{"title":"High accuracy of intra-articular needle position during anterior landmark guided glenohumeral injections","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.03.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.03.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Image-guided ultrasound or fluoroscopic glenohumeral injections have high accuracy rates but require training, equipment, cost, and radiation exposure (fluoroscopy). In contrast, landmark-guided glenohumeral injections do not require additional subspecialist referrals or equipment. An optimal technique would be safe and accurate and have few barriers to implementation. The purpose of this study was to define the accuracy of glenohumeral needle placement via an anterior landmark-guided approach as assessed by direct arthroscopic visualization.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A consecutive series of adult patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy in the beach chair position were included in this study. Demographic and procedural data were collected. The time required to perform the injection, the precise location of the needle tip, and factors that affected the accuracy of the injection were also assessed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A standardized anterior landmark-guided glenohumeral joint injection was performed in the operating room prior to surgery, and the location of the needle tip was documented by arthroscopic visualization with a low complication profile and few barriers to implementation. A total of 81 patients were enrolled. Successful intra-articular glenohumeral needle placement by sports medicine and shoulder/elbow fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons was confirmed in 93.8% (76/81) of patients. The average time to complete the procedure was 24.8 s. There were no patient-related variables associated with nonintra-articular injections in the cohort.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>This study demonstrated that the technique of anterior landmark-guided glenohumeral injection has an accuracy of 93.8% and requires less than 30 s to perform. This method is safe, yields similar accuracy to image-guided procedures, has improved cost and time efficiency, and requires less radiation exposure. No patient-related factors were associated with inaccurate needle placement. Anterior landmark-guided glenohumeral injections may be utilized with confidence by providers in the clinical setting.</p></div><div><h3>Level of Evidence</h3><p>Level 5.</p><p>IRB: Approved under Stanford IRB-56323.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 534-539"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775424000701/pdfft?md5=bd81c0a250221350e85550994e224ab3&pid=1-s2.0-S2059775424000701-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140856996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond the patella: Treatment of cam femoroacetabular impingement syndrome improves anterior knee pain","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.04.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.04.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study aimed to investigate if there is a relationship between cam femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (cam-FAIS) and chronic anterior knee pain (AKP).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This is a pilot retrospective review of 12 AKP patients with no structural anomalies in the patellofemoral joint and no skeletal malalignment in the lower limbs. All the patients were resistant to proper conservative treatment for AKP (AKP-R). Subsequently, these patients developed pain in the ipsilateral hip several months later, and upon evaluation, were diagnosed with cam-FAIS. Arthroscopic femoral osteoplasty and labral repair were performed and clinical follow-up of hip and knee pain and function (Kujala Score and Non-arthritic Hip Score -NAHS-) was carried out.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>All the patients showed improvement in the knee and hip pain scores with a statistically significant clinical difference in all of them at 69 months follow up (range: 18 to 115) except one patient without improvement in the groin VAS score post-operatively. Visual analogical scale (VAS) of knee pain improved from 6.3 (range: 5 to 8) to a postoperative 0.5 (range: 0 to 3.5), (<em>p</em> < 0.001). The VAS of groin pain improved from 4.4 (range: 2 to 8) to a postoperative 0.9 (range: 0 to 3), (<em>p</em> < 0.001). NAHS improved from a preoperative 67.9 (range: 28.7 to 100) to a postoperative 88 (range: 70 to 100), (<em>p</em> < 0.015) and knee Kujala's score improved from a preoperative 48.7 (range: 22 to 71) to a postoperative 96 (range: 91 to 100), (<em>p</em> < 0.001).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study's principal finding suggests an association between cam-FAIS and AKP-R in young patients who exhibit normal knee imaging and lower limbs skeletal alignment. Addressing cam-FAIS in these cases leads to resolution of both groin and knee pain, resulting in improved functional outcomes for both joints.</p></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><p>Retrospective cohort series with a single contemporaneous long-term follow-up.</p></div><div><h3>Level of Evidence</h3><p>IV.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 587-591"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775424000877/pdfft?md5=4f19d2c88c7b55e62d2fd6a65471b293&pid=1-s2.0-S2059775424000877-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Defining minimal clinically important difference, patient acceptable symptomatic state and substantial clinical benefit for the visual analog scale pain score after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Patient satisfaction after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) is commonly assessed with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and there is an increased need to establish clinical relevance within these measures. The purpose of this study was to (1) define minimal clinically important difference (MCID), patient acceptable symptomatic state (PASS), and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) for the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score in patients undergoing arthroscopic RCR, and (2) identify preoperative predictors of achieving each of these threshold values.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Data from consecutive patients who underwent primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair study between 2010 and 2016 were prospectively collected. Baseline data and VAS pain scores were collected preoperatively and at 1 year and 2 years postoperatively. MCID, PASS and SCB were determined using an anchor-based approach, with anchor questions assessing postoperative satisfaction and expectation fulfillment. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was also used to identify preoperative predictors for achieving MCID, PASS, and SCB.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 286 patients were included in the final analysis, with an average age of 60.2 ± 10.4 and the majority being female (61.2%). The values for the VAS pain score identified to represent MCID, PASS, and SCB, respectively, at 1-year postoperatively were: 5, 2, and 1. The rates of achieving clinically significant improvement based on VAS were 60.5%, 63.3%, and 57.2%, respectively. A higher preoperative VAS was predictive for achieving MCID (odds ratio [OR], 1.84; P < 0.01).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study identified threshold VAS pain scores of 5, 2, and 1 for achieving MCID, PASS, and SCB, respectively, at 1-year follow-up after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. A higher preoperative VAS pain score was also identified as a statistically significant predictor of attaining MCID after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.</p></div><div><h3>Level of Evidence</h3><p>II.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 592-597"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775424000907/pdfft?md5=b8ae8aece9c4a27ac70c3c91db45b0e6&pid=1-s2.0-S2059775424000907-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140916812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging can predict osteoarthritic progression after medial meniscus posterior root injury: randomized in vivo experimental study in a rabbit model","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.03.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.03.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Importance</h3><p>The field of meniscal root preservation has undergone significant advancement over the past decades; however, the challenge remains to fully understand whether meniscal root repair can ultimately arrest or delay osteoarthritic changes.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To assess longitudinal changes in articular cartilage, subchondral bone, and progression to meniscal extrusion (ME) using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Medial meniscus posterior root tear was surgically induced in 39 New Zealand white rabbits. Animals were randomly assigned into three experimental groups: partial meniscectomy after root tear (PM, n = 13); root tear left in situ (CT, n = 13); and transtibial root repair (RR, n = 13). Contralateral limbs were used as healthy controls. High resolution 4.7 Tesla MRI of the knee joint was performed at baseline, after 2-, and 4-months of post-surgery. Cartilage thickness was calculated in medial and lateral compartments. In addition, the evaluation of ME, subchondral bone edema and healing potential after root repair were assessed too.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Progressive cartilage thinning, ME, and subchondral bone edema were evident in all 3 study groups after 4-months of follow-up. The mean cartilage thickness in the PM group was 0.53 mm (±0.050), 0.57 mm (±0.05) in the CT group, and 0.60 mm (±0.08) in the RR group. The PM group exhibited significantly higher cartilage loss when compared to the CT and RR groups (p < 0.001). Moreover, progressive ME and subchondral bone edema were associated with a more severe cartilage loss at the final follow-up.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Meniscal root repair did not halt but rather reduced the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Degenerative changes worsened at a rapid rate in the PM group compared to the RR and CT groups. Early cartilage swelling, persistent subchondral edema, and progressive ME predicted a more severe progression to knee OA in the CT and RR groups.</p></div><div><h3>Level of evidence</h3><p>II.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 526-533"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775424000695/pdfft?md5=62db8eaed8296fd339d55296f3849308&pid=1-s2.0-S2059775424000695-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140836238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The “Golden Age” of quadriceps tendon grafts for the anterior cruciate ligament: a bibliometric analysis","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.03.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.03.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Importance</h3><p>Bibliometric research is a statistical analysis of publications to measure the scientific output in a specific field in order to highlight medical developments or knowledge gaps and to direct future scientific research. The quantity of orthopedic papers on the internet is astounding and is steadily growing as a result of recent advancements in technology and medicine. This is why choosing the right information is essential.</p></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><p>The purpose of this study was to analyze the current literature for trends in publications regarding quadriceps tendon (QT) grafting of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).</p></div><div><h3>Evidence review</h3><p>PubMed was searched on August 28, 2023. References were collected from PubMed, and trends were analyzed using this information. This search retrieved 405 articles regarding human and animal studies. We analyzed the top 10 authors and journals in terms of publication numbers, citation numbers, and citations per year. The PubMed-by-year feature was used to compare the number of publications regarding ACL reconstruction by quadriceps grafting with all publications in PubMed.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>The number of yearly publications averaged 10 or less up to 2018, starting from 1982 when the first paper on the QT was published. However, the number of publications increased from 2018. While the total number of publications on this topic was 405, 260 were published from 2018 alone. The number of citations was 8262 in total overall years. It is expected that the last five years' publications, especially those for the last year, will be low in number, as it takes time for citations to accrue. The journal <em>Arthroscopy</em> published the most articles on this topic, with 57 papers and 1884 citations, followed by the <em>American Journal of Sports Medicine</em>, with 39 articles and 1576 citations. The top three journals on this topic were <em>Arthroscopy</em>, <em>A</em><em>merican</em> <em>J</em><em>ournal</em> <em>of</em> <em>S</em><em>ports</em> <em>M</em><em>edicine</em>, and <em>K</em><em>nee</em> <em>S</em><em>urgery</em>, <em>S</em><em>ports</em> <em>T</em><em>raumatology</em>, <em>A</em><em>rthroscopy</em>. The most published author was Musahl V (with 24 articles), and the most cited author was Xerogeanes JW (with 570 citations).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and relevance</h3><p>Global trend analysis suggests that research on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with the quadriceps has significantly increased in the last 5 years and that the number of papers on this topic is increasing steadily. We found that the publications and citations are exhibiting a rising trend, <em>Arthroscopy</em> is the most impactful journal, and Musahl V is the most impactful author on the topic. Xerogeanes JW is the author with the most citations on the topic. The promising clinical results of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with the QT have attracted th","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 672-681"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S205977542400052X/pdfft?md5=8bccebed1d2320f7d0225c7947785311&pid=1-s2.0-S205977542400052X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140140941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Posttraumatic proximal radioulnar synostosis: Current concepts on the clinical presentations, classifications, and open surgical approaches","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.04.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.04.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the forearm, posttraumatic heterotopic ossification usually forms as a proximal radioulnar synostosis. It can occur after soft tissue injury involving the interosseous membrane or after surgery involving the radio and ulna, such as distal biceps tendon repair. It can also be induced by radial head dislocation or fracture. Screening radiography can be used to select the appropriate time for excision. The synostosis can be resected when the ectopic bone margin and trabeculation appear mature on radiographs. An interval of 6–12 months from the injury is generally recommended based on ectopic bone maturity. Selection of the surgical approach depends on site, extension (elbow joint or proximal radioulnar joint), severity of the initial articular surface, and periarticular tissue injury. The posterolateral approach is indicated for synostoses: at or distal to the bicipital tuberosity, at the level of the radial head, and proximal radioulnar joint. The posterior global approach is recommended when the forearm synostosis is associated with complete bony ankylosis of the elbow involving the distal aspect of the humerus. After surgical resection of a proximal radioulnar synostosis, the exposed bone surfaces can be covered with interposition material to minimize recurrence.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 750-756"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775424000853/pdfft?md5=4f6f7d60b5e27239395dc91cc2ab14cf&pid=1-s2.0-S2059775424000853-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Isolated patellofemoral arthroplasty-surgical technique and tips: current concepts","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2023.11.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2023.11.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Successful patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) requires appropriate patient selection, correct implant positioning and attention to surgical technique. Whilst the original concept and rationale offered an attractive surgical option for patients with isolated patellofemoral arthritis, early results were disappointing and consequently many surgeons became reluctant to offer it. With newer-generation designs, outcomes have been more promising. However, attention to surgical technique remains an integral component to a successful outcome, with results being unforgiving when surgical errors are made. This paper explores the key components of the surgical technique in PFA, including implant design, patient selection and tips to avoid common mistakes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 814-821"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775423005990/pdfft?md5=5a233657a702550b1e24e86f5b9ab444&pid=1-s2.0-S2059775423005990-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138463221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Combined tibial deflexion osteotomy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction improves knee function and stability: A systematic review","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.06.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jisako.2024.06.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Importance</h3><p>Patients with excessive posterior tibial slope (PTS) may have higher risks of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACL-R) failure, and clinical outcomes after revision of ACL-R procedures are typically poor.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aimed to perform a systematic review of the literature summarizing the clinical and radiological outcomes of the surgical treatment of ACL insufficiency in the setting of excessive PTS using a tibial deflexion osteotomy combined with ACL-R.</p></div><div><h3>Evidence review</h3><p>A systematic review of the literature was performed using PubMed, Cochrane Library, and OVID Medline databases from 1990 to present. Inclusion criteria were studies of outcomes of isolated tibial deflexion osteotomies performed with primary or revision ACL-R in the English language. Data extracted included study demographic information, type of tibial deflexion osteotomy and concomitant procedures, radiological outcomes, patient-reported outcome scores, and postoperative complications.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>Six studies, with 133 knees were identified. All included studies were retrospective case series, with a weighted mean follow-up of 3.39 years. In 106 of 133 (79.7%) knees, tibial deflexion osteotomy was performed concomitantly with an ACL-R, whereas in 27 of 133 (20.3%) knees, the procedures were staged. 22, 45, and 66 of 133 knees (16.5%, 33.8%, and 49.6%) underwent primary, first revision, and second or greater revision ACL-R, respectively. Three of 133 (2.25%) knees demonstrated recurrent ACL graft failure at the final follow-up. On average, PTS decreased from 15.2° preoperatively to 7.1° postoperatively. The mean International Knee Documentation Committee, Lysholm, and Tegner scores increased from 42.5, 46.4, and 4.2 preoperatively to 71.8, 89.0, and 6.7 postoperatively.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The results of this review suggest that combined ACL-R and tibial deflexion osteotomy may be effective in decreasing PTS and improving knee function and stability.</p></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><p>Systematic Review; Level of evidence 4.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36847,"journal":{"name":"Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine","volume":"9 4","pages":"Pages 709-716"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775424001275/pdfft?md5=2db3e624d97bddb08104620faf566dda&pid=1-s2.0-S2059775424001275-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141471300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}