C Philippe, V Zrounba, R Lopes, E Cavaignac, D Ancelin
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Anatomical ligament reconstruction is increasingly used, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation of graft maturation-standard in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction-remains poorly defined for the ankle.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate graft incorporation and ligamentization one year after arthroscopic anatomical reconstruction of the anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneo-fibular ligament (CFL) using autologous gracilis tendon grafts.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Prospective case series.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included 93 patients with CLAI unresponsive to conservative treatment who underwent ATFL/CFL reconstruction with an autologous gracilis graft. MRI was performed at one year postoperatively. Graft maturation was assessed using the Signal-to-Noise Quotient Ankle (SNQA) and the Howell scale. Graft incorporation was evaluated via signal intensity at the bone-graft interface. Additional analysis included graft continuity, tunnel positioning, and diameter.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Howell grade was ≤2 in 42% of ATFL and 80% of CFL grafts. Mean SNQA was 39.25 ± 159.89 for ATFL and 17.44 ± 80.01 for CFL. Graft incorporation (interface signal grade 1 or 2) was seen in 74% of talar tunnels, 90% of calcaneal tunnels, and 87% of fibular tunnels. All grafts were continuous; no intra-articular complications were identified.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Anatomical reconstruction of the ATFL/CFL with gracilis autografts leads to good graft incorporation and ligamentization at one year. 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MRI evaluation of graft maturation following arthroscopic anatomical lateral ligament reconstruction: a one-year follow-up study.
Background: Chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) occurs in 20% to 40% of patients after lateral ankle sprains. Anatomical ligament reconstruction is increasingly used, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation of graft maturation-standard in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction-remains poorly defined for the ankle.
Purpose: To evaluate graft incorporation and ligamentization one year after arthroscopic anatomical reconstruction of the anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneo-fibular ligament (CFL) using autologous gracilis tendon grafts.
Study design: Prospective case series.
Methods: We included 93 patients with CLAI unresponsive to conservative treatment who underwent ATFL/CFL reconstruction with an autologous gracilis graft. MRI was performed at one year postoperatively. Graft maturation was assessed using the Signal-to-Noise Quotient Ankle (SNQA) and the Howell scale. Graft incorporation was evaluated via signal intensity at the bone-graft interface. Additional analysis included graft continuity, tunnel positioning, and diameter.
Results: Howell grade was ≤2 in 42% of ATFL and 80% of CFL grafts. Mean SNQA was 39.25 ± 159.89 for ATFL and 17.44 ± 80.01 for CFL. Graft incorporation (interface signal grade 1 or 2) was seen in 74% of talar tunnels, 90% of calcaneal tunnels, and 87% of fibular tunnels. All grafts were continuous; no intra-articular complications were identified.
Conclusion: Anatomical reconstruction of the ATFL/CFL with gracilis autografts leads to good graft incorporation and ligamentization at one year. MRI parameters described here offer a reproducible evaluation framework, although correlation with functional outcomes remains necessary.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery is the leading source for original, clinically-focused articles on the surgical and medical management of the foot and ankle. Each bi-monthly, peer-reviewed issue addresses relevant topics to the profession, such as: adult reconstruction of the forefoot; adult reconstruction of the hindfoot and ankle; diabetes; medicine/rheumatology; pediatrics; research; sports medicine; trauma; and tumors.