Pseudoaneurysm Formation due to Popliteal Artery Injury Caused by Drilling during Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy

We report a case of 53-year-old woman with an injured popliteal artery due to excessive drilling with a drill bit during medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO). Pseudoaneurysm was diagnosed three days after surgery and confirmed by urgent computed tomography (CT) angiography. Open vascular surgery with resection of the perivascular hematoma and end-to-end anastomosis using ipsilateral saphenous vein interposition graft was performed. CT angiography at 8 months postoperatively showed that blood flow was maintained without obstruction of the graft site and active dorsiflexion of the foot was possible. To reduce neurovascular injury during MOWHTO, it is important not to drill the far cortex at the proximal part of the osteotomy site when using a drill bit, and the metal should be positioned posteromedially as much as possible.

Arthroscopic Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation of Unstable Osteochondritis Dissecans in Adolescents: Clinical Results, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Second-Look Arthroscopic Findings

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of arthroscopic bioabsorbable screw fixation in osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in adolescent patients with unstable lesions causing pain. METHODS: The study included 11 patients (10 males and 1 female) with OCD who underwent arthroscopic bioabsorbable screw fixation between July 2007 and February 2014 and were available for follow-up for more than 12 months. The mean age at diagnosis was 16.3 years (range, 11 to 19 years), and the average follow-up period was 51 months (range, 12 to 91 months). Clinical results were evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Lysholm knee score, and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score measured before surgery and at follow-up. Functional evaluation was made using the Tegner activity scale. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and second-look arthroscopy were performed at the 12-month follow-up. RESULTS: Between the preoperative assessment and follow-up, improvements were seen in the KOOS (range, 44.9 to 88.1), Lysholm knee score (range, 32.6 to 82.8), and IKDC score (range, 40.8 to 85.6). The Tegner activity scale also improved from 2.8 to 6.1. Based on postoperative MRI, there were eight Dipaola grade I cases and three grade II cases. No complications due to fixation failure developed in any case. Second-look arthroscopy at 12 months postoperatively revealed that the lesion was covered with cartilage in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: For unstable OCD lesions causing pain in adolescents, arthroscopic bioabsorbable screw fixation provided favorable outcomes with reduced pain and restoration of movement. Therefore, it should be considered as an effective treatment for OCD.

Mid-term Results of Single-Radius Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty: Minimum 5 Year Follow-up

PURPOSE: The single-radius design of the knee implant was introduced to improve the results of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) by reducing maximum extensor forces, and it also represents more physiologic quadriceps force pattern, which could have a positive effect on knee function after TKA. We studied mid-term results of single-radius designed cruciate retaining (CR) TKA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed the functional improvement and radiological osteolytic pattern after TKA using the single-radius Scorpio CR prosthesis. TKA was performed on 102 knees. The mean follow-up period was 73.8 months. For clinical assessment, the range of motion (ROM), Harris hip score, and functional outcome score were obtained preoperatively and at last follow-up. RESULTS: The average ROM was 100.2degrees preoperatively and 121.7degrees at last follow-up. The average knee score was 59.2 points preoperatively and 92.9 points at last follow-up. The average functional outcome score was improved from 51.9 points preoperatively to 85.4 points at last follow-up. Radiolucency was observed in four knees but all were non-progressive lesions smaller than 2 mm. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical outcome of TKA using the single-radius CR prosthesis was good during the mid-term follow-up and the incidence of osteolysis was very rare.

Infection Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

For most orthopedists, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been regarded as the most effective surgery for patients with severe knee diseases. Though seldom occur, postoperative infection certainly remains one of the most devastating and dreaded complications of TKA. Thus, careful and early diagnosis is needed. After diagnosis, categorize the infection type and choose a rightful and sequential step of treatment are recommended.

Comparison of Clinical Results and Second-Look Arthroscopic Findings of Remnant Preserving versus Non-Remnant Preserving Technique after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Achilles Allograft / 대한정형외과학회잡지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted for evaluation of clinical uses of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with an Achilles allograft using the remnant technique by comparison and analysis stability, functional assessment and results of second-look arthroscopy between the remnant technique and the non-remnanat technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 48 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction using an Achilles allograft were selected and divided into two groups depending on the presence of remnant. The preserving group included 26 patients and non-preserving group included 22 patients. The two groups were compared and analyzed with regarding to stability (Stress view Lachman test, pivot shift test), functional assessment (International Knee Documentation Committee, Lysholm score, Tegner score, single hoop test, shuttle turn, carioca test), and the result of second-look arthroscopy (study design: prosepective cohort study). RESULTS: In the final result, the remnant group showed significant improvement in the Tegner and carioca tests compared with the non-remnant group (p<0.05). In second-look arthroscopy, the remnant group showed better coverage of synovium (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: ACL reconstruction with an Achilles allograft using the remnant technique showed better results in functional assessment and finding in second-look arthroscopy compared with the non-remnant technique group.

Subperiosteal Ganglion Cyst of the Distal Radius: A Case Report

Subperiosteal ganglion is a cyst that develops from periosteum with cortical erosion. There have been several case reports and most common location is the tibia. Only seven cases of subperiosteal ganglion of the upper extremity have been reported. We report a case of subperiosteal ganglion at distal radius without communication of the wrist joint in a 41-year-old woman. Excision of the cyst and adjacent periosteum were performed without evidence of recurrence.

Outcome of Isolated Tibial Polyethylene Insert Exchange after Total Knee Arthroplasty / 대한정형외과학회잡지

PURPOSE: We investigated the short term outcomes of isolated tibial polyethylene insert exchange after revision total knee arthroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We selected 18 cases from 17 patients among the 20 cases from 19 patients who took isolated tibial polyethylene insert exchange after mean 69 months-follow up of TKA, which was carried out from June 1991 to August 2003. Two cases were excluded on account of loss to follow-up. In all cases, isolated tibial polyethylene insert exchange was carried out from May 1998 to October 2008 in our institute and the mean follow-up period after operation was 48 (22-142) months. We evaluated the following clinical and radiologic aspects: range of motion, HSS score, average labor time, and BMI. Together, these factors were used in clinical evaluation while femorotibial angle and radiolucent line were used in radiologic evaluation. RESULTS: The average range of motion was 110.6 degrees and HSS score was 86.9 in follow up period. The average femorotibial angle was valgus 5.3degrees. The average labor time was 9.7 hours and BMI was 25.9. Although radiolucent line was found in 4 cases, there were all confirmed to be non progressive lesion less than 2 mm. Survival rate was 100% in Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. CONCLUSION: Selective isolated tibial polyethylene insert exchange can be the successful method for revision TKA in limited cases.