Healing rates of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus appear to be less favourable than other locations. In part this is due to the loose capsular attachment in this region reducing the success of deployment of anchors on the capsule. Using popliteus as an anchor point is safe and results in a very low rate of re-operation for failure of repair
Presentations from Professor Adnan Saithna at the North West Upper Limb Group Meeting January 2018, focusing on current concepts in the diagnosis and management of long head of biceps tendon pathology, with an emphasis on the young, active patient with anterior shoulder pain
• Arthroplasty / total knee replacement in Delhi is a surgical intervention in which the worn-out joint surfaces of the femur, tibia and often the kneecap are replaced, as they are a source of disabling pain. Metallic and high-density polyethylene components are placed in place of damaged and painful joint surfaces.
Presentations from Professor Adnan Saithna at the North West Upper Limb Group Meeting January 2018, focusing on current concepts in the diagnosis and management of long head of biceps tendon pathology, with an emphasis on the young, active patient with anterior shoulder pain
• Arthroplasty / total knee replacement in Delhi is a surgical intervention in which the worn-out joint surfaces of the femur, tibia and often the kneecap are replaced, as they are a source of disabling pain. Metallic and high-density polyethylene components are placed in place of damaged and painful joint surfaces.
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presentation given at the AHA meeting
Winner of the Richard O'Connor Research Award from the Arthroscopy Association of North America 2017. This study demonstrates major improvement in the outcome of ACL reconstruction when an extra-articular procedure (ALL reconstruction) is also performed. The full manuscript is published in AJSM. Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Is Associated With Significantly Reduced ACL Graft Rupture Rates at a Minimum Follow-up of 2 Years: A Prospective Comparative Study of 502 Patients From the SANTI (Scientific ACL NeTwork International) Study Group
Background: Distal femur fractures make up 6 to 7% of all femur fractures. Various plating options for distal femur fracture are conventional buttress plates, fixed-angle devices, and locking plates. This study was planned to evaluate and explore locking compression plate fixation in distal end femur fractures which is expected to provide a stable fixation with minimum exposure, early mobilization, less complications and a better quality of life.
Methods: The study was conducted as prospective clinical study in 20 skeletally mature patients with x-ray evidence of distal femur fracture fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria, operated with distal femur LCP plating. Patients were assessed radiologically and classified according to distal femur fracture classification and outcome graded as excellent, good, fair and poor based on Lysholm Knee Score.
Results: Out of 15 excellent outcome cases, 3 cases were type A1 fracture, 1 case had type A3, 2 cases had type B1 and B2 each, 5 cases had type C2 and 2 cases had type C3 fracture. 1 case with good outcome was type C3. 1 case with fair outcome was type B2. While 3 cases with poor outcome were type A1, A2 and C3.
Conclusions: The DF-LCP is an ideal implant to use for fractures of the distal femur. However, accurate positioning and fixation are required to produce satisfactory results. We recommend use of this implant in Type A and C, osteoporotic and periprosthetic fractures.
Keywords: Distal femur, DF-LCP, Lysholm score, Periprosthetic fracture
Overuse injuries to the elbow in the throwing athlete are frequent. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR), commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is performed on athletes from all levels of competition.
The purpose of this study is to review all ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions performed at a single institution between January 2004 – July 2014. The study reported patient demographics, clinical outcomes, return to sport rate and complications.
Endovascular Vs Surgery in Diabetic Foot Patients
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Open debridement and radiocapitellar replacement in primary and post-traumati...Alberto Mantovani
Background: Postmortem and clinical studies have shown an early and prevalent involvement of the radiohumeral
joint in primary and secondary arthritis of the elbow. The lateral resurfacing elbow (LRE) prosthesis
has recently been developed for the treatment of lateral elbow arthritis. However, few data have been
published on LRE results.
Materials and methods: A prospective multicenter study was designed to assess LRE preliminary results.
There were 20 patients (average age, 55 years). Preoperative diagnosis were primary osteoarthritis in 11
and post-traumatic osteoarthritis in 9. All patients underwent open debridement and LRE prosthesis.
Patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with the Mayo Elbow Performance Score
(MEPS), modified American Shoulder Elbow Surgeons (m-ASES) elbow assessment, and the Quick
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick-DASH). Mean follow-up was 22.6 months.
Results: At the last follow-up, the mean improvement of MEPS and m-ASES was 35 (P ¼ .001) and 34
(P ¼ .001) respectively; the average Quick DASH decreased by 29 (P ¼ .001). Average range of motion
was improved by 35 (P ¼.001). MEPI results were excellent in 12 patients, good in 2, and fair and poor in
3 each. Mild overstuffing was observed in 5 patients, and an implant malpositioning in 3. The implant
survival rate was 100%.
Conclusion: LRE showed promising results in this prospective investigation. Most patients had an
uneventful postoperative course and have shown a painless elbow joint, with satisfactory functional
recovery at short-term follow-up. Further studies with longer follow-up are warranted.
can patients perform rxercise training sessions after mitral valve repair ? is it dangerous or safe , is it effective?
presentation given at the AHA meeting
Winner of the Richard O'Connor Research Award from the Arthroscopy Association of North America 2017. This study demonstrates major improvement in the outcome of ACL reconstruction when an extra-articular procedure (ALL reconstruction) is also performed. The full manuscript is published in AJSM. Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Is Associated With Significantly Reduced ACL Graft Rupture Rates at a Minimum Follow-up of 2 Years: A Prospective Comparative Study of 502 Patients From the SANTI (Scientific ACL NeTwork International) Study Group
Background: Distal femur fractures make up 6 to 7% of all femur fractures. Various plating options for distal femur fracture are conventional buttress plates, fixed-angle devices, and locking plates. This study was planned to evaluate and explore locking compression plate fixation in distal end femur fractures which is expected to provide a stable fixation with minimum exposure, early mobilization, less complications and a better quality of life.
Methods: The study was conducted as prospective clinical study in 20 skeletally mature patients with x-ray evidence of distal femur fracture fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria, operated with distal femur LCP plating. Patients were assessed radiologically and classified according to distal femur fracture classification and outcome graded as excellent, good, fair and poor based on Lysholm Knee Score.
Results: Out of 15 excellent outcome cases, 3 cases were type A1 fracture, 1 case had type A3, 2 cases had type B1 and B2 each, 5 cases had type C2 and 2 cases had type C3 fracture. 1 case with good outcome was type C3. 1 case with fair outcome was type B2. While 3 cases with poor outcome were type A1, A2 and C3.
Conclusions: The DF-LCP is an ideal implant to use for fractures of the distal femur. However, accurate positioning and fixation are required to produce satisfactory results. We recommend use of this implant in Type A and C, osteoporotic and periprosthetic fractures.
Keywords: Distal femur, DF-LCP, Lysholm score, Periprosthetic fracture
Overuse injuries to the elbow in the throwing athlete are frequent. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR), commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is performed on athletes from all levels of competition.
The purpose of this study is to review all ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions performed at a single institution between January 2004 – July 2014. The study reported patient demographics, clinical outcomes, return to sport rate and complications.
Endovascular Vs Surgery in Diabetic Foot Patients
Dr. Ravul Jindal MS FRCS FAMS FIVS Director Vascular Surgery (President Venous Association of India) Fortis Hospital Mohali, India
Open debridement and radiocapitellar replacement in primary and post-traumati...Alberto Mantovani
Background: Postmortem and clinical studies have shown an early and prevalent involvement of the radiohumeral
joint in primary and secondary arthritis of the elbow. The lateral resurfacing elbow (LRE) prosthesis
has recently been developed for the treatment of lateral elbow arthritis. However, few data have been
published on LRE results.
Materials and methods: A prospective multicenter study was designed to assess LRE preliminary results.
There were 20 patients (average age, 55 years). Preoperative diagnosis were primary osteoarthritis in 11
and post-traumatic osteoarthritis in 9. All patients underwent open debridement and LRE prosthesis.
Patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with the Mayo Elbow Performance Score
(MEPS), modified American Shoulder Elbow Surgeons (m-ASES) elbow assessment, and the Quick
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick-DASH). Mean follow-up was 22.6 months.
Results: At the last follow-up, the mean improvement of MEPS and m-ASES was 35 (P ¼ .001) and 34
(P ¼ .001) respectively; the average Quick DASH decreased by 29 (P ¼ .001). Average range of motion
was improved by 35 (P ¼.001). MEPI results were excellent in 12 patients, good in 2, and fair and poor in
3 each. Mild overstuffing was observed in 5 patients, and an implant malpositioning in 3. The implant
survival rate was 100%.
Conclusion: LRE showed promising results in this prospective investigation. Most patients had an
uneventful postoperative course and have shown a painless elbow joint, with satisfactory functional
recovery at short-term follow-up. Further studies with longer follow-up are warranted.
Short Term Analysis of Clinical, Functional Radiological Outcome of Total Kne...iosrjce
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Presentation at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans 2018. This study demonstrates that re-operation rates after this procedure are broadly comparable to those seen after isolated ACLR. The high rates of stiffness and complications seen with non-anatomical ITB based procedures was not observed in this series
This study was presented at the 2019 AANA annual meeting by Dr Adnan Saithna, expert in ACL reconstruction, Overland Park, Kansas. It is the largest published series specifically evaluating ramp lesions (a specific type of meniscal tear) in ACL injured knees. This important work allowed identification of the incidence of this injury and an evaluation of re-operation rates after repair
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ACL repair offer several potential advantages over ACL reconstruction (including quicker rehabilitation, less invasive surgery, reduced operative time, avoidance of donor site morbidity, better proprioception, better forgotten joint scores and the simplicity of revision to ACL reconstruction if the repair fails). This study compares the clinical outcomes of ACL Repair vs Reconstruction. It demonstrates several advantages of ACL repair including superior muscle strength at 6 months, and significantly better forgotten joint scores (FJS-12 scores) as well as non-inferiority with respect to knee laxity parameters and the IKDC score.
Dr Adnan Saithna is an expert in ACL surgery in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona. To read about his other work on ACL Repair please see the following references:
Praz C, Kandhari VK, Saithna A, Sonnery-Cottet B. ACL rupture in the immediate build-up to the Olympic Games: return to elite alpine ski competition 5 months after injury and ACL repair. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Mar 15;12(3)
Ferreira A, Saithna A, Carrozzo A, Guy S, Vieira TD, Barth J, Sonnery-Cottet B. The Minimal Clinically Important Difference, Patient Acceptable Symptom State, and Clinical Outcomes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction: A Matched-Pair Analysis From the SANTI Study Group. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Nov;50(13):3522-3532
Kandhari V, Vieira TD, Ouanezar H, Praz C, Rosenstiel N, Pioger C, Franck F, Saithna A, Sonnery-Cottet B. Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: A Systematic Review from the Scientific Anterior Cruciate Ligament Network International Study Group. Arthroscopy. 2020 Feb;36(2):594-612
Delaloye JR, Murar J, Vieira TD, Saithna A, Barth J, Ouanezar H, Sonnery-Cottet B. Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction. Arthrosc Tech. 2018 Dec 10;8(1):e23-e29.
Risk S, Saithna A, Ferretti A, et al. The modern-day ACL surgeon’s armamentarium should include multiple surgical approaches including primary repair, augmentation, and reconstruction: A letter to the Editor. https://www.jisakos.com/article/S2059-7754(23)00465-0/fulltext
Presentation given by Dr Adnan Saithna, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, at AAOS 2020, on the relationship between early post-operative extension deficit and subsequent risk of cyclops syndrome following ACL reconstruction
Presentation given by Dr Adnan Saithna, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at AAOS 2020, on factors influencing outcomes of a validated return to sports test battery after ACL reconstruction
Presentation delivered at 2020 AAOS annual meeting by Dr Adnan Saithna, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Overland Park, Kansas. This randomised controlled study demonstrates that combined ACL and anterolateral ligament reconstruction is not associated with an increased risk of adverse events when compared to isolated ACL reconstruction
Presentation by Dr Adnan Saithna, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Kansas City University, delivered at American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2020. This presentation reports that professional athletes are at higher risk of septic arthritis after ACL reconstruction than recreational athletes
Lecture given by Dr Saithna, Orthopedic Surgeon, Overland Park, Kansas on his latest research related to knee and shoulder injuries, including: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), ACL repair, ACL reconstruction, ACL rehabilitation, Rotator cuff and Long head of biceps injuries
Largest published series evaluating "Risk Factors For Lateral Meniscal Root Tears in the ACL Injured Knee" presented by Dr Adnan Saithna, expert in ACL reconstruction, Overland Park, Kansas at the 2019 Arthroscopy Association Annual Meeting
Presentation given by Dr Saithna at the 2019 AANA (Arthroscopy Association North America) Annual Meeting on the Outcomes of Combined ACL and anterolateral ligament reconstruction in Professional Athletes
Professor Saithna's presentation at ISKSAA 2018, Leeds, UK, focusing on current concepts in the surgical management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the elite athlete.
Professor Saithna's presentation at ESSKA 2018 on the use of 3D CT Evaluation Of Tunnel Positioning In ACL Reconstruction surgery to demonstrate that preservation of large remnants does not impair precise tunnel placement
This study demonstrates that 3D-MRI is able to evaluate the anterolateral ligament fully in all normal knees. The classification system for injury to the ALL described shows high inter- and intra-observer reliability
Rotator cuff tears are a very common cause of shoulder pain. Surgery is very successful in improving pain but biological augmentation is aimed at improving the healing rate. Amniotic membrane allografts, PRP (platelet rich plasma) and stem cells are all currently popular options.
This study is an In vitro analysis of amniotic membrane allograft as a potential agent for biological augmentation of rotator cuff repair performed by Dr Adnan Saithna, Orthopedic Surgeon, AZBSC Orthopedics
This study is a cadaveric evaluation of the risk of iatrogenic nerve injury during open sub pectoral biceps tenodesis. This study shows a unicortical technique is safer because a bicortical technique risks injury to the axillary nerve posteriorly
Presentation delivered at the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management: Cambridge QI Conference 28.11.15. This medical student lead quality improvement project was supervised by Mr Adnan Saithna, Consultant Knee and Shoulder Surgeon, Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust. The project demonstrated a significant improvement in quality after delivering an evidence-based educational and training package to radiographers.
NJR data reports that the majority of surgeons use a cemented stem for hemiarthroplasty in fractured neck of femur patients. For those that use an uncemented implant this simple tool can help predict those patients in whom the risk of fracture is high and where a cemented implant should be further considered.
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Popliteus is a safe location for all-inside meniscal repair devices in posterior horn lateral meniscal repairs
1. Co-authors from the
SANTI Study Group
Hervé Ouanezar
William G. Blakeney
Charles Latrobe
Levi Reina Fernandes
Jean Romain Delaloye
Mathieu Thaunat
Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet
The Popliteus Tendon
Provides a Safe and Reliable
Location
for Anchor Placement in
Posterior Horn Lateral
Meniscal
Repairs
Adnan Saithna, MBChB, DipSEM, FRCS,
MSc
Honorary Professor Nottingham Trent University, UK
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals, UK
2. I (and/or my co-authors) have something to disclose.
Detailed disclosure information is available via:
AANA Printed Final Program
AANA Meeting App
or
AAOS Orthopaedic Disclosure Program on the AAOS website at
http://www.aaos.org/disclosure
.
3. Failure rates of medial/lateral meniscal repairs performed at the time of
ACLR are similar:
• Approx 14% at 6 years Westermann AJSM 2014
Melton KSSTA 2011
Tengrootenhuysen KSSTA 2011
However, repairs of the posterior horn LM are technically more
challenging due to the loose capsular attachment
Only 63% of tears in the region of the popliteal hiatus healed at second
look arthroscopy, Horibe, JBJS Br 1995,
All-inside Lateral Meniscal Repair
4. Cadaveric Study, Uchida et al, The Knee 2016
• Medial Meniscus
– > 90% of anchors deployed
on either the capsule or sMCL
• Lateral Meniscus
– Only 62.5%
deployed on capsule
How often are meniscal repair anchors
successfully placed on the capsule?
5. Can we use popliteus?
Cadaveric Study, Lopez et al, Act Ortop Mex 2011
No macroscopic gapping, or loosening of sutures after 1000 gait cycles
6. All patients who underwent primary ACLR + repair of
unstable vertical LM tears with an all-inside device placed in
the popliteus tendon between 2011-15 were identified
Exclusions:
• Other types of tear (stable tears, and root, radial or bucket handle or
discoid)
• Multiligament Injuries
• Major concomitant procedure (e.g. HTO)
Retrospective Review of Prospectively Collected Data
from the SANTI Study Group Database
8. Follow Up
Clinical follow up:
• Weeks 3 and 6
• Months 3,6,12 and 24
Final follow up by telephone interview:
• If patients had further surgery, operative records were
obtained
• If they had pain/swelling/locking they were recalled for clinical
and MRI evaluation
9. Results
Study Population
• 200 patients
• Mean age 28.6 (range 14-60)
• Gender distribution M 70%, F 30%
• Mean follow up 45.5 months (range 24.7–75.3)
• The overall ipsilateral re-operation rate was 13%
• 14 (7%) also underwent re-operation for contralateral ACLR
11. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
70
80
90
100
Time (years)
Percentsurvival
Kaplan Meier Cumulative Survivorship using re-operation
for failed LM repair as the endpoint
7 (3.5%) patients underwent re-operation for failed LM at a mean of
24.2 months (range 8.7-43.5) from the date of the index procedure
12. Knee pain at final follow up
Patients undergoing re-operation excluded
174 patients evaluated for pain at final follow up
• 29 patients reported pain or discomfort with a mean VAS
3.6/10
• Of these only 3 had lateral pain
• All proximal to LE
• All resolved with corticosteroid injection
• None had lateral joint line pain
• None had posterior pain
13. Specific complications
No specific complications encountered
• No surgery to remove a symptomatic device from PT
• No PTT tear
• No neurological injuries
14. Risk factors for LM Re-operation
Bimeniscal repair
• Overall re-operation rate bimeniscal (22.4%) vs LM only (9%) p
= 0.005
Chronic ACL rupture
• No failures in 11 patients ACLR >100 months from injury
ALL Reconstruction
• Isolated ACL (4.6%) vs ACL+ALL (2.6%) NS
Number of anchors in popliteus
• One (1.8%) vs Two or more (5.6%) NS
15. Conclusions
• Placing an all-inside device within the popliteus tendon is safe
– no evidence of concerns in this series
• The technique is associated with a very low re-operation rate
for LM repair failure when performed at the time of ACLR