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 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
2017
Clinical application of concentrated bone marrow aspirate in orthopaedics: A systematic review
Gianakos A, Sun L, Patel J, Adams D, Liporace F. Clinical application of concentrated bone marrow aspirate in orthopaedics: A systematic review. World Journal Of Orthopedics 2017, 8: 491-506. PMID: 28660142, PMCID: PMC5478493, DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i6.491.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConcentrated bone marrow aspirateBone marrow aspirateTendon repairTendon injuriesMarrow aspiratesCartilaginous lesionsSystematic reviewClinical settingFull-thickness chondral lesionsSignificant clinical improvementQuality of evidenceInclusion/exclusion criteriaLevel of evidenceStandardized outcome measuresMagnetic resonance imagingClinical improvementAdjunctive treatmentBone unionDecreased riskLower incidenceChondral lesionsOutcome measuresExclusion criteriaHealing rateOsteochondral lesionsCurrent management of talar osteochondral lesions
Gianakos A, Yasui Y, Hannon C, Kennedy J. Current management of talar osteochondral lesions. World Journal Of Orthopedics 2017, 8: 12-20. PMID: 28144574, PMCID: PMC5241540, DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i1.12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutologous osteochondral transplantationBone marrow stimulationReparative proceduresOsteochondral lesionsConcentrated bone marrow aspiratePrimary repair proceduresAcute ankle sprainsTreatment of OLTMedium-term resultsBone marrow aspirateTalar osteochondral lesionsDate clinical evidencePlatelet-rich plasmaDiagnostic imaging modalitiesAOT procedureSymptomatic OLTAdjunct therapyClinical evidenceSurgical outcomesAnkle sprainSurgical techniqueTreatment strategiesMarrow aspiratesOsteochondral transplantationLarge lesions