Background: In suspected Ankle Instability, the parameters that can be defined in the X-ray have their limitation owing to their variability in positioning and rotation of the tibiofibular joint. This inaccuracy further increases due to variability in morphometric parameters of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis among different populations based on race and sex. This research aims to study morphometry of normal distal tibiofibular syndesmosis based on computed tomography imaging in the Indian population.
Methods: An Prospective observational study was performed from December 2020 to October 2022 on normal ankle CT scans of 100 Indian population using axial, sagittal, and coronal CT images. Anterior and posterior tibiofibular distance, Morphology of the incisura fibularis based on depth, Tibiofibular clear space (TFCS) and tibiofibular overlap (TFO), Transverse and longitudinal length of the fibula, and Relationship between the center of the talus and the center of a line joining the outer aspect of malleoli in the coronal plane were measured and analyzed by two different observers.
Results: Out of the 100 participants, 77 (77 %) were male, and 23 (23 %) were female. The overall mean age of participants was 34.69 ± 9.7 years. The incisura fibularis was concave in 54 %, and shallow in 46 %. Anterior tibiofibular distance, Posterior tibiofibular distance, and Tibiofibular overlap were significantly different in comparison to the male with female populations (p-value < 0.05).
Conclusion: This study gives the indices that describe normal variations in the anatomical relationship between the fibula and fibular incisure in the Indian population, which will be helpful for improving the diagnostic accuracy of distal tibiofibular syndesmoses and providing optimal treatment in order to improve functional outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.
{"title":"Computed tomography-based morphometric analysis of normal distal tibiofibular syndesmosis in the Indian population.","authors":"Saroj Kumar Bhagat, Anil Regmi, Bishwa Bandhu Niraula, Saroj Prasad Sah, Bom Bahadur Kunwar, Robin Yadav, Vikas Maheshwari, Pradeep Kumar Meena","doi":"10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In suspected Ankle Instability, the parameters that can be defined in the X-ray have their limitation owing to their variability in positioning and rotation of the tibiofibular joint. This inaccuracy further increases due to variability in morphometric parameters of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis among different populations based on race and sex. This research aims to study morphometry of normal distal tibiofibular syndesmosis based on computed tomography imaging in the Indian population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An Prospective observational study was performed from December 2020 to October 2022 on normal ankle CT scans of 100 Indian population using axial, sagittal, and coronal CT images. Anterior and posterior tibiofibular distance, Morphology of the incisura fibularis based on depth, Tibiofibular clear space (TFCS) and tibiofibular overlap (TFO), Transverse and longitudinal length of the fibula, and Relationship between the center of the talus and the center of a line joining the outer aspect of malleoli in the coronal plane were measured and analyzed by two different observers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 100 participants, 77 (77 %) were male, and 23 (23 %) were female. The overall mean age of participants was 34.69 ± 9.7 years. The incisura fibularis was concave in 54 %, and shallow in 46 %. Anterior tibiofibular distance, Posterior tibiofibular distance, and Tibiofibular overlap were significantly different in comparison to the male with female populations (p-value < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study gives the indices that describe normal variations in the anatomical relationship between the fibula and fibular incisure in the Indian population, which will be helpful for improving the diagnostic accuracy of distal tibiofibular syndesmoses and providing optimal treatment in order to improve functional outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>III.</p>","PeriodicalId":48743,"journal":{"name":"Foot and Ankle Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141293851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-29DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.012
Gustavo Araujo Nunes, Kepler Alencar Mendes de Carvalho, Eli Schmidt, Ki Chun Kim, Tommaso Forin Valvecchi, Nacime Salomão Barbachan Mansur, Roberto Zambelli, Cesar de Cesar Netto
Background: The Zadek osteotomy modified by Taylor (ZO) is a surgical technique used to treat insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) by reducing the heel's prominence and elevating the Achilles tendon insertion. This study aims to analyze the biomechanical consequences of IAT after ZO using a virtual surgical simulation with a specific software.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 20 wtbearing computed tomography (WBCT) scans of IAT patients was conducted. Using Disior's BonelogicTM software, 3D models were created from WBCT images. Virtual ZO was performed on these models, and various biomechanical parameters were measured before and after the virtual osteotomy.
Results: The virtual ZO showed significant statistical differences in the average of the calcaneal length (p < 0.001), Fowler Philips angle (p < 0.001), calcaneal pitch (p < 0.001), and the sagittal talocalcaneal angle (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: The virtual ZO analysis suggests that this procedure can decrease the Fowler Philips angle, shorten the calcaneus, modifying specifically the sagittal alignment.
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Background: The study examines the characteristics and outcomes of foot-originating malignant bone tumors via Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database analysis.
Methods: A retrospective review of 14,695 malignant bone tumor cases from 2000 to 2019 was conducted.
Results: Of the eligible cases, 147 (2.3 %) were foot-origin tumors, typically smaller and more commonly treated with surgery than those in other locations. These tumors were more frequently treated with surgical resection, with a higher proportion undergoing amputation. In contrast, foot-origin tumors were less often managed with chemotherapy and radiation. Foot-origin tumors exhibited higher survival rates compared to non-foot-origin tumors as shown in univariate analysis, although multivariate analysis did not reflect significant differences.
Conclusion: Foot-originating malignant bone tumors tend to be smaller and are frequently surgically treated, correlating with favorable survival outcomes. These findings point to early detection as a potential factor in the improved survival rates, not necessarily the tumor's origin.
{"title":"Analysis of foot-originating malignant bone tumors: Epidemiology, characteristics, and survival outcomes.","authors":"Masatake Matsuoka, Tomohiro Onodera, Koji Iwasaki, Masanari Hamasaki, Taku Ebata, Yoshiaki Hosokawa, Ryuichi Fukuda, Eiji Kondo, Norimasa Iwasaki","doi":"10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The study examines the characteristics and outcomes of foot-originating malignant bone tumors via Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review of 14,695 malignant bone tumor cases from 2000 to 2019 was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the eligible cases, 147 (2.3 %) were foot-origin tumors, typically smaller and more commonly treated with surgery than those in other locations. These tumors were more frequently treated with surgical resection, with a higher proportion undergoing amputation. In contrast, foot-origin tumors were less often managed with chemotherapy and radiation. Foot-origin tumors exhibited higher survival rates compared to non-foot-origin tumors as shown in univariate analysis, although multivariate analysis did not reflect significant differences.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Foot-originating malignant bone tumors tend to be smaller and are frequently surgically treated, correlating with favorable survival outcomes. These findings point to early detection as a potential factor in the improved survival rates, not necessarily the tumor's origin.</p>","PeriodicalId":48743,"journal":{"name":"Foot and Ankle Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141288799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-29DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.013
Xiaofeng Gong, Xiaosong Yang, Xing Li, Jack Guan, Xuewen Wang, Baozhou Zhang, Yan Wang, Ying Li, Ning Sun, Hui Du, Liangpeng Lai, Wenjing Li, Heng Li, Yong Wu
Background: Solely relying on the tibial ankle surface (TAS) angle for determining the mechanical ankle axis might be insufficient. We introduce a novel method to determine the distance from the center of the talus to the tibial axis (TTD). This study aimed to investigate the association between clinical outcomes and radiological changes before and after supramalleolar osteotomy (SMO), including TAS angle, talar tilt (TT) angle, tibiotalar surface (TTS) angle and TTD.
Methods: Seventy patients who received SMO were enrolled. Radiological changes were measured using weight-bearing anteroposterior imaging. The percentage of talar center displacement (TTDP) was calculated as the difference between postoperative and preoperative TTD, divided by talar width (TW). Clinical assessments were performed using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot (AOFAS) scale. Differences in the aforementioned indicators before and after the operation were analyzed. We defined ΔAOFAS, ΔTAS, ΔTT and ΔTTS as the difference between postoperative and preoperative values.
Results: ΔTTS correlated with ΔAOFAS (r = 0.40, p = 0.008), as did TTDP (r = 0.32, p = 0.035). No correlation was observed between ΔAOFAS and ΔTAS. In the comparison between groups, patients with a TTDP greater than 26.19 exhibited a significantly greater ΔAOFAS. The high intraclass correlation coefficient indicated good reliability of the novel method.
Conclusion: Solely relying on the TAS angle for tibial correction was insufficient. We found TTD as a novel method to evaluate mechanical ankle joint axis. TTDP and ΔTTS both positively correlated with ΔAOFAS, indicating the usefulness of these radiologic parameters.
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Pub Date : 2024-05-26DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.008
Chun-Sheng Tsai, Ming-Tung Huang, I-Ming Jou, Po-Ting Wu, Po-Yen Ko
Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of different surgical treatments, including open and arthroscopic modified Broström procedures (MB), anatomical reconstructions, and suture tape augmentations (STA), for chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI).
Methods: We conducted a systematic search for comparative studies that included adult patients with CLAI who underwent open MB, arthroscopic MB, reconstruction with autografts or allografts, and STA. We used a random-effects model to present the NMA results, with mean differences and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) for continuous measures and relative ratios with 95 % CI for dichotomous variables. Surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis (SUCRA) was used for treatment ranking.
Results: The results, based on surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis, showed that arthroscopic MB likely improves functional outcomes the most as measured by change in American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scores. Anatomical graft reconstructions with allografts or autografts demonstrated greater reduction in anterior talar translation (ATT) and talar tilt angle (TTA). Arthroscopic MB and STA were associated with fewer complications.
Conclusions: Arthroscopic MB may be associated with better functional outcomes, while anatomical reconstructions appear to provide greater improvements in stability for CLAI. Additionally, arthroscopic techniques seem to have lower complication risks compared to open procedures. These potential differences in outcomes and risks between techniques could help guide surgical decision-making.
{"title":"Arthroscopic modified Broström may improve function while anatomic reconstructions could enhance stability for chronic lateral ankle instability: A network meta-analysis.","authors":"Chun-Sheng Tsai, Ming-Tung Huang, I-Ming Jou, Po-Ting Wu, Po-Yen Ko","doi":"10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of different surgical treatments, including open and arthroscopic modified Broström procedures (MB), anatomical reconstructions, and suture tape augmentations (STA), for chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a systematic search for comparative studies that included adult patients with CLAI who underwent open MB, arthroscopic MB, reconstruction with autografts or allografts, and STA. We used a random-effects model to present the NMA results, with mean differences and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) for continuous measures and relative ratios with 95 % CI for dichotomous variables. Surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis (SUCRA) was used for treatment ranking.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results, based on surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis, showed that arthroscopic MB likely improves functional outcomes the most as measured by change in American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scores. Anatomical graft reconstructions with allografts or autografts demonstrated greater reduction in anterior talar translation (ATT) and talar tilt angle (TTA). Arthroscopic MB and STA were associated with fewer complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Arthroscopic MB may be associated with better functional outcomes, while anatomical reconstructions appear to provide greater improvements in stability for CLAI. Additionally, arthroscopic techniques seem to have lower complication risks compared to open procedures. These potential differences in outcomes and risks between techniques could help guide surgical decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":48743,"journal":{"name":"Foot and Ankle Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141175857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-22DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.004
Purpose
There are two main surgical fixation methods for the posterior malleolar fractures (PMFs), the anterior-to-posterior (AP) screws or via the posterolateral (PL) approach utilizing a buttress plate. This review aims to compare the clinical outcome between the AP screw fixation and the PL plate fixation for treating PMFs.
Methods
We searched all relevant publications about PMFs treated with AP screws or PL plates through electronic databases including the PubMed, the Cochrane Library, the Embase, the Wiley online library and the Web of Science. The meta-analysis was conducted to evaluated clinical outcomes including reduction quality, post-operative function and complications.
Results
Six studies (one single randomized controlled trial and five retrospective cohort studies) were enrolled. 172 patients underwent AP screw fixation and 214 patients underwent PL plate fixation with a total of 386 patients (169 males and 217 females). The PL plating group yielded better AOFAS scores(MD = 6.97, 95 % CI=[4.68, 9.27], P<0.00001, I2 =0 %) and was more likely to achieve excellent anatomical reduction(OR=5.49, 95 % CI=[1.06, 28.42], P = 0.04, I2 =80 %). No differences were found in the bad reduction quality, incidences of complications (arthritis, neuralgia, superficial wound healing problems and implant failure), the walking VAS scores and the dorsiflexion restriction degrees.
Conclusion
We suggest that the PL plate fixation method has the clinical benefit of achieving anatomical reduction and better AOFAS scores over the AP screw fixation for treating PMFs. No differences were found in the incidences of complications ( arthritis, neuralgia, superficial wound healing problems and implant failure), the walking VAS scores and the dorsiflexion restriction degrees. The posterior approach and the direct reduction are recommended for the treatment of the PMFs.
Level of Confidence
Ⅱb
目的耳后臼骨骨折(PMFs)主要有两种手术固定方法,一种是前对后(AP)螺钉固定,另一种是通过后外侧(PL)入路使用托板固定。本综述旨在比较AP螺钉固定和PL钢板固定治疗PMF的临床效果。方法我们通过电子数据库(包括PubMed、Cochrane图书馆、Embase、Wiley在线图书馆和Web of Science)检索了所有关于用AP螺钉或PL钢板治疗PMF的相关文献。结果六项研究(一项随机对照试验和五项回顾性队列研究)入选。172名患者接受了AP螺钉固定术,214名患者接受了PL钢板固定术,共计386名患者(男性169名,女性217名)。PL钢板固定组的AOFAS评分更高(MD=6.97,95 % CI=[4.68,9.27],P<0.00001,I2 =0%),更有可能获得最佳解剖复位(OR=5.49,95 % CI=[1.06,28.42],P=0.04,I2 =80%)。结论我们认为,PL钢板固定法比AP螺钉固定法在治疗PMF时具有解剖复位和更好的AOFAS评分的临床优势。在并发症(关节炎、神经痛、表皮伤口愈合问题和植入失败)的发生率、行走 VAS 评分和背伸受限程度方面,均未发现差异。建议采用后路和直接还原法治疗 PMFs。
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Pub Date : 2024-05-22DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.010
Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani, Olivia Lucchese, Rohan Bhimani, Atta Taseh, Gregory Waryasz, Gino M M Kerkhoffs, Mario Maas, Christopher W DiGiovanni, Daniel Guss
Background: Weight-bearing CT (WBCT) 3D volumetric measurement has shown promising accuracy for the diagnosis of syndesmotic instability. However, these measurements are rather complex and time-consuming, rendering them a clinically unfavorable option. We hypothesized that automatized measurements would be more accurate and time-efficient than manual ones.
Methods: Thirty cases of intraoperatively confirmed syndesmotic instability along with thirty individuals with no injuries to the ankle joint were recruited as cases and controls, retrospectively. Two observers conducted the manual volumetric measurements two times, at a one-week interval. An automated algorithm for 3D WBCT measurements was developed to conduct the measurements on the axial images. The time spent on each method was recorded. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the values between human raters and computers. Inter- and intra-class reliability were calculated.
Results: The intra-class correlation coefficient was found to be "excellent" for the automated measurements (0.97) and "good" for the observers (0.75). Similarly, the Cronbach's alpha was shown to be higher for the computer (0.88) than the observers (0.60 and 0.62). The mean time spent on the measurements was different between human raters and the computer-assisted method (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Automated volumetric assessment of syndesmosis seems to be a faster and more reliable option than the manual one. We suggest future larger-scale prospective studies conducted under actual clinical circumstances for more definitive conclusions.
Level of evidence: Retrospective case-control study - Level 3.
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Background: This study aimed to assess the radiological and clinical outcomes of treatment using the ankle dislocation method for posterior malleolar malunion.
Method: Thirty-one patients with posterior malleolar malunion who underwent treatment using the ankle dislocation method from May 2015 to October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Key outcome measures were radiographic parameters (articular step-off, tibiofibular clear space, fibular length, tibial lateral surface angle, and ankle osteoarthritis), clinical scores (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scale and Visual Analogue Scale), and patient satisfaction rate.
Result: Preoperative computed tomography revealed that Bartoní ček types 3 and 4 accounted for 64.5 % (n = 20) of total cases. Most posterior malleolar malunions were accompanied by depressed intercalary fragments (61.2 % [n = 19]). At the final follow-up, radiographic parameters and clinical scores showed significant improvements postoperatively (P < 0.05), with a high patient satisfaction rate of 77.4 %. Subgroup analysis revealed that the posterior malleolar fracture morphology significantly affected postoperative pain, particularly in more complex fractures (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: The ankle dislocation method effectively exposes the distal tibial articular surface and facilitates the anatomical restoration of joint congruity under direct vision. This approach substantially improves the clinical and imaging outcomes in patients with complex posterior malleolar malunion.
Levels of evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.
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Pub Date : 2024-05-18DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.007
Background
In the past decade, the transfibular approach to Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) has emerged as an alternative to anterior approach with reduced bone resection. The purpose of this systematic review is to report survival, complications, and reoperation rates of transfibular TAR.
Methods
We conducted a systematic search of studies that evaluated complications, reoperations, and survival of transfibular TAR following PRISMA guidelines across PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science.
Results
Our review included data from 12 cohorts, comprising 919 patients across 7 countries, with an average age of 62 years (59% posttraumatic). Over an average follow-up period of 3 years, adverse events occurred in 23% of cases, with 18% requiring surgical reintervention, mostly due to hardware removal. The survival rate of the transfibular TAR metal components was 97% at the final follow-up.
Conclusion
Transfibular TAR demonstrates a 97% survival rate at a 3-year follow-up.
Level of evidence
Level II
背景在过去的十年中,经颌入路全踝关节置换术(TAR)已成为前路置换术的一种替代方法,可减少骨切除。方法我们按照PRISMA指南在PubMed、Scopus和Web of Science上对评估经颌面TAR并发症、再手术和存活率的研究进行了系统检索。结果我们的检索包括来自12个队列的数据,包括7个国家的919名患者,平均年龄62岁(59%为创伤后)。在平均 3 年的随访期内,23% 的病例发生了不良事件,18% 的病例需要重新进行手术干预,其中大部分是由于硬件移除所致。在最后的随访中,颌下TAR金属组件的存活率为97%。
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Pub Date : 2024-05-16DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.05.005
Background
Literature regarding the feasibility of inexperienced surgeons using needle arthroscopy is limited. The present study aimed to clarify the feasibility of performing ankle needle arthroscopy for inexperienced surgeons.
Methods
Diagnostic needle arthroscopy was performed for 10 cadaveric ankles by two surgeons with different levels of experience in ankle arthroscopy (inexperienced and expert surgeons). The visibility of arthroscopy was assessed based on a 15-point checklist and compared between surgeons. In addition, iatrogenic articular cartilage injury created by the inexperienced surgeon was investigated.
Results
The number of visible points was significantly larger for the expert surgeon than for the inexperienced surgeon (14.1 ± 1.0 vs. 13.7 ± 1.0, P = 0.035). The location of cartilage injury was greatest on the medial talar dome when viewing from the anteromedial portal at a rate of 30%.
Conclusion
Ankle needle arthroscopy may be an option for surgeons in the future, however, differences in surgeon experience may impact effective visualization.
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