2022
Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus—Does Sex Play a Role?
Gianakos A, Okedele O, Mulcahey M, Kerkhoffs G, Kennedy J. Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus—Does Sex Play a Role? The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2022, 62: 96-101. PMID: 35753861, DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.05.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous osteochondral transplantationFemale patientsOsteochondral lesionsMale patientsOsteochondral transplantationPotential gender-related differencesCartilage repair tissue (MOCART) scoreMean MOCART scoreAnkle Outcome ScoreMechanism of injuryChronic ankle instabilityTalar osteochondral lesionsGender-related differencesMean FAOSConsecutive patientsMagnetic resonance observationOutcome scoresFunctional outcomeMOCART scoreAnkle instabilityPatientsDemographic dataTissue scoresLesionsRehabilitation strategies
2021
Clinical Outcomes of Peroneal Tendon Tears: A Systematic Review
Mercer N, Gianakos A, Mercurio A, Kennedy J. Clinical Outcomes of Peroneal Tendon Tears: A Systematic Review. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2021, 60: 1008-1013. PMID: 33785239, DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Effect of Microfracture on Functional Outcomes and Subchondral Sclerosis Following Distraction Arthroplasty of the Ankle Joint
Gianakos A, Haring R, Shimozono Y, Fragomen A, Kennedy J. Effect of Microfracture on Functional Outcomes and Subchondral Sclerosis Following Distraction Arthroplasty of the Ankle Joint. Foot & Ankle International 2020, 41: 631-638. PMID: 32354229, DOI: 10.1177/1071100720917144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnkle JointArthroplasty, SubchondralFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteoarthritisSclerosisConceptsPost-traumatic osteoarthritisDistraction arthroplastyAnkle jointOutcomes of patientsAnkle Outcome ScoreFunctional activity levelBone marrow aspirateFAOS scoresOutcome scoresFunctional outcomeAnkle arthrodesisSubchondral sclerosisBiologic augmentationMarrow aspiratesPatientsLevel IIIPoor candidatesDemographic dataJoint replacementEnd stageArthroplastyAdverse effectsRole of microfracturesActivity levelsSame time interval
2018
Update on the Comprehensive Approach to Fragility Fractures
Cohn M, Gianakos A, Grueter K, Rosen N, Cong G, Lane J. Update on the Comprehensive Approach to Fragility Fractures. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018, 32: 480-490. PMID: 30036208, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001244.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFragility fracturesAnabolic agentsDual-energy x-ray absorptiometry screeningFracture Liaison Service (FLS) modelNew anabolic agentsFirst-line treatmentFracture liaison serviceBone density lossAntiosteoporotic medicationAntiresorptive agentsNonpharmacologic treatmentsFracture careVitamin DSurgical historyTreatment optionsAntisclerostin antibodiesBone densityBone diseaseEffective treatmentLiaison servicePhysician extendersFracture healingPotential treatmentDensity lossTreatment
2016
Comparison of Sagittal Balance between Radiofrequency Targeted Vertebral Augmentation and Balloon Kyphoplasty in Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Retrospective Study.
Sutipornpalangkul W, Zambrana L, Gianakos A, Lane J. Comparison of Sagittal Balance between Radiofrequency Targeted Vertebral Augmentation and Balloon Kyphoplasty in Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Retrospective Study. Journal Of The Medical Association Of Thailand 2016, 99: 1025-32. PMID: 29927208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSagittal alignment parametersBalloon kyphoplasty groupSagittal vertical axisBalloon kyphoplastyPelvic tiltKyphoplasty groupKyphotic angleVertebral collapseRetrospective studyVertebral augmentationPelvic incidenceSacral slopeLumbar lordosisSagittal balanceSpinosacral angleVertebral compression fracture patientsRF-TVA groupTreatment of VCFWhole spine alignmentMedical record reviewGroup of patientsPresent retrospective studyPost-operative lateral radiographsVertebral compression fracturesPost-operative radiographsThe Effect of Different Bone Marrow Stimulation Techniques on Human Talar Subchondral Bone: A Micro–Computed Tomography Evaluation
Gianakos A, Yasui Y, Fraser E, Ross K, Prado M, Fortier L, Kennedy J. The Effect of Different Bone Marrow Stimulation Techniques on Human Talar Subchondral Bone: A Micro–Computed Tomography Evaluation. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2016, 32: 2110-2117. PMID: 27234650, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.03.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, SubchondralBone MarrowCadaverFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSclerosisTalusX-Ray MicrotomographyConceptsBone marrow stimulation techniquesMarrow stimulation techniquesSubchondral boneK-wiresMicrofracture awlBone surface area/bone volumeBone volume/total tissue volumeStimulation techniquesBone marrow compartmentTotal tissue volumeBone volume fractionTomography evaluationMicro-computed tomography analysisTrabecular numberBone marrowBone volumeMarrow compartmentSclerosisTrabecular thicknessGrade 1Trabecular compactionBone holeLarger diameter devicesTissue areaTissue volume
2015
Functional Outcomes of Tibialis Posterior Tendoscopy With Comparison to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Gianakos A, Ross K, Hannon C, Duke G, Prado M, Kennedy J. Functional Outcomes of Tibialis Posterior Tendoscopy With Comparison to Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Foot & Ankle International 2015, 36: 812-819. PMID: 25759276, DOI: 10.1177/1071100715576485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingPosterior tendon pathologyTibialis posterior tendonMean preoperative scoreMean postoperative scorePreoperative MRI findingsTendon pathologyFunctional outcomePreoperative scoresMRI findingsPostoperative scoresShort Form-12 (SF-12) general health questionnaireLevel IV case seriesResonance imagingAnkle Outcome ScoreSF-12 scoresTraditional open approachGeneral Health QuestionnairePartial-thickness tearsEffective imaging techniqueSensitive diagnostic toolPosterior tendonPreoperative symptomsPatient ageTendon subluxationAnterolateral Tibial Osteotomy for Accessing Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation
Gianakos A, Hannon C, Ross K, Newman H, Egan C, Deyer T, Kennedy J. Anterolateral Tibial Osteotomy for Accessing Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation. Foot & Ankle International 2015, 36: 531-538. PMID: 25576475, DOI: 10.1177/1071100714563308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous osteochondral transplantationAnterolateral tibial osteotomyTibial osteotomyOutcome scoresOsteochondral transplantationOsteochondral lesionsMagnetic resonance imaging outcomesCystic osteochondral lesionsPrimary treatment strategyAnkle Outcome ScoreFunctional outcome scoresRetrospective case seriesRecords of patientsSeries of patientsRepair siteRepair tissueAverage MOCART scoreT2 mapping MRIBone marrow stimulationCartilage repair tissuePostoperative footLigament disruptionLimited morbidityMagnetic resonance observationCase series