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J Foot Ankle Surg ; 63(2): 132-135, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37956736

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to determine the ratio of sagittal length to coronal length of the distal tibia for predicting the sagittal length of the distal tibia. A total of 202 ankles were measured based on CT imaging availability. We measured the coronal length (Width, W) parallel to the Chaput tubercle from CT scans. Sagittal length was divided into 3 points (Diameter D1, D2, D3) in the axial plane on the same level. The relationship between coronal length and each sagittal length was determined through correlation analysis. A prediction model was then developed using multiple regression. We also analyzed the quality of the prediction model and validated the prediction model with a validation cohort. Each sagittal length (D1, D2, D3) and coronal length had a significant positive correlation (p < .01). In the prediction model, sex, height, and W were significantly associated with D1, D2, and D3 (p < .05). Prediction models were made for each sagittal length (D1, D2, D3). Concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) values of prediction models for D1, D2, and D3 were 0.78, 0.72, and 0.72 for the derivation cohort and 0.69, 0.63, and 0.61 for the validation cohort, respectively. Accuracies of models as ± 2SD for D1, D2, and D3 were 93.9%, 94.9%, and 94.9%, respectively. This study predicted the sagittal length of the distal tibia for preoperative planning by measuring the coronal length of the distal tibia. Prediction of the sagittal length of the distal tibia can help foot and ankle surgeons fixate screws stably to prevent iatrogenic injury of posterior structures of the distal tibia.


Subject(s)
Tibia , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Humans , Tibia/diagnostic imaging , Tibia/surgery , Ankle , Ankle Joint
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J Yeungnam Med Sci ; 40(4): 335-342, 2023 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37735855

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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are among the most serious complications of diabetes and are a source of reduced quality of life and financial burden for the people involved. For effective DFU management, an evidence-based treatment strategy that considers the patient's clinical context and wound condition is required. This treatment strategy should include conventional practices (surgical debridement, antibiotics, vascular assessment, offloading, and amputation) coordinated by interdisciplinary DFU experts. In addition, several adjuvant therapies can be considered for nonhealing wounds. In this narrative review, we aim to highlight the current trends in DFU management and review the up-to-date guidelines.

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Diagnostics (Basel) ; 14(1)2023 Dec 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38201345

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Distal tibiofibular syndesmotic injuries, often misdiagnosed, can lead to substantial morbidity. This study utilized postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) to define normal syndesmotic relationships in 131 subjects. METHODS: Three parameters were measured: fibular rotation (FR), sagittal translation (ST), and incisura depth (ID). RESULTS: Interobserver reliability was excellent for FR and ID but moderate for ST. Anatomical variability was wide, with FR ranging from -0.4° to 16.6°, ST from 0.33 mm to 3.49 mm, and ID from 1.89 mm to 6.05 mm. Side-to-side variability within subjects was minimal. Gender-specific differences were observed in ST, possibly due to size variations, highlighting the need for gender-specific diagnostic criteria. CONCLUSIONS: Although establishing universal reference values is challenging, using contralateral ankles for comparison can enhance diagnostic accuracy in syndesmotic injuries. This study, the first of its kind, offers valuable insights into normal distal tibiofibular syndesmotic relationships based on PMCT data. Future validation studies in patients with syndesmotic injuries can further improve diagnostic accuracy.

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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36232194

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We aimed to investigate the clinical manifestations, radiological findings, and therapeutic outcome of treatment for patients with surgically confirmed foreign body reaction following an Achilles tendon repair using non-absorbable suture material. Eight consecutive patients who were confirmed as having an intra-tendinous suture foreign body reaction in the histopathological report were enrolled in this study. Medical records of all patients in terms of clinical and radiological features were retrieved. Also, the outcome of treatment was evaluated at a follow-up of at least 12 months. All the patients complained of pain and a palpable mass around a previous surgical site at mean 25.1 months (range, 4-72 months) after the initial surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound were used to detect the lesion. All the patients underwent surgical excision of foreign body reaction tissue and primary repair using absorbable suture material. After the treatment, the wounds were healed completely in all, and the average FAOS (foot and ankle outcome score) was 91.32 at mean follow-up for 22.4 months. In conclusion, intra-tendinous suture reaction is a rare complication following an Achilles tendon repair using nonabsorbable suture material, but it can be treated adequately with only surgical excision of foreign body reaction tissue and primary repair using absorbable suture material.


Subject(s)
Achilles Tendon , Achilles Tendon/surgery , Foreign-Body Reaction/etiology , Foreign-Body Reaction/surgery , Humans , Retrospective Studies , Rupture/etiology , Rupture/surgery , Sutures , Treatment Outcome
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35206613

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We aimed to investigate the preoperative history, clinical manifestations, imaging findings, and postoperative clinical outcomes for patients with surgically confirmed synovial fistula around the ankle joint. 19 consecutive patients who were confirmed to have synovial fistula in the surgical field were enrolled in this study. Medical records of all patients in terms of preoperative details, operative findings, and postoperative outcomes at 1 year after the surgery were retrieved. As a diagnostic modality, the normal saline test or MRI was used. Intraoperatively, the synovial fistula was repaired with the capsuloligamentous repair or additional periosteal augmentation. All patients had a history of ankle sprain prior to symptoms and showed positive results in the saline load test. One patient had recurred symptom after the surgery, so needed a revisional periosteal augmentation. At 1 year follow-up period, the average Foot ankle outcome score was 87.65 and no surgery-related complication was detected. Synovial fistula of the ankle joint needs to be taken into consideration as a possible complication in patients with ankle sprain history and recurrent joint swelling. The saline load test would be useful for its diagnosis, and treatment should be focused on the complete closure of capsular opening along with restoration of its surrounding pathologic conditions.


Subject(s)
Ankle Injuries , Fistula , Joint Instability , Lateral Ligament, Ankle , Ankle Injuries/complications , Ankle Injuries/diagnosis , Ankle Injuries/surgery , Humans , Lateral Ligament, Ankle/surgery , Retrospective Studies
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34639663

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The ability to estimate stature can be important in the identification of skeletal remains. This study aims to develop a Korean-specific equation predicting stature using radiographic measurements in the contemporary Korean population. 200 healthy Korean adults, including 102 males and 98 females, were randomly selected (age, range 20-86 years). The first and second metatarsals of the foot were measured by a standing X-ray using a digital medical image viewer. The result showed a statistically significant correlation between metatarsal length and stature in Korean populations (male, R = 0.46, p < 0.001; female, R = 0.454, p < 0.001). Values of correlation coefficients (R) of the equations were 0.431 to 0.477. Compared to equations derived from other races, the Korean-specific equation showed significantly lower error values for estimating the actual height of Koreans through cross-validation. In conclusion, this study is the first to propose a Korean-specific regression formula for estimating stature using metatarsal length and a verified formula for precise application to the Korean population. However, given the relatively low correlation coefficient, the stature estimation formula derived from this study can be utilized when other bones that allow more accurate stature estimation are not available.


Subject(s)
Metatarsal Bones , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Body Height , Female , Forensic Anthropology , Humans , Male , Metatarsal Bones/anatomy & histology , Metatarsal Bones/diagnostic imaging , Middle Aged , Regression Analysis , Republic of Korea , Young Adult
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34639700

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Although various outcomes of the sinus tarsi approach have been reported, these are limited to the Sanders type 2 displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) because of the limited visibility of the posterior facet joint. In this study we aimed to (1) introduce a sinus tarsi approach combined with an anterolateral fragment open-door technique that enables adequate visibility of the innermost and middle portion of the posterior facet joint, and (2) evaluate the radiographic and clinical outcomes of the patients treated with that technique. This is a retrospective case-series study performed on medical records of 25 patients who presented with the Sanders type 3 or 4 DIACF and were treated with the sinus tarsi approach. The radiologic measurements showed significant corrections of the Bohler's angle, calcaneal width, length, height, and articular step-off in both X-rays and CTs in the last follow-up period. The mean AOFAS score was 90.08 ± 6.44 at the last follow-up. Among all the follow-up patients, two cases (8%) had acute superficial infections, and no other wound complications occurred. Therefore, we suggest that the Sanders type 3 or 4 DIACF could be successfully treated with the proposed technique with low complications and bring out effective clinical and radiologic outcomes.


Subject(s)
Calcaneus , Fractures, Bone , Calcaneus/diagnostic imaging , Calcaneus/surgery , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Fractures, Bone/surgery , Heel , Humans , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 100(30): e26803, 2021 Jul 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34397738

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RATIONALE: Calcifying aponeurotic fibroma (CAF) is a rare benign fibroblastic tumor that is commonly in the hand or foot of children or adolescents. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 74-year-old female presented with a progressive pain on the medial foot for 3 years ago. The pain aggravated while walking or in a standing position for more than 20 minutes. She also complained of skin contact along the medial aspect of the foot while trying to wear a shoe. DIAGNOSIS: Physical examination revealed a firm, immobile, nontender mass accompanied with flexible flatfoot. On the single heel raise test, loss of the balance and intensification of the pain were observed. Faintly calcified soft tissue mass is shown in plain radiographs without bone involvement. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a subcutaneous mass with ill-defined circumscribed subcutaneous mass adherent to the thickened PTT. INTERVENTIONS: The patient underwent a complete excisional biopsy, followed by medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy. OUTCOMES: The excised mass was diagnosed to be CAF on the histologic examination. At the 1-year follow-up, patient remained asymptomatic with no evidence of recurrence and all the radiographic parameters demonstrating flat foot improved. LESSONS: This is the first case of CAF located at PTT presenting with both foot pain and functional disability. In this case, complete excision of the causative structure along with alignment correction can contribute to successful postoperative outcome.


Subject(s)
Ankle/diagnostic imaging , Fibroma, Ossifying/surgery , Soft Tissue Neoplasms/surgery , Tendons/diagnostic imaging , Aged , Female , Fibroma, Ossifying/complications , Fibroma, Ossifying/diagnostic imaging , Flatfoot/etiology , Flatfoot/surgery , Humans , Soft Tissue Neoplasms/complications , Soft Tissue Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging
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J Clin Med ; 10(13)2021 Jul 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34279460

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We aimed to evaluate the functional and radiographic outcomes of a three-dimensionally (3D) pre-contoured lateral locking plate fixation for isolated Weber B type fractures and to evaluate the necessity of an interfragmentary lag screw in the use of the plate. Patients who underwent surgery for isolated Weber B type fracture were divided into two groups: 41 patients treated with the 3D plate and lag screw (Group A) and 31 patients treated with the 3D plate only (Group B). The included patients were evaluated regarding the functional and radiographic outcomes. According to the McLennan and Ungersma criteria, the majority of patients showed good or fair outcomes in both groups. Comparing the two groups, Group B showed better functional outcomes (p < 0.0046), while no difference between the two groups was found in terms of the radiographic outcomes (p = 0.143). The operation time was significantly shorter in Group B (p < 0.001) and the time to bony union was within 14 months in all patients with no significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.0821). No postoperative complication was observed in both groups. In conclusion, the use of a 3D pre-contoured lateral locking plate fixation for isolated Weber B type fractures demonstrated satisfactory functional and radiographic outcomes, regardless of lag screw insertion.

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Healthcare (Basel) ; 9(3)2021 Mar 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33800397

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of QR (quick response) codes in explaining the proper method for orthotic use after orthopedic surgery. A questionnaire survey was adopted to evaluate patient satisfaction with education and training in orthotic applications after orthopedic surgery. The study periods were 1 April to 30 April 2017, and 1 October to 31 October 2017. The oral training involving the conventional orthoses was conducted in April, and the videos with the orthosis on the QR code were captured in October. The QR code containing the data was distributed and the education was conducted. A total of 68 patients (QR-code group: 33) participated in the questionnaire survey. After the QR code application, the number of retraining cases increased from 62.9 to 93.9% (p-value < 0.01). The mean scores of the four items measuring the comprehension increased from 10.97 to 14.39. The satisfaction level rose from 7.14 to 9.30, and the performance increased from 7.14 to 9.52 (p-value < 0.01). The QR code is expected to be a valuable method for explaining the orthotic application after orthopedic surgery, and especially when repeated explanations are needed for elderly patients.

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Orthop Traumatol Surg Res ; 107(6): 102940, 2021 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33895381

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Treatment of Lisfranc ligament injury is still debatable. For this reason, we applied a standard suture button (TightRope™, Arthrex, Naples, FL), a device originally designed for syndesmosis fixation, in treating isolated Lisfranc ligament (ILL) injuries. Twelve patients diagnosed as having an ILL injury were recruited. All patients regained their previous activity level within 3 months after the surgery without any complications. We propose that standard suture button device in an ILL injury is an easy technique to perform with short learning curve, accompanied with satisfactory outcomes.


Subject(s)
Ligaments, Articular , Suture Techniques , Foot , Humans , Ligaments, Articular/diagnostic imaging , Ligaments, Articular/surgery
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J Foot Ankle Surg ; 60(4): 724-728, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33773921

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The objective of this study was to determine the anatomical relationship between the calcaneus and its neighboring bones. Furthermore we tested a prediction model that enables to estimate safe screw length during the surgery of calcaneus fractures. A total of 169 feet were used for the study based on CT scans. We measured two horizontal and two parallel lines. The coronal length of the cuboid bone (CL) was a horizontal line anterior to the calcaneocuboidal joint, and W1 of calcaneus was a horizontal line posterior to the articular surface of the calcaneocuboidal joint. The subtalar articular length (STA) was a parallel line above the talocalcaneal joint, and W2 of calcaneus was a parallel line below to the talocalcaneal joint. Relationship of each measurement was determined through correlation analysis. A prediction model was developed based on observed correlations and the quality analyzed and validated. The CL and W1 had a significant positive correlation (r = 0.899, p < .001). The STA and W2 also had a significant positive correlation (r = 0.939, p < .001). Based on these correlations, the prediction model was made. In the quality analysis, the values of concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) for W1 and W2 were 0.894, and 0.937 respectively. In the validation analysis, the values of CCC for W1, W2 were 0.79, and 0.8, respectively. This study made it possible to predict the anatomical reference point using preoperative coronal length of the calcaneus to guide safety margin of screw length, and thereby to prevent the iatrogenic injuries on medial neurovascular structures of the calcaneus.


Subject(s)
Ankle Injuries , Calcaneus , Fractures, Bone , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Humans , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Biomed Res Int ; 2021: 6664279, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33681366

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BACKGROUND: Assessing knee joint orientation changes after SMO may help clinical advancement in managing patients with ipsilateral ankle and knee joint arthritis. However, knee joint changes after supramalleolar osteotomy (SMO) have not been reported. We investigated changes in coronal alignment of the knee joint after SMO. METHODS: In this multicentre study, from January 2014 to December 2018, 47 ankles with varus osteoarthritis treated with SMO were retrospectively identified. Ankle joint changes were assessed using the tibiotalar angle, talar tilt angle, and lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA); knee joint changes using the medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), medial and lateral joint space widths (mJSW and lJSW, respectively), and medial and lateral joint line convergence angles (JLCA); and lower limb alignment changes using mechanical axis deviation angle (MADA) and the hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle measured on full-length anteroposterior radiographs of the lower extremity. Correlation analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were performed. RESULTS: Postoperatively, LDTA (p < 0.001) and tibiotalar angle (p < 0.001) significantly changed, indicating meaningful improvement in the ankle joint varus deformity. Regarding the knee joint changes, JLCA significantly changed into valgus direction (p = 0.044). As for lower limb alignment changes, MADA significantly decreased (p < 0.001), whereas the HKA angle significantly increased (p < 0.001). In univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, changes in the MADA (p < 0.001) and the HKA angle (p < 0.001) were significantly correlated with the correction angle. CONCLUSIONS: SMO remarkably improves ankle joint varus deformity, followed by significant lower limb alignment changes. Despite meaningful changes in JLCA, the relationship between the amount of osteotomy near the ankle joint and improvement in knee joint radiographic parameters was not significant. Radiographic parameters of the knee joint would less likely be changed following SMO.


Subject(s)
Knee Joint , Osteoarthritis, Knee , Osteotomy , Tibia , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Knee Joint/diagnostic imaging , Knee Joint/surgery , Male , Middle Aged , Osteoarthritis, Knee/diagnostic imaging , Osteoarthritis, Knee/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Tibia/diagnostic imaging , Tibia/surgery
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Medicina (Kaunas) ; 57(2)2021 Jan 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33530595

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Background: Calcaneal bone cysts rarely occur and most of them are known to be benign. Among them, simple bone cysts (SBCs) third most commonly occur in the calcaneus and of the many surgical treatment options, endoscopic curettage is recently gaining popularity among surgeons due to its advantages of minimal invasiveness and optimal visualization. As for portal placement for endoscopy, two lateral portals are considered a standard technique, but no rationale has been established for SBCs with abnormal geometry. This case report suggests an SBC with secondary aneurysmal change located outside the Ward's triangle, as well as an appropriate endoscopic approach. Case Presentation: An 18-year-old male high school student presented with a main complaint of pain at the hind foot level for the past one year, without significant improvement from conservative treatment. An endoscopic curettage through the lesion specific two posterior portals and bone graft using allogeneic cancellous bone were performed. SBC with a secondary aneurysmal bone cyst was diagnosed on pathology. At a one-year follow-up, the patient was painless and had returned to his regular activities. Physical and radiographic examinations revealed that the lesion was completely healed without any evidence of recurrence. Conclusion: For calcaneal bone cysts located at the posterior aspect of the calcaneus, eccentrically medial and abnormally long anterior-posteriorly, we suggest an endoscopic procedure using lesion specific portals such as two posterior portals.


Subject(s)
Bone Cysts , Calcaneus , Adolescent , Bone Cysts/diagnostic imaging , Bone Cysts/surgery , Calcaneus/diagnostic imaging , Calcaneus/surgery , Curettage , Endoscopy , Humans , Male , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33401516

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(1) Background: Ingrown toenail is a common disorder of the toe that induces severe toe pain and limits daily activities. The Winograd method, the most widely used operative modality for ingrown toenails, has been modified over years to include wedge resection of the nail fold and complete ablation of the germinal matrix. We evaluated the outcomes of original Winograd procedure without wedge resection with electrocautery-aided matrixectomy. (2) Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of patients who underwent surgery for ingrown toenails at a university hospital for two years from November 2015 to October 2017. Surgery was performed in 76 feet with a mean operation time of 9.34 min. (3) Results: The minimal interval from surgery to return to regular activities was 13.26 (range 7 to 22) days. Recurrence and postoperative wound infections were found in 3 (3.95%) and 2 (2.63%) patients, respectively. Evaluation of patient satisfaction at one-year follow-up showed that 40 (52.63%) patients were very satisfied, 33 (43.42%) were satisfied, 3 (3.95%) were dissatisfied, and none of them were very dissatisfied. The average follow-up duration was 14.66 (range 12 to 25) months. (4) Conclusions: Therefore, it is believed that this less-invasive and simple procedure could be easily performed by clinicians, with satisfactory patient outcomes.


Subject(s)
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Nails, Ingrown , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods , Nails, Ingrown/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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Foot Ankle Int ; 42(5): 598-608, 2021 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33349047

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BACKGROUND: Suture buttons have been used for isolated Lisfranc ligament (ILL) fixation. However, no study has reported on its clinical and radiologic outcomes. METHODS: In this retrospective comparative study, patients with ILL injuries were divided into 2 groups according to the treatment method: 32 conventional screw group and 31 suture button group. The clinical and radiologic outcomes at preoperation, 6 months and 1 year postoperation, and last follow-up period were measured. Plantar foot pressure was measured at postoperative month 6 months. Postoperative complications at the last follow-up were evaluated. RESULTS: The suture button group showed better American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society midfoot scale (P < .001) and visual analog scale (P < .001) scores compared with the conventional screw fixation group at the postoperative month 6 period before screw removal. However, no significant difference in clinical outcome between the 2 groups was found at postoperative year 1 or last follow-up. No differences in radiologic outcomes were found between the 2 groups. Plantar foot pressure was significantly elevated in the conventional screw group at the great toe and first metatarsal head area compared with the contralateral foot just before screw removal. Recurrent Lisfranc joint diastasis was found in a single case in the conventional screw group and 2 cases in the suture button group. CONCLUSION: Suture button fixation in the treatment of ILL injuries may provide comparable fixation stability and clinical outcome with conventional screw fixation in the early postoperative period. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective case-control study, therapeutic.


Subject(s)
Bone Screws , Ligaments, Articular , Case-Control Studies , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Humans , Ligaments, Articular/diagnostic imaging , Ligaments, Articular/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Suture Techniques , Sutures , Treatment Outcome
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Diagnostics (Basel) ; 10(12)2020 Dec 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33322173

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We aimed to compare magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and corresponding clinical outcomes of repaired Achilles tendons using absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures. Patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair were divided into 2 groups, with 11 in the absorbable group (group A) and 11 in the nonabsorbable group (group B). For all patients, MRI findings taken 6 months postoperatively were evaluated for morphological changes in the tendon. Concurrently, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hind foot score and incidence of postoperative complications were evaluated. Regarding MRI findings, the extent to which the cross-sectional area of the repaired tendon was thicker than that of the preoperative tendon was significantly greater in group B than in group A (p = 0.0012). Notably, more stitches remained within the tendon in group B than in group A (p = 0.0063). No other MRI findings showed a significant difference between the two groups. No significant difference was observed in the AOFAS score, and there was one re-rupture each in both groups. Because nonabsorbable suture material in the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture yielded a thicker postoperative MRI cross-sectional area, enhanced rehabilitation is recommended in order to prevent scar formation.

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Knee Surg Relat Res ; 32(1): 52, 2020 Oct 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33008475

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PURPOSE: Our purpose in the current meta-analysis was to compare the functional outcomes in patients who have received single-radius (SR) or multi-radius (MR) femoral components in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The hypothesis was that there would be no statistically significant difference between two groups in terms of functional outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We searched the international electronic databases PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials up to February 2020 for RCTs that compared functional outcomes of SR and MR femoral component designs after primary TKA. We performed a meta-analysis of nine RCTs using the Knee Society Score for the knee (KSS-knee), KSS-function, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), degree of knee flexion, extension, and complications, including postoperative infection and revision surgery. RESULTS: The meta-analysis revealed no statistically significant differences in all the analyzed variables, including KSS-knee, KSS-function, KOOS, OKS, knee flexion, and knee extension. For postoperative complications, no statistically significant differences were detected for femoral component designs in postoperative infection or incidence of revision surgery between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: The current meta-analysis of RCTs did not show any statistically significant differences between SR and MR femoral component designs in terms of postoperative functional outcomes. Evaluated outcomes included functional outcome scores, degree of knee flexion, extension, and complications. However, because of the limited clinical evidence of this study owing to the heterogeneity between the included RCTs, a careful approach should be made in order not to arrive at definite conclusions.

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BMC Musculoskelet Disord ; 21(1): 491, 2020 Jul 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32711480

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BACKGROUND: Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy that can be provoked by either intrinsic or extrinsic factors that compresses the posterior tibial nerve beneath the flexor retinaculum. Osteochondroma, the most common benign bone tumor, seldom occur in foot or ankle. This is a rare case of tarsal tunnel syndrome secondary to osteochondroma of the sustentaculum tali successfully treated with open surgical excision. CASE PRESENTATION: A 15-year-old male presented with the main complaint of burning pain and paresthesia on the medial plantar aspect of the forefoot to the middle foot region. Hard mass-like lesion was palpated on the posteroinferior aspect of the medial malleolus. On the radiological examination, 2.5 × 1 cm sized bony protuberance was found below the sustentaculum tali. Surgical decompression of the posterior tibial nerve was performed by complete excision of the bony mass connected to the sustentaculum tali. The excised mass was diagnosed to be osteochondroma on the histologic examination. After surgery, the pain was relieved immediately and hypoesthesia disappeared 3 months postoperatively. Physical examination and radiographic examination at 2-year follow up revealed that tarsal tunnel was completely decompressed without any evidence of complication or recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: As for tarsal tunnel syndrome secondary to the identifiable space occupying structure with a distinct neurologic symptom, we suggest complete surgical excision of the causative structure in an effort to effectively relieve symptoms and prevent recurrence.


Subject(s)
Calcaneus , Osteochondroma , Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome , Adolescent , Calcaneus/diagnostic imaging , Calcaneus/surgery , Humans , Male , Osteochondroma/complications , Osteochondroma/diagnostic imaging , Osteochondroma/surgery , Radiography , Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome/diagnostic imaging , Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome/etiology , Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome/surgery , Tibial Nerve
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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 99(22): e20219, 2020 May 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32481387

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INTRODUCTION: Enchondromas arise from cartilaginous cells derived from the physis that persists throughout development. They are difficult to diagnose and are often discovered on radiographs after a trauma. PATIENT CONCERNS: We discuss the case of a 32-year-old woman with a pathologic mallet fracture of the distal phalanx that was initially misdiagnosed as common mallet fracture. DIAGNOSIS: Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an eccentrically located lesion expanding to the cortex, with a high signal intensity at T2 weighted image, suggesting pathologic fracture. INTERVENTIONS: We performed a operation, involving curettage and bone grafting. Complete removal of the lesion was confirmed intraoperatively with the image intensifier, and the cavity was irrigated and subsequently filled with allogenous bone and demineralized bone matrix. OUTCOMES: With an uneventful recovery, she gradually return to normal function within 3 months. Her symptoms improved and nearly full range of motion of the finger was seen at 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSION: Our case of pathologic mallet fracture was misdiagnosed as a simple fracture, suggesting that the mechanism of fracture and radiological diagnosis should be carefully considered.


Subject(s)
Chondroma/complications , Chondroma/diagnostic imaging , Diagnostic Errors , Finger Phalanges/diagnostic imaging , Fractures, Spontaneous/diagnostic imaging , Fractures, Spontaneous/etiology , Adult , Female , Finger Phalanges/injuries , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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