: functional results of two groups of patients treated by two different techniques of MPFL reconstruction were evaluated. One anatomic technique, with autologous Semitendinosus (ST) and the other non-anatomic, with autologous quadricipital hemi tendon (QT). Both groups were evaluated through the Kujala score before surgery and during follow-up. Means and score items were compared using Wilcoxon signed-rank test.Results: twenty-two knees were evaluated, eleven in each group. Patient's age ranged between eight and fifteen years old. The mean follow-up was 19.4 months. An improvement in the average Kujala scores for the ST group from 51 to 88 and in the QT group from 52 to 97 was shown. Kujala score was statistically significantly higher in the postoperative evaluation with both technics (p-value 0.003 for both groups), no differences were found between both technics. Only one case of patella redislocation was registered during the study period (QT group). Conclusions: we can affirm that MPFL reconstruction is a valid therapeutic option for patellofemoral dislocation and the proposed techniques are reliable choices

Finite element analysis on stress concentration improvement in patellofemoral joint by releasing lateral patellar retinaculum with stiletto needle based on the theory of Jinshugu() / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To study mechanism of improvement of stress concentration on patellofemoral joint by stiletto needle releasing lateral patellar retinaculum guided by the theory of Jinshugu() and based on the finite element model of knee joint. and to elucidate the biomechanical mechanism of stiletto needle releasing changing patellar trajectory and reducing patellofemoral joint pressure.@*METHODS@#CT data of knee joint from a normal male (aged 29, heighted 171 cm, weighted 58 kg) was selected. Starting with construction of three-dimensional model of knee joint by using finite element software, the finite element model of knee joint with complete tendonand bone structures were established through several steps, such as geometric reconstruction, reverse engineering, meshing, material assignment and loading analysis. The loading condition was set as 500 N load on knee joint, and the average tensile stress of quadriceps femoris tendon was about 200 N. To simulate the release of lateral patellar retinaculum by stiletto needle at 30 and 90 position of knee flexion in finite element model separately, and to compare the improvement of stress concentration of patellofemoral joint by stiletto needle intervention under different knee flexion conditions.@*RESULTS@#The peak stress of patellofemoral joint and tibiofemoral joint decreased after stiletto needle releasing of patellofemoral lateral retinaculum compared with before intervention, which was(1) knee flexion at 30 degrees:patellar cartilage decreased by 0.498 MPa (decreased 9.06%), femoral trochlea decreased by 0.886 MPa(decreased 16.27%);(2) knee flexion at 90 degrees:patellar cartilage decreased by 0.558 MPa (decreased 8.6%), femoral trochlea decreasedby 0.607 MPa (decreased 9.94%).@*CONCLUSION@#Releasing lateral patellofemoral retinaculum with stiletto needle could effectively alleviate the stress concentration of patellofemoral joint and reduce local stress peak value, which it is helpful to improve patellar trajectory and make stress distribution more uniform.

Biomechanical Study of Different Femoral Fixation Devices in the Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament in Porcine Knees / Estudo biomecânico de diferentes dispositivos de fixação femoral na reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial em joelhos de suínos

Abstract Objective To evaluate different femoral fixation devices for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and compare their effectiveness regarding fixation strength up to failure in porcine knees. Methods Thirty porcine knees were used, divided into three groups of 10 knees. The removed grafts were dissected from the extensor tendons of porcine feet. In each group, the graft was fixed to the femur with an interference screw, an anchor, or adductor tenodesis. The three methods were subjected to biomechanical tests using a universal Tensile testing machine at a speed of 20 mm/minute. Results The highest average linear resistance under lateral traction occurred in group 1, "screw fixation" (185.45 ± 41.22 N), followed by group 2, "anchor fixation" (152.97 ± 49, 43 N); the lower average was observed in group 3, "tenodesis fixation" (76.69 ± 18.90 N). According to the fixed error margin (5%), there was a significant difference between groups (p < 0.001); in addition, multiple comparison tests (between group pairs) also showed significant differences. Variability was small, since the variance coefficient was lower than 33.3%. Conclusion Interference screws in bone tunnels and mountable anchors fixation with high resistance wire are strong enough for femoral fixation in porcine medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Adductor tenodesis, however, was deemed fragile for such purpose.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar diferentes dispositivos de fixação femoral na reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial para comparar sua eficácia quanto à força de fixação até a falha em joelhos suínos. Métodos Foram ensaiados 30 joelhos de suínos subdivididos em 3 grupos de 10 joelhos. Os enxertos retirados foram dissecados de tendões extensores das patas dos suínos. Cada grupo teve o enxerto fixado ao fêmur com parafuso de interferência, âncora, ou tenodese no tendão adutor. Os 3 métodos foram submetidos à testes biomecânicos utilizando uma máquina universal de ensaio de tração com uma velocidade de 20 mm/min. Resultados Verificamos que a média mais elevada da resistência linear sob tração lateral (185,45 ± 41,22 N) ocorreu no grupo 1: "fixação por parafuso," seguido do grupo 2: "fixação por âncora" (152,97 ± 49,43 N), e a média foi menor no grupo 3: "fixação por tenodese" (76,69 ± 18,90 N). Para a margem de erro fixada (5%), comprovou-se a diferença significativa entre os grupos (p < 0,001) e também através dos testes de comparações múltiplas (entre os pares de grupos) verificou-se a ocorrência de diferenças significativas. A variabilidade expressada por meio do coeficiente de variação mostrou-se reduzida, já que a referida medida foi inferior a 33,3%. Conclusão O uso de parafusos de interferência no túnel ósseo de joelhos porcinos é suficientemente forte para fixação femoral na reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial, assim como a fixação com âncoras montáveis com fio de alta resistência. Entretanto, a tenodese no tendão adutor mostrou-se frágil para essa finalidade.

Tratamiento de la inestabilidad femoropatelar objetiva. Resultados a cinco años de seguimiento / Treatment of objective patellar instability. Results after five years of follow-up

Resumen: Objetivo: Presentar los diferentes procedimientos quirúrgicos en el tratamiento de las inestabilidades femoropatelares objetivas, incluyendo la osteotomía de la tuberosidad tibial anterior y la trocleoplastía femoral. Material y métodos: Con un diseño prospectivo con seguimiento a cinco años que incluyó a 21 pacientes (21 rodillas) tratados por luxación rotuliana recidivante entre Marzo de 2010 y Agosto de 2014, tratándose de forma quirúrgica mediante dos técnicas diferentes según el tipo de inestabilidad estructural de base. Para determinarlo, se analizó el índice radiográfico de Caton-Deschamps (para la evaluación de la altura rotuliana) y parámetros tomográficos para valorar el configuración troclear y distancia desde la tuberosidad tibial anterior hasta la tróclea femoral (TT-TG) en la superposición de imágenes en el plano axial. Resultados: Hemos tenido resultados satisfactorios tanto con la transferencia de la tuberosidad tibial anterior como con la trocleoplastía. En ambos procedimientos se realizó una reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM). Conclusiones: La recurrencia de inestabilidad es muy rara después de estos procedimientos y es más probable que ésta resulte de anomalías asociadas no diagnosticadas o subestimadas. Se requiere una planificación precisa preoperatoria para determinar la altura rotuliana, la ubicación de la tuberosidad tibial anterior y la configuración troclear para obtener resultados satisfactorios.

Abstract: Objective: To present the different surgical procedures in the treatment of objective femoropateral instability, including osteotomy of anterior tibial tuberosity and femoral trocleoplasty. Material and methods: With a prospective 5-year follow-up design that included 21 patients (21 knees) treated for relapsing patellar dislocation between March 2010 and August 2014, treated surgically using 2 different techniques depending on the type of basic structural instability. To determine this, the Caton-Deschamps X-Ray Index (for the evaluation of the patellar height) and tomographic parameters were analyzed to assess the troclear configuration and distance from the anterior tibial tuberosity to the femoral trochlea (TT-TG) in the overlapping of images in the axial plane. Results: We have had satisfactory results both with the transfer of the anterior tibial tuberosity and with the trocleoplasty. In both procedures, a reconstruction of the medial patelo-femoral ligament (LPFM) was performed. Conclusion: Recurrence of instability is very rare after these procedures and is more likely to result from undiagnosed or underestimated associated abnormalities. Precise preoperative planning is required to determine the patellar height, location of the anterior tibial tuberosity, and troclear configuration for satisfactory results.

Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography of the stifle joint of healthy beagles / [Elastografia acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) da articulação do joelho de beagles saudáveis]

The objective was to establish the reference standards for elastography of the main structures of the canine stifle joint. The medial meniscus, patellar and cruciate ligaments of thirty healthy beagles was evaluated by B-mode and ARFI elastography (n=60 joints). Analysis detected a positive correlation of the shear wave velocity (SWV) of structures according to age. Patellar ligament presented a gradual stiffness increase in relation to age, while medial meniscus and cruciate ligament were more rigid in puppies than in adults. However, greater stiffness of these structures was observed in elderly animals. Elasticity of each structure was evaluated according to gender and reproductive status. Females presented greater stiffness of all structures, with SWV differing 0.3 and 0.36m/s between genders. Only the medial meniscus was not stiffer in neutered animals when compared to intact animals, differing only 0.02m/s in menisci and 0.4 to 0.47m/s in ligaments between groups. These findings corroborate with literature data that states a higher prevalence of ligament insufficiency in elderly dogs, females and neutered animals. It was concluded that ARFI elastography of the canine stifle joint is feasible and its application can be potentially effective in early diagnosis of ligament and meniscal changes.(AU)

O objetivo foi estabelecer os padrões normais para elastografia das principais estruturas da articulação do joelho em cães. O menisco medial, ligamento patelar e cruzado de trinta beagles saudáveis foram avaliados pelo modo B e elastografia ARFI (n=60 articulações). A análise detectou uma correlação positiva da velocidade de cisalhamento (SWV) das estruturas com a idade. O ligamento patelar apresentou um aumento gradual da rigidez em relação à idade, enquanto o menisco medial e o ligamento cruzado foram mais rígidos em filhotes do que em adultos. Entretanto, observou-se maior rigidez dessas estruturas em idosos. A elasticidade de cada estrutura foi avaliada de acordo com o sexo e o estado reprodutivo. As fêmeas apresentaram maior rigidez em todas as estruturas, com SWV diferente de 0,3 e 0,36m/s entre os sexos. Somente o menisco medial não foi mais rígido nos animais castrados quando comparado não castrados, diferindo apenas 0,02m/s no menisco e 0,4 a 0,47m/s nos ligamentos entre os grupos. Esses achados corroboram com dados da literatura que afirmam maior prevalência de insuficiência ligamentar em cães idosos, fêmeas e animais castrados. Concluiu-se que a elastografia ARFI da articulação do joelho canino é viável e sua aplicação pode ser eficaz no diagnóstico precoce de alterações ligamentares e meniscais.(AU)

Functional Evaluation after Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Athletes / Avaliação funcional da reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial em atletas

Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical results, functional outcomes, and risk factors after anatomic reconstructions using knee flexor grafts in athletes. Methods The authors followed-up 32 patients and 34 knees for 1 year in a prospective design case series evaluating pre- and postoperative functional scores (Kujala and Lysholm) and associated risk factors. Results All of the 32 patients had a significant increase of the Lysholm and Kujala scores. Patients with < 5 preoperative dislocations had a better score on the Lysholm and Kujala scales. The mean preoperative Lysholm score was 62.8, and the mean postoperative score was 94.3. The mean preoperative Kujala score was 63.0, and the mean postoperative score was 94.0. Conclusion Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with hamstring graft in athletes with patellar instability improved clinical and functional scores. The bone drilling through the patella and the positioning of the femoral tunnel should be judiciously performed.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar os resultados clínicos e funcionais da reconstrução anatômica do ligamento patelofemoral medial com tendões flexores em atletas. Métodos Estudo tipo série de casos, prospectivo, que analisou a reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoralmedial em32 pacientes (34 joelhos). A avaliação funcional foi feita pelos escores Lysholm e Kujala nos períodos pré e pós-operatórios e os fatores de risco envolvidos foram avaliados. Resultados Dos 32 pacientes analisados, todos obtiveram melhoria dos escores funcionais comparativamente ao período pré-operatório. Pacientes com menos de cinco episódios de luxação prévios obtiveram melhores resultados funcionais. O valor médio de Lysholm no pré-operatório foi de 62,8 e no pós-operatório de 94,3, quanto ao escore de Kujala a média pré-operatório foi de 63,0 e pós-operatória de 94,0. Conclusão A reconstrução do ligamento patelofemoral medial com enxerto de tendão flexor do joelho em atletas propiciou melhoria dos escores clínicos e funcionais nos pacientes com instabilidade patelofemoral. A perfuração óssea da patela e o posicionamento do túnel femoral devem ocorrer de forma judiciosa.

Evaluation of the Reproducibility of the Dejour Classification for Femoropatellar Instability / Avaliação da reprodutibilidade da classificação de Dejour para instabilidade femoropatelar

Abstract Objective To evaluate the classification proposed by David Dejour to describe trochlear dysplasia of the knee through inter- and intraobserver reproducibility measurements. Methods Ten patients with trochlear dysplasia were studied. Three physicians, members of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia do Joelho (Brazilian Society of Knee Surgery), were invited to evaluate the images. Intra- and interobserver analyses were performed at one-week intervals. Reproducibility was evaluated in four scenarios: using only radiography; using radiography and tomography; using radiography and consulting the classification; and using radiography and tomography, consulting the classification. Results The intraobserver evaluation presented discordant results. In the interobserver analysis, the degree of agreement was low for the analyses that used only radiography and excellent for those in which both radiography and tomography were used. Conclusion The Dejour classification presented a low intra- and interobserver reproducibilitywhenonly the profile radiography was used. It was demonstrated that the use of the radiography alone for classificationmay generate lack of uniformity even among experienced observers. However, when radiography and tomography were combined, reproducibility improved.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar, pela reprodutibilidade interobservador e intraobservador, a classificação proposta por David Dejour para descrever a displasia troclear do joelho. Métodos Foram estudados dez pacientes com diagnóstico de displasia troclear. Três médicos membros da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia do Joelho foram convidados para avaliar as imagens. Análises intra- e interobservador foram feitas com intervalo de uma semana. A reprodutibilidade foi avaliada em quatro cenários: uso de radiografia; uso de radiografia e tomografia; uso de radiografia, consultando-se a classificação no momento; e uso de radiografia e tomografia, consultando-se a classificação no momento. Resultados A avaliação intraobservador apresentou resultados discordantes. Na análise interobservador, o grau de concordância foi baixo para as análises que usavam apenas a radiografia e excelente para aquelas que associavamradiografia e tomografia. Conclusão A classificação de Dejour apresentou uma baixa reprodutibilidade intra e interobservador quando usada somente a radiografia em perfil. Demonstrou-se que o uso apenas da radiografia para classificar pode gerar falta de uniformidade até mesmo entre observadores experientes. Contudo, quando radiografia e tomografia foram associadas, a reprodutibilidade melhorou.