S. Keyhani, M. Movahedinia, Farzad Amouzadeh, Naser Ghanbari
{"title":"Achilles Tendon-Bone Allograft is Advantageous for Chronic Patellar Tendon Ruptures Using a Modified Fixation Technique","authors":"S. Keyhani, M. Movahedinia, Farzad Amouzadeh, Naser Ghanbari","doi":"10.1097/BTO.0000000000000595","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000595","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: A patellar tendon rupture is an extremely disabling extensor mechanism injury. This follow-up study describes the clinical and radiologic outcomes of a new modified technique for reconstructing chronic patellar tendon ruptures. Materials and Methods: From 2014 to 2018, we reconstructed 15 chronic patellar tendon ruptures using Achilles tendon-bone allograft. Clinical and radiologic outcomes were evaluated preoperatively and during the final follow-up, 2 to 7 years after reconstruction. Assessments involved the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Lysholm, and Kujala scores, as well as quadriceps muscle strength and extension lag. Radiologic results were evaluated using the Insall-Salvati index on plain radiography and allograft integration through magnetic resonance imaging. Results: At the final follow-up, the Lysholm, IKDC, and Kujala scores improved by 57, 58, and 54 points, respectively (P<0.001). The average quadriceps muscle strength improved from 2.6 (2 to 3) before the operation to 4.6 (4 to 5) at the final follow-up (P<0.001). The extension lag also improved significantly from 31.7 degrees (25 to 40) to 0.6 degrees (0 to 10). The preoperative Insall-Salvati index was 1.6 (1.5 to 1.9), which improved significantly to 1.2 (1 to 1.3) postoperatively (P<0.001). Two years after the operation, magnetic resonance imaging showed good allograft integration in all pateints. Conclusion: Combining an Achilles tendon-bone allograft with a robust fixation method led to favorable clinical and radiologic outcomes. Level of Evidence: Level IV.","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79812149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samuel J Mease, Hallie R. Bradley, D. R. Thota, A. Starr, Drew T. Sanders
{"title":"Technical Trick: T-Bar External Fixator for Definitive Management of Periarticular and Metadiaphyseal Tibial Fractures","authors":"Samuel J Mease, Hallie R. Bradley, D. R. Thota, A. Starr, Drew T. Sanders","doi":"10.1097/BTO.0000000000000594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000594","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Tibia fractures with soft tissue compromise present are challenging to manage. For fractures with significant swelling or open injury not amenable to internal stabilization, external fixators provide sufficient stability for bony healing. Ring fixators and hybrid constructs provide adequate stability for healing but are costly, and challenging to apply and maintain. We present the “T-bar” external fixator, a novel construct that can be maintained until bony union and allows for range of motion of adjacent joints. We also report the demographics, clinical, and radiographic outcomes of 34 patients treated definitively with this construct. Materials and Methods: The T-bar external fixator uses standard pins and bars in a novel arrangement. It can be applied for Arbeitsgemeinshaft fur Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association-type 41/42/43 type injuries, with or without supplemental fixation for intra-articular patterns. Results: Between 2008 and 2015, 34 patients were treated for tibia fracture with T-bar external fixation, with intention to treat in a definitive manner. Twenty-nine were male, and average age was 44.3 years. Thirty-one sustained high energy mechanisms of injury. Twenty were Gustilo-type 2 or 3 fractures. Of 14 closed fractures, 12 were Tscherne-type 2 or 3. Conclusions: The T-bar external fixator offers an alternative to ring and hybrid external fixator constructs in treatment of tibia fractures with significant soft tissue compromise. Of 28 patients with complete follow up, only 1 case of osteomyelitis was reported. All patients were managed without amputation. Three required revision for nonunion, all Arbeitsgemeinshaft fur Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association-type 43.","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88001114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Mittal, Tanya Trikha, A. Karpe, Pulak Vatsya, V. Trikha
{"title":"“Turning The Tables”: A Technical Tip to Overcome Anatomic Constraints While Distal Locking During Femur Intramedullary Nailing","authors":"S. Mittal, Tanya Trikha, A. Karpe, Pulak Vatsya, V. Trikha","doi":"10.1097/BTO.0000000000000593","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000593","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Interlocking nailing for femoral shaft fractures is one of the most common surgeries by orthopedic traumatologists. With the advent of cephalon-medullary nailing, a center-center position of the head screw has become mandatory. With retroversion or reduced anteversion of neck, a center placement needs internal rotation of the nail. This makes distal locking problematic, as now making a perfect circle is difficult due to the physical constraints of C-arm rotation. Objective: To describe a novel technique to overcome the anatomic constraints and get a perfect circle for quick distal locking. Material and Methods: We used a novel technique in our routine femur nailing cases. Here, in cases with reduced anteversion of the neck, distal locking was tenuous due to difficulty in making a perfect circle. Thus, we have used a new technique called “Turning the table” where we externally rotate the table, which allows us to get a perfect circle for locking in almost a single exposure. Results: This is a useful technique in cases where getting a perfect circle is difficult due to anatomic constraints and variations and can help in getting a perfect circle with limited radiation exposure.","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91241598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erik Y. Tye, J. Bryman, R. Kay, Adam J. Taylor, J. Andrawis, L. Kwong
{"title":"All-cementless Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Using a Constrained Condylar Design With Porous Tantalum: Technique and Clinical Results","authors":"Erik Y. Tye, J. Bryman, R. Kay, Adam J. Taylor, J. Andrawis, L. Kwong","doi":"10.1097/BTO.0000000000000592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000592","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Contemporary differences exist with regards to revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) fixation philosophy. The use of an all-cementless constrained condylar knee (CCK) design for revision TKA with porous tantalum has not been described in the recent peer-reviewed literature. Our rationale for using an all-cementless design in the revision setting includes the theoretical decrease in aseptic loosening and enhanced preservation of bone stock. Methods: We report the surgical technique and clinical results of 28 patients who underwent revision TKA utilizing an all-cementless CCK design and review the complications, rerevisions, and survivorship free of aseptic loosening. All subjects were included in the survivorship analysis. Results: The mean age of patients was 62.8 years. The average length of follow-up was 3.6 years (range: 2 to 6 y). Seventeen patients underwent revision TKA for periprosthetic joint infection as the second stage of a 2-stage reconstruction, 7 for aseptic loosening, and 4 for instability. There were 6 failures defined as the removal of any components for any reason; 5 of the 6 failures were due to recurrent periprosthetic joint infection. There were no failures that were revised for aseptic loosening. Discussion: If we consider those patients lost to follow-up to represent a failure (5/28), our series would have an 82.1% survivorship free from aseptic loosening and a failure rate 17.9% at an average of 3.6 years. Early results suggest the use of an all-cementless CCK design with porous tantalum for revision TKA may provide an acceptable alternative to cemented and hybrid techniques in selected patients.","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81102160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonas Liebe, Aude Lehnen, A. Jandali, C. Meier, P. Wahl
{"title":"A Cutaneous Transposition Inversion Flap to Treat Symptomatic Subcutaneous Trochanteric or Soft Tissue Defects After Hip Arthroplasty: A Technical Note","authors":"Jonas Liebe, Aude Lehnen, A. Jandali, C. Meier, P. Wahl","doi":"10.1097/BTO.0000000000000591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000591","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Up to 17% of patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA) suffer from greater trochanteric or lateral trochanteric pain. Subcutaneous soft tissue or trochanteric bone substance defects with protrusion of the underlying stem may be challenging causes. Surgical Technique: We present the surgical technique of a de-epithelialized cutaneous transposition inversion flap to cover subcutaneous implant protrusion, performed successfully in a patient with posttraumatic trochanteric defect following THA after failed internal fixation for a trochanteric fracture. Results and Conclusion: The patient had no more trochanteric pain, allowing her to walk, sit, and sleep without pain. The THA protrusion was no longer palpable under the uneventfully healed skin. The technique described is relatively simple and may help improve therapy in patients with symptomatic trochanteric bone or soft tissue defects. Level of Evidence: Level IV, Special technical article.","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82276012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Khalifa, A. Abdelaal, Mohamed M. A. Moustafa, M. Mahran
{"title":"A Humble Periodontal Probe Can Help Implant Removal During Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Technical Note","authors":"A. Khalifa, A. Abdelaal, Mohamed M. A. Moustafa, M. Mahran","doi":"10.1097/BTO.0000000000000590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000590","url":null,"abstract":"R evision total joint (hip and knee) arthroplasty is a complex procedure that usually necessitates implant removal, which, if done correctly, will ease the subsequent reconstruction.1 Preoperative planning is of paramount importance in the revision of total joint arthroplasty surgeries; the surgeon should make sure that he/she has both the skills and the equipment needed for the surgery, an integral part of this plan is how the surgeon is going to remove the implants with the minimal force (to avoid soft tissue disruption) and with the least bone loss possible.2,3 Various tools had been introduced to facilitate fixed knee or hip implants removal, such as drills, oscillating saws, Gigli saws, reciprocating saws, thin flexible osteotomes, high-speed metal cutting burrs, punches, impactors, and universal distraction devices for cement removal, hooks, curettes, flag splitter, and ultrasonic devices could be used.1–4 In this technical note, we described how a humble periodontal probe (from dental surgery tools) could be a helpful tool for removing fixed implants in revision total joint arthroplasty surgery. TECHNIQUE","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79424638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The “Flying V”: A Novel Construct to Address Concurrent Lateral Ankle and Syndesmotic Instability","authors":"Kevin D. Martin, Reid Palumbo, Jesse H. Morris","doi":"10.1097/bto.0000000000000589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/bto.0000000000000589","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79900177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Schwarz, Yiyang Zhang, J. Dieterich, M. Hausman
{"title":"Percutaneous Removal of a Foreign Body From the Distal Phalanx Using a 14 Gauge Needle and Fluoroscopy","authors":"J. Schwarz, Yiyang Zhang, J. Dieterich, M. Hausman","doi":"10.1097/bto.0000000000000588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/bto.0000000000000588","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75682795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intramedullary Delivery of Autologous Bone Graft to Long Bone Defects Using Reamer Irrigator Aspirator 2 System: Technical Trick","authors":"Joshua N. Speirs, M. Wilson, Joey P Johnson","doi":"10.1097/bto.0000000000000584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/bto.0000000000000584","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90935625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Dimitroulias, Ryhor Harbacheuski, N. Gougoulias, D. Murphy, M. Sen
{"title":"Technique Tip: Bicortical Fixation of Medial Malleolus Fractures With 2.7 mm Screws","authors":"A. Dimitroulias, Ryhor Harbacheuski, N. Gougoulias, D. Murphy, M. Sen","doi":"10.1097/bto.0000000000000585","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/bto.0000000000000585","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45336,"journal":{"name":"Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88306784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}