Functional Complications of Patellar Instability Treatment with Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction with the Medial Third of the Patellar Tendon with a Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up / Complicações funcionais do tratamento da instabilidade patelar com reconstrução do ligamento femoropatelar medial com terço medial do tendão patelar com acompanhamento mínimo de 5 anos

Abstract Objective To evaluate major complications after a minimum of 5 years of follow-up after acute or recurrent patellar dislocation treated with medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction with the medial third of the patellar tendon, with or without associated medialization of the tibial anterior tuberosity (TAT). Methods A total of 50 patients were included, with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. The patients were evaluated regarding complications such as joint stiffness, recurrence of patellar dislocation, subjective instability reported by patients, and inability to return to the previous level of physical activity. Results The mean follow-up was of 8.9 2.6 years, with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 15 years; 64% of the patients were women, with a mean age of 27 11.2 years old; 24% were submitted to TAT osteotomy for simultaneous medialization; and 46% were acute cases. Only 9 poor results (18%) were found, all resulting from recurrence of dislocation (12%) and complaint of subjective instability (6%) at between 36 and 60 months of follow-up. No other complications occurred. Among the poor results, five occurred in cases of acute dislocation, and four in recurrent cases, and only one had undergone TAT osteotomy. Conclusion Reconstruction of the MPFL with the medial third of the patellar tendon, associated or not with TAT medialization osteotomy, is an alternative in the treatment of acute or chronic patellar instability, with a failure rate of only 18% in at least 5 years of follow-up. In addition, it is safe treatment, that does not present other complications.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar complicações maiores após um mínimo de 5 anos de acompanhamento após luxação aguda ou recidivante da patela tratada com reconstrução do ligamento femoropatelar medial (LFPM) com terço medial do tendão patelar, com ou sem medialização da tuberosidade anterior da tíbia (TAT) associada. Métodos Um total de 50 pacientes foram incluídos, com acompanhamento mínimo de 5 anos. Os pacientes foram avaliados em relação à ocorrência de complicações como rigidez articular, recidiva de luxação patelar ou instabilidade subjetiva relatada pelos pacientes, e incapacidade de retorno ao nível prévio de atividades físicas. Resultados O acompanhamento médio foi de 8,9 2,6 anos, com mínimo de 6 e máximo de 15 anos; 64% dos pacientes eram mulheres, com média de idade de 27 11,2 anos; 24% dos pacientes foram submetidos a osteotomia da TAT para medialização concomitantemente; e 46% eram casos agudos. Foram constatados apenas 9 maus resultados (18%), todos decorrentes de recidiva da luxação (12%) e de queixa de instabilidade subjetiva (6%), ocorridos entre 36 e 60 meses de acompanhamento. Não ocorreram outras complicações. Dentre os maus resultados, cinco ocorreram em casos de luxação aguda, e quatro em casos recidivantes, e apenas um havia sido submetido a osteotomia da TAT. Conclusão AreconstruçãodoLFPMcomterçomedialdotendãopatelar,associadaounãoà osteotomia de medialização da TAT, é uma alternativa no tratamento da instabilidade patelar aguda ou crônica, com falha de apenas 18% em acompanhamento mínimo de 5 anos. Além disso, é um tratamento seguro, sem apresentar outras complicações.

Knee MR Using a Body Coil is Equivalent to CT in Measuring the TT-TG Distance: Removing the Systematic Bias / A ressonância magnética do joelho usando a bobina de corpo é equivalente à TC na medição da distância TT-ST: Removendo o viés sistemático

Abstract Objective To compare magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using a body coil with computed tomography (CT) in measuring the tibial tubercle-trochlear groove distance (TT-TG) and the patellar tendon-cartilaginous trochlear groove (PT-CTG) distances, and evaluate interrater reliability. Methods The study group consisted of 34 knees from 17 asymptomatic subjects with no history of knee pathology, trauma or surgery. A low-dose CT scan and an axial T1-weighted MRI sequence of the knees were performed with rigorous standardization of the positioning with full extension of the knees and parallel feet. Two musculoskeletal radiologists performed the measurements independently. The reliability of the TT-TG and PT-CTG distances on CT (17.1 ± 4.2 mm and 17.3 ± 4.2 mm) and of MRI (16.2 ± 3.7 mm and 16.5 ± 4.1 mm) was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC [2,1]) and Bland-Altman graphs, as well as the interrater reliability for both methods. Results Good reliability and agreement was observed between CT and MRI measurements for TT-TG and PT-CTG, with an ICC of 0.774 (p< 0.001) and 0.743 (p< 0.001), respectively, and no systematic bias was observed. The interrater reliability was excellent for all measurements on both imaging methods. Conclusion This was the first study that compared MRI using a body coil with CT in measuring the TT-TG distance, with the potential clinical implication that the CT in this clinical setting could be avoided.

Resumo Objetivo Comparar a ressonância magnética (RM) usando uma bobina corporal e tomografia computadorizada (TC) na medição da distância tubérculo tibial-sulco troclear (TT-ST) e as distâncias tendão patelar-sulco troclear cartilaginoso (TP-STC), e avaliar a confiabilidade interavaliador. Métodos O grupo de estudo consistiu em 34 joelhos de 17 indivíduos assintomáticos sem história de patologia, trauma ou cirurgia no joelho. Uma tomografia computadorizada (TC) de baixa dose e uma sequência axial de RM ponderada em T1 dos joelhos foram realizadas com padronização rigorosa do posicionamento com extensão total dos joelhos e pés paralelos. Dois radiologistas musculoesqueléticos realizaram as medidas de forma independente. A confiabilidade das distâncias TT-ST e TP-STC na TC (17,1 ± 4,2 mm e 17,3 ± 4,2 mm) e RM (16,2 ± 3,7 mm e 16,5 ± 4,1 mm), foi avaliada pelo coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI [2,1)]) e gráficos Bland-Altman, bem como a confiabilidade entre avaliadores para ambos os métodos. Resultados Boa confiabilidade e concordância foram observadas entre as medidas de TC e RM para TT-ST e TP-STC com um CCI de 0,774 (p< 0,001) e 0,743 (p< 0,001), respectivamente, e nenhum viés sistemático foi observado. A confiabilidade entre avaliadores foi excelente para todas as medições em ambos os métodos de imagem. Conclusão Este foi o primeiro estudo que comparou a RM usando bobina de corpo com a TC na medição da distância TT-ST, com a implicação clínica potencial de que a TC neste cenário clínico poderia ser evitada.

Efectos del autoinjerto hueso-tendón patelar-hueso sobre la posición articular y la fuerza en pacientes con reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior / Effects of bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft on joint position and strength in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

RESUMEN: El objetivo del estudio fue comparar el déficit propioceptivo a través del Joint position sense (JPS) y Force steadiness en pacientes con reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) injerto hueso-tendón patelar-hueso (HTH) 6 a 12 meses postcirugía. Participaron 15 pacientes (13 hombres y 2 mujeres, 25,5 ± 1,3 años) con reconstrucción de LCA con autoinjerto HTH y 20 personas sin lesión del LCA (19 hombres y 1 mujer, 24,1 ± 0,8 años). Para evaluar la sensación de posición de la articulación de la rodilla se midió la Joint position sense (JPS) en tres rangos: 0°-30°, 31°-60° y 61°-90° y la sensación de fuerza del cuádriceps fue evaluada con la prueba Force steadiness (FS) al 15 % de la contracción voluntaria máxima (CVM), ambas pruebas realizadas 6 a 12 meses post cirugía. Los resultados mostraron que no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la sensación de la posición articular (JPS 0°-30°) (p=0.564) y 31°-60° (p=0.681), mientras que en el rango 61°-90° (p=0.003) existieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. En las mediciones de sensación de fuerza del cuádriceps (FS al 15 % CVM) entre los pacientes operados de LCA técnica HTH y el grupo control no hubo diferencias estadísticas (p= 0.987) La sensación de la fuerza del cuádriceps medida con la prueba FS al 15 % CVM no presentaría déficit entre los 6 a 12 meses en pacientes post operados de LCA al ser comparados con sujetos sin lesión ni cirugía de este ligamento. Se concluye que la sensación de la posición articular medida con la prueba JPS en en tres rangos articulares de pacientes con reconstrucción de LCA injerto HTH 6 a 12 meses post cirugía sólo mostró alteraciones en el rango de 61°- 90° al ser comparado con el grupo control, lo cual indica que la sensación de la posición articular presenta un déficit en este rango específico.

SUMMARY: The aim of the study was to compare the proprioceptive deficit through the Joint position sense (JPS) and Force steadiness in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) bone-patellar tendon-bone graft (PTH) reconstruction 6 to 12 months post-surgery. Fifteen patients (13 men and 2 women, 25.5 ± 1.3 years) with ACL reconstruction with HTH autograft and 20 persons without ACL injury (19 men and 1 woman, 24.1 ± 0.8 years) participated. To assess knee joint position sensation, Joint position sense (JPS) was measured in three ranges: 0°-30°, 31°- 60° and 61°-90° and quadriceps strength sensation was assessed with the Force steadiness (FS) test at 15 % of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), both tests performed 6 to 12 months post surgery. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in joint position sensation (JPS 0°-30°) (p=0.564) and 31°-60° (p=0.681), while in the range 61°-90° (p=0.003) there were statistically significant differences. In the quadriceps strength sensation measurements (FS at 15 % CVM) between the patients operated on ACL HTH technique and the control group there were no statistical differences (p= 0.987). The quadriceps strength sensation measured with the FS test at 15 % CVM would not present a deficit between 6 to 12 months in post- operated ACL patients when compared to subjects without injury or surgery of this ligament. It is concluded that the joint position sensation measured with the JPS test in three joint ranges of patients with ACL reconstruction HTH graft 6 to 12 months post surgery only showed alterations in the range of 61°- 90° when compared to the control group, indicating that the joint position sensation presents a deficit in this specific range.

Algunas especificidades en torno a la rótula baja / Some specificities around the low patella

La rótula baja es una enfermedad infrecuente, de causa congénita o adquirida, caracterizada por dolor en la zona anterior de la rodilla y limitación del movimiento articular. La radiografía simple, en proyección lateral, ayuda al diagnóstico a través de determinadas mediciones; asimismo, el tratamiento conservador no resulta muy exitoso, de ahí que las modalidades quirúrgicas son más empleadas. Debido a la importancia de esta temática y a la escasa información disponible en la bibliografía nacional e internacional, en el presente artículo se comenta brevemente al respecto, con el objetivo de brindar información sobre esta enfermedad para que sirva como guía de trabajo.

The low patella is an uncommon disease, of congenital or acquired cause, characterized by pain in the anterior area of the knee and limitation of the articular movement. The simple x-ray, in lateral projection, helps to make a diagnosis through certain measurements; also, the conservative treatment is not very successful, so that surgical modalities are the most used. Due to the importance of this subject matter and the lack of information available in the national and international bibliography, it is shortly commented in this work, aimed at offering information on this disease so that it serves as working guide.

Oxidative Stress and Abnormal Tendon Sonographic Features in Elite Soccer Players (A Pilot Study) / Estresse oxidativo e características ultrassonográficas do tendão anormal em jogadores de futebol de elite (um estudo piloto)

Abstract Objective Sound experimental data suggest that oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of tendinopathies. However, this hypothesis in humans remains speculative given that clinical data are lacking to confirm it. Recently, a new methodology has allowed to quantify the oxidative stress in vivo by measuring the concentration of hydroperoxides of organic compounds, which have been utilized as an oxidative stressrelated marker in several pathologic and physiologic conditions. Given the reliability of this test and the lack of information in subjects with tendinopathies, the aim of the present study was to assess the oxidative stress status in elite professional soccer players with and without ultrasonographic features of tendon damage. Methods In 73 elite players, blood metabolic parameters were evaluated and oxidative stress was measured by means of a specific test (expressed as U-Carr units). Therefore, an ultrasonographic evaluation of the Achilles and patellar tendons was performed. Results No significant relationships were observed between metabolic parameters and oxidative stress biomarkers. The Achilles and patellar tendons showed a normal echographic pattern in 58 athletes, and sonographic abnormalities in 15. The athletes with ultrasonographic alterations, compared to those with normal US picture, showed significantly higher U-Carr levels (p = 0.000), body mass index (BMI) values (p = 0.03) and were older (p = 0.005). The difference in U-Carr values among the subjects remained significant also after adjustment for age and BMI. Conclusion The results of the present study support the hypothesis that oxidative substances, also increasedat systemicand notonlyat local level, mayfavor tendon damage. Level of Evidence IV (pilot study).

Resumo Objetivo Dados experimentais ultrassonográficos sugerem que o estresse oxidativo desempenha um papel importante na patogênese das tendinopatias. No entanto, essa hipótese permanece especulativa em humanos, dado que faltam dados clínicos para comprová-la. Recentemente, uma nova metodologia permitiu quantificar o estresse oxidativo in vivo medindo a concentração de hidroperóxidos de compostos orgânicos, que tem sido utilizada como um marcador relacionado ao estresse oxidativo em várias condições patológicas e fisiológicas. Dada a confiabilidade desse teste e a falta de informação em sujeitos com tendinopatias, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o status de estresse oxidativo em jogadores profissionais de elite com e sem características ultrassonográficas de dano tendinoso. Métodos Em 73 jogadores de elite foram avaliados parâmetros metabólicos e o estresse oxidativo foi medido por meio de um teste específico (expresso como unidades U-Carr). Por isso, foi realizada uma avaliação ultrassonográfica dos tendões de Aquiles e patelar. Resultados Não foram observadas relações significativas entre parâmetros metabólicos e biomarcadores de estresse oxidativo. Os tendões de Aquiles e patelar mostraram um padrão ecográfico normal em 58 atletas, e anormalidades ultrassonográficas em 15. Os atletas com alterações, em comparação com aqueles com quadro normal, apresentaram níveis significativamente mais elevados de U-Carr (p = 0,000), índice de massa corporal (IMC) (p = 0,03) e eram mais velhos (p = 0,005). A diferença nos valores de U-Carr entre os sujeitos permaneceu significativa também após ajuste por idade e IMC. Conclusão Os resultados deste estudo corroboram a hipótese de que as substâncias oxidativas, também aumentadas a nível sistêmico e não apenas a nível local, podem favorecer danos no tendão. Nível de Evidência IV (estudo piloto).

Reparo de ruptura crônica do ligamento patelar em um felino / Repair of chronic patelar ligament rupture in a cat

Relata-se o caso de uma felina, sem raça definida, de oito meses de idade e 3,6 kg, com queixa de impotência funcional completa do membro pélvico esquerdo após trauma. A paciente apresentava aumento de volume em região do joelho, dor à palpação e instabilidade patelar. O diagnóstico de ruptura do ligamento patelar foi realizado com base nos resultados do exame ortopédico, juntamente com exame radiográfico e ultrassonográfico do joelho. O método utilizado para reparo da lesão foi a sutura em oito com fio de tetrafluorcabono associado à sutura interrompida simples para aproximação das bordas do ligamento. Durante a reavaliação de trinta dias pós-operatório, a paciente já apresentava melhora significativa, com atividade funcional completa do membro e ausência de dor.

We report the case of an eight-month-old, 3.6 kg, crossbred feline, complaining of complete functional impotence of the left pelvic limb after trauma. The patient presented swelling in the knee region, pain on palpation and patellar instability. The diagnosis of patellar ligament rupture was based on the results of the orthopedic examination, together with radiographic and ultrasound examinations of the knee. The method used to repair the lesion was eight-point suture with tetrafluorocabono thread associated with simple interrupted suture for approximation of the ligament edges. During the thirty-day postoperative reassessment, the patient already presented significant improvement, with complete functional activity of the limb. and absence of pain.

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.

Reconstrucción del aparato extensor de la rodilla. A propósito de un caso / Extensor mechanism reconstruction. Case report

Describimos una técnica simple de reconstrucción del aparato extensor por ruptura crónica del tendón rotuliano mediante la utilización de autoinjerto de isquiotibiales ipsilateral, tunelizando la rótula y asociando a reparación directa del tendón remanente con anclajes óseos. El tiempo de evolución de la lesión fue de tres meses, seguimiento de ocho meses con puntuación de Lysholm prequirúrgica de 46 y postquirúrgica de 91, Insall-Salvati prequirúrgico de 2 y postquirúrgico de 1. No presentó complicaciones

We describe a simple technique for the reconstruction of the extensor apparatus due to chronic rupture of the patellar tendon by using an ipsilateral hamstring autograft with tunneling of the patella and associating a direct repair of the remaining tendon with bone anchors. The time of evolution of the lesion was three months. Eight months follow-up with a presurgical Lysholm score of 46 and postsurgical of 91, presurgical Insall-Salvati of 2 and postsurgical of 1. There were no complications

Ruptura inveterada del tendón patelar. Reconstrucción con tendones semitendinoso y recto interno / Neglected rupture of patellar tendon. Reconstruction with semitendinosus and gracilis tendon autografts

Introducción: La ruptura inveterada del tendón patelar es una patología poco común y significa un reto para su resolución quirúrgica. El ascenso de la patela, la fibrosis en el lugar de la ruptura y la imposibilidad de afrontar los extremos del tendón hacen que su reparación primaria sea imposible, teniendo que recurrir a su reconstrucción con injerto. En este trabajo se describe la reconstrucción del tendón patelar con la utilización de injerto autólogo de semitendinoso - recto interno, técnica quirúrgica basada en los trabajos de Ecker y col.1 y Van der Zwaal y col.,2 con algunas modificaciones.Materiales y métodos: se intervinieron ocho pacientes, todos de sexo masculino, con una edad promedio de treinta y ocho años (22-50). El lapso entre la ruptura y el procedimiento quirúrgico fue en promedio de sesenta días (87­40). El tiempo de seguimiento postoperatorio fue en promedio de once meses (7­18). Resultados: todos lograron extensión completa de la rodilla y una flexión activa promedio de 130° (125-140°). El resultado fue excelente en seis de ellos y bueno en dos pacientes. El score postoperatorio de Lysholm fue de 92 (90-96). En la evaluación radiográfica presentaron un índice de Insall Salvati promedio de 1.16 (1.1­1.3). Estos dos últimos resultados fueron estadísticamente significativos (p <0.005) comparados con el preoperatorio.Conclusión: la ruptura inveterada del tendón patelar es una patología poco frecuente, cuya resolución quirúrgica es un reto para el cirujano ortopedista, la técnica descripta en este trabajo ofrece seguridad en su reconstrucción, y ofrece una recuperación íntegra del aparato extensor. Tipo de estudio: Serie de casos, retrospectivo. Nivel de evidencia: IV

Introduction: Neglected rupture of the patellar tendon is a rare pathology and is a challenge for its surgical resolution. The migration of the patela, fibrosis at the site of rupture and the impossibility of facing the ends of the tendon make its first repair impossible having to resort to its reconstruction with graft. This work describes the reconstruction of the patellar tendon semitendinosus and gracilis autograft, surgical technique based on the work of Ecker and col.1 and Van der Zwaal and col.2 with some modifications.Materials and methods: eight patients, all male, were involved with an average age of thirty-eight years (22-50). Whose time lapse between the rupture and the surgical procedure was on average sixty days (87­40). The postoperative follow-up was on average eleven months (7­18).Results: all achieved full knee extension and an average active flexion of 130° (125-140°). The result was excellent in six of them and good in two patients. Lysholm's post-operative score was 92 (90-96). In the radiographic evaluation they had an average Insall Salvati index of 1.16 (1.1 ­ 1.3). These last two results were statistically significant (p <0.005) compared to preoperative.Conclusions: the neglected rupture of the patellar tendon is a rare pathology, whose surgical resolution is a challenge for the orthopedic surgeon, the technique described in this work offers safety in the reconstruction of this ligament and offers a complete recovery of the extensor mechanism. Type of study: Case series, retrospective. Level of Evidence: IV

Reconstrucción del aparato extensor de la rodilla con aloinjerto: técnica quirúrgica y protocolo de rehabilitación / Knee extensor mechanism reconstruction with allograft: surgical technique and rehabilitation protocol

La rotura primaria del tendón rotuliano es un cuadro poco frecuente que afecta principalmente a adultos jóvenes activos. Aun menos frecuente es la rotura crónica o recurrente del tendón rotuliano, y es esta última situación la que plantea una importante dificultad técnica a la hora de realizar el debido tratamiento quirúrgico. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar a un paciente que fue sometido a la reconstrucción quirúrgica del aparato extensor mediante el uso de aloinjerto luego de haber pasado por tres cirugías fallidas para la reparación del tendón rotuliano tras sufrir una lesión traumática. Se describen tanto la técnica quirúrgica como el protocolo de rehabilitación. Nivel de Evidencia: IV

Primary patellar tendon rupture is a rare condition most commonly seen in active young adults. Even less frequent is the chronic or recurrent rupture of the patellar tendon, the latter being the one which poses a greater technical challenge when performing a surgical treatment. Our objective is to present a case where the surgical reconstruction of the knee extensor mechanism was performed using an allograft. The procedure took place after three initial surgeries to repair the patellar tendon failed, following a traumatic injury. Both the surgical technique and the rehabilitation protocol are described. Level of Evidence: IV

Résultats fonctionnels du traitement chirurgical de 14 cas de ruptures traumatiques récentes du ligament patellaire au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Owendo

Buts : évaluer les résultats fonctionnels du traitement chirurgical des ruptures traumatiques du ligament patellaire au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Owendo (CHUO).Patients et Méthodes:Il s'agissait d'une étude rétrospective, continue, de janvier 2016 à décembre 2018, au service d'orthopédie et de traumatologie du CHUO. L'étude incluait tous les patients traités dans le service pour rupture traumatique du ligament patellaire et suivis régulièrement en consultation externe. Pour chaque patient, une fiche de collecte des données a été remplie et l'analyse des données a été faite à partir du logiciel Excel version Microsoft Office 2010.Résultats: 14 cas ont été colligés dont 12 hommes. Leur âge médian était de 35,5±13,7 (extrêmes: 17 ­ 62 ans). La suture tendineuse avec renforcement au fil métallique était la technique chirurgicale la plus utilisée (57,1%,(n=8)). La moyenne des indices de Caton-Deschamps en post-opératoire indiquant le repositionnement normal de la hauteur patellaire était de 0,99 (0,60 ­ 1,20). Nos résultats, évalués sur la base du score de Lysholm avec un recul minimal de 8 mois, avaient un score médian de 83,5 points (67 - 100). Dans 64,3% (n=9) des cas, les résultats étaient très bons, bons dans 28,6% (n=4) des cas et mauvais dans 7,1% (n=1) des cas. En dehors de celui qui présentait un mauvais résultat, tous les autres patients avaient repris leur travail.Conclusion: Nos résultats sont satisfaisants.Les ruptures du ligament patellaire sont de bon pronostic lorsqu'elles sont diagnostiquées et opérées précocement

Método para la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial utilizando el tendón del cuádriceps: descripción de la técnica y resultados / A Modified method for reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using quadriceps tendon: a technical tip and results

Introducción La inestabilidad rotuliana y la luxación recurrente es un trastorno prevalente en niños y adolescentes que requiere la reparación quirúrgica del ligamento patelofemoral medial (LPFM), con especial atención en la preservación de las placas de crecimiento en esta población. Materiales y métodos Se describe un método modificado para la reconstrucción del ligamento patelofemoral medial utilizando un autoinjerto del tendón del cuádriceps, que se une con suturas de anclaje al punto isométrico epifisario de la inserción de LPFM. Desde el año 2012 se ha usado esta técnica en pacientes pediátricos en nuestra institución; aquí se presentan los resultados del seguimiento de esta cohorte de pacientes. Resultados Se ha utilizado esta técnica en 5 pacientes con inestabilidad patelofemoral con luxación rotuliana recidivante con una mediana de tiempo de seguimiento posquirúrgico de cuatro años (rango 2-5 años). La mediana del índice Insall­Salvati prequirúrgico fue 1.41. La mediana de puntuación de Kujala antes y después de la cirugía durante la última evaluación fue 76.5 (rango 34-100) y 98.5 (rango 75-100), respectivamente. No hubo casos de reluxación o episodios de subluxación durante el seguimiento. Un paciente presentaba como antecedente síndrome de West que dificultó las mediciones objetivas pre y postquirúrgicas; sin embargo, sus resultados fueron satisfactorios. Discusión Este método modificado constituye una técnica alternativa de fijación del injerto, que, en nuestra experiencia, proporciona resultados satisfactorios, con estabilidad rotuliana causada por la tensión fija del injerto. En los pacientes intervenidos no se han presentado recurrencias ni complicaciones.

Background Patellar instability and recurrent dislocation is a prevalent disorder in children and adolescents that require surgical repair of the medial patellar femoral ligament (MPFL), paying particular attention in preserving the open growth plates in this population. Methods We describe a modified method for reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using an autograft from the quadriceps tendon, which is attached with anchor sutures to the epiphysial isometric point of the MPFL insertion. Since 2012, this technique has been used in pediatric patients in our institution; here, we present the long-term results of this cohort. Results We have used this technique in 5 patients with patellar instability with recurrent patellar dislocation with a median postsurgical follow-up time of four years (range 2-5 years). The median preoperative Insall­Salvati ratio was 1.41. The median Kujala score before and after surgery during the last evaluation was 76.5 (range 34-100) and 98.5 (range 75-100), respectively. No cases of redislocation or episodes of subluxation were present during the follow-up. One patient presented West syndrome which made difficult pre and postoperative objective assessment; however, his results were satisfactory. Discussion This modified method constitutes an alternative technique of graft fixation, that in our experience, provides satisfactory results, with patellar stability caused by fixed graft tension. In the operated patients, no recurrences nor complications have been present.

Enfermedad de Trevor con compromiso del tendón rotuliano. Reporte de un caso / Trevor disease that compromises the patellar tendon. Case report

La enfermedad de Trevor, o displasia epifisaria hemimélica, se caracteriza por una tumoración o sobrecrecimiento osteocartilaginoso asimétrico epifisario. La presentación clínica es muy variable y depende de la localización de la lesión. Puede ser tratada de manera conservadora, y en casos sintomáticos o de un gran crecimiento, el tratamiento suele ser la resección quirúrgica. Una minuciosa evaluación, con un correcto examen físico e imágenes, es de vital importancia para la planificación y pronóstico de esta patología.Presentamos el caso de un paciente masculino de cuarenta y nueve años con enfermedad de Trevor en la cara anterior de la rodilla que además involucra al tendón rotuliano. Se logró la resección quirúrgica de la lesión conservando la indemnidad del tendón con buenos resultados funcionales. Tipo de estudio: Reporte de Casos. Nivel de evidencia: V

Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica, also known as Trevor Fairbank disease, is characterized by asymmetrical osteochondral overgrowth of the epiphyseal cartilage. The clinical presentation of this disease is wide and variable, depending on the site of the lesion. Treatment could be conservative or surgical depending on the size of the lesion or clinical symptoms. A proper physical examination and imaging studies is vital for the preoperative planning and prognosis of this disease.We present a 49-years old male with Trevor's disease located in the tibial tuberosity of the knee that compromises the patellar tendon. The surgical excision of the lesion was achieved preserving integrity of the tendon with very good clinical outcome. Type of study: Case Report. Level of Evidence: V

Outcomes of quadriceps tendon autograft versus bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction:a Meta-analysis / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate clinical effect of quadriceps tendon autograft and bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by Meta-analysis.@*METHODS@#From the time of building databases to May 2019, literatures on case control study on quadriceps tendon and bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were searched form PubMed, EMbase, the Cochrane library, Wanfang and CNKI database. Literature screening, quality evaluation and data extraction were carried out according to include and exclude standard. Difference of forward displacement between the affected and health knee, Lachman test, axial shift test, Lysholm score, international knee documentation committee (IKDC) objective grade, anterior knee joint pain and transplant failure rate were analyzed by Meta analysis.@*RESULTS@#Totally 6 literatures were included, including 915 patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, 495 patients with quadriceps tendon autograft and 420 patients with bone patellar tendon bone autograft. There were no statistical differences in anterior displacement of tibia was less than 3 mm[=1.53, 95%CI(0.68, 3.44), =0.31], 3 to 5 mm [=0.64, 95%CI(0.31, 1.35), =0.24], greater than 5 mm[=1.18, 95%CI(0.33, 4.22), =0.80], negative rate of Lachman test[=0.88, 95%CI(0.38, 2.02), =0.76], negative rate of axial shift test[=0.63, 95%CI(0.24, 1.68), =0.36] between two groups. There were no differences in Lyshlom score[=-0.56, 95%CI(-2.00, 0.89), =0.45], IKDC objective grade A and B[=0.87, 95%CI (0.47, 1.60), =0.66], and transplant failure rate [=0.76, 95%CI (0.28, 2.02), = 0.58]. In reducing anterior knee pain, quadriceps tendon autograft was better than that of bone patellar tendon bone autograft [=0.16, 95%CI (0.09, 0.29), <0.000 01].@*CONCLUSION@#Quadriceps tendon autograft and bone patellar tendon bone autograft on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has equal clinical and functional outcomes, transplant failure rate, quadriceps tendon autograft could reduce anterior knee pain. For patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, quadriceps tendon autograft could be seen as suitable alternative bone graft substitutes for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Professional Soccer Players by Orthopedic Surgeons / Tratamento das lesões do ligamento cruzado anterior em jogadores profissionais de futebol por cirurgiões ortopedistas

Abstract Objective To describe the treatment provided by specialists for ACL lesions in professional soccer players. Methods A cross-sectional study in which orthopedic surgeons affiliated to soccer teams competing in the Brazilian Soccer Championship answered a questionnaire about the treatment of ACL injuries in professional soccer players. Results The specialists wait between one to four weeks after the ACL injury to perform the surgical treatment. They use a single incision and single-bundle reconstruction, assisted by arthroscopy, femoral tunnel drilling by an accessory medial portal, and quadruple flexor tendon autografts or patellar tendon autografts. After three to four months, the players are allowed to run in a straight line; after four to six months, they begin to practice exercises with the ball without contact with other athletes; and, after six to eight months, they return to play. The main parameter used to determine the return to play is the isokinetic strength test. The specialists estimate that more than 90% of elite soccer players return to playing professionally after an ACL reconstruction, and 60 to 90% return to play at their prior or at a greater level of performance. Conclusion The present article successfully describes the main surgical practices and post-surgery management adopted by specialists in this highly-specific population of patients.

Resumo Objetivo Descrever o tratamento realizado por especialistas das lesões do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) em jogadores profissionais de futebol. Métodos Estudo transversal, no qual ortopedistas vinculados a clubes participantes do Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol responderam a um questionário sobre o tratamento das lesões do LCA em jogadores profissionais de futebol. Resultados Os especialistas aguardam entre uma e quatro semanas após a lesão do LCA para realizar o tratamento cirúrgico. Utilizam técnica com incisão e banda únicas auxiliada por artroscopia, perfuração do túnel femoral via portal acessório medial, e autoenxerto quádruplo de tendões flexores ou autoenxerto de tendão patelar. Os jogadores são liberados para correr em linha reta após três a quatro meses; para exercícios com bola sem contato com outros atletas, após quatro a seis meses; e o retorno ao esporte acorre após seis a oito meses. O principal parâmetro usado para o retorno ao esporte é o teste de força isocinético. Os especialistas estimam que mais de 90% dos jogadores operados por lesão do LCA retornam ao esporte profissional, e entre 60% e 90% retornam com o mesmo nível ou com um nível melhor de desempenho. Conclusão Este estudo descreve de forma satisfatória as principais práticas cirúrgicas e pós-operatórias adotadas pelos especialistas nessa população altamente específica de pacientes.

Bilateral Atraumatic Patellar Ligament Rupture- Case Report / Ruptura atraumática bilateral do ligamento patelar- relato de caso

Abstract Bilateral atraumatic rupture of the patellar ligament is a rare lesion, usually associated with systemic diseases and drugs such as steroids and fluoroquinolones. This report presents a case of bilateral atraumatic rupture of the patellar ligament in a 43-year-old male with obesity, type 2 diabetesmellitus, and who was being treated with a systemic corticosteroid for autoimmune disease (Wegener granulomatosis). These factors caused chronic degenerative and inflammatory changes in the ligaments, confirmed by the histological examination. Due to tissue quality, a primary ligament repair associated to an augmentation with semitendinosus tendon was performed. After 1 year, the patient presented satisfactory evolution, regaining the full range of motion and returning to his usual activities without sequelae.

Resumo A ruptura atraumática bilateral do ligamento patelar é uma lesão rara, geralmente associada a doenças sistêmicas e ao uso de medicamentos como corticoides e fluoroquinolonas. Este relato apresenta um caso de rotura atraumática bilateral do ligamento patelar em umhomem de 43 anos, portador de obesidade, diabetesmelitus tipo 2 e em uso de corticoide sistêmico para doença autoimune (granulomatose de Wegener). Esses fatores provocam alterações degenerativas e inflamatórias crônicas nos ligamentos, confirmadas pelo exame histológico. Devido à qualidade tecidual, foi feito reparo primário do ligamento associado a reforço com o tendão semitendíneo. Após um ano, o paciente apresentou evolução satisfatória, comganho de amplitude de movimento completo e retorno às atividades habituais, sem sequelas.

Ultrasound of entheses in ankylosing spondylitis patients: The importance of the calcaneal and quadriceps entheses for differentiating patients from healthy individuals

OBJECTIVES: To compare the ultrasonographic findings of entheses in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients with those of healthy control individuals and to assess the ability of ultrasound (US) to identify aspects related to the disease. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 50 patients with AS and 30 healthy controls was performed. Clinical assessment included the use of a visual analog scale for pain, assessment of swelling of the enthesis, global assessments for patients and physician, use of a disease activity index, mobility and dysfunctional indices, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and clinical enthesitis index. US was performed for the following entheses by two experienced musculoskeletal radiologists: brachial triceps, distal quadriceps, proximal and distal patellar tendons, calcaneal tendon, and plantar fascia; the total and subitems of the Madrid Sonographic Enthesitis Index were used for evaluations. RESULTS: Comparison between groups showed a statistically significant difference with worse scores in AS patients, with bone erosion of the calcaneal enthesis and bone erosion and thickening of the plantar fascia. The odds ratio for thickening of the plantar fascia in the AS group was 3.47, according to logistic regression analysis. The AS group also had worse scores regarding the presence of calcification in the quadriceps enthesis, with a fivefold increased risk. CONCLUSION: US analysis showed that only entheses of the foot and quadriceps were able to differentiate AS patients from healthy individuals.

Morphology of saphenous nerve in cadavers: a guide to saphenous block and surgical interventions / 대한해부학회지

The knowledge about detailed morphology and relation of saphenous nerve is important to obtain successful saphenous nerve regional blocks to achieve pre- and post-operative anesthesia and analgesia, nerve entrapment treatments and to avoid damage of saphenous nerve during knee and ankle surgeries. The literature describing detailed morphology of saphenous nerve is very limited. We dissected 42 formalin fixed well embalmed cadaveric lower limbs to explore detailed anatomy, relation and mode of termination of saphenous nerve and measured the distances from the nearby palpable bony landmarks. The average distance of origin of saphenous nerve from inguinal crease was 7.89±1.42 cm, the distance from upper end of medial border of patella to saphenous nerve at that level was 8.11±0.85 cm, distance from tibial tuberosity was 7.53±0.98 cm and from midpoint of anterior border of medial malleolus was 0.45±0.14 cm. Saphenous nerve provided two infrapatellar branches at the level of mid to lower limit of patellar ligament in 90% cases. It was in close contact or adhered to great saphenous vein across the lower 2/3rd of leg lying either anterior, posterior or deep to the vein. The saphenous nerve terminated by bifurcating proximal to medial malleolus in majority of cases though no obvious bifurcation was observed in 9.52% cases. The detailed morphology, relations and the distances from palpable bony landmarks may be helpful for clinicians to achieve successful saphenous nerve block and to avoid saphenous nerve damage and related complications during orthopedic procedures.