Targeted suture anchor repair technique for deltoid ligament rupture / 中华骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize the characteristics of deltoid ligament rupture and explore the feasibility and shortterm clinical outcomes of targeted suture anchor repair technique according to the rupture site.Methods From May 2011 to October 2014,19 cases of complete deltoid ligament rupture (17 males and 2 females) were recruited in this study,with an average age of 34.15± 1.23 years (ranged from 15 to 60 years).According to Lauge-Hansen classification,there were 7 cases of pronation external rotation grade ⅣV injury,including 3 cases of Maisonnuve fracture;1 case of pronation abduction type Ⅲ degree injury,1 case of pronation abduction grade ⅣV injury;and 10 cases of supination external rotation grade ⅣV injury.According to AO / OTA classification,there were 9 cases of 43B type injury and 10 cases of 43C type injury.According to the rupture site of deltoid ligament,the targeted suture anchor repair surgery was operated respectively.Early mobilization with the help of hinged ankle brace was encouraged.The evaluation at last follow-up was based on the American Orthopedic and Ankle Association (AOFAS) criteria of ankle and hindfoot,and the visual analogue scale (VAS) scoring system.Results Nineteen patients were all followed up for 24 to 48 months,with an average of 30.42±5.11 months.Fourteen cases (73.7％,14/19) with talus end avulsion were treated by double suture anchor in the talus,with continuous locking suture of the avulsed end.Four cases (21.1％,4/19) with middle part rupture were treated by double suture anchor in the talus,with the sutures crossing three bone tunnels at the medial malleolus.One case (5.3％,1/19) with medial malleolus end avulsion was treated by single suture anchor at the medial malleolus,with continuous locking suture of the avulsed end.At the last follow-up,the AOFAS score was ranged from 70 points to 96 points,with an average of 90.53 points,and excellent in 16 cases,good in 2 cases,fair in 1 case,excellent and good rate was 94.7％.The VAS score was ranged from 0 to 2 points,with an average of 0.42 point.No wide medical clear space was detected.But traumatic arthritis was happened in 2 patients.Conclusion The targeted suture anchor repair technique according to the rupture site was a save technique in treating deltoid ligament rupture,which is conducive to early postoperative functional exercise,with excellent short-term clinical outcomes and few complications.