We studied the origin of the anterior
Tear pattern and tendon involvement are risk factors for the development of a pseudoparalytic shoulder. However, some patients have similar tendon involvement but significantly different active forward flexion. In these cases, it remains unclear why some patients suffer from pseudoparalysis and others with the same tear pattern show good active range of motion. Moment arms (MA) and force vectors of the RC and the
Introduction. Treatment strategies for irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears (MRCTs) are debatable, especially for younger, active patients. Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR) acts as a static stabilizer, while Lower Trapezius Transfer (LTT) serves as a dynamic stabilizer. This study compares the biomechanical effectiveness of SCR and LTT, hypothesizing that their combination will enhance shoulder kinematics. Methods. Eight human shoulders from donors aged 55-75 (mean = 63.75 years), balanced for gender, averaging 219.5 lbs, were used. Rotator cuff and
Introduction. Supraspinatus and infraspinatus tears (Massive Rotator Cuff Tear- MRCT) cause compensatory activation of the teres minor (TM) and subscapularis (SubS) to maintain humeral head alignment. This study measures force changes in TM and SubS using a dynamic shoulder testing setup. We hypothesize that combining superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) and lower trapezius tendon (LTT) transfer will correct rotator cuff forces. Methods. Eight fresh-frozen human shoulder specimens from donors aged 55-75 (mean = 63.75 years), balanced for gender, averaging 219.5 lbs, were used. Rotator cuff and
Background. Ankle fractures are often associated with ligamentous injuries of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, the
Introduction. The arch of the foot has been described as a truss where the plantar fascia (PF) acts as the tensile element. Its role in maintaining the arch has likely been underestimated because it only rarely torn in patients with progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD). We hypothesized that elongation of the plantar fascia would be a necessary and sufficient precursor of arch collapse. Method. We used a validated finite element model of the foot reconstructed from CT scan of a female cadaver. Isolated and combined simulated ligament transection models were created for each combination of the ligaments. A collapsed foot model was created by simulated transection of all the arch supporting ligaments and unloading of the posterior tibial tendon. Foot alignment angles, changes in force and displacement within each of the ligaments were compared between the intact, isolated ligament transection, and complete collapse conditions. Result. Isolated release of the PF did not cause deformity, but lead to increased force in the long (142%) and short plantar (156%),
Helical plates are preferably used for proximal humeral shaft fracture fixation and potentially avoid radial nerve irritation as compared to straight plates. Aims:(1) to investigate the safety of applying different long plate designs (straight, 45°-, 90°-helical and ALPS) in MIPO-technique to the humerus. (2) to assess and compare their distances to adjacent anatomical structures at risk. MIPO was performed in 16 human cadaveric humeri using either a straight plate (group1), a 45°-helical (group2), a 90°-helical (group3) or an ALPS (group4). Using CT-angiography, distances between brachial arteries and plates were evaluated. Following, all specimens were dissected, and distances to the axillary, radial and musculocutaneous nerve were evaluated. None of the specimens demonstrated injuries of the anatomical structures at risk after MIPO with all investigated plate designs. Closest overall distance (mm(range)) between each plate and the radial nerve was 1(1-3) in group1, 7(2-11) in group2, 14(7-25) in group3 and 6(3-8) in group4. It was significantly longer in group3 and significantly shorter in group1 as compared to all other groups, p<0.001. Closest overall distance (mm(range)) between each plate and the musculocutaneous nerve was 16(8-28) in group1, 11(7-18) in group2, 3(2-4) in group3 and 6(3-8) in group4. It was significantly longer in group1 and significantly shorter in group3 as compared to all other groups, p<0.001. Closest overall distance (mm(range)) between each plate and the brachial artery was 21(18-23) in group1, 7(6-7) in group2, 4(3-5) in group3 and 7(6-7) in group4. It was significantly longer in group1 and significantly shorter in group3 as compared to all other groups, p<0.021. MIPO with 45°- and 90°-helical plates as well as ALPS is safely feasible and showed a significant greater distance to the radial nerve compared to straight plates. However, distances remain low, and attention must be paid to the musculocutaneous nerve and the brachial artery when MIPO is used with ALPS, 45°- and 90°-helical implants. Anterior parts of the
The quest for optimal treatment of acute distal tibiofibular syndesmotic disruptions is still in progress. Using suture-button repair devices is one of the dynamic stabilization options, however, they may not be always appropriate for stabilization of length-unstable syndesmotic injuries. Recently, a novel screw-suture repair system was developed to address such issues. The aim of this study was to investigate the performance of the novel screw-suture repair system in comparison to a suture-button stabilization of unstable syndesmotic injuries. Eight pairs of human cadaveric lower legs were CT scanned under 700 N single-leg axial loading in five foot positions – neutral, 15° external/internal rotation and 20° dorsi-/plantarflexion – in 3 different states: (1) pre-injured (intact); (2) injured, characterized by complete syndesmosis and
The quest for optimal treatment of acute distal tibiofibular syndesmotic disruptions is still in full progress. Using suture-button repair devices is one of the dynamic stabilization options, however, they may not be always appropriate for stabilization of length-unstable syndesmotic injuries. Recently, a novel screw-suture repair system was developed to address such issues. The aim of this study was to investigate the performance of the novel screw-suture repair system in comparison to a suture-button stabilization of unstable syndesmotic injuries. Eight pairs of human cadaveric lower legs were CT scanned under 700 N single-leg axial loading in five foot positions – neutral, 15° external/internal rotation and 20° dorsi-/plantarflexion – in 3 different states: (1) pre-injured (intact); (2) injured, characterized by complete syndesmosis and
Abstract. Objective. There is no specific framework for the clinical management of sports related brachial plexus injuries. Necessarily, rehabilitation is based on injury presentation and clinical diagnostics but it is unclear what the underlying evidence base to inform rehabilitative management. Methods. A systematic review of the literature was undertaken in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We applied the PEO criteria to inform our search strategy to find articles that reported the rehabilitative management of brachial plexus injuries sustained while playing contact sports. An electronic search of Medline, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science from inception to 3rd November 2022 was conducted. MESH terms and Boolean operators were employed. We applied an English language restriction but no other filters. Manual searches of Google Scholar and citation searching of included manuscripts were also completed. All study types were considered for inclusion provided they were published as peer-reviewed primary research articles and contained relevant information. Two investigators independently carried out the searches, screened by title, abstract and full text. Two researchers independently extracted the data from included articles. Data was cross-checked by a third researcher to ensure consistency. To assess internal validity and risk of bias, the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools were utilised. Results. The search generated 88 articles. Following removal of duplicates, 43 papers were evaluated against the eligibility criteria. Nine were eligible for full text review, with the majority of exclusions being expert opinion articles. Eight case reports were included. One article reported three individuals, resulting in data for ten athletes. The mean age was 19.8 years (±4.09). Injuries occurred in five American football players, two wrestlers, two rugby players, and a basketball player. No two studies applied the same diagnostic terminology and the severity of injury varied widely. Burning pain and altered sensation was the most commonly reported symptom, alongside motor weakness in the upper limb. Clinical presentation and management differed by injury pattern. Traction injuries caused biceps motor weakness and atrophy of the
Last decade, a shift towards operative treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures has been observed [T. Huttunen et al., Injury, 2013]. Current fracture fixation plates are however suboptimal, leading to reoperation rates up to 53% [J. G. Wijdicks et al., Arch. Orthop. Trauma Surg, 2012]. Plate irritation, potentially caused by a bad geometric fit and plate prominence, has been found to be the most important factor for reoperation [B. D. Ashman et a.l, Injury, 2014]. Therefore, thin plate implants that do not interfere with muscle attachment sites (MAS) would be beneficial in reducing plate irritation. However, little is known about the clavicle MAS variation. The goal of this study was therefore to assess their variability by morphing the MAS to an average clavicle. 14 Cadaveric clavicles were dissected by a medical doctor (MH), laser scanned (Nikon, LC60dx) and a photogrammetry was created with Agisoft photoscan (Agisoft, Russia). Subsequently a CT-scan of these bones was acquired and segmented in Mimics (Materialise, Belgium). The segmented bone was aligned with the laser scan and MAS were indicated in 3-matic (Materialise, Belgium). Next, a statistical shape model (SSM) of the 14 segmented clavicles was created. The average clavicle from the SSM was then registered to all original clavicle meshes. This registration assures correspondences between source and target mesh. Hence, MAS of individual muscles of all 14 bones were indicated on the average clavicle. Mean area is 602 mm. 2. ± 137 mm. 2. for the
Injury to the syndesmosis occurs in 10–13% of all operative ankle fractures and there is evidence that both incomplete treatment and malreduction of the syndesmosis can lead to poor clinical outcomes. Much attention has been given to post–operative malreduction documented by computer tomography (CT), however, there is limited data about the intact positioning and relative motion of the native syndesmosis. The aim of this study is to elucidate more detailed information on the position of the fibula in the syndesmosis during simulated weight–bearing in intact state, with sequential ligament sectioning and following two reconstructive techniques. Fourteen paired, fresh–frozen human cadaveric limbs were mounted in a weight–bearing simulation jig. CT scans were obtained under simulated foot–flat loading (75 N) and in single–legged stance (700 N), in five foot positions: neutral, 15° external rotation, 15° internal rotation, 20° dorsiflexion, and 20° plantarflexion. The elements of the syndesmosis and the
Arthritis of the glenohumeral joint accompanied by an irreparable tear of the rotator cuff can cause severe pain, disability and loss of function, particularly in the elderly population. Anatomical shoulder arthroplasty requires a functioning rotator cuff, however, reverse shoulder arthroplasty is capable of addressing both rotator cuff disorders and glenohumeral deficiencies. The Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis design is based on two bio-mechanical principles by Grammont; a medialized center of rotation located inside the glenoid bone surface and second, a 155 degree angle of inclination. Combined, they increase the
Using a dynamic biomechanical model of malunion of the shoulder, we have determined the change in
Rotator cuff tears are among the most frequent upper extremity injuries. Current treatment strategies do not address the poor quality of the muscle and tendon following chronic rotator cuff tears. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) is a transcription factor that activates many genes that are important in skeletal muscle regeneration. HIF-1α is inhibited under normal physiological conditions by the HIF prolyl 4-hydroxylases (PHDs). In this study, we used a pharmacological PHD inhibitor, GSK1120360A, to enhance the activity of HIF-1α following the repair of a chronic cuff tear, and measured muscle fibre contractility, fibrosis, gene expression, and enthesis mechanics. Chronic supraspinatus tears were induced in adult rats, and repaired 28 days later. Rats received 0 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, or 10 mg/kg GSK1120360A daily. Collagen content, contractility, fibre type distribution and size, the expression of genes involved in fibrosis, lipid accumulation, atrophy and inflammation, and the mechanical properties of the enthesis were then assessed two weeks following surgical repair.Objectives
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All-suture anchors are increasingly used in rotator cuff repair procedures. Potential benefits include decreased bone damage. However, there is limited published evidence for the relative strength of fixation for all-suture anchors compared with traditional anchors. A total of four commercially available all-suture anchors, the ‘Y-Knot’ (ConMed), Q-FIX (Smith & Nephew), ICONIX (Stryker) and JuggerKnot (Zimmer Biomet) and a traditional anchor control TWINFIX Ultra PK Suture Anchor (Smith & Nephew) were tested in cadaveric human humeral head rotator cuff repair models (n = 24). This construct underwent cyclic loading applied by a mechanical testing rig (Zwick/Roell). Ultimate load to failure, gap formation at 50, 100, 150 and 200 cycles, and failure mechanism were recorded. Significance was set at p < 0.05.Objectives
Materials and Methods
Wear of polyethylene is associated with aseptic loosening of orthopaedic implants and has been observed in hip and knee prostheses and anatomical implants for the shoulder. The reversed shoulder prostheses have not been assessed as yet. We investigated the volumetric polyethylene wear of the reversed and anatomical Aequalis shoulder prostheses using a mathematical musculoskeletal model. Movement and joint stability were achieved by EMG-controlled activation of the muscles. A non-constant wear factor was considered. Simulated activities of daily living were estimated from After one year of use, the volumetric wear was 8.4 mm3 for the anatomical prosthesis, but 44.6 mm3 for the reversed version. For the anatomical prosthesis the predictions for contact pressure and wear were consistent with biomechanical and clinical data. The abrasive wear of the polyethylene in reversed prostheses should not be underestimated, and further analysis, both experimental and clinical, is required.
When performing the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR), the positioning of the talar component and the selection of mobile-bearing thickness are critical. A biomechanical experiment was undertaken to establish the effects of these variables on the range of movement (ROM) of the ankle. Six cadaver ankles containing a specially-modified STAR prosthesis were subjected to ROM determination, under weight-bearing conditions, while monitoring the strain in the peri-ankle ligaments. Each specimen was tested with the talar component positions in neutral, as well as 3 and 6 mm of anterior and posterior displacement. The sequence was repeated with an anatomical bearing thickness, as well as at 2 mm reduced and increased thicknesses. The movement limits were defined as 10% strain in any ligament, bearing lift-off from the talar component or limitations of the hardware. Both anterior talar component displacement and bearing thickness reduction caused a decrease in plantar flexion, which was associated with bearing lift-off. With increased bearing thickness, posterior displacement of the talar component decreased plantar flexion, whereas anterior displacement decreased dorsiflexion.
While the evolution of the bony skeleton of the shoulder girdle is well described, there is little information regarding the soft tissues, in particular of the rotator cuff. We dissected the shoulders of 23 different species and compared the anatomical features of the tendons of the rotator cuff. The alignment and orientation of the collagen fibres of some of the tendons were also examined histologically. The behaviour of the relevant species was studied, with particular reference to the extent and frequency of forward-reaching and overhead activity of the forelimb. In quadrupedal species, the tendons of supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor were seen to insert into the greater tuberosity of the humerus separately. They therefore did not form a true rotator cuff with blending of the tendons. This was only found in advanced primates and in one unusual species, the tree kangaroo. These findings support the suggestion that the appearance of the rotator cuff in the evolutionary process parallels anatomical adaptation to regular overhead activity and the increased use of the arm away from the sagittal plane.
This protocol describes a pragmatic multicentre
randomised controlled trial (RCT) to assess the clinical and cost
effectiveness of arthroscopic and open surgery in the management
of rotator cuff tears. This trial began in 2007 and was modified
in 2010, with the removal of a non-operative arm due to high rates
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