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Arthroscopic repair of the tibiotalar fascicle of deltoid ligament is feasible through anterior ankle arthroscopy.
Guelfi, Matteo; Vega, Jordi; Malagelada, Francesc; Dalmau-Pastor, Miki.
Afiliación
  • Guelfi M; Foot and Ankle Unit, Casa di Cura Villa Montallegro, Genoa, Italy.
  • Vega J; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery "Gruppo Policlinico Di Monza", Clinica Salus, Alessandria, Italy.
  • Malagelada F; Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Dalmau-Pastor M; MIFAS By GRECMIP (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38680034
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Although arthroscopic repair of the deltoid ligament is becoming a popular procedure, no studies have assessed which bundles of the deltoid ligament can be reached by anterior ankle arthroscopy. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of the arthroscopic repair of the deep layer of the deltoid ligament. In addition, it aimed to correlate which fascicle of the superficial layer of the deltoid ligament corresponds to the deep fascicle visualised by arthroscopy.

METHODS:

Arthroscopy was performed in 12 fresh frozen ankles by two foot and ankle surgeons. With the arthroscope introduced through the anterolateral portal, the medial compartment and the deltoid ligament were explored in ankle dorsiflexion without distraction. Using a suture passer introduced percutaneously, the most posterior fibres of the deep deltoid ligament visualised by anterior arthroscopy were tagged. Then, the ankles were dissected to identify the deep and superficial bundles of the deltoid ligament tagged with a suture.

RESULTS:

In all specimens (100%), the intermediate part of the tibiotalar fascicle, corresponding to the fibres originating from the anterior colliculus, was tagged with a suture. The posterior part of the tibiotalar fascicle was never tagged with a suture. In all specimens, the intermediate part of the tibiotalar fascicle grasped by the suture correlated with the tibiospring fascicle of the superficial layer.

CONCLUSIONS:

The current study demonstrates the feasibility of the arthroscopic repair of the deep fascicle of the deltoid ligament. By performing anterior arthroscopy, it is possible to visualise and repair the intermediate part of the tibiotalar fascicle (deep layer of the deltoid ligament). These fibres correspond to the tibiospring fascicle of the superficial layer. The clinical relevance of the current study is that the arthroscopic repair of the deep layer of the deltoid ligament is feasible through anterior ankle arthroscopy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Not applicable.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA ESPORTIVA / TRAUMATOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Alemania

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA ESPORTIVA / TRAUMATOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Alemania