2024
Pregnancy and infertility in orthopedics: A review of the current state
Kermanshahi N, Hartman H, Matzkin E, Gianakos A. Pregnancy and infertility in orthopedics: A review of the current state. World Journal Of Surgery 2024, 48: 1025-1036. PMID: 38598433, DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssisted reproductive technologyFemale orthopedic surgeonsObstetric complicationsOrthopedic surgeonsRate of obstetric complicationsSystematic literature search of articlesLiterature search of articlesSystematic literature searchEvaluate pregnancySearch of articlesPregnancyCochrane DatabaseOrthopedic traineesOrthopedic surgerySurgical residentsReproductive technologySurgeonsPeripartum experiencesResidency trainingDelayed childbearingPaternity leaveComplicationsFamily planningInfertilityFemale trainees
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 strategiesGender Differences May Exist in the Presentation, Mechanism of Injury and Outcomes Following Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Gianakos A, Williamson E, Mercer N, Kerkhoffs G, Kennedy J. Gender Differences May Exist in the Presentation, Mechanism of Injury and Outcomes Following Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2022, 62: 75-79. PMID: 35659478, DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone marrow stimulationMale patientsFemale patientsPain scoresOsteochondral lesionsMarrow stimulationCartilage repair tissue (MOCART) scoreSymptomatic osteochondral lesionsAnkle Outcome ScoreShort Form-12Mechanism of injuryMagnetic resonance observationYears postsurgeryClinical outcomesOutcome scoresSurgical outcomesRetrospective analysisAnkle biomechanicsPatientsMedial lesionsLateral lesionsLesionsTissue scoresCartilage morphologyOutcomes
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 ResearchSex-Related Differences in Hip Injury Rates and Strength and Conditioning
Gianakos A, Yurek J, Mulcahey M. Sex-Related Differences in Hip Injury Rates and Strength and Conditioning. Clinics In Sports Medicine 2021, 40: 399-408. PMID: 33673895, DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2020.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjury ratesLateral center-edge angleFemale athletesCenter-edge angleSex-related differencesClinical presentationHip injuriesInjury patternsHip pathologyAthlete's returnAthletic populationPelvic tiltKnee biomechanicsAnatomic differencesFemoral versionRehabilitation strategiesTreatmentAthletesMalesDifferencesResult of contactInjuryPathologyOutcomes After Arthroscopic Surgery for Anterior Impingement in the Ankle Joint in the General and Athletic Populations: Does Sex Play a Role?
Gianakos A, Ivander A, DiGiovanni C, Kennedy J. Outcomes After Arthroscopic Surgery for Anterior Impingement in the Ankle Joint in the General and Athletic Populations: Does Sex Play a Role? The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2021, 49: 2834-2842. PMID: 33400547, DOI: 10.1177/0363546520980096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior ankle impingementAnkle impingementChronic ankle instabilityPatient sexAthletic populationSystematic reviewComplication rateMale patientsConcomitant pathologyFemale patientsAnkle sprainFunctional outcomeChondral injuriesAnkle instabilityAnkle Society (AOFAS) scaleAverage complication rateCommon concomitant pathologyAmerican Orthopaedic FootExcellent functional outcomeFoot Function IndexLow complication rateVisual analog scaleSystematic literature searchHigh rateAnteromedial impingement
2020
Autologous osteochondral transplantation for osteochondral lesions of the talus: high rate of return to play in the athletic population
Seow D, Shimozono Y, Gianakos A, Chiarello E, Mercer N, Hurley E, Kennedy J. Autologous osteochondral transplantation for osteochondral lesions of the talus: high rate of return to play in the athletic population. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2020, 29: 1554-1561. PMID: 32856096, DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06216-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous osteochondral transplantationQuality of evidenceOLT sizeRehabilitation protocolOsteochondral transplantationAthletic populationOsteochondral lesionsSystematic reviewPre-injury statusCochrane Library databasesLevel of evidencePredictors of returnSpecific eligibility criteriaHigh rateFixed-effects modelLevel IVSurgeons' protocolsLibrary databasesPRISMA guidelinesEligibility criteriaSubsequent rehabilitationIncrease ageMean timeSignificant correlationTransplantationEffect 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 intervalSex- and Gender-specific Analysis in Orthopaedic Studies.
Gianakos A, George N, Pinninti A, Kwan S, LaPorte D, Mulcahey M. Sex- and Gender-specific Analysis in Orthopaedic Studies. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2020, 478: 1482-1488. PMID: 32281769, PMCID: PMC7310522, DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001172.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral orthopaedic journalsGender-specific analysisSubspecialty journalsOrthopaedic studiesOrthopaedic journalsHealth needsProportion of patientsCase-control studyPrevalence of injuriesWomen's health needsOutcomes of interestMultifactorial statistical modelGreater percentageGender-related differencesInjury patternsDisease progressionOrthopedic injuriesWomen patientsTreatment outcomesOrthopaedic surgery journalsStudy populationProportion of studiesPatientsSports medicineIndividual study level
2019
Foot and Ankle Related Sex-Specific Analysis Within High-Impact Journals
Gianakos A, George N, Merklein M, Chambers L, Ferkel R, DiGiovanni C, Kennedy J. Foot and Ankle Related Sex-Specific Analysis Within High-Impact Journals. Foot & Ankle International 2019, 41: 356-363. PMID: 31855079, DOI: 10.1177/1071100719894530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSex-specific analysesSex-matched cohortSex-specific outcomesSignificant differencesPrevalence of footPercent of studiesOrthopaedic FootPatient sexAnkle injuriesTreatment outcomesOrthopaedic literatureIndependent investigatorsLevel IIISubspecialty journalsDemographic characteristicsFemale outcomesOutcomesSexMultifactorial statistical modelCalendar yearFootSignificant improvementTotalHigh-impact journalsPercent
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 ResearchConceptsBone 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