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BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of ankle sprains in the population produces a significant number of patients with lateral instability. Persistence of this condition may lead to the progressive involvement of medial structures, causing a multidirectional rotational instability. METHODS: This is a retrospective study with patients diagnosed with multidirectional instability who underwent ankle arthroscopy with medial (arthroscopic tensioning) and lateral repair (arthroscopic Bröstrom) between January 2018 and January 2020. All patients were evaluated for pain and function according to the visual analog scale (VAS) score and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot Score at a mean of 14.8 months (5-27 months) in follow-up. A total of 30 ankles (29 patients) were included in the study. RESULTS: The AOFAS score increase from a 49.7 (CI 5.8) to a 91.9 (CI 2.4) mean (P = .001) and was followed by significant improvement in the mean VAS score (6.8, CI 0.37-0.95, CI 0.31). The majority of patients had associated procedures (53.3%), and a low complication rate was found (16.6%). CONCLUSION: Combined medial and lateral arthroscopic repair might be an effective and safe alternative in the treatment of multidirectional instability. Inclusion of the deltoid ligament complex and the low invasiveness of the arthroscopic technique may improve the clinical outcomes of these patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.
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BACKGROUND: Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is usually due to a combination of mechanical failure of the osteoligamentous complex that maintains the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and attenuation or complete tear of the posterior tibial tendon. Magnetic resonance imaging studies in patients with flatfoot deformities have reported the posterior tibial tendon to be pathologic in up to 100% of patients, the spring ligament in up to 87%, and the deltoid ligament in 33%. Many studies in the literature describe reconstruction of the spring ligament or the deltoid ligament associated with AAFD, but there is no study in which both (spring and deltoid) ligaments are reconstructed at the same time. We describe a novel technique to reconstruct the deltoid ligament and the spring ligament at the same time. METHODS: We described the technique and evaluated 10 consecutive patients with AAFD and insufficient ankle and midfoot ligaments. RESULTS: We found no postoperative complications, stiffness, or loss of correction. CONCLUSION: We present a novel technique to reconstruct the failed deltoid and spring ligament during flatfoot correction. It is unique in that it uses internal brace augmentation with FiberTape® to help and protect the soft tissue healing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.
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Pé Chato/cirurgia , Articulações do Pé/cirurgia , Ligamentos Articulares/cirurgia , Idoso , Feminino , Pé Chato/diagnóstico por imagem , Pé/diagnóstico por imagem , Pé/cirurgia , Deformidades Adquiridas do Pé/cirurgia , Articulações do Pé/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Procedimentos Ortopédicos/métodos , Radiografia , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Achilles tendon ruptures may lead to proximal retraction of the stump if not treated acutely, increasing the chances of poorer functional outcomes. The flexor halluces longus transfer is a well-established treatment option, usually performed as an open procedure. The aim of this paper is to report the preliminary results and describe the technique of endoscopic flexor halluces longus transfer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Six patients with chronic Achilles tendon injuries or re-ruptures were treated with endoscopic FHL transfer. The Achilles Tendon Rupture Score was used to clinically evaluate the patients. Single leg heel rise ability, functional hallux weakness, complications and procedure length were also checked. RESULTS: On average, we took 56 minutes to perform the surgery. All patients had a major increase in the ATRS score value postoperatively. Single leg heel rise was possible for all patients without limitation. None of the patients noticed functional weakness of the hallux during daily life activity and no wound or soft tissue complications were seen. CONCLUSION: Endoscopic FLH transfer is a reliable option for patients with high skin risk and soft tissue complications. Other studies are needed to compare this technique with the open procedure, gold standard by now, to ensure its safety and efficacy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4.
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Introduction. Baropodometry is used to measure the load distribution on feet during rest and walking. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in plantar foot pressures distribution due to period of working and due to stretching exercises of the posterior muscular chain. Methods. In this transversal study, all participants were submitted to baropodometric evaluation at two different times: before and after the working period and before and after stretching the muscles of the posterior chain. Results. We analyzed a total of 54 feet of 27 participants. After the working period, there was an average increase in the forefoot pressure of 0.16 Kgf/cm2 and an average decrease in the hindfoot pressure of 0.17 Kgf/cm2. After stretching the posterior muscular chain, the average increase in the forefoot pressure was 0.56 Kgf/cm2 and the hindfoot average pressure decrease was 0.56 Kgf/cm2. These changes were not statistically significant. Discussion. It was reported that the strength of the Achilles tendon generates greater forefoot load transferred from the hindfoot. In our study, no significant variation in the distribution of plantar pressure was observed. It can be inferred that baropodometry was a reliable instrument to determine the plantar pressure, regardless of the tension of the posterior chain muscles.
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Tendão do Calcâneo/fisiologia , Fenômenos Biomecânicos/fisiologia , Pé/fisiologia , Caminhada/fisiologia , Adulto , Feminino , Marcha/fisiologia , Humanos , Pressão , Telopódios , Suporte de CargaRESUMO
We conducted a wide-ranging review of the literature regarding osteochondral lesions of the ankle, with the aim of presenting the current concepts, treatment options, trends and future perspectives relating to this topic.
Os autores fazem uma revisão ampla da literatura a respeito das lesões osteocondrais do tornozelo, com o intuito de expor os conceitos atuais sobre o tema, as opções de tratamento, as tendências e as perspectivas.
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ABSTRACT We conducted a wide-ranging review of the literature regarding osteochondral lesions of the ankle, with the aim of presenting the current concepts, treatment options, trends and future perspectives relating to this topic.
RESUMO Os autores fazem uma revisão ampla da literatura a respeito das lesões osteocondrais do tornozelo, com o intuito de expor os conceitos atuais sobre o tema, as opções de tratamento, as tendências e as perspectivas.
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Humanos , Traumatismos do Tornozelo/diagnóstico , Traumatismos do Tornozelo/terapia , Osteocondrite/diagnóstico , Osteocondrite/terapia , TálusRESUMO
The presence of accessory tendons in the foot and ankle needs to be recognized, given that depending on their location, they may cause disorders relating either to pain processes or to handling of the surgical findings. We describe the presence of an accessory flexor tendon of the toes, seen in surgical exposure for transferring the long flexor tendon of the hallux to the calcaneus, due to the presence of a disorder of tendinopathy of the insertion of the calcaneal tendon in association with Haglund's syndrome.
A presença de tendões acessórios no pé e no tornozelo necessita de seu reconhecimento, visto que, a depender da localização, podem gerar afecções, seja em processos álgicos ou no manuseio do achado cirúrgico. Descrevemos a presença do tendão flexor acessório dos dedos na exposição cirúrgica para transferência do tendão flexor longo do hálux para o calcâneo na vigência de afecção de tendinopatia insercional do tendão calcâneo associado à afecção de Haglund.
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The presence of accessory tendons in the foot and ankle needs to be recognized, given that depending on their location, they may cause disorders relating either to pain processes or to handling of the surgical findings. We describe the presence of an accessory flexor tendon of the toes, seen in surgical exposure for transferring the long flexor tendon of the hallux to the calcaneus, due to the presence of a disorder of tendinopathy of the insertion of the calcaneal tendon in association with Haglund's syndrome.
A presença de tendões acessórios no pé e no tornozelo necessita de seu reconhecimento, visto que, a depender da localização, podem gerar afecções, seja em processos álgicos ou no manuseio do achado cirúrgico. Descrevemos a presença do tendão flexor acessório dos dedos na exposição cirúrgica para transferência do tendão flexor longo do hálux para o calcâneo na vigência de afecção de tendinopatia insercional do tendão calcâneo associado à afecção de Haglund.
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Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Tornozelo , Pé , TendinopatiaRESUMO
To find the best clinical parameters for defining and classifying the degree of plantar plate injuries. METHOD: Sixty-eight patients (100 metatarsophalangeal joints) were classified in accordance with the Arthroscopic Anatomical Classification for plantar plate injuries and were divided into five groups (0 to IV). Their medical files were reviewed and the incidence of each parameter for the respective group was correlated. These parameters were: use of high heels, sports, acute pain, local edema, Mulder's sign, widening of the interdigital space, pain in the head of the corresponding metatarsal, touching the ground, "drawer test", toe grip and toe deformities (in the sagittal, coronal and transversal planes). RESULTS: There were no statistically significant associations between the degree of injury and use of high-heel shoes, sports trauma, pain at the head of the metatarsal, Mulder's sign, deformity in pronation or displacement in the transversal and sagittal planes (although their combination, i.e. "cross toe", showed a statistically significant correlation). Positive correlations with the severity of the injuries were found in relation to initial acute pain, progressive widening of the interdigital space, loss of "touching the ground", positive results from the "drawer test" on the metatarsophalangeal joint, diminished grip strength and toe deformity in supination. CONCLUSIONS: The "drawer test" was seen to be the more reliable and precise tool for classifying the degree of plantar plate injury, followed by "touching the ground" and rotational deformities. It is possible to improve the precision of the diagnosis and the predictions of the anatomical classification for plantar plate injuries through combining the clinical history and data from the physical examination.
Encontrar os melhores parâmetros clínicos para definir e classificar o grau das lesões da placa plantar. MÉTODO: Foram classificados 68 pacientes (100 articulações metatarsofalângicas [MTF]) de acordo com a classificação anatômica artroscópica para lesão de placa plantar e divididos em cinco grupos (0 a IV). Seus registros médicos foram revisados e se correlacionou a incidência de cada parâmetro no respectivo grupo. Os parâmetros foram: uso de saltos altos, esportes, dor aguda, edema local, sinal de Mulder, alargamento do espaço interdigital, dor na cabeça do metatarso correspondente, toque ao solo, "teste da gaveta", preensão dos dedos e deformidades dos dedos (plano sagital, coronal e transversal). RESULTADOS: Não houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre o grau de lesão e o uso de sapatos de salto alto, trauma esportivo, dor de cabeça do metatarso, sinal de Mulder, deformidade em pronação, desvio no plano transversal e sagital (embora a sua combinação, o crossover toe, tenha mostrado correlação estatisticamente significativa). A correlação positiva com a severidade das lesões foi encontrada em: dor aguda no início, alargamento progressivo do espaço interdigital, perda de "toque ao solo"; positividade do "teste de gaveta" da MTF; diminuição da força de preensão e deformidade em supinação do dedo. CONCLUSÕES: O "teste de gaveta" se apresenta como a ferramenta mais confiável e precisa para classificar o grau da lesão da placa plantar, seguido pelo "toque ao solo" e as deformidades rotacionais. É possível melhorar a precisão do diagnóstico, bem como a previsão da classificação anatômica de lesão da placa plantar, por meio da combinação de história clínica e de dados de exame físico.