Background : The purpose of this study was to compare the results of two popular surgical techniques for medial patellofemoral ligament MPFL reconstruction with a minimum of two-year follow-up.Methods : Fifty-eight patients with traumatic tear of the medial patellofemoral ligament were included in one of the two surgical groups. Group 1 MPFLs were reconstructed through graft endobutton fixation and Group 2 through graft anchor fixation into the patella. After two to five-year follow-up, patients were asked to answer knee function questionnaires (Fulkerson and Kujala) as well as the SF-36 life quality score.Results : There were no statistical difference among postoperative Kujala, Fulkerson, and SF-36 questionnaires scores between Groups 1 and 2. There were statistical significant differences favorable to patients in Group 1 with a shorter follow-up length (2-5 years) compared to those with a longer period of 5-10 years for both Kujala and Fulkerson scores and no difference for group 2.Conclusion : Both medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction techniques had similar results in a two to ten-year follow-up according to functions and life quality questionnaires. Furthermore, endobutton fixation for the patellar edge of the graft had better results in patients with 2 years of follow-up than those with 5 years. Gender was not significant for surgical results. Moreover, group 1 patients had higher number of complications.
Some viable alternatives to MRI have been suggested. For the lateral meniscus, anthropometric data are an alternative for width, and the Yoon method can be used to assess length. For the medial meniscus, the Pollard method is considered a satisfactory alternative. This study emphasized the importance of measuring the width and length of the meniscus independently during preoperative sizing for a meniscal allograft transplantation procedure. Using MRI as a gold standard, the study also proposed other less costly and satisfactory methods of obtaining such measurements.
Purpose This study aimed to compile available data in medical literature about subchondral calcium phosphate injection, comparing results obtained with this technique, as well as indications, complications, and other important factors in treatment of bone marrow lesions. Designs A literature review using PubMed and Medline database in order to identify works with terms "subchondral calcium phosphate injection," " subchondroplasty®," "bone marrow lesion," and "knee." Eight relevant articles were found. Results A total of 164 patients with bone marrow lesion mainly on femoral condyle and tibial plateau recovered with significant functional improvement of knee after subchondral calcium phosphate treatment. Although 25% of them still had some type of pain complaint, they also showed improvement. There were few complications reported and return to activities occurred after 3 months on average. Conclusions Few studies evaluate the result of using subchondral calcium phosphate injection technique. However, all presented favorable results regarding pain and improvement of knee function. In addition, within 2 years, there was a 70% reduction in conversion to total knee arthroplasty in patients with previous surgical indication who choose calcium phosphate treatment.
Background:Skeletally immature patients show a higher rate of anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) reruptures. A better understanding of the risk factors for an ACL
rerupture in this population is critical.Purpose/Hypothesis:The objective of this study was to analyze preoperative, intraoperative, and
postoperative characteristics of pediatric patients undergoing ACL
reconstruction and determine the relationship of these factors with an ACL
rerupture. It was hypothesized that patients with worse activity scores and
knee function at the time of return to activity would have a higher rate of
ACL reruptures at midterm follow-up. Additionally, it was hypothesized that
most ACL reruptures would occur before age 20 years in the study
population.Study Design:Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3.Methods:A total of 65 skeletally immature patients (age <16 years) with ACL
ruptures underwent reconstruction with a quadruple hamstring tendon graft
between 2002 and 2016. Of these patients, 52 were available for the study.
Patient characteristics, surgical details, Tegner and Lysholm scores, and
ACL reconstruction outcomes were recorded. Patients were analyzed and
compared according to ACL rerupture occurrence.Results:Of the 52 patients, 18 (34.6%) experienced an ACL rerupture after
reconstruction. The majority of reruptures (77.8%) occurred before age 20
years. There were 2 patients who sustained ACL reruptures during the
rehabilitation period before they returned to activity. The majority of
reruptures occurred after 12 months (83.2%), with 66.6% occurring after 24
months. Upon returning to activity between 6 and 9 months postoperatively,
patients who ended up with intact ACL grafts reported 69% higher mean Tegner
scores (P = .006) and 64% higher mean Lysholm scores than
patients who sustained ACL reruptures (P < .001). Within
the limits of this study, we could identify no statistical relationship
between the rate of ACL reruptures and different sport types, surgical
techniques, or associated injuries (P > .05).Conclusion:Skeletally immature patients who underwent ACL reconstruction and sustained
ACL reruptures had lower Tegner and Lysholm scores upon returning to
activity than patients without ACL reruptures. In addition, most ACL
reruptures occurred in patients younger than 20 years (77.8%) and after 24
months postoperatively (66.6%).
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