Lipoma arborescens of the knee: Report of a case with a full range of motion and literature review

Lipoma arborescens is a benign intra-articular tumor characterized by joint effusions, pain and reduced range of motion. It is rare in adults and children. We present a case of Lipoma arborescens in a 16 year old male. The work up involved plain radiographs, MRI, incisional biopsy and laboratory analysis.

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A Simple and Inexpensive Management for Peroneus Longus Dislocation

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967119s00472 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (11_suppl6) ◽

pp. 2325967119S0047

Author(s):

Fahroni Cahyono Winata

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Full Range ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Sports Injury ◽

Lateral Malleolus ◽

Bone Flap ◽

Convex Shape ◽

Longus Tendon ◽

Dynamic Ultrasound

Introduction: Peroneal longus dislocation is an uncommon sports injury and commonly misdiagnosed. Imaging measure includes plain radiography, ultrasonography, and MRI examination. Treatment strategies include controversial nonoperative treatment with a significant failure rate and several surgical procedures were reported. We reporting a chronic peroneal longus dislocation case in our hospital. Material and methods: Twenty-two years old male presented with a painful snapping lateral ankle suffered 3-month prior surgery. He played futsal and suddenly he felt popped on his ankle followed by pain and swelling. Dynamic ultrasound examination shows dislocation of peroneal longus tendon and convex shape of the retromalleolar groove. A five-centimeter long incision is made posterior to the lateral malleolus and during exploration we confirmed the ultrasound findings. We perform retromalleolar groove deepening by making bone flap medially, curette the cancellous bone and tamper back the bone flap, followed by superior peroneal retinaculum (SPR) reconstruction to the medial aspect of lateral cortex of the lateral malleolus to provide smooth gliding surface. We immobilize the ankle with a cast for six weeks for soft tissue healing. Result: After six weeks he can perform the almost full range of motion of the ankle without pain. Followed by further physiotherapy to regain full range of motion of the ankle. He returns to sport six months after surgery. Ultrasound examination shows the stability of the peroneal longus tendon. Conclusion: Dynamic ultrasound examination and retromalleolar groove deepening with SPR reconstruction are simple and inexpensive management for peroneal longus dislocation

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Outcomes of the glove-gauze regimen for managing burn injuries of the hand

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1177/1753193420910054 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 45 (7) ◽

pp. 737-741

Author(s):

Oleksandra Vyrva ◽

Elliott Smock ◽

Joel Pessa ◽

Sunil M. Thirkannad

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Full Range ◽

Effective Means ◽

Healing Time ◽

Full Thickness ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Partial Thickness ◽

And Function ◽

Hand Burns

We studied the efficacy of the glove-gauze regimen in treating superficial, partial-thickness and small full-thickness hand burns. Outcome measures included healing time, need for surgical intervention, need for formal physical therapy, restoration of range of motion, return to function and incidence of infection. All patients ( n = 123) successfully completed the regimen with an average healing time of 3.7 weeks. None required surgical debridement and seven (6%) required formal physical therapy. One hundred and eighteen patients (96%) regained full range of motion and 122 (99%) returned to their previous level of work. We believe that the glove-gauze regimen provides a simplified and effective means of managing hand burns. We conclude from our patients that the glove-gauze regimen is an effective treatment that can ensure uneventful healing of superficial, partial-thickness and small full-thickness burns. A majority of our patients healed with full range of motion and function without formal physical therapy. Level of evidence: IV

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A novel Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Technique; Preliminary Clinical Results

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967117s00077 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2_suppl2) ◽

pp. 2325967117S0007

Author(s):

Hasan Basri Sezer ◽

Raffi Armağan ◽

Muharrem Kanar ◽

Osman Tuğrul Eren

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament ◽

Femoral Tunnel ◽

Full Range ◽

Lateral Collateral Ligament ◽

Reconstruction Technique ◽

Collateral Ligament ◽

Ligament Rupture ◽

Patella Luxation ◽

The Mean

Medial Patellofemoral ligament(MPFL) is the main passive stabilizer of the patellofemoral joint. MPFL is injured in the 2/3 rds of the patients after patella luxation. In this study we present a novel aproach to the anatomical MPFL reconstruction and preliminary results of the technique. We operated 7 patients(4 female and female and 3 male) who applied to our clinic after a patella luxation episode. The mean age was 27,1 years(16-42). The mean follow up time was 23,5 months(24-35). We evaluated the patients clinically and radiologically for concommitant pathologies. 1 patient had patellar cartilage demage and patella alta, 1 patient had medial collateral ligament rupture, 1 patient had lateral collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament rupture and these pathologies were treated as well. The operation was done in the supine position on a radiolucent table and under the image intensifier control. The semitendinosus autograft was prepared. The femoral tunnel was drilled and double strand graft was introduced in the femoral tunnel and secured with ToggleLoc femoral fixation device(Biomet). The graft was advanced over the facia to the patellar side and passed through the 2 patellar tunnels and tied to each other. After exercising the knee the graft tension was rechecked at 30 degrees of knee flexion. Early postoperatively range of motion and quadriceps strenghtening exercises were carried out and patients were allowed to bear weight. All of the patients had full range of motion and free of pain. Postoperative x-ray and MRI examinations revealed the correction of patellar tilt and lateral shift of the patella in all patients. The only complication was a fissure of patella in 1 patient in the 6th week of rehabilitation due to anteriorly located patellar tunnel and heavy exercise. We immobilsed the patient in a brace and the patient returned to rehabilitation after 6 weeks when the fissure healed. All the patients returned to the previous functional level. Our anatomical MPFL technique uses ToggleLoc for the femoral side but implant free at the patellar side. The technique provided excellent preliminiary result in all of the patients. The technique allows graft retensioning again and again from both the femoral and the patellar side. The double bundle reconstruction seems to immitate the natural behaviour of the MPFL. However patellar tunnels carry a substantial risk of patella fracture and must be placed with great attention.

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ENHANCING A KINEMATICALLY DERIVED AXIS OF THE KNEE USING A KNEE NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Journal of Musculoskeletal Research ◽

10.1142/s0218957708002048 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 11 (03) ◽

pp. 127-133

Author(s):

Lisa Case Doro ◽

Richard E. Hughes ◽

Andrew G. Urquhart

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Navigation System ◽

Mechanical Axis ◽

Full Range ◽

Component Position ◽

Transepicondylar Axis ◽

Bony Landmarks

Purpose: Component position is critical in knee arthroplasty. We propose using a navigated knee axis (NKA) that is kinematically determined using a navigation system as an alignment reference, instead of defining the transepicondylar axis (TEA) with bony landmarks. This paper investigates whether this NKA should be computed over small arc segments versus over a full range of motion. Methods: Twelve unembalmed cadaver knees were tested. A navigation system computed the NKA for segments and for the full arc of motion in multiple planes. Results: The NKA computed near extension was different from the plane perpendicular to the mechanical axis (P > 0.005), while the NKA computed in flexion matched the TEA. Conclusion: The NKA determined from the full arc of motion was more reproducible and more closely estimated important knee parameters.

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The “Trigger” Thumb Locked in Extension – An Unusual Presentation of a Common Paediatric Condition

The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume) ◽

10.1142/s2424835516500247 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (02) ◽

pp. 234-238 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bruce R. Johnstone ◽

L. J. Currie ◽

Edmund W. Ek ◽

Daniel J. Wilks ◽

David B. McCombe ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Operating Room ◽

Full Range ◽

Interphalangeal Joint ◽

Unusual Presentation ◽

Trigger Thumb ◽

A1 Pulley

Background: We report a variant of paediatric trigger thumb which is locked in extension rather than flexion. Methods: Eleven children with 14 trigger thumbs (three bilateral) locked in extension were reviewed retrospectively over a 12-year period. The number of flexed trigger thumbs encountered over this period was established from the operating room database. Results: All children were treated with release of the A1 pulley. Nine children achieved a full range of motion at the interphalangeal joint. One child with bilateral extended trigger thumbs required bilateral dorsal capsulotomy and another child developed temporary mild triggering in flexion. Conclusions: Approximately 1% of trigger thumbs treated operatively at this institution presented as the extended variant. Trigger thumb locked in extension should be considered in a child presenting with inability to flex the thumb.

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Synovial Lipomatosis (Lipoma Arborescens) of the Knee

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967114s00263 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (11_suppl3) ◽

pp. 2325967114S0026

Author(s):

Melih Malkoç ◽

Ozgur Korkmaz ◽

Ali Seker ◽

Mehmet Isyar ◽

Ismail Oltulu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Knee Society Score ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Full Range ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Full Weight Bearing ◽

Female Group ◽

Arthroscopic Synovectomy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Synovial Lipomatosis

Objectives: The goals of this retrospective study are to emphasize that the patients who have non surgical treatments for several times due to the massive swelling in their knees should be considered the SL and this pathology is treatable by arthroscopic synovectomy Methods: Seventeen patients (four female and thirteen male), were evaluated retrospectively from May 2009 and April 2013. Mean age for female group was 34,75 (range between 32 to 41) and for male group was 34,23 (range between 26 to 46). Mean follow-up period was 14,76 months (range between 6 months and 38 months). Mean duration of compliance was 26,23 months (range between 9 to 96) months. All patients rated by Knee Society Score preoperatively and postoperatively arthroscopic synovectomy, performed by using radiofrequency ablation and arthroscopic shaver for treatment procedure. Patients were discharged at the end of the one day hospitalization. Postoperatively all patients were allowed to full range of motion and full weight-bearing within one day after surgery. Results: Patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively using the Knee Society Score. The mean Knee Society Score was 67,82 preoperatively and 88,23 was postoperatively. There is significant difference between preoperative and postoperative Knee Society scores.(p <0.05) At the end of the three months, MRI studied and there was no clue of recurrence except two patients. All patients returned to their daily activities with full of range of motion and without swelling of the affected knee joints. At the microscopic histological studies were reported as synovial lipomatosis for all patients Conclusion: Arthroscopic synovectomy is the safe and dramatically effective method of treatment in synovial lipomatosis with less complication, curability and retrieving patients full range of motion with no limitation in their daily activities

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Smartphone applications for range of motion measurement in clinical practice: A literature review of inclinometer and goniometric tools

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.1059 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 61 ◽

pp. e454 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A.V. Bruyneel

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Literature Review ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Smartphone Applications ◽

Motion Measurement

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A Novel All-Inside Arthroscopic Technique for Radial-Sided Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Hand ◽

10.1177/1558944717715138 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. NP166-NP169 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael T. Edgerton ◽

Robert C. Kollmorgen

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Single Case ◽

Excellent Result ◽

Full Range ◽

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex ◽

Wrist Arthroscopy ◽

Single Case Report ◽

Triangular Fibrocartilage

Background: Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries are a known cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain. Wrist arthroscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis of these lesions and is becoming a more frequent method of treatment. Isolated radial-sided tears are uncommon and treatment of these lesions is controversial. There are few reports on repair techniques. Here we report on a novel arthroscopic, all-inside technique for traumatic radial-sided TFCC tears that resulted in full range of motion, significant improvement in pain, and ultimately return to sport. Methods: This is a single case report describing an all-inside, arthroscopic repair of a radial-sided TFCC tear. The techniques and postoperative protocol are discussed. Clinical outcomes were reported at final follow-up of 3.5 months. Results: At final follow-up, our patient had full wrist range of motion, 95% strength, occasional 1/10 pain, and returned to sport at her previous level of play. There were no complications. Conclusion: Although just a single case report, our patient had an excellent result based on modified Mayo wrist score. When comparing our result and the previous literature, this technique seems to be a valid method for addressing radial-sided TFCC tears.

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