Background: Although Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) is primarily performed for post-traumatic ankle arthritis with joint disruption, anatomical landmarks for Joint Line (JL) level are typically preserved. However, severe Post-Traumatic Bone Loss (PTBL) or TAA revision may render some landmarks unidentifiable, challenging JL restoration. Methods: Patients undergoing customized TAA for severe PTBL or revision were enrolled. Custom-made implants, based on 3D CT scans, were designed to address bone defects and provide adequate bone support. Evaluated parameters, measured on bilateral ankle weight-bearing radiographs taken preoperatively and 6–8 months postoperatively, included JL Height Ratio (JLHR) and the distances from JL to the Lateral Malleolus apex (LM-JL), the posterior colliculus of the Medial Malleolus (MM-JL), and the Gissane Calcaneal Sulcus (CS-JL). Reproducibility and variability were assessed, and comparisons were made between radiological parameters measured at TAA and those at the contralateral ankle. Results: Thirteen patients were included. Intra- and interobserver reliability demonstrated excellent values. The least variability was observed in the LM-JL distance. Statistically significant correlations were found between CS-JL and MM-JL distances in the operated limb and between the CS-JL of the operated limb and the contralateral ankle. While TAA parameters did not show statistically significant differences compared with the contralateral ankle, a trend toward proximalization of the JL was noted. Conclusions: This study demonstrated good reproducibility of the analyzed parameters for evaluating JL in TAA among patients with severe PTBL or undergoing revision surgery. However, these parameters cannot be deemed fully reliable. Given their potential weaknesses, it is crucial to identify more reproducible values, preferably ratios.

Zielli, S.O., Mazzotti, A., Artioli, E., Arceri, A., Sgubbi, F., Langone, L., et al. (2024). Radiological Landmarks for Joint Line Level in Challenging Total Ankle Arthroplasty. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 13(15), 1-13 [10.3390/jcm13154451].

Radiological Landmarks for Joint Line Level in Challenging Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Zielli S. O.;Mazzotti A.;Artioli E.
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Arceri A.;Sgubbi F.;Langone L.;Abdi P.;Faldini C.
2024

Abstract

Background: Although Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) is primarily performed for post-traumatic ankle arthritis with joint disruption, anatomical landmarks for Joint Line (JL) level are typically preserved. However, severe Post-Traumatic Bone Loss (PTBL) or TAA revision may render some landmarks unidentifiable, challenging JL restoration. Methods: Patients undergoing customized TAA for severe PTBL or revision were enrolled. Custom-made implants, based on 3D CT scans, were designed to address bone defects and provide adequate bone support. Evaluated parameters, measured on bilateral ankle weight-bearing radiographs taken preoperatively and 6–8 months postoperatively, included JL Height Ratio (JLHR) and the distances from JL to the Lateral Malleolus apex (LM-JL), the posterior colliculus of the Medial Malleolus (MM-JL), and the Gissane Calcaneal Sulcus (CS-JL). Reproducibility and variability were assessed, and comparisons were made between radiological parameters measured at TAA and those at the contralateral ankle. Results: Thirteen patients were included. Intra- and interobserver reliability demonstrated excellent values. The least variability was observed in the LM-JL distance. Statistically significant correlations were found between CS-JL and MM-JL distances in the operated limb and between the CS-JL of the operated limb and the contralateral ankle. While TAA parameters did not show statistically significant differences compared with the contralateral ankle, a trend toward proximalization of the JL was noted. Conclusions: This study demonstrated good reproducibility of the analyzed parameters for evaluating JL in TAA among patients with severe PTBL or undergoing revision surgery. However, these parameters cannot be deemed fully reliable. Given their potential weaknesses, it is crucial to identify more reproducible values, preferably ratios.
2024
Zielli, S.O., Mazzotti, A., Artioli, E., Arceri, A., Sgubbi, F., Langone, L., et al. (2024). Radiological Landmarks for Joint Line Level in Challenging Total Ankle Arthroplasty. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 13(15), 1-13 [10.3390/jcm13154451].
Zielli, S. O.; Mazzotti, A.; Artioli, E.; Arceri, A.; Sgubbi, F.; Langone, L.; Abdi, P.; Faldini, C.
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