{"title":"Relationship between the location of the popliteal artery and the tibial osteotomy plane in patients with medial and lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A retrospective analysis of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and intraoperative findings.","authors":"Tatsuya Kubo, Tsuneari Takahashi, Yuya Kimura, Takashi Ajiki, Eri Yasuda, Katsushi Takeshita","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2024058","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2024058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To clarify the location of the popliteal artery (PA) is relative to the tibial osteotomy plane in patients with medial and lateral unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis (KOA) undergoing UKA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Preoperative MRI and postoperative radiographs obtained from 50 patients with unicompartmental KOA who underwent fixed-bearing UKA were analyzed. The amount of tibial resection was determined from the surgical records, and a line was drawn parallel to the tibial posterior tilt angle on the sagittal MR image to create a virtual tibial cut line. The tibial resection width measured from the anteroposterior image of the postoperative radiograph was projected onto the transverse plane containing the intersection between the virtual tibial cut line and the posterior tibial cortex, after which a line was drawn parallel to the medial or lateral intercondylar ridge. We then determined whether the PA was within an extension of the osteotomy area. The shortest distance (Distance 1) between the posterior tibial cortex and the PA within the osteotomy area was measured. In addition, the shortest distance between the line extending the osteotomy posteriorly and the PA was measured (Distance 2).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The medial UKA (group M) and lateral UKA (group L) group comprised 41 and 9 cases. The percentage of PA located behind the osteotomy plane was significantly higher in group L than in group M [6/9 knees (66.7%) vs. 2/41 knees (4.9%); P < 0.001]. The distance 1 was 12.6 (4.3) mm in group M and 7.9 (3.7) mm in group L (P = 0.004). The distance2 was 11.1 (4.9) mm in group M and 2.6 (3.5) mm in group L (P < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>During lateral UKA, the PA was often located behind the tibial osteotomy plane and close to the posterior tibial cortex. Nearly 5% of medial UKAs, the artery was located behind the osteotomy plane.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Retrospective comparative LEVEL III study.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11727081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972731","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}
SICOT-JPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2025004
Angelo V Vasiliadis, Vasileios Giovanoulis, Dimitrios Chytas, George Noussios
{"title":"Save the Patella.","authors":"Angelo V Vasiliadis, Vasileios Giovanoulis, Dimitrios Chytas, George Noussios","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025004","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11841981/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143469498","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}
SICOT-JPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2025010
Tiffany Carol Oliver, Babar Kayani, Tianyi David Luo, Hugo Humphries, Fares Sami Haddad
{"title":"Current concepts in total knee arthroplasty: Rotating hinge prostheses.","authors":"Tiffany Carol Oliver, Babar Kayani, Tianyi David Luo, Hugo Humphries, Fares Sami Haddad","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025010","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This narrative review evaluates the purpose and functionality of rotating hinged total knee arthroplasty (RHTKA). The main indications for an RHTKA are poor bone stock, soft tissue compromise, gross instability, and periprosthetic fractures. Studies have shown that an RHTKA may be used in both the primary and revision scenarios to improve the range of motion and functional outcomes. Radiostereometric analysis has shown that some RHTKA designs are associated with early femoral component micromotion, but this has not translated to increased failure or revision rates. Implant survivorship with a modern RHTKA is comparable to a condylar-constrained TKA at mid-term follow-up. The most common complications associated with RHTKA are aseptic loosening, periprosthetic joint infection, stiffness and periprosthetic fractures.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922500/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664970","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":"Lateral approach in robotic total knee arthroplasty for valgus knees: A step-by-step technique.","authors":"Luca Andriollo, Pietro Gregori, Christos Koutserimpas, Elvire Servien, Cécile Batailler, Pascal Kouyoumdjian, Sébastien Lustig","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025017","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in valgus knee deformities presents unique challenges, including alignment, soft tissue balance, and implant positioning. The lateral approach offers advantages over the traditional medial approach by improving direct access, patellar tracking, and soft tissue preservation. Robotic-assisted TKA enhances precision, ligament balancing, and patient-specific alignment strategies, such as functional knee positioning (FKP). This study describes a surgical technique integrating the lateral approach with robotic-assisted TKA using FKP principles. The technique is based on an image-based robotic system, ensuring accurate preoperative planning, intraoperative adjustments, and optimized prosthetic placement. Key intraoperative steps, including bone resection strategies, soft tissue balancing, and trial component evaluations, are detailed. The lateral robotic approach with FKP was found to be effective and reproducible, allowing for precise implant alignment and optimized soft tissue balance in valgus knees. This method minimizes the need for extensive lateral releases, preserves vascularity, and ensures postoperative stability. The combination of the lateral approach, robotic-assisted TKA, and FKP represents a promising strategy for valgus knee deformities. Further long-term studies are needed to validate the durability and functional benefits of this technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11948998/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143722077","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":"Robotic total knee arthroplasty for moderate to high-grade valgus knee deformity: technique and outcomes.","authors":"Kanukuntla Kalyan, Ashish Singh, Purushotam Kumar, Akash Chandrashekar Gundalli, Sudhir Shankar Mane, Himanshu Swarnkar, Lavanya Singh","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025005","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Although the surgical techniques and functional outcomes of conventional total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are well-established, there is limited data available on robotic arm-assisted TKA (RATKA) in the context of valgus knee arthroplasty. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of RATKA in the correction of moderate to severe valgus knee deformities using minimally constrained implants and to evaluate the short-term functional outcomes associated with this technique.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective study was conducted on patients with moderate to severe grade valgus knee deformity who underwent RATKA from August 1, 2020 to May 31, 2022. Of 873 primary RATKA cases, 48 cases had valgus knee deformities. Among these, 27 had grade 2-3 valgus with intact medial collateral ligament (MCL), two had grade 3 valgus with incompetent MCL, 14 had grade 1 valgus, and five had post-traumatic valgus deformities. Over a two-year follow-up period, functional outcomes were assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Knee Society Score (KSS), and complications were documented; however, radiological outcomes were not analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 27 patients with Grade 2-3 valgus, the final cohort included 21 patients (24 knees). The mean age was 58.33 ± 9.63 years and 70.8% were female. Ten (41.7%) patients had rheumatoid arthritis and 14 (58.3%) had degenerative osteoarthritis (OA). The median surgical time was 68.00 (13.00) minutes, and the median blood loss was 478.45 (176.25) mL. The valgus grade was reduced from a baseline value of 22.43 ± 7.05 degrees to 5.26 ± 1.53 degrees at 6 weeks. The WOMAC scores improved from 67.58 ± 7.27 at baseline to 1.38 ± 0.57 in the second year post-operatively. Similarly, the KSS scores improved from 26.67 ± 10.34 at baseline to 181.96 ± 7.20 in the second year. One patient sustained a Type II supracondylar femur fracture after a fall, managed with distal femur arthroplasty, while another had delayed tibia pin tract healing, treated with antibiotics and dressings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>RATKA facilitates precise correction of moderate to severe valgus deformity through enhanced surgical planning and execution, achieving adequate functional outcomes with minimal complications through the application of functional alignment philosophy.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543839","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}
SICOT-JPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2025003
Daniel Moya, Mustafa Rashid, Sergio Rowinski, Saad Al-Qahtani, Pedro Bernáldez Domínguez, Diego Gómez, Ignacio Dallo
{"title":"Therapeutic options in rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy.","authors":"Daniel Moya, Mustafa Rashid, Sergio Rowinski, Saad Al-Qahtani, Pedro Bernáldez Domínguez, Diego Gómez, Ignacio Dallo","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025003","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are many variables that influence the decision-making process in the treatment of rotator cuff calcifications. The stage of the deposit, prognostic factors, previous failed treatments, pain level, and functional disability must all be considered. The tendency for spontaneous resolution is an important reason to always exhaust conservative treatment, being non-invasive options the first line of treatment. The emergence of focused shock wave therapy offered a powerful tool for the non-invasive management of rotator cuff calcifications. High-energy focused shock waves have a high degree of recommendation for the treatment of rotator cuff calcifications, supported by meta-analyses and systematic reviews. If non-invasive techniques fail, there is the possibility of moving to a minimally invasive procedure such as ultrasound-guided barbotage. Finally, classic invasive techniques are also a frequent indication, including open surgery and arthroscopy. As each treatment has advantages and disadvantages, the most advisable strategy is to progress from the least invasive therapeutic methods to the most invasive ones without losing sight of the clinical stage of the disease and the general context of each patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11841982/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143469499","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}
SICOT-JPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2025016
Spyridon Sioutis, Stylianos Kolovos, Maria-Eleni Papakonstantinou, Pavlos Altsitzioglou, Maria Polyzou, Konstantinos Chlapoutakis, Vasileios Karampikas, Panayiotis Gavriil, Evanthia Mitsiokapa, Dimitrios Koulalis, Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos, Andreas F Mavrogenis
{"title":"Impact of probe tilt on Graf ultrasonography accuracy for neonatal hip dysplasia screening.","authors":"Spyridon Sioutis, Stylianos Kolovos, Maria-Eleni Papakonstantinou, Pavlos Altsitzioglou, Maria Polyzou, Konstantinos Chlapoutakis, Vasileios Karampikas, Panayiotis Gavriil, Evanthia Mitsiokapa, Dimitrios Koulalis, Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos, Andreas F Mavrogenis","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objective: </strong>Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is the most common congenital musculoskeletal disease of the infantile age. The gold standard for early diagnosis of the disease is the Graf ultrasound method. In our study, we examined the correlation between age of the examined infant and diagnostic errors due to the ultrasound probe tilt effect during examination.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-two newborns who underwent ultrasound examination with the Graf method, were included. We categorized the neonates into three age groups (Group#1: 0-1 weeks, Group#2: 3-4 weeks, Group#3: 5-6weeks). Two ultrasound examinations were performed in every group. In the first examination, images were obtained with the probe in vertical position. In the second examination, images were taken with a 10° caudocranial tilt of the probe. Our aim was to measure the α angle in both examination and to mention the possible Type changes according to the Graf classification. The α angle defines the osseous coverage of the femoral head from the acetabulum in the neonatal hip joint.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In many cases, the classification changed from type I to type IIa or D and from type IIa to D, when instead of the vertical acquisition, the ultrasound probe was placed in a 10° caudocranial tilt at the hip joint of the examined infant. At Group#1 of the study we observed 60 Graf classification Type changes (90.91%), while in Group#2 and Group#3 we had 18 (33.33%) and 3 (7.96%) Type changes respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>As the age of the examined newborns increases, measurement and classification errors due to the tilt effect are significantly reduced. Clinically, the examination will be even more accurate and the use of an incorrect therapeutic approach due to incorrect classification will be avoided. Finally, the optimal time for conducting an ultrasonographic examination is between the 5th and 6th week of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765305","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}
SICOT-JPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-02-10DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2025001
Pietro Gregori, Christos Koutserimpas, Andrea De Fazio, Sarah Descombris, Elvire Servien, Cécile Batailler, Sébastien Lustig
{"title":"Functional knee positioning in patients with valgus deformity undergoing image-based robotic total knee arthroplasty: Surgical technique.","authors":"Pietro Gregori, Christos Koutserimpas, Andrea De Fazio, Sarah Descombris, Elvire Servien, Cécile Batailler, Sébastien Lustig","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025001","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Functional knee positioning (FKP) represents an innovative personalized approach for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that reconstructs a three-dimensional alignment based on the optimal balance of soft tissue and bony structures, but it has mostly been described for varus knee deformity.</p><p><strong>Surgical technique: </strong>Valgus deformities present specific challenges due to altered bone remodeling and soft tissue imbalances. Using robotic assistance, FKP enables precise intraoperative assessment and correction of compartmental gaps, accommodating each individual's unique anatomy and laxities. The distal femoral cut is calibrated for 9 mm resection at the intact medial femoral condyle and adjusted on the lateral side to accommodate bone wear, while the tibial plateau resection aims for 8 mm from the medial side and 4-6 mm from the lateral side. Intraoperative evaluations of mediolateral laxities are performed at extension and 90° flexion. Adjustments are made to femoral and tibial cuts to balance gaps, aiming for 0 mm in posterior stabilized implants and minimal discrepancies in cruciate-retaining designs with lateral gap looser in flexion.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>FKP emphasizes soft tissue-driven adjustments with the use of robotic platforms. Hence, intact soft tissue envelope of the knee is essential. This technique holds significant promise for managing valgus deformities in TKA, but further research is needed to evaluate its functional outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11809196/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383690","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}
SICOT-JPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-01-23DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2024061
Edi Mustamsir, Aulia Pandu Aji, Ahmad Abdilla Adiwangsa, Azfar Ahnaf Akmalizzan
{"title":"Clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of high tibial osteotomy in treating knee instability: An updated systematic review.","authors":"Edi Mustamsir, Aulia Pandu Aji, Ahmad Abdilla Adiwangsa, Azfar Ahnaf Akmalizzan","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2024061","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2024061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Knee joint stability is influenced by force distribution and ligament structures. High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) treats knee deformities and redistributes load, reducing further invasive procedures. High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) is a well-established procedure for addressing knee instability, particularly in cases involving ligament deficiencies such as ACL and PCL insufficiencies. This systematic review aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of HTO in improving knee stability and function.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was conducted using Cochrane Central, PubMed, MEDLINE, and ProQuest databases for studies published between 2000 and June 2024. Eligible studies included human subjects with at least six months of follow-up and focused on HTO for knee instability. Exclusion criteria included animal studies, non-knee joint studies, and reviews. Data on patient demographics, follow-up duration, subjective and objective outcomes, and complications were extracted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 536 studies identified, 11 met the inclusion criteria, encompassing 303 patients. Combining HTO with ACL or PCL reconstruction significantly improved both subjective instability and objective measures, including Lachman and Pivot Shift test grades. Patient satisfaction was high, and functional scores such as Lysholm and Tegner improved markedly. The incidence of complications was low, with minor issues such as infections and delayed union, and no reported graft failures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HTO, particularly when combined with ligament reconstruction, effectively treats knee instability due to ACL or PCL deficiency. The procedure demonstrates strong mid- to long-term outcomes, high patient satisfaction, and a low rate of complications. It remains a viable option for patients with knee instability.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11756237/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143024832","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":"Impact of screw reinsertion on osteosynthesis stability in Schatzker IV tibial plateau fractures: a biomechanical study.","authors":"Shuhei Hiyama, Tsuneari Takahashi, Jiro Ando, Yoshiya Nibe, Tomohiro Matsumura, Katsushi Takeshita","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025008","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This biomechanical study evaluated the effect of screw reinsertion with a locking plate on fixation strength and the stability of osteosynthesis in medial tibial plateau fractures using porcine bone.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Thirty porcine tibiae were divided into three groups: group A (underwent biomechanical testing after medial tibial fixation with a large fragment T-shaped locking plate), group B (underwent plate fixation, followed by the removal of all screws and plates and refixation with the same screws and plates using the same holes before biomechanical testing), and group C (underwent biomechanical testing once after plate fixation, followed by the removal of all screws and plates, refixation with the same screws and plates using the same holes, and then biomechanical testing). The translation pattern of the constructs in each group was examined using cyclic loading tests. The changes in the joint gap and step-off after 2000 cycles were compared among the three groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant differences in displacement were observed at 10-100 cycles (group A: -0.01 ± 0.04 mm, group B: -0.02 ± 0.04 mm, group C: -0.13 ± 0.15 mm, P = 0.021). However, no significant differences were found in other displacement and translation measurements among the groups. Regarding the gap and step-off among groups, significant differences were observed in anterior and posterior gap changes. Despite the statistical significance, the absolute displacement values were small, suggesting minimal clinical relevance. These findings indicate that reinserting screws and plates into the same hole may not substantially compromise overall fixation strength.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Screw reinsertion in the same holes after removal did not significantly compromise the stability of osteosynthesis in this biomechanical model. These findings suggest that reinsertion may be a viable option in revision surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11867604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524597","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}