Is there difference and correlation between medial and lateral tibial plateau coronal obliquity in native knee? A radiographic study

Background/Purpose Knee joint line is commonly defined as a tangent to medial and lateral tibial plateaus in various radiographic measurements. We aim to investigate radiographic differences between medial and lateral knee joint line coronal obliquity. It has significant implication on radiographic analysis following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Methods We analysed the knee radiographs of 48 young patients (mean age 25.1 + /-5.6 years) with 50 anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knees. Medial and lateral tibial plateau coronal obliquity were defined as angles between femoral knee joint line and the tangent to articular surface of each tibial plateau. Mediolateral differences and linear correlation were analysed. Results Significant difference was found between medial (mean = -1.5, SD = 2.4 degrees) and lateral obliquity (mean = + 0.6, SD = 3.0 degrees) ( p < 0.001). The mean mediolateral difference was 3.1 degrees (SD = 2.8, range 0–11.8 degrees), without significant correlation (r = 0.085, p = 0.56). Conclusion Mediolateral differences exist in knee joint line obliquity. Each compartment should be considered separately when measuring knee joint line obliquity.

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Knee Joint Line Obliquity Causes Tibiofemoral Subluxation That Alters Contact Areas and Meniscal Loading

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/03635465211020478 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 036354652110204

Author(s):

Dong Wang ◽

Lukas Willinger ◽

Kiron K. Athwal ◽

Andy Williams ◽

Andrew A. Amis

Keyword(s):

Knee Joint ◽

Tibial Plateau ◽

Joint Line ◽

Optical Tracking ◽

Materials Testing ◽

Contact Areas ◽

Joint Line Obliquity ◽

Joint Contact ◽

Tibiofemoral Subluxation ◽

Contact Pressures

Background: Little scientific evidence is available regarding the effect of knee joint line obliquity (JLO) before and after coronal realignment osteotomy. Hypotheses: Higher JLO would lead to abnormal relative position of the femur on the tibia, a shift of the joint contact areas, and elevated joint contact pressures. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: 10 fresh-frozen human cadaveric knees (age, 59 ± 5 years) were axially loaded to 1500 N in a materials testing machine with the joint line tilted 0°, 4°, 8°, and 12° varus (“downhill” medially) and valgus, at 0° and 20° of knee flexion. The mechanical compression axis was aligned to the center of the tibial plateau. Contact pressure and contact area were recorded by pressure sensors inserted between the tibia and femur below the menisci. Changes in relative femoral and tibial position in the coronal plane were obtained by an optical tracking system. Results: Both medial and lateral JLO caused significant tibiofemoral subluxation and pressure distribution changes. Medial (varus) JLO caused the femur to subluxate medially down the coronal slope of the tibial plateau, and vice versa for lateral (valgus) downslopes ( P < .01), giving a 6-mm range of subluxation. The areas of peak pressure moved 12 mm and 8 mm across the medial and lateral condyles, onto the downhill meniscus and the “uphill” tibial spine. Changes in JLO had only small effects on maximum contact pressures. Conclusion: A 4° change of JLO during load bearing caused significant mediolateral tibiofemoral subluxation. The femur slid down the slope of the tibial plateau to abut the tibial eminence and also to rest on the downhill meniscus. This caused large movements of the tibiofemoral contact pressures across each compartment. Clinical Relevance: These results provide important information for understanding the consequences of creating coronal JLO and for clinical practice in terms of osteotomy planning regarding the effect on JLO. This information provides guidance regarding the choice of single- or double-level osteotomy. Excessive JLO alteration may cause abnormal tibiofemoral joint articulation and chondral or meniscal loading.

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Biomechanical Implications of an Oblique Knee Joint Line

The Journal of Knee Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1608821 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (08) ◽

pp. 761-766

Author(s):

Jessica Hooper ◽

Peter Walker ◽

Tzu-Ting Hsu ◽

Anton Kurtz ◽

Ryan Reynolds ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Knee Joint ◽

Tibial Plateau ◽

Biomechanical Testing ◽

Joint Line ◽

Proxy Measure ◽

Joint Line Obliquity ◽

Secondary Deformity ◽

Plane Deformity ◽

Valgus Alignment ◽

Contact Pressures

AbstractSurgical correction of multiapical deformities of the lower limb requires careful preoperative planning. Surgeons must account for the potential creation of secondary deformity, such as knee joint line obliquity, and the risks associated with accepting these changes in limb alignment. In this study, we evaluate the effect of knee joint obliquity on tibial plateau contact pressures and knee instability. Three cadaveric knees were dissected and put through biomechanical testing to simulate loading of an oblique knee joint. We observed < 1 mm femoral displacement (proxy measure of instability) between 15 degrees of varus tilt and 10 degrees of valgus tilt, and greater increases in tibial plateau contact pressures with valgus tilt than with varus tilt. Our results suggest that, if the creation of a secondary coronal plane deformity at the knee joint cannot be avoided, up to 15 degrees of varus or 10 degrees of valgus alignment can be tolerated by an otherwise structurally normal knee.

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The Positive Association Between Metatarsal Length and Meary’s Angle and Hammertoe Deformity

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics ◽

10.1177/2473011420s00302 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 2473011420S0030

Author(s):

Jesse King ◽

Chris M. Stauch ◽

Ryan M. Ridenour ◽

Umur Aydogan

Keyword(s):

Average Length ◽

Articular Surface ◽

Positive Association ◽

Lower Extremity Injury ◽

Control Group ◽

First Metatarsal ◽

Diagnosis Codes ◽

Radiographic Measurements ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Icd 10

Category: Lesser Toes; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Hammertoe deformities are the most common pathology of the forefoot, accounting for up to 48% of all forefoot operations. There is currently limited evidence documenting differences in foot radiographs and radiographic measurements that may represent a predisposition to developing hammertoe deformity. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether patients with hammertoe deformity demonstrate increased radiographic measurements of first, second, or third metatarsal (MT) lengths as well as Meary’s angle compared to a healthy control group. Methods: Following IRB approval, an institutional radiology database was queried from January 2009-2018 for patients with ICD- 9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes for hammertoe deformity of the 2nd or 3rd phalange. Control cases were selected using diagnosis codes for acute plantar fascial pain in the same timeframe with medical record review to exclude patients with prior lower extremity injury, surgery or pathology. 234 hammertoe and 110 control patients met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Automated 1:1 case-control matching was performed to control for age, sex and laterality. Following matching, the sample size consisted of 80 patients in each cohort. Proximal to distal end-to-end articular surface radiographic lengths were documented for metatarsals and phalanges of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rays on anteroposterior radiographs. Lateral talar-first metatarsal (Meary’s) angle was measured using weightbearing sagittal radiographs by calculating the angle formed by lines that bisect the talar neck and anatomic neck of the first metatarsal. Results: A total of 160 patients (80 cases and 80 controls) were included in the study. Mean age was 47.7 years among hammertoe cases and 47.5 years among controls (p=0.92). 54 of 80 cases in each group were female. There was a statistically significant increase in the average Meary’s angle among hammertoe patients (5.23 +- 8.60°) compared to controls (2.15 +- 5.96°) (p<0.01). The average length for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd metatarsals were 65.6, 80.0, and 76.7 mm, respectively for the hammertoe patients and 62.8 mm, 76.0 mm, and 73.5 mm among control cases, respectively. For all three metatarsals, this difference was statistically significant (p<0.01; Table 1). There was no statistically significant difference between lengths of the proximal or distal phalanges. Conclusion: Patients with hammertoe deformity were associated with an increased length on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd metatarsals. Also, these patients demonstrated an increased Meary’s angle creating pes planus deformity. These results illustrate the importance of both medial column instability and long metatarsal length in the development of hammertoe deformity. [Table: see text]

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Function and Knee Range of Motion Plateau Six Months following Lateral Tibial Plateau Fractures

The Journal of Knee Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1678676 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (05) ◽

pp. 481-485 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Anthony V. Christiano ◽

Christian A. Pean ◽

David N. Kugelman ◽

Sanjit R. Konda ◽

Kenneth A. Egol

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Tibial Plateau ◽

Tibial Plateau Fractures ◽

Lateral Tibial Plateau ◽

Post Hoc Analysis ◽

Time Points ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Friedman's Test ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Bicondylar Tibial Plateau

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to determine when functional outcome no longer improves following tibial plateau fracture. A patient series of operatively treated tibial plateau fractures was reviewed. Patients were evaluated using the short musculoskeletal function assessment (SMFA), range of motion (ROM) assessment, and pain levels at visual analog scale (VAS) at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. Fractures were classified by the Schatzker's classification using preoperative imaging. The case series was divided into two groups based on fracture patterns. Friedman's tests were conducted to determine if there were differences in SMFA, ROM, or VAS throughout the postoperative course. A total of 117 patients with tibial plateau fractures treated operatively, with complete follow-up and without complication, were identified. Seventy-seven patients (65.8%) sustained lateral tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker's I–III). Friedman's test demonstrated significant differences in SMFA (p < 0.0005) and ROM (p < 0.0005) at the three time points. Post hoc analysis demonstrated a significant difference in SMFA (p < 0.0005) and ROM (p = 0.003) between 3 and 6 months postoperatively but no significant difference in either metric between 6 and 12 months postoperatively. Friedman's test demonstrated no significant difference in VAS postoperatively (p = 0.210). Forty patients (34.2%) sustained medial or bicondylar tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker's IV–VI). Friedman's test demonstrated significant differences in SMFA (p < 0.0005) and ROM (p < 0.0005) at the three time points. Post hoc analysis demonstrated a strong trend toward significance in SMFA between 3 and 6 months postoperatively (p = 0.088), and demonstrated a significant difference between 6 and 12 months postoperatively (p = 0.013). ROM was found to be significantly different between 3 and 6 months postoperatively (p = 0.010), but no difference was found between 6 and 12 months postoperatively (p = 0.929). Friedman's test demonstrated no significant difference in VAS postoperatively (p = 0.941). In this cohort, no significant difference in function, ROM, or pain level exists between 6 and 12 months after treatment of lateral tibial plateau fractures. However, there are significant improvements in function for at least 1 year following medial or bicondylar tibial plateau fractures.

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Comparison of outcomes of ORIF versus bidirectional tractor and arthroscopically assisted CRIF in the treatment of lateral tibial plateau fractures: a retrospective cohort study

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research ◽

10.1186/s13018-021-02447-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xiangtian Deng ◽

Hongzhi Hu ◽

Yiran Zhang ◽

Weijian Liu ◽

Qingcheng Song ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Internal Fixation ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Retrospective Cohort Study ◽

Retrospective Cohort ◽

Tibial Plateau ◽

Clinical Score ◽

Lateral Tibial Plateau ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Background Lateral tibial plateau fractures (TPFs) are often treated with conventional open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) through standard anterolateral sub-meniscal arthrotomy. There has been increasing support for “bidirectional rapid redactor” device-assisted closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) for treating TPFs. The aim of the present study is to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes between CRIF and ORIF procedures. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study of 55 lateral TPF patients (Schatzker types I–III) who accepted surgical treatment at our trauma level 1 center between January 2016 and January 2018. They were divided into the CRIF group (32 patients) and the ORIF group (23 patients) based upon the different surgical protocols. The patients’ clinical outcome analysis was evaluated by using the Knee Society Score (KSS) and Rasmussen’s clinical score. For radiological assessment, changes in tibial plateau width (TPW), articular depression depth (ADD), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), and posterior tibial slope angle (PTSA) were evaluated using radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scan. Results The CRIF group had a mean follow-up of 28.9 months, and the ORIF group had a mean follow-up of 30.7 months (p>0.05). Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference in terms of age, gender, injury mechanism, follow-up time, time interval from injury to surgery, and Schatzker classification in the two groups. With respect to the clinical outcomes including the KSS score and Rasmussen’s clinical score, there was also no significant difference (p>0.05). Nevertheless, the CRIF group had lower intra-operative blood loss, shorter hospitalization days, and better range of movement of the knee joint than the ORIF group (p<0.05). Furthermore, CRIF had better radiological results when compared to the ORIF group using Rasmussen’s radiological score (p<0.05), although no significant difference was observed in TPW, ADD, MPTA, and PTSA between the two groups (p>0.05). Conclusion The present study showed that CRIF could achieve comparable clinical outcomes and better radiological results for treating lateral TPFs as compared with conventional ORIF.

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Radiological Outcome Measures Indicate Advantages of Precontoured Locking Compression Plates in Elderly Patients With Split-Depression Fractures to the Lateral Tibial Plateau (AO41B3)

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/21514593211043967 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 215145932110439

Author(s):

Wolf C. Prall ◽

Thomas Kusmenkov ◽

Maximilian Rieger ◽

Florian Haasters ◽

Hermann O. Mayr ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Elderly Patients ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Tibial Plateau ◽

Young Patients ◽

Joint Surface ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

Radiological Outcome ◽

Lateral Tibial Plateau ◽

Significant Deterioration ◽

Locking Compression Plates

Background Split-depression fractures to the lateral tibial plateau (AO41B3) often feature severe joint surface destructions. Precontoured locking compression plates (LCPs) are designed for optimum support of the reduced joint surface and have especially been emphasized in reduced bone quality. A lack of evidence still inhibits their broad utilization in elderly patients. Thus, aim of the present study was to investigate the implant-specific radiological outcomes of AO41B3-fractures in young versus elderly patients. Methods The hospital’s database was screened for isolated AO41B3-factures, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), and radiological follow-up ≥12 months. CT-scans, radiographs, and patients’ records were analyzed. Patients were attributed as young (18–49) or elderly (≥50 years). Additional subgrouping was carried out into precontoured LCP and conventional implants. The Rasmussen Radiological Score (RRS) after 12 months was set as primary outcome parameter. The RRS postoperatively and the medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) postoperatively and after 12 months were secondary outcome parameters. Results Fifty nine consecutive patients were included (26 young, 38.2 ± 7.8 years; 33 elderly, 61.3 ± 9.4 years). There were no significant differences regarding mean size and depression depth of the lateral joint surface fragments. Prior to implant-specific subgrouping, the radiological outcome measures revealed no significant differences between young (RRS = 7.7 ± 1.7; MPTA = 90.3 ± 2.3°) and elderly (RRS = 7.2 ± 1.7; MPTA = 90.5 ± 3.3°). After implant-specific subgrouping, the radiological outcome revealed significantly impaired results in young patients with conventional implants (RRS(C) = 6.9 ± 1.6, RRS(LCP) = 8.5 ± 1.5, P = .015; MPTA(C) = 91.5 ± 1.9°, MPTA(LCP) = 89.1 ± 2.1°, P = .01). The effect was even more pronounced in elderly patients, with highly significant deterioration of the radiological outcome measures for conventional implants compared to precontoured LCP (RRS(C) = 5.7 ± 1.6, RRS(LCP) = 8.2 ± .8, P < .001; MPTA(C) = 92.6 ± 4.2°, MPTA(LCP) = 89.2 ± 1.4°, P = .002). Conclusion Utilizing precontoured LCP in the treatment of AO41B3-fractures is associated with improved radiological outcomes. This effect is significant in young but even more pronounced in elderly patients. Consequently, precontoured LCP should closely be considered in any AO41B3-fracture, but especially in elderly patients.

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Intrasubstance degeneration of medial meniscus horizontal cleavage tear in young patients is associated with increased joint line obliquity in the coronal plane of the knee

Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy ◽

10.1007/s00167-020-06214-y ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jun-Gu Park ◽

Seong-Il Bin ◽

Jong-Min Kim ◽

Bum-Sik Lee

Keyword(s):

Medial Meniscus ◽

Young Patients ◽

Joint Line ◽

Coronal Plane ◽

Joint Line Obliquity ◽

Horizontal Cleavage Tear

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Knee ankle joint line angle: a critical value at 10。 for decompensated knee joint line obliquity in medial opening wedge osteotomy.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-61775/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tzu-Hao Tseng ◽

Kuan-Hung Hsu ◽

Jyh-Horng Wang

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression ◽

Knee Joint ◽

Multiple Linear Regression ◽

Ankle Joint ◽

Critical Value ◽

Joint Line ◽

Wedge Osteotomy ◽

Opening Wedge ◽

Line Angle ◽

Joint Line Obliquity

Abstract Background: Medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) changes the knee joint inclination in the coronal plane, which can be compensated by the ankle joint. Once there is a decompensated knee joint obliquity, it can induce excessive shear force on the articular cartilage. This study aimed to investigate the capacity of the compensation by analyzing the correlation of the knee-ankle joint line angle (KAJA) and the knee joint line obliquity (KJLO).Methods: The correlations between postoperative KJLO and body mass index (BMI), correction amount, KAJA, mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA), preoperative medial proximal tibia angle (MPTA), ankle joint line obliquity (AJLO), KJLO and mechanical hip-knee-ankle angle (mHKA) were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient. The contribution of significant factors was further analyzed using multiple linear regression. The KJLO between ≦ 5。, 5。-10。And ≧ 10。KAJA groups were compared using Kruskal-Wallis test.Results: Postoperative KAJA and preoperative KJLO moderately correlated to postoperative KJLO. Preoperative MPTA, mHKA, AJLO weakly correlated to postoperative KJLO. After multiple linear regression, only postoperative KAJA, preoperative MPTA and mHKA still showed significant contribution, while preoperative KAJA made the greatest contribution. The KJLO was substantial higher in the ≧ 10。KAJA group with a high rate (68%) of high-degree KJLO.Conclusions: 10。postoperative KAJA is a critical value for decompensated KJLO. The results suggest us carefully assess the KAJA intraoperatively. Double osteotomy should be considered if ideal alignment cannot be achieved when the KAJA reach 10。.

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Biomechanical Performance of Menisci under Cyclic Loads

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics ◽

10.1155/2021/5512762 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

J.-G. Tseng ◽

B.-W. Huang ◽

Y.-T. Chen ◽

S.-J. Kuo ◽

G.-W. Tseng

Keyword(s):

Knee Joint ◽

Dynamic Characteristics ◽

Tibial Plateau ◽

Articular Surface ◽

Mode Shapes ◽

Actual State ◽

Human Body Model ◽

Human Knee Joint ◽

Fatigue Life Analysis ◽

Femoral Condyles

The meniscus, composed of fibrocartilage, is a very important part of the human knee joint that behaves like a buffer. Located in the middle of the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau, it is a necessary structure to maintain normal biomechanical properties of the knee. Whether walking or exercising, the meniscus plays a vital role to protect the articular surface of both the femoral condyles and the tibial plateau by absorbing the conveying shock from body weight. However, modern people often suffer from irreversible degeneration of joint tissue due to exercise-induced harm or aging. Therefore, understanding its dynamic characteristics will help to learn more about the actual state of motion and to avoid unnecessary injury. This study uses reverse engineering equipment, a 3D optical scanner, and a plastic teaching human body model to build the geometry of knee joint meniscus. Then, the finite element method (FEM) is employed to obtain the dynamic characteristics of the meniscus. The results show the natural frequencies, mode shapes, and fatigue life analysis of meniscus, with real human material parameters. The achieved results can be applied to do subsequent knee dynamic simulation analysis, to reduce the knee joint and lower external impacts, and to manufacture artificial meniscus through tissue engineering.

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