scholarly journals Treatment of Talar Osteochondral Lesions Using Local Osteochondral Talar Autograft – Long Term Results

Author(s):  
Thanos Badekas ◽  
Evangelos Evangelou ◽  
Maria Takvori
2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1736.2-1736
Author(s):  
O. Burianov ◽  
L. Khimion ◽  
T. Omelchenko ◽  
E. Levitskyi ◽  
V. Lyanskorynsky

Background:traumatic ankle joint osteochondral lesions and defects (OHLD) is frequent cause of OA, chronic pain and loss of joint function; results of traditional treatment strategy are often unsatisfyingObjectives:to develop treatment algorithm for OHLD based on evaluation of previously determined main prognostic factors.Methods:the analysis of long-term (36 ± 4.5 months) treatment results of 239 patients after traumatic ankle joint OHLD revealed the following factors with the greatest predictive value (defined by PC – prognostic coefficient) for good result of treatment (defined as AOFAS function score 75-100 points): age < 40 years (PC = 8.5); size of OHLD ≤ 1.0 cm2; volume ≤ 1.5 cm3(PC = 8.0); osteoarthritis stage ≤ II (PC = 7.2). Based on these factors, a step-by-step, discrete and alternative algorithm for the choice of treatment tactics was created. The algorithm includes use of arthroscopic or open debridement, abrasive chondroplasty, bone marrow regeneration stimulation (microfracturing or tunneling), mosaic osteochondroplasty, arthroplasty or arthrodesis, the use of cellular regenerative technologies (bone marrow cells, platelet riched plasma), and others. Patients of older age with advanced OA need complex, step up approach, surgical treatment combined with regenerative cell technologies. The effectiveness of the differentiated approach to treatment was studied in 72 patients with OHLD (main group) in comparing to 72 patients in whom traditional treatment approaches were used, based on the stage of injury according to the Berndt & Hardy classification (comparison group).Results:compared to the traditional approach, the developed algorithm and treatment system allowed to half terms of hospitalization, to reduce the intensity of pain syndrome (by NRS) and increase the functional activity (by AOFAS) by 25%. In 3 years after trauma good/excellent results of treatment demonstrated 86% patients of main group and 32,2% of patients from comparing group (p<0,05).Conclusion:implementation of the developed treatment algorithm increases the number of good and excellent long-term results by 2.6 times and reduces the number of complications and unsatisfactory results by 4.9 times.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011419S0004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Kreulen ◽  
Trevor Shelton ◽  
Jacqueline Nguyen ◽  
Eric Giza ◽  
Martin Sullivan

Category: Ankle, Arthroscopy, Hindfoot, Sports, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Surgical management of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) present an ongoing treatment challenge. Previously, matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) demonstrated improved pain and function at 7-years postoperative, providing evidence that MACI is a reliable method for treating cartilage. However, it is unknown the long- term results of MACI in OLT. The purpose of this study was to assess 13-year clinical follow-up data and the long-term success of this implant by comparing patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) pre-operatively, at 7-years post-operative, and at 13- years post-operative. Methods: A prospective investigation of MACI was performed on 10 patients with OLTs who had failed previous arthroscopic treatment. Of the 10 patients, 9 were available for 7-year and 13-year follow-up. Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot evaluation were utilized at pre-operative, 7-year, a 13-year postoperative. For each patient, a paired t-test was used to compare 13-year post-operative PROMs to pre-operative PROMs. A single factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) determined whether PROMs were different between pre-operative, 7-year post- operative, and 13-year post-operative time intervals. When a significant difference was detected, a post-hoc Tukey’s determined which time periods were different. Results: SF-36 data at 13-years showed significant improvements in Physical Functioning (p=0.012), Lack of Bodily Pain (p=0.017), and Social Functioning (p=0.007) compared with preoperative data. There were no differences in other components of the SF-36 outcomes (p>0.05). Although the AOFAS was on average 12 points higher at 13-years postoperative, this was not statistically significant (p=0.173). As for comparing PROMs over time, 13-years post-operative PROMs were comparable to 7-years post- operative (Table 1). There were better PROMs for Physical Functioning, Bodily Pain, and Social Functioning at 7- and 13-years post-operative compared to pre-operative while Physical Role Functioning was also better at 7-years post-operative compared to pre-operative. Conclusion: This study shows MACI provides greater pain relief and function at 13-years post-operative with stable long-term follow-up. MACI should be considered for osteochondral lesions that fail initial microfracture.


2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 2619-2625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Vogt ◽  
Sebastian Siebenlist ◽  
Daniel Hensler ◽  
Lizzy Weigelt ◽  
Patrick Ansah ◽  
...  

Background: In the long-term follow-up after debridement, microfracture, or drilling of osteochondral lesions in the elbow, subsequent osteoarthritis is a problem. Osteochondral transplantation for these defects has become a more common procedure. However, long-term results are unknown. Purpose: This study was undertaken to evaluate long-term clinical and radiologic outcomes of advanced osteochondral lesions in the elbow treated with osteochondral transplantation. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: The study included 8 patients with osteochondral lesions in the elbow who were treated by autologous osteochondral transplantation between 1996 and 2002. Patients (average age, 17 years) were evaluated pre- and postoperatively by Broberg-Morrey score to assess elbow function and by American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score for pain analysis. In addition, radiographs (at the first postoperative day, and at 5-year and 10-year follow-up) and magnetic resonance images (8 to 12 weeks postoperatively, and at 5-year and 10-year follow-up) were made to evaluate the joint status. At last follow-up (range, 8-14 years postoperatively), 7 of 8 patients were seen for clinical examination and radiologic analysis. Results: The Broberg-Morrey score increased from an average of 75.9 ± 13.1 to 96.4 ± 2.4 and ASES score significantly improved as follows: worst pain, 7.9 ± 1.1 to 1.6 ± 1.9; rest pain, 3.14 ± 2.7 to 0.6 ± 1.5; weight-lifting pain, 7.6 ± 0.8 to 3.1 ± 1.6; and repetitive movement pain, 5.3 ± 2.4 to 1.6 ± 1.5. Compared with the contralateral side, there was a mean preoperative flexion lag of 12.5° ± 11.6°. At the final follow-up, flexion was free. The mean extension lag was reduced from average 5.4° ± 5.7° to 0°. Radiographs of 2 patients made at final follow-up showed mild signs of osteoarthritis (Kellgren and Lawrence grade I). Postoperative magnetic resonance images showed graft viability in all and a congruent chondral surface in 6 of 7 patients. Conclusion: Clinical long-term results after osteochondral transplantation in the elbow are good to excellent and comparable with midterm results in the literature. Therefore, this technique is a reliable option for satisfactory long-term results regarding treatment of advanced osteochondral lesions in the elbow.


2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 796.1-796
Author(s):  
O. Burianov ◽  
L. Khimion ◽  
T. Omelchenko ◽  
V. Lyanskorynsky ◽  
E. Levitskyi

Background:in most cases osteochondral lesions and defects (OHLD) in the ankle joint are the consequences of trauma, and the results of their treatment depend on a number of factors. Some factors are directly related to the area of damage (depth, localization, size), others are connected to the patients age, presence of degenerative changes in the affected joint, comorbidities, body mass index (BMI), etc.Objectives:to develop an effective system for predicting long-term outcomes in patients with ankle joint OHLD.Methods:24 prognostic factors (age, gender, severity of injury, Charlson comorbidity index, BMI, OA stage, size of defect, localization of injury, degree of osteoporosis, contracture, instability, etc.) influence on the long-term (36 ± 4.5 months) treatment outcomes was analyzed by Bayesian probability analysis in 223 patients after ankle joint OHLD. The prognostic coefficient (PC) was calculated by Wald sequential analysis for each prognostic factor and prognostic system was developed for prediction of high, medium or low probability of positive treatment result, which was determined as a functional joint outcome in AOFAS 75 - 100 points.Results:the greatest predictive value for the positive result of OHLD treatment had the following factors: age< 40 years (PC = 8.5); BMI < 25 kg/m2(PC=7.0), time from trauma < 1 year (PC = 4,1); OA stage < II (PC = 7.2); size of OHLD <1.0 cm2; volume <1.5 cm3(PC = 8.0). The prognostic system is based on the calculating of total factors values for individual patients case in points (Σ PC). If Σ PC is less (-20) the probability of achieving a positive joint-saving result is absent; at Σ PC from (-20) to (+40) the probability is medium; and at Σ PC above (+40) probability is high. The accuracy of the prognostic assessment was retrospectively tested with a 95% confidence interval, the accuaracy of predicitive method – 84,17% (76,59-89,62)%.Conclusion:the size and volume of osteochondral damage, BMI, age and time from trauma has the greatest predictive value for the determination of the long-term results of treatment in patients with ankle joint OHLD; use of the developed prognostic method can be used as a basis for the clinical decision making in choosing different approaches in treatment.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1299-1303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gökhan Polat ◽  
Ali Erşen ◽  
Mehmet Emin Erdil ◽  
Taha Kızılkurt ◽  
Önder Kılıçoğlu ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0002
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Marcellini ◽  
Elvira Di Cave ◽  
Pierluigi Versari ◽  
David Luzon

Category: Ankle, Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: The ideal treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) is debatable. The TruFit plug has been investigated as a potential treatment method for osteochondral defects. This is a biphasic scaffold designed to stimulate cartilage and subchondral bone formation. The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the long-term functional and MRI outcomes of the TruFit Plug for the treatment of OLT. Methods: We evaluated 12 consecutive patients treated from March 2007 to April 2009 for OLT. Clinical examination included the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle score and the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. MRI scans were optained pre-treatment and at last follow-up. The Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue (MOCART) score was used to assess cartilage incorporation. Results: Mean follow-up was 7.5 years (range, 6.5 to 8.7 years). The average age was of 38.6 years (range, 22 to 57 years). The sex ratio between males and females was 3:1 (9 males, 3 females). The mean AOFAS score improved from a preoperative score of 47.2 ± 10.7 to 84.4 ± 8 (p< 0.05). According to the postoperative AOFAS scores 1 case obtained excellent results, 9 were classified as good, and 2 were fair. VAS score improved from a preoperative value of 6.9 ± 1.4 points to 1.2 ± 1.1 points at last follow-up (p< 0.05). The MOCART score for cartilage repair tissue on postoperative MRI averaged 61.1 points (range, 25-85 points). Conclusion: The long-term results suggest that the technique of Trufit Plug for OLT is safely and demonstrates good post- operative scores including improvement of pain and function, with discordant MRI results. However, randomized controlled clinical trials comparing TruFit Plug with an established treatment method are needed to improve synthetic biphasic implants as therapy for osteochondral lesions.


2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 2029-2038 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Petersen ◽  
P. Ueblacker ◽  
C. Goepfert ◽  
P. Adamietz ◽  
K. Baumbach ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 159-173
Author(s):  
Deepak Goyal

Hyaline cartilage is an absolute necessity for a painless and a fully functional joint. A chondral or an osteochondral injury that doesn’t heal or doesn’t undergo a timely repair, eventually lead to arthritis. Many surgical options have been advocated and practiced in last three decades to treat the chondral and the osteochondral lesions. While some of the techniques are now available with the long term results, many techniques have evolved further to produce better results and lesser complications. Newer technologies have also been developed and they are looking promising. In 2020, it is timely to do a literature review of all the techniques suggested and practiced in last three decades and analyze their current status. It is also prudent to envisage, what can we expect in near future from the recent technologies on cartilage repair. The purpose of this paper is to update about the recent status of the established procedures and to review the future trends in cartilage repair.


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