2025
Embryonic and fetal development of the human knee with an emphasis on the posterior cruciate ligament: a literature review
Levitt S, Park N, Cheng R, Ayhan E, Zazulak B, Joo P, Islam W, Jokl P, Katz L, Medvecky M. Embryonic and fetal development of the human knee with an emphasis on the posterior cruciate ligament: a literature review. Annals Of Joint 2025, 10: 10-10. PMID: 39981425, PMCID: PMC11836755, DOI: 10.21037/aoj-24-36.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCongenital anomaliesFetal developmentPosterior cruciate ligamentClinical conditionsMeniscofemoral ligamentCruciate ligamentFetal formationFetal appearanceStaging systemHuman embryosMesenchymal tissueWeeks of developmentDevelopment of articulationEmbryological developmentIntraarticular structuresAdult kneesEmbryo sectionsMorphological criteriaLigamentKnee
2024
Gradual Correction of Equinus Contracture with Hinged Circular External Fixation
Frumberg D, Leslie M. Gradual Correction of Equinus Contracture with Hinged Circular External Fixation. 2024, 827-833. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-77361-7_546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCircular external fixatorProximal tibia fracturesAnkle equinusExternal fixationEquinus contracturePlantigrade footPoor rehabilitationContralateral extremityTibia fracturesGradual correctionDistal tibiaHead injuryRehabilitationDiabetic menEquinusWeightbearingKneeFootPolytraumaContractureFixationNonunionFibulaMenInfected nonunionSemiautomated Three-Dimensional Landmark Placement on Knee Models Is a Reliable Method to Describe Bone Shape and Alignment
Park N, Sieberer J, Manafzadeh A, Hackbarth R, Desroches S, Ghankot R, Lynch J, Segal N, Stefanik J, Felson D, Fulkerson J. Semiautomated Three-Dimensional Landmark Placement on Knee Models Is a Reliable Method to Describe Bone Shape and Alignment. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2024, 101036. DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2024.101036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntra-rater reliabilityMulticenter Osteoarthritis StudyExcellent inter-rater reliabilityIntra-rater reliability scoresAnatomical landmarksInter-rater reliabilityIntraclass correlation coefficientProgression of patellofemoral osteoarthritisIntra-raterOsteoarthritis StudyExcellent reliabilityPatellofemoral osteoarthritisClinical relevanceReliability scoresKnee modelPatellofemoral compartmentCartilage scoresICCTibial tuberosityAnatomical measurementsKneeLandmark displacementsLandmark reviewPotential roleCorrelation coefficientGreater Detail is Needed When Reporting Schenck KD V Injuries in the Orthopaedic Literature: A Systematic Review
Marcel A, Levitt S, Green J, Moran J, Jokl P, Schenck R, Wascher D, Alaia M, Medvecky M. Greater Detail is Needed When Reporting Schenck KD V Injuries in the Orthopaedic Literature: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2024, 101046. DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2024.101046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchV injuriesSystematic reviewOrthopaedic literatureTear patternsKnee dislocationInclusion criteriaClasses I-IVPediatric patientsClassification systemMeta-analysisExclusion criteriaLigament tearsAnimal studiesPeriarticular fracturesFracture patternsI-IVCINAHLReview articleLigamentTechnique papersFractureKneeReviewVisualization of Trochlear Dysplasia Using 3-Dimensional Curvature Analysis in Patients With Patellar Instability Facilitates Understanding and Improves the Reliability of the Entry Point to Trochlea Groove Angle
Sieberer J, Park N, Manafzadeh A, Desroches S, Brennan K, McDonald C, Tommasini S, Wiznia D, Fulkerson J. Visualization of Trochlear Dysplasia Using 3-Dimensional Curvature Analysis in Patients With Patellar Instability Facilitates Understanding and Improves the Reliability of the Entry Point to Trochlea Groove Angle. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2024, 7: 101010. PMID: 40041820, PMCID: PMC11873473, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2024.101010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatellofemoral instability patientsInterclass correlation coefficientInterrater reliabilityPatellofemoral instabilityLevel III-retrospective cohort studyResults Qualitative analysisIII-retrospective cohort studyTrochlear grooveClinical decision-makingRetrospective cohort studyAge-sex matched controlsCohort studyMann-Whitney U testAge-sexRecurrent patellar instabilityPatient's kneeControl kneesAP viewMatched controlsKneePatellar instabilityCT scanTrochlear dysplasiaMann-WhitneyU testAnalyzing Alignment Error in Tibial Tuberosity–Trochlear Groove Distance in Clinical Scans Using 2D and 3D Methods
Sieberer J, Park N, Rancu A, Desroches S, McDonald C, Manafzadeh A, Tommasini S, Wiznia D, Fulkerson J. Analyzing Alignment Error in Tibial Tuberosity–Trochlear Groove Distance in Clinical Scans Using 2D and 3D Methods. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 52: 2996-3003. PMID: 39320426, DOI: 10.1177/03635465241279852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distanceSurgical decision-makingPatellofemoral instabilityIntraclass correlation coefficientGroove distanceTreatment of patellofemoral instabilityComputed tomography scanTT-TG distanceScans of patientsPatient's legsTT-TG measurementsTibial tubercle transferKnees of patientsInterrater reliabilityGt;5 mmTomography scanSurgical planningTubercle transferScanner gantryPatientsClinical scansClinical literatureTopographic landmarksKneeDecision-makingProdromes of Failure After Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Molloy I, Hannah Bash B, Lonner J. Prodromes of Failure After Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty. 2024, 403-410. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-61980-9_26.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal knee arthroplastyStanding radiographsEffective method of surveillancePatient engagement platformPatient-specific outcomesPresence of acute painAnnual follow-upRevision TKAPhysical activityKnee arthroplastyFollow-upKinematic dataWeightbearing radiographsKnee symptomsMethods of surveillanceDecreased rangeIdentified symptomsPeriodic questionnairesSpecific outcomesEarly interventionKinematic goalsEvaluation of sepsisAcute painRevision total knee arthroplastyKneeUltracongruent Versus Posterior-Stabilized Polyethylene: No Difference in Anterior Knee Pain but Decreased Noise Generation
Lizcano J, Molloy I, Kohli M, Yakkanti R, Tarabichi S, Austin M. Ultracongruent Versus Posterior-Stabilized Polyethylene: No Difference in Anterior Knee Pain but Decreased Noise Generation. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2024, 33: 135-144. PMID: 39018667, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-24-00379.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior knee painPatient-reported outcome measure scoresOutcome measure scoresKnee painPosterior stabilizationKnee injuriesMeasure scoresGenerator questionnairePatient satisfactionCohort of patientsIndependent risk factorPercentage of patientsNo differencePrimary outcomeSatisfaction ratePolyethylene designsPainNo notable differenceKneeScoresPS cohortTKAOsteoarthritisPS insertionPatientsPoster 251: Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove Distance (TT-TG): A Patellar Instability Gold Standard Prone to Errors?
Sieberer J, Park N, Rancu A, Manafzadeh A, Tommasini S, Wiznia D, Fulkerson J. Poster 251: Tibial Tuberosity to Trochlear Groove Distance (TT-TG): A Patellar Instability Gold Standard Prone to Errors? Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 12: 2325967124s00220. PMCID: PMC11328310, DOI: 10.1177/2325967124s00220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical decision-makingAngular malalignmentLongitudinal tibial axisDistal pointTT-TGClinical practiceTrochlear grooveAxial alignmentLateral patellofemoral instabilityPatellar instabilityError prevalenceKnee alignmentPatient careTibial axisDecision-makingKneeMann-Whitney U testRadiological protocolPatient's kneeFemoral posterior condylesInstitutional review boardTT-TG distanceCoronal angleExclusion criteriaControl kneesThe Active External Rotation Sign: A Physical Exam Technique for Detecting Posterolateral Corner Injury in Chronic Multiligament Knee Injuries
Levitt S, Zazulak B, Green J, Medvecky M. The Active External Rotation Sign: A Physical Exam Technique for Detecting Posterolateral Corner Injury in Chronic Multiligament Knee Injuries. Video Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 4: 26350254241241082. DOI: 10.1177/26350254241241082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKnee injuriesExternal rotationDial testPosterolateral corner injuriesPLC injuriesPhysical exam testsPosterolateral cornerVarus stress testKnee flexionChronic PLC injuriesDynamic external rotationPosterior tibial translationBiceps femoris tendonBiceps femorisChronic multiligament knee injuriesNon-operative treatmentKnee motionMultiligament knee injuriesHigh index of suspicionPassive motionPosterior translationInjury identificationTibial translationIndex of suspicionKneeRelationship between Mild Genu Varum and Genu Valgum with Degenerative Hip and Knee Disease: A Cadaveric Study
Liu R, Weinberg D, Streit J, Lasko C, Cooperman D. Relationship between Mild Genu Varum and Genu Valgum with Degenerative Hip and Knee Disease: A Cadaveric Study. Journal Of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction 2024, 10: 86-90. DOI: 10.4103/jllr.jllr_12_24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMechanical lateral distal femoral angleMedial proximal tibial angleValgus deformityGenu varum and genu valgumLateral distal femoral angleMultiple regression analysisAssociated with hipVarus deformityDistal femoral angleProximal tibial angleKnee arthritisMild varus deformityRegression analysisGenu varum and valgumDegenerative diseasesKnee alignmentFemoral angleStandard anatomical positionTibial angleYears of ageKnee diseaseCadaveric skeletonsOsteological collectionKneeHipMedial-Sided Repair in Multi-Ligamentous Knee Injury
Patel R, Green J, Moran J, Santos E, Medvecky M. Medial-Sided Repair in Multi-Ligamentous Knee Injury. Video Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 4: 26350254241226723. DOI: 10.1177/26350254241226723.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMulti-ligamentous knee injuriesSuperficial medial collateral ligamentPosterior oblique ligamentValgus stabilityKnee injuriesDeep medial collateral ligamentMedial collateral ligamentPatient-reported outcomesMedial structuresMedial knee structuresIntra-articular entrapmentKnee loadingCollateral ligamentElite athletesExternal rotationValgus laxityKnee functionTibial plateau fracturesMedial patellofemoral ligament tearThird-degree injuryOrthopedic injuriesKnee stabilityKneeAnatomic alignmentKnee structuresSuccessful Management of Impending Skin Necrosis After a Posterolateral Knee Dislocation
Santos E, Schneble C, Kim D, Medvecky M. Successful Management of Impending Skin Necrosis After a Posterolateral Knee Dislocation. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e23.00149. PMID: 38648386, PMCID: PMC11037736, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00149.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsImpending skin necrosisSkin necrosisKnee dislocationPosterolateral knee dislocationFull-thickness skin necrosisComplicating treatment optionsSoft tissueSoft tissue envelopeMedial soft tissuesTreatment optionsPerioperative periodMedial ligamentous structuresCutaneous injuryIncarcerationNecrosisSkin injuryPatientsSuccessful managementLigamentous structuresKneeInjuryGradual Correction of Equinus Contracture with Hinged Circular External Fixation
Frumberg D, Leslie M. Gradual Correction of Equinus Contracture with Hinged Circular External Fixation. 2024, 1-7. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-02767-8_546-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCircular external fixatorProximal tibia fracturesAnkle equinusExternal fixationEquinus contracturePlantigrade footPoor rehabilitationContralateral extremityTibia fracturesGradual correctionDistal tibiaHead injuryRehabilitationDiabetic menEquinusWeightbearingKneeFootPolytraumaContractureFixationNonunionFibulaMenInfected nonunionCost‐Effectiveness of Community‐Based Diet and Exercise for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity or Overweight
Kopp P, Yang C, Yang H, Katz J, Paltiel A, Hunter D, Callahan L, Mihalko S, Newman J, DeVita P, Loeser R, Miller G, Messier S, Losina E. Cost‐Effectiveness of Community‐Based Diet and Exercise for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity or Overweight. Arthritis Care & Research 2024, 76: 1018-1027. PMID: 38450873, DOI: 10.1002/acr.25323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBody mass indexUsual careQuality-adjusted life yearsHealth educationIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioKnee osteoarthritisKnee OAGroup-based health educationWestern Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index pain scoreLifetime costsOA careE programCost-effectiveIncremental cost-effectivenessFunctional limitationsIncreased lifetime costsOsteoarthritis Policy ModelCost-effectiveness ratioLife yearsMass indexPain reductionSocietal perspectiveCohort characteristicsKneeExerciseOptimizing calibration of modern skeletal maturity systems
Furdock R, Moyal A, Benedick A, Lin F, Hao Y, Cooperman D, Sanders J, Liu R. Optimizing calibration of modern skeletal maturity systems. Journal Of Children's Orthopaedics 2024, 18: 229-235. PMID: 38567044, PMCID: PMC10984147, DOI: 10.1177/18632521241229954.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
In-Office Needle Arthroscopy with Meniscal Repair for Meniscal Lesions of the Knee
Kirschner N, Owusu-Sarpong S, Neal W, Fariyike B, Bi A, Colasanti C, Azam M, Gianakos A, Stone J, Kennedy J. In-Office Needle Arthroscopy with Meniscal Repair for Meniscal Lesions of the Knee. Arthroscopy Techniques 2023, 12: e1821-e1826. PMID: 37942106, PMCID: PMC10628162, DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.06.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOffice needle arthroscopyMeniscal injuryNeedle arthroscopyCommon orthopaedic surgical proceduresAdequate local anesthesiaQuicker patient recoveryOrthopedic surgical proceduresKnee painLocal anesthesiaPatient satisfactionPatient recoveryCommon causeKnee arthroscopySurgical proceduresMeniscal lesionsProper indicationsMeniscal repairAdequate visualizationArthroscopyOperating roomInjuryKneeIndicationsPainAnesthesia
2022
Reconceptualization of Trochlear Dysplasia in Patients With Recurrent Patellar Dislocation Using 3-Dimensional Models
Yu K, Cooperman D, Schneble C, McLaughlin W, Beitler B, Kaliney R, Wang A, Fulkerson J. Reconceptualization of Trochlear Dysplasia in Patients With Recurrent Patellar Dislocation Using 3-Dimensional Models. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 10: 23259671221138257. PMID: 36458105, PMCID: PMC9706073, DOI: 10.1177/23259671221138257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrent patellar dislocationPatellar dislocationTrochlear dysplasiaProximal trochleaTomography scanControl kneesTrochlear grooveFemoral condyleHealthy control kneesIntercondylar notch roofProximal trochlear grooveComputed tomography scanCross-sectional studyLevel of evidenceDistal femoral condylePosterior femoral condylesLateral trochlear ridgeNotch roofMediolateral positioningNovel 3D measurement methodPatientsKneeDysplasiaSurgical planningOsseous anatomyProsthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee Among the Elderly: A Retrospective Study
Spichler-Moffarah A, Rubin LE, Bernstein JA, O'Bryan J, McDonald E, Golden M. Prosthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee Among the Elderly: A Retrospective Study. The American Journal Of Medicine 2022, 136: 100-107. PMID: 36063860, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.08.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProsthetic joint infectionJoint infectionTotal joint arthroplasty increasesMortality of patientsTertiary medical centerPeriprosthetic joint infectionYears of ageClinical characteristicsOlder patientsGeriatric populationArthroplasty increasesRisk factorsMedical CenterPopulation agesPatientsInfectionMortalityAgeEtiologyHipPrevalenceKneeSynovial Pathology in the Knee
Gianakos A, Peebles L, Yurek J, Kim T, Mulcahey M. Synovial Pathology in the Knee. 2022, 141-151. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-94789-7_10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPigmented villonodular synovitisMagnetic resonance imagingSynovial pathologySynovial tissueWarrants further workupNon-neoplastic etiologyRange of motionCause of dysfunctionSynovial lipomatosisFurther workupPatient functionNeoplastic causesSynovial chondromatosisVillonodular synovitisResonance imagingKneePathologyCauseTissueCase-based descriptionPainSynovitisChondromatosisInflammationDysfunction
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