scholarly journals The Influence Of Obesity in Stage IIB Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Corrective Surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0044
Author(s):  
Amila Silva ◽  
Inderjeet Rikhraj

Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: In the western population prevalence of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is said to be 3.3% and it is one of the most commonly undiagnosed foot and ankle pathologies. Stage IIB disease according to Johnson and Strom criteria is managed surgically and there are literature demonstrating good clinical outcomes. Obesity being a global epidemic it affects the patient both biomechanically and biochemically. Aim of the study was to investigate the influence of obesity on functional outcome scores, incidence of postoperative surgical site infection (SSI), and repeat surgery after corrective surgery for stage IIB posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). Methods: Between January 2007 and December 2013, 102 patients who underwent corrective surgery for stage IIB PTTD at a tertiary hospital were evaluated. We categorized the group with a BMI less than 30 kg/m as control and the group with BMI more than 30 kg/m as obese. The patients were prospectively followed for 2 years. AOFAS mid foot and hind foot scores, mid foot and hind foot VAS scores, SF36 physical and mental function scores were measured pre-operative, post-operative 6 months and post-operative 24 months. SPSS was used for statistical analysis. P value <0.05 was considered as a significant value. Results: 19.6 percent of our study population was obese, there were 38 males and 64 females. The average age of the population was 44.3years and the average BMI for the population was 28.78kg/m2. Clinical outcomes are as follows SF36 physical function score demonstrated statistical significance (p=0.0001, CI -22.20 to -9.80), AOFAS midfoot scores (p=0.82, CI -9.55 to 7.56), AOFAS hindfoot scores (p=0.23, CI -10.60 to 2.60), Midfoot Visual Analogue Scores (p=0.54, CI 0.31 to 0.76), Hindfoot Visual Analogue Scores (p=0.45, CI 0.21 to 0.68) and SF36 mental health scores (p=0.99, CI -5.76 to 7.74) did not demonstrate any significance (6%) in the control group and 10% in the obese group required repeated surgery for complications. Conclusion: Both groups of patients who underwent corrective surgery for stage IIB pttd demonstrated good functional outcomes but there was a significantly higher risk of repeat surgery in the obese group. Obese patients should not be excluded from stage IIB PTTD corrective surgery but patients should be counselled of the higher risk percentage.

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
S. Wuite ◽  
K. Deschamps ◽  
C. Roels ◽  
M. van de Velde ◽  
F. Staes ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0000
Author(s):  
Neal Ormsby ◽  
Simon Platt ◽  
Gillian Jackson ◽  
Paul Evans

Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics, Hindfoot, Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: The medial ligaments are integral in stabalising the medial column. Failure of these structures causes adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD). The superomedial-cancaneonavicular component of the spring ligament(SLC) includes the medial capsule of the talonavicular joint and merges with the anterior superficial component of the deltoid complex, stabilising the talonavicular joint. However, when disrupted, it does not cause planovalgus deformity until the foot is cyclically loaded. We hypothesise that the next structure in the sequential failure cascade is the tibionavicular component of the Deltoid complex(TN) . With the failure of the SLC and the secondary effect of the posterior tibial tendon this ligament is the gatekeeper to stability of the midfoot, preventing plantar subluxation of the talus, and maintaining the radiographic lateral talo-first metatarsal angle. Methods: A prospective case control study using a novel MRI technique to image the TN. We scanned 20 consecutive normal feet and 20 with clinical and radiological AFFD. The AFFD group was subdivided into normal or abnormal TN. We assessed for pathology in the SLC, deltoid ligament (with conventional sequences) and posterior tibial tendon (PT). Imaging of the TN was performed using a novel sequence, which was an oblique view in both T1 and T2 sequence in the plane of the TN ligament to identify the normal ligament in the control group, and compare it to the patients with clinical AAFD. All patients had weight bearing AP and lateral radiographs in order to measure the calcaneal pitch, lateral talo-first metatarsal angle, and talo-calcaneal angle. We followed up patients, the end point being surgery or definitive conservative management and discharge. Results: 2 distinct groups of patients were identified. Normal TN(11/20) A mixture of medial ligament pathology was associated with this. All were managed conservatively and discharged from follow-up. The mean Meary’s angle was 6.8°. Abnormal TN(9/20) The ligament was thickened proximally, with distal attenuation and intrasubstance oedema. On sagittal sequence it had the appearance of an omega(O), with dorsal bulging and high signal on T2. The mean Meary’s angle was 13.2°(p 0.013). All patients had PT dysfunction and 8 had SLC attenuation. 5 of these patients have undergone corrective surgery. None had been discharged. The prevalence of the omega in AFFD was 30%. We confirm that the prevalence of deltoid involvement in AFFD is high, particularly in patients with more severe disease. Conclusion: Imaging of the TN is valuable in AFFD, and adds no cost or risk. There is no doubt that sequential failure of the medial ligaments occurs in AFFD. We have shown that the deltoid is involved more often than previously reported. In those with normal TN, our preliminary findings suggest that management can focus on protecting the medial structures. When the TN is attenuated(‘O’ on MRI), this represents a foot transitioning to a more severe deformity, both clinically and structurally. From our experience, these patients are more likely to have a progressive, less flexible planovalgus deformity, often requiring corrective surgery.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Mochizuki ◽  
Yuki Nasu ◽  
Koichiro Yano ◽  
Katsunori Ikari ◽  
Ryo Hiroshima ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objectives Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) affects the support of the medial longitudinal arch and stability of the hindfoot. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationships of PTTD with foot and ankle functions and foot deformities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods A total of 129 patients (258 feet) who underwent magnetic plain and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging were enrolled in this study. Positive magnetic resonance imaging findings were defined as tenosynovitis and incomplete and complete rupture of the posterior tibial tendon. Foot and ankle functions were assessed using the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot standard rating system for the RA foot and ankle scale (JSSF-RA) and self-administered foot evaluation questionnaire. Plain radiographs were examined for the hallux valgus angle, first metatarsal and second metatarsal angle, lateral talo-first metatarsal angle, and calcaneal pitch angle. Results PTTD was associated with motion in the JSSF-RA (p = .024), activities of daily living in JSSF-RA (p = .017), and pain and pain-related factors in the self-administered foot evaluation questionnaire (p = .001). The calcaneal pitch angle was significantly lower in the feet with PTTD than in those without PTTD (median: 16.2° vs. 18.0°; p = .007). Conclusions The present study shows that PTTD was associated with foot and ankle functions and flatfoot deformity. Thus, a better understanding of PTTD in patients with RA is important for the management of foot and ankle disorders in clinical practice.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Henry Ricardo Handoyo ◽  
Andryan Hanafi Bakri ◽  
Andri Primadhi Primadhi

Introduction: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the most common, problems of the foot and ankle. Tenosynovitis of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT) is an often unrecognized form of PTT dysfunction. Case: A 54-year-old woman presented with left ankle pain that began while morning walk three days prior. She noted that the left ankle hurt with even light touch and the pain was unrelieved with sodium diclofenac. She denied any history of trauma. She was seen in the outpatient clinic for this condition. On examination, a three centimeter area of pain was found posterior to the medial malleolus and parallel to the PTT. She also had a stage I flat foot and mild soft tissue swelling around medial malleolus region on her radiograph examination. Ultrasound examination was done with the result of anechoic fluid visible in the peritendinous space around the PTT. The patient received diagnosis of PTT tenosynovitis, with the foot and ankle disability index (FADI) score was 58.7. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection was done twice with an interlude of two weeks. The pain subsided and the following FADI score was 84.6. Outcome: Patient showed improvement in her left ankle PTT tenosynovitis after two PRP injection. Conclusion: This case report highlights the efficacy of PRP as a modality in managing PTT tenosynovitis.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (sup1) ◽  
pp. S104-S105
Author(s):  
Dominic Chicoine ◽  
Marc Bouchard ◽  
Samuel Trempe ◽  
Simon Laurendeau ◽  
Etienne L. Belzile ◽  
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