scholarly journals The Use of Bovine Xenogeneic Bone Graft for Dega Pelvic Osteotomy in Children with Hip Dysplasia: A Retrospective Study of 147 Treated Hips

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 2241
Author(s):  
Norbert Stiel ◽  
Menard Moritz ◽  
Kornelia Babin ◽  
Anna Suling ◽  
Martin Rupprecht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Graft ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Pelvic Osteotomy ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Graft Incorporation ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Single Centre Study ◽  
Clinical And Radiological Outcome ◽  
The Mean

Backgrounds: Dega pelvic osteotomy is commonly used to correct acetabular dysplasia in children with open triradiate cartilage. The use of bovine xenogeneic bone graft (Tutobone®) for Dega osteotomy has not been reported so far. This study aimed to determine the clinical and radiological outcome in a large series of children with hip dysplasia who were treated by Dega osteotomy using a bovine xenogeneic block for stabilisation. Methods: A retrospective, single-centre study was conducted including 101 patients (147 hips) with different underlying diseases. The acetabular angle of Hilgenreiner (AA) and the lateral center-edge angle (LCA) were analysed to quantify the correction of acetabular indices. Graft incorporation was assessed using the Goldberg scoring system. Results: the mean preoperative AA improved from 28.1 (SD: 6.7) to 14.7 (SD: 5.1) after surgery (p < 0.001). The mean preoperative LCA improved from 9.9 (SD: 6.7) to 21.8 (SD: 6.8) postoperatively (p < 0.001). Both indices remained stable at the one-year follow-up examination. Graft incorporation was excellent with a mean Goldberg score of 6.6. Heterotopic ossification occurred in one hip without clinical relevance. Graft-related complications were not noted. Conclusions: Dega osteotomy using Tutobone® is safe and effective in the treatment of acetabular dysplasia in children independent of the underlying disease.

Relationship Between Hip Dysplasia, Pain, and Osteoarthritis in a Cohort of Patients with Hip Symptoms

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
pp. 1583-1589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanne Morvan ◽  
Ronan Bouttier ◽  
Bernard Mazieres ◽  
Evelyne Verrouil ◽  
Jacques Pouchot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Margin ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Hip Osteoarthritis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Hip Pain ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Relationship

Objective.The relationship between acetabular dysplasia (HD) and hip osteoarthritis (OA) remains unclear, especially for mild forms of dysplasia. Our objectives were to estimate the prevalence of HD in a population-based sample with symptoms and to evaluate potential associations linking HD, hip OA, and hip pain.Methods.Individuals 40 to 75 years of age with symptoms in 1 or both hips were recruited during a multiregional prevalence survey. All study participants underwent examination and radiographs. Radiographs were evaluated using Kellgren-Lawrence staging (with stages ≥ 2 indicating hip OA) and HD measures [center-edge (CE) angle, acetabular inclination angle (HTE), acetabular depth (AD), and vertical center-anterior margin angle].Results.We studied both hips of 842 individuals (1684 hips), among whom 203 had hip OA. Compared to left hips, right hips had significantly smaller CE angles and significantly greater AD and HTE values (p ≤ 0.001). Overall, the prevalence of HD ranged from 7.6% to 22.2% of the hips depending on the measure used. The prevalence of HD was higher in individuals with hip OA, with significant differences for abnormal HTE (19.1% vs 11.4%; p < 0.0001) and abnormal CE (11.3% vs 7.5%; p = 0.04). By logistic regression, only abnormal HTE remained associated with OA. Same-side hip pain was not statistically more common in individuals with HD after stratification on OA status (p = 0.12).Conclusion.Our study confirms the relationship between OA and HD, particularly as defined based on the HTE angle.

scholarly journals The Use of Sixty Degree Rotation of the Acetabulum for Treatment of Dogs With Canine Hip Dysplasia. A Short Case Series

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Horia Elefterescu ◽  
Ciprian Andrei Ober ◽  
Andrei Timen ◽  
Christos Yiapanis ◽  
William McCartney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Pelvic Osteotomy ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Secondary Osteoarthritis ◽  
Clinical Consequences ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Canine Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Mean Time

Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) is a prophylactic surgical procedure performed on dogs with canine hip dysplasia. The procedure is indicated in skeletally immature dogs without secondary osteoarthritis (OA). It has been suggested that 60° of rotation is excessive and is associated with poor outcome. The objective of the study was to assess the medium term outcome in dogs having undergone triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) using 60° dedicated plates. Nine TPOs were performed in seven dogs with hip dysplasia. Eight of nine hips had 72–100% osseous union at the time of revisit. The mean time to final radiographic recheck was 200 days (range, 185–229 days). The mean time to follow-up was 11.5 months (range 11–12 months). All 7 dogs had regained full function and did not require supplemental analgesia. Pelvic canal narrowing was noted in the two dogs with bilateral surgeries, but no clinical consequences were noted according to owner's statement.If more than 40 degrees reduction angles at Ortolani test, 60° of rotation of the acetabulum can be used successfully in dogs with hip dysplasia. At the time of mid-term follow-up, all dogs in this case series had full function.

Activity Level Maintenance at Midterm Follow-up Among Active Patients Undergoing Periacetabular Osteotomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (14) ◽  
pp. 3455-3459
Author(s):  
Ugochi C. Okoroafor ◽  
Cecilia Pascual-Garrido ◽  
Maria T. Schwabe ◽  
Jeffrey J. Nepple ◽  
Perry L. Schoenecker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Periacetabular Osteotomy ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Ucla Score ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Symptomatic Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Active Patients ◽  
Center Edge Angle

Background: For active patients undergoing periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), returning to and maintaining a high level of activity postoperatively is a priority. Purpose: To evaluate the maintenance of activity levels at midterm follow-up in active patients treated with PAO for symptomatic acetabular dysplasia. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Patients who underwent PAO for symptomatic acetabular dysplasia between June 2006 and August 2013 were identified by a retrospective review of our prospective longitudinal institutional Hip Preservation Database. All patients with a preoperative University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) score of ≥7 and a potential minimum 5 years of follow-up were included in the study. Functional outcome measures were the UCLA score, modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). The maintenance of high activity levels was defined as a UCLA score of ≥7 at final follow-up. Radiographic parameters were measured. Statistical significance was defined as a P value <.05. Results: A total of 66 hips (58 patients) were included. The mean age was 25.3 years (range, 14-47 years), the mean body mass index was 23.9 kg/m2 (range, 19-32 kg/m2), and 72% were female. The mean follow-up was 6.8 years (range, 5-11 years). There were 67% of patients who maintained a UCLA score of ≥7. Patient-reported outcomes improved postoperatively from preoperatively for the mHHS (88 ± 14 vs 67 ± 17, respectively; P < .001) and WOMAC (89 ± 15 vs 73 ± 20, respectively; P < .001). The lateral center-edge angle, anterior center-edge angle, and acetabular inclination were significantly improved at final follow-up ( P < .001). Only 4 patients (7%) cited postoperative activity limitations as being caused by hip pain. There were no conversions to total hip arthroplasty. Conclusion: The majority (67%) of active patients returned to preoperative or higher activity levels after PAO at midterm follow-up.

Hip Arthroscopic Surgery With Labral Preservation and Capsular Plication in Patients With Borderline Hip Dysplasia: Minimum 5-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin G. Domb ◽  
Edwin O. Chaharbakhshi ◽  
Itay Perets ◽  
Leslie C. Yuen ◽  
John P. Walsh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Selection ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Arthroscopic Surgery ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Capsular Plication ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Mean

Background: The arthroscopic management of hip dysplasia has been controversial and has historically demonstrated mixed results. Studies on patients with borderline dysplasia, emphasizing the importance of the labrum and capsule as secondary stabilizers, have shown improvement in patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose was to assess whether the results of hip arthroscopic surgery with labral preservation and concurrent capsular plication in patients with borderline hip dysplasia have lasting, positive outcomes at a minimum 5-year follow-up. It was hypothesized that with careful patient selection, outcomes would be favorable. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Data were prospectively collected and retrospectively reviewed for patients aged <40 years who underwent hip arthroscopic surgery for intra-articular abnormalities. Inclusion criteria included lateral center-edge angle (LCEA) between 18° and 25°, concurrent capsular plication and labral preservation, and minimum 5-year follow-up. Exclusion criteria were severe dysplasia (LCEA ≤18°), Tönnis grade ≥2, pre-existing childhood hip conditions, or prior hip surgery. PRO scores including the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Non-Arthritic Hip Score (NAHS), and Hip Outcome Score Sport-Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS) and the visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain were collected preoperatively, at 3 months, and annually thereafter. Complications and revisions were recorded. Results: Twenty-five hips (24 patients) met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-one hips (19 patients, 84%) were available for follow-up. The mean age at surgery was 22.9 years. The mean preoperative LCEA and Tönnis angle were 21.7° (range, 18° to 24°) and 6.9° (range, –1° to 16°), respectively. The mean follow-up was 68.8 months. The mean mHHS increased from 70.3 to 85.9 ( P < .0001), the mean NAHS from 68.3 to 87.3 ( P < .0001), and the mean HOS-SSS from 52.1 to 70.8 ( P = .0002). The mean VAS score improved from 5.6 to 1.8 ( P < .0001). Four hips (19%) required secondary arthroscopic procedures, all of which resulted in improved PRO scores at latest follow-up. No patient required conversion to total hip arthroplasty. Conclusion: While periacetabular osteotomy remains the standard for treating true acetabular dysplasia, hip arthroscopy may provide a safe and durable means of managing intra-articular abnormalities in the setting of borderline acetabular dysplasia at midterm follow-up. These procedures should be performed by surgeons with expertise in advanced arthroscopic techniques, using strict patient selection criteria, with emphasis on labral preservation and capsular plication.

scholarly journals Defining the Borderline Hip: High Variability in Acetabular Coverage and Femoral Deformity

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7_suppl6) ◽  
pp. 2325967120S0034
Author(s):  
Maria Schwabe ◽  
Cecilia Pascual-Garrido ◽  
John Clohisy ◽  
Elizabeth Graesser Jeffrey Nepple
Keyword(s):  
Low Dose ◽  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Acetabular Coverage ◽  
Femoral Version ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Text Figure ◽  
Femoral Deformity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Center Edge Angle

Objectives: Borderline acetabular dysplasia is radiographically defined as a lateral center edge angle (LCEA) of 20-25 degrees. It is well accepted that some borderline hips have instability while others have primarily impingement. The optimal management of borderline dysplasia is challenging and particularly complex due to the anatomic variability that exists among patients but has not been well characterized. The purpose of this current study was to investigate the variability in hip deformity present on low-dose CT in a cohort of patients with symptomatic borderline acetabular dysplasia. Methods: Seventy consecutive hips with borderline acetabular dysplasia undergoing surgical treatment were included in the current study. Radiographic evaluation included LCEA, acetabular inclination, anterior center edge angle (ACEA), and alpha angles on AP, Dunn, and frog views. All patients underwent low-dose pelvic CT for preoperative planning. Femoral deformity was assessed with femoral version, alpha angle (measured at 1:00 increments), and maximum alpha angle. Radial acetabular coverage was calculated according to standardized clockface positions [measured from 8:00 (posterior) to 4:00 (anterior)] and defined as normal, undercoverage, or overcoverage relative to 1 SD from the mean of normative values. Results: The mean LCEA was 22.1+1.4, while the mean acetabular inclination was 10.3+3.3. The mean ACEA in the group was 25.3+5.8 (range 10.1-43.9), with 16% having an ACEA < 20 and 50% having an ACEA < 25. The mean femoral version was 17.9° (range -4° to 59°). The mean maximal alpha angle was 57.2° (range 43° to 81°) with 61.4% greater than 55°. Lateral coverage (RAC at 12:00) was deficient in 74.1% of cases. Anterior coverage (RAC at 2:00) was highly variable with 17.1% undercoverage, 72.9% normal, and 10.0% overcoverage. Posterior coverage (RAC at 10:00) was also highly variable with 30.0% undercoverage, 62.9% normal, and 7.1% overcoverage. The three most common patterns of coverage were: isolated lateral undercoverage (31.4%), normal coverage (18.6%), and lateral and posterior undercoverage (17.1%). Conclusion: Patients with borderline acetabular dysplasia demonstrate highly variable three-dimensional deformities including anterior, lateral, and posterior acetabular coverage, femoral version, and alpha angle. Comprehensive deformity characterization in the population is important to guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. [Figure: see text][Figure: see text][Figure: see text]

scholarly journals Evaluation of hip joint laxity in crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous)

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maíra S. Castilho ◽  
Sheila C. Rahal ◽  
Maria J. Mamprim ◽  
Letícia R. Inamassu ◽  
Ramiro N. Dias Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Joint ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Joint Laxity ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Intact Crab ◽  
Orthopedic Diseases ◽  
The Right

ABSTRACT: Like canids, crab-eating foxes may probably be predisposed to similar orthopedic diseases of domestic dogs, such as hip dysplasia. However, for the adequate hip dysplasia diagnosis in wild animals, the normality characteristics of each species must be determined. This study aimed to estimate radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) values of hip joint laxity in healthy crab-eating foxes. Fifteen intact crab-eating foxes, eight males and seven females, ages 1 to 5 and mean body mass of 6.66kg were used. Norberg angle (NA) was calculated from ventrodorsal hip-extended radiographs. To calculate the dorsolateral subluxation (DLS) score, the center distance (CD) index, the lateral center edge angle (LCEA), and the dorsal acetabular rim angle (DARA), measurements obtained from transverse CT images were used. No statistically significant differences were observed between the right and left sides in the radiographic and tomographic parameters. The mean NA was 107.57°. The mean DLS score, the CD index, the LCEA, and the DARA were 60.79%, 0.16, 98.25° and 13.47°, respectively. The data obtained are helpful in characterizing mean values of the hip joint in healthy crab-eating foxes, and can contribute to the knowledge of the species.

scholarly journals DEFINING THE BORDERLINE HIP: HIGH VARIABILITY IN ACETABULAR COVERAGE AND FEMORAL DEFORMITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967120S0021
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Graesser ◽  
Maria Schwabe ◽  
Cecilia Pascual-Garrido ◽  
John C Clohisy ◽  
Jeffrey J Nepple
Keyword(s):  
Low Dose ◽  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Alpha Angle ◽  
Acetabular Coverage ◽  
Edge Angle ◽  
Femoral Version ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Femoral Deformity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Center Edge Angle

Introduction Borderline acetabular dysplasia is radiographically defined as a lateral center edge angle (LCEA) of 20-25 degrees. It is well accepted that some borderline hips have instability while others have primarily impingement. The optimal management of borderline dysplasia is challenging and particularly complex due to the anatomic variability that exists among patients but has not been well characterized. Purpose The purpose of this current study was to investigate the variability in hip deformity present on low-dose CT in a cohort of patients with symptomatic borderline acetabular dysplasia. Methods Seventy consecutive hips with borderline acetabular dysplasia undergoing surgical treatment were included in the current study. Radiographic evaluation included LCEA, acetabular inclination, anterior center edge angle (ACEA), and alpha angles on AP, Dunn, and frog views. All patients underwent low-dose pelvic CT for preoperative planning. Femoral deformity was assessed with femoral version, alpha angle (measured at 1:00 increments), and maximum alpha angle. Radial acetabular coverage was calculated according to standardized clock-face positions [measured from 8:00 (posterior) to 4:00 (anterior)] and defined as normal, under-coverage, or over-coverage relative to 1 SD from the mean of normative values. Results The mean LCEA was 22.1±1.4, while the mean acetabular inclination was 10.3±3.3. The mean ACEA in the group was 25.3±5.8 (range 10.1-43.9), with 16% having an ACEA ≤ 20 and 50% having an ACEA ≤ 25. The mean femoral version was 17.9° (range -4° to 59°). The mean maximal alpha angle was 57.2° (range 43° to 81°) with 61.4% greater than 55°. Lateral coverage (RAC at 12:00) was deficient in 74.1% of cases. Anterior coverage (RAC at 2:00) was highly variable with 17.1% under-coverage, 72.9% normal, and 10.0% over-coverage. Posterior coverage (RAC at 10:00) was also highly variable with 30.0% under-coverage, 62.9% normal, and 7.1% over-coverage. The three most common patterns of coverage were: isolated lateral under-coverage (31.4%), normal coverage (18.6%), and lateral and posterior under-coverage (17.1%). Discussion Patients with borderline acetabular dysplasia demonstrate highly variable three-dimensional deformities including anterior, lateral, and posterior acetabular coverage, femoral version, and alpha angle. Comprehensive deformity characterization in the population is important to guide diagnosis and treatment decisions.

The “Outside-In” Lesion of Hip Impingement and the “Inside-Out” Lesion of Hip Dysplasia: Two Distinct Patterns of Acetabular Chondral Injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (12) ◽  
pp. 2978-2984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Kraeutler ◽  
Jesse A. Goodrich ◽  
Matthew J. Fioravanti ◽  
Tigran Garabekyan ◽  
Omer Mei-Dan
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Value ◽  
Hip Arthroscopy ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Cartilage Damage ◽  
Hip Impingement ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Inside Out ◽  
Group 1

Background: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and acetabular dysplasia lead to acetabular cartilage damage that commonly results in the chondral flaps seen during hip arthroscopy. Purpose: To compare the acetabular chondral flap morphology seen during hip arthroscopy (“outside-in” vs “inside-out”) with clinical and radiographic parameters underlying FAI and hip dysplasia. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Patients who underwent hip arthroscopy by the senior author between 2013 and 2017 with a finding of Outerbridge grade IV acetabular chondral flap were included. Each procedure was retrospectively reviewed on video and chondral flaps were categorized as inside-out or outside-in. An inside-out designation was made for flaps exhibiting an intact chondrolabral junction with a detached sleeve of chondrolabral tissue from the central acetabulum, and an outside-in designation was made for centrally anchored flaps exhibiting a break in the chondrolabral junction. Radiographic markers of hip impingement/dysplasia were noted for each patient during assignment into 1 of 2 radiographic groups: group 1, lateral center edge angle (LCEA) >20 with FAI, and group 2, LCEA ≤20 with or without cam FAI. Associations between chondral flap morphology and clinical diagnosis were tested using a chi-square test. Results: Overall, 95 patients (103 hips) were included (group 1, 78 hips; group 2, 25 hips). Among hips in group 2, 24 had concurrent cam FAI. There was a significant relationship between chondral flap type and radiographic diagnosis ( P < .001). Among group 1 hips, 78% exhibited outside-in type chondral flaps, 12% exhibited combined outside-in and inside-out flaps, and 10% exhibited inside-out flaps. Group 2 hips showed 72% inside-out type chondral flaps, 16% combined, and 12% outside-in. Hips exhibiting outside-in type flaps were significantly more likely to be in group 1 (positive predictive value [PPV], 91%; negative predictive value [NPV], 69%). Similarly, hips exhibiting inside-out type flaps were significantly more likely to be in group 2 (PPV, 56%; NPV, 95%). Altogether, 90% of group 1 hips exhibited an outside-in lesion and 88% of group 2 hips exhibited an inside-out lesion. Conclusion: Acetabular chondral flap type visualized during hip arthroscopy correlates with radiographic markers of hip impingement and hip instability. Outside-in flaps are highly predictive of FAI, whereas inside-out flaps are highly predictive of acetabular dysplasia.

The Iliofemoral Line: A Radiographic Sign of Acetabular Dysplasia in the Adult Hip

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 2493-2500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Kraeutler ◽  
Zachary R. Ashwell ◽  
Tigran Garabekyan ◽  
Jesse A. Goodrich ◽  
K. Linnea Welton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Hip Dysplasia ◽  
Acetabular Dysplasia ◽  
Head Width ◽  
Horizontal Distance ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Radiographic Parameter ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Additional Tool ◽  
Center Edge

Background: Several radiographic parameters utilized for the diagnosis of acetabular dysplasia in adults suffer from poor reproducibility and reliability. Purpose: To define and validate a novel radiographic parameter (the iliofemoral line [IFL]) for the detection of frank and borderline hip dysplasia and to compare the sensitivity and specificity of this radiographic marker to those of previously validated qualitative parameters. Study Design: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods: A consecutive cohort of 222 adult patients (436 hips) undergoing hip preservation surgery was included. The IFL, which extends from the lateral femoral neck through the inner cortical lip of the iliac crest, intersects the femoral head in cases of dysplasia. Percent medialization of the IFL was defined as the horizontal distance of the exposed femoral head lateral to the IFL, relative to the horizontal femoral head width at the center of the femoral head. Results: Percent medialization of the IFL was strongly correlated to the lateral center edge angle ( P < .0001). Values of percent medialization ranging from 15% to 22% predicted the presence of borderline hip dysplasia with a sensitivity of 62% and specificity of 89%, while values exceeding 22% predicted the presence of frank acetabular dysplasia with a sensitivity of 77% and specificity of 94%. By comparison, abnormality of the Shenton line demonstrated a sensitivity of 3.7% and specificity of 97% for the detection of borderline dysplasia and a sensitivity of 16% and specificity of 99% for the detection of frank acetabular dysplasia. Compared with the Shenton line, percent medialization of the IFL was significantly more sensitive for the detection of both borderline and frank acetabular dysplasia (both P < .0001). The intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility of the horizontal difference outside the IFL were 0.99 and 0.96, respectively. Conclusion: Percent medialization of the IFL is a reliable and accurate radiographic marker of frank acetabular dysplasia and, to a lesser extent, borderline dysplasia. The use of this radiographic parameter as an additional tool may enable the earlier detection of borderline and frank hip dysplasia in young adults presenting with hip pain.

scholarly journals Hamstring Graft Incorporation According to the Length of the Graft Inside Tunnels

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 348-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Etienne Cavaignac ◽  
Vincent Marot ◽  
Marie Faruch ◽  
Nicolas Reina ◽  
Jérôme Murgier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Graft ◽  
Acl Reconstruction ◽  
Signal Intensity ◽  
Tibial Tunnel ◽  
Fixation Method ◽  
Graft Incorporation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Graft Interface ◽  
Bone Tunnels

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a quadrupled semitendinosus (ST4) graft is an evolution of the standard technique with 2 hamstring tendons (semitendinosus + gracilis [STG]). However, there is no published comparison of how well these 2 types of hamstring grafts are incorporated into the bone tunnels. Because the ST4 graft is shorter, there is less graft material inside the tunnels. Purpose: To use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to compare graft incorporation in the tibial bone tunnels 1 year after ACL reconstruction with either an STG graft or ST4 graft. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: Sixty-two patients who underwent ACL reconstruction were enrolled prospectively: 31 with an ST4 graft and 31 with an STG graft. The same surgical technique, fixation method, and postoperative protocol were used in both groups. Graft incorporation and ligamentization were evaluated with MRI after 1 year of follow-up. The following parameters were evaluated: signal-to-noise quotient (SNQ), tibial tunnel enlargement, signal intensity at the bone-graft interface, and graft signal according to the Howell scale. The number of participants needed to show that the mean SNQ did not differ between the 2 techniques was 31 in each group (with a 1-sided alpha of 2.5% and a 1-sided beta of 10.0%). The Student t test was used to compare the distribution of continuous secondary endpoints. Results: The mean SNQ was 5.2 ± 4.5 for the STG group and 5.9 ± 3.7 for the ST4 group ( P = .5100). The mean tibial tunnel widening was 93.7% ± 51.7% for the STG group versus 80.0% ± 42.9% for the ST4 group ( P = .2605). The groups did not differ in signal intensity at the bone-graft interface ( P = .7502) or in graft signal according to the Howell scale ( P = .4544). Conclusion: At the 1-year postoperative follow-up, incorporation and ligamentization of the STG and ST4 grafts were the same based on MRI analysis. The results were at least as good with the ST4 technique as with the standard STG technique in terms of incorporation and ligamentization.

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