2023
Rethinking Cartilage Lesions of the Ankle: An Update on the Role of Biologic Adjuvants
Gianakos A, Kennedy J. Rethinking Cartilage Lesions of the Ankle: An Update on the Role of Biologic Adjuvants. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023, 31: 701-707. PMID: 37026780, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-01042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvances in Cartilage Repair
Azam M, Butler J, Duenes M, McAllister T, Walls R, Gianakos A, Kennedy J. Advances in Cartilage Repair. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 2023, 54: 227-236. PMID: 36894294, DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2022.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous osteochondral transplantationBone marrow stimulationPoor healing capacityAnkle painUncontained lesionsConservative managementArthroscopic debridementCystic lesionsBiological adjuvantsTraumatic etiologyOsteochondral transplantationInvasive proceduresOsteochondral lesionsLarge lesionsMarrow stimulationAnkle jointLesionsSmall lesionsScaffold-based therapiesHealing capacityPatientsArticular cartilageUnsatisfactory resultsCartilage repairDebridement
2022
Chapter 12 Ankle Anatomy and Biomechanics
Yurek J, Gianakos A, Mulcahey M. Chapter 12 Ankle Anatomy and Biomechanics. 2022, 161-167. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-75985-4.00019-2.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 ResearchConceptsPost-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