Calcaneal fractures can be divided broadly into two types depending on whether there is articular involvement of the subtalar joint 2,7,8:. 18, No. 45, No. Evidence of a significant association emerged between patellar shape and patellar tilt in static (r(s) = 0.20, P = 0.019) or dynamic conditions (r(s) = 0.18, P = 0.031) and a significant association between Wiberg patellar shape type C and trochlear dysplasia grade 3 ((2) = 4.5, P = 0.035). [10] and Pfirrmann et al.[15]). Patellar shift ratio (PSR) is the optimal measurement for characterising lateral patellar shift and a reliable predictor of recurrent patellardislocation. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan. 32, No. 4, Revista Mdica Clnica Las Condes, Vol. Injury to the medial retinaculum, MPFL, and VMO may be identified at MR imaging after acute LPD. 205, No. Dislocations should not be confused with Subluxation. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Comparison of measurement at the level of trochlear bone versus cartilage for trochlear facet asymmetry and trochlear depth. 2013 Dec;44(12):1892-8. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2013.08.027. 203, No. [3,4] Mostly lateral patellar dislocations (LPDs) are transient in nature with very few cases presenting with fixed lateral dislocation. A major limitation of our study was a small sample size of only 30 patients. vol.19 no.1 So Paulo 2011. Materials and methods: We used Insall-Salvati ratio to measure patella alta with a cutoff of more than 1.3. Three lines were drawn perpendicular to the aforementioned line. 27, No. Furthermore, in our study, female patients predominated (56.7%) over male (43.3%), which clearly corresponds to available literature. In addition to the bone contusion pattern, osteochondral injuries of the patella have also been reported, and these range from mild articular cartilage surface irregularity to large displaced osteochondral fractures [1-4]. eCollection 2022 Dec. 9, No. Address correspondence to T. G. Sanders ([emailprotected]). Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab. Knee MR images obtained within 8 weeks after LPD were evaluated for medial retinacular and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) disruption, vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) edema and/or elevation, and other derangements. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 04, Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 2018 Mar;26(3):719-726. doi: 10.1007/s00167-016-4408-3. [5-9] The lateral trochlea must be high enough and the femoral sulcus must be deep enough to provide safe movement of patella along patellofemoral joint. Li J, Chen C, Zhou H, Zhai J, Zhao H, Li L. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. extra-articular: 25-30% 39, No. 2, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, Vol. 1, Indian Journal of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Vol. 5, AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment, Vol. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. 1, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. Vertebra plana (plural: vertebrae planae), also known as the pancake, silver dollar or coin-on-edge vertebra, is the term given when a vertebral body has lost almost its entire height anteriorly and posteriorly, representing a very advanced compression fracture.. 9, No. 3, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. Sonography on injury of the medial patellofemoral ligament after acute traumatic lateral patellar dislocation: Injury patterns and correlation analysis with injury of articular cartilage of the inferomedial patella. Copyright 2013-2020, American Roentgen Ray Society, ARRS, All Rights Reserved. Next, the size (using electronic calipers) and location of the lateral femoral condyle defect were recorded. Osteochondral defects located anterior to the anterior margin of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus were designated as involving the articular surface of the trochlear groove. [15] According to Fithian et al., maximum cases of recurrent LPD were found in the age group of 1017 years with females more commonly affected than males. 101, No. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies 29, No. Epub 2017 May 2. J Orthop Surg Res. Each of the lateral femoral chondral defects in our series was a full-thickness chondral defect with or without underlying cortical abnormality, which is similar to the findings reported by Swischuk et al. Study the course material in the free to access tutorials and galleries sections - then sign up to take your course completion assessment. 2008 May;29(5):359-65. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-965360. Am J Sports Med. A total of 25 patients (male:female ratio, 9:16; age range, 10-31 years; mean age, 17 years) were found to have MRI evidence of prior transient dislocation of the patella. Concave impaction deformity of the inferomedial patella is a specific sign of prior LPD. Lateral dislocation of patella is common due to the divergent pull of the patellar tendons and quadriceps, which is further aggravated by the normal rest state valgus configuration of knee. document.write(theYear) | Of the 25 patients for whom there was MRI evidence of prior transient dislocation of the patella, 10 (40%) were found to have chondral defects involving the articular surface of the lateral femoral condyle. reported that with every 1-year increase in age, the recurrent dislocation risk is decreased by 8% and after the age of 40 years, there were no recurrences. Of the two lesions not identified at the time of arthroscopy, one was observed on a high-field-strength system and the other on a low-field-strength system. 09, The Journal of Knee Surgery, Vol. During the first stage, the patella translates laterally to lie along the lateral aspect of the lateral femoral condyle. 6, Revue de Chirurgie Orthopdique et Traumatologique, Vol. Mean VMO elevation in the coronal plane of the adductor tendon was 2.2 cm, with a range of 0.6-4.5 cm (in control subjects, 0.9 cm; range, 0.1-2.5 cm; P <.001). Damage to medial stabilizers leads to recurrent patellar dislocation, especially if there are additional anatomical risk factors such as lateralization of the tibial tuberosity, trochlear dysplasia, and patella alta. When a person has a dislocated jaw it is difficult to open and close the mouth. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 5). Prevalence of various predisposing factors in patellar instability on MRI. Concave impaction deformity of the inferomedial patella is a specific sign of prior LPD. 101, No. 5, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. 4, Radiologic Clinics of North America, Vol. Anatomic shape of the trochlea predisposes to lateral dislocation of patella, that is held in place by active stabilisers (extensor muscles) and passive stabilisers, which include bone morphology (patellar, trochlear and condyle shape) and ligaments (medial retinaculum, patellar tendon and, most important, medial patellofemoral ligament(MPFL)) [2]. The reports were reviewed for evidence of prior lateral patellar dislocation. Osteochondral defects may produce free intraarticular bodies, which can cause joint block. 1, Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. Epub 2015 Oct 9. Epub 2007 Sep 18. The calcaneus is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone and accounts for about 2% of all fractures 2 and ~60% of all tarsal fractures 3.. 6, No. 5, Journal of the American College of Radiology, Vol. MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patella dislocation: a new surgical technique and review of the literature. The cutoff for trochlear dysplasia was an inclination angle of <11 [Figure 2]. 2018. Although it is the radiologist's role to detect and accurately diagnose facial fractures on imaging, it is equally important to communicate the findings in a meaningful and useful way within the radiology report. Patellar position was high and laterally displaced. theYear=now.getFullYear() 40, No. 51, No. Trochlear depth and trochlear facet asymmetry were measured both at the level of trochlear cartilage (in accordance with Escala et al. This area of the lateral femoral condyle should be closely evaluated for osteochondral injury on both sagittal and coronal MR images in all patients with evidence of prior transient dislocation of the patella. Classification. Patellar instability is common in young adults involved in sports related activities with a female preponderance. The quadriceps and patellar tendons are visible. It is likely therefore that the lateral femoral condyle osteochondral injuries result from a shearing force that occurs during the first stage of injury. 27, No. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Seventy-six percent (62 of 82 examinations) showed medial retinacular disruption at its patellar insertion; 30% (25 of 82), at its midsubstance. Although osteochondral defects of the patella are usually best appreciated in the axial imaging plane, the lateral femoral condyle osteochondral injuries in this series were best depicted in either the coronal or the sagittal imaging plane. evaluated 103 patients with age <14 years for dysplastic trochlea, TT to TG distance, patellar tilt, and patella alta on MRI. 32, No. 1, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 2017 Jul;45(9):2105-2110. doi: 10.1177/0363546517704178. Radiology Masterclass 2007 - now=new Date 7, International Orthopaedics, Vol. The following parameters were used to evaluate trochlear dysplasia: To calculate lateral trochlear inclination two lines were drawn, one along the subchondral bone of lateral trochlear facet and other along the posterior aspect of condyles of femur. Not all fractures that extend to the growth plate are Salter-Harris fractures. Knee. Injury patterns of medial patellar soft-tissue restraints and osteochondral injuries of the inferomedial patella. Patellar height ratio and TT-TG showed relatively less contribution for unstable patella. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies [20] in their study established a statistically significant odds ratio for recurrence of patellar dislocation, when the first episode of dislocation was at an age <16 years in comparison to a later onset of the first episode. 15, No. Transient lateral patellar dislocation: diagnosis with MR imaging. [9]. Early reports of MRI findings after transient dislocation of the patella described chondral defects of the patella but made no mention of chondral injuries of the lateral femoral condyle [1-5]. It is during this stage of injury that the patella strikes against the nonarticular surface of the anterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle as it attempts to reduce, thus giving rise to the classic bone contusion pattern. [1] Generalized patellar instability is thought to represent up to 3% of clinical 25, No. 2, Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Vol. The chondral injury is consistently located at the posterior margin of the nonarticular marrow edema (Figs. Radiology. MRI of the knee demonstrates characteristic appearance of recent transient dislocation of the patella. On the other hand, the patient with severe damage to medial stabilizers with presence of these anatomical risk factors can be treated surgically. 47, No. Increased TT-TG pertains to laterally placed TT in relation to TG which leads to increased lateral pull of patellar tendon over patella leading to increased risk of lateral dislocation. 3, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. Distance between S and P is measured. The use of low-field-strength magnets may have actually resulted in underdetection of these lesions. 3). After the injury, the patient usually seeks medical attention because of persistent pain and swelling, which is typically located along the medial joint line, and the patient occasionally complains of a locking or catching sensation. 1977;63 Suppl 2:62-8 1, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, Vol. MRI of Spinal Bone Marrow: Part 2, T1-Weighted Imaging-Based Differential Diagnosis, Review. Typically, Monteggia fracture-dislocations occur as the result of a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH) 4.. 11, Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition), Vol. Based on the known mechanism of injury and on the location and pattern of osteochondral injuries and marrow contusions recorded in our Results section, we propose the following mechanism of injury regarding lateral femoral condyle osteochondral injuries. 6, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Vol. 1, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. Twenty-four cases (80%) were of age equal to or <25 years. The smaller number of cases in our study could be attributed to higher cutoff used in our study. PMC .switcher .option {position:relative;z-index:9998;border-left:1px solid #ccc;border-right:1px solid #ccc;border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;background-color:#eee;display:none;width:161px;max-height:198px;-webkit-box-sizing:content-box;-moz-box-sizing:content-box;box-sizing:content-box;overflow-y:auto;overflow-x:hidden;} The operative reports were reviewed after MR image analysis was completed, and surgical findings were compared with the MRI results. At the emergency department the patella was clinically reduced and there was soft-tissue swelling. 2, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 21, No. Baker cysts, or popliteal cysts, are fluid-filled distended synovial-lined lesions arising in the popliteal fossa between the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus tendons via a communication with the knee joint.They are usually located at or below the joint line. Epub 2011 Dec 28. Incidence and radiologic predictor of postoperative patellar instability after Fulkerson procedure of the tibial tuberosity for recurrent patellar dislocation. The depth of the lateral femoral notch sign has been shown to correlate with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear 2. 29, No. 45, No. They should not be confused with fatigue fractures which are due to abnormal stresses on normal bone, or with pathological fractures, the result of diseased, weakened bone due to Privacy Policy, Dr Graham Lloyd-Jones BA MBBS MRCP FRCR - Consultant Radiologist -. 2, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, Vol. Recurrent patellofemoral dislocation due to patellofemoral instability, Brought to you by the European Society of Radiology (ESR) -. 79, No. Correlation analysis between injury patterns of medial patellofemoral ligament and vastus medialis obliquus after acute first-time lateral patellar dislocation. During reduction, the articular surface of the medial aspect of the lower pole of the patella first impacts the nonarticular portion of the lateral femoral condyle, resulting in the classic bone contusion. 36, No. Christensen TC, Sanders TL, Pareek A, Mohan R, Dahm DL, Krych AJ. Essex-Lopresti fracture-dislocation is characterized by a fracture of the radial head, dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint and rupture of the antebrachial interosseous membrane 3. In two (20%) of the 10 patients, the osteochondral defects involved the articular surface of both the trochlear groove and the midlateral weight-bearing portion of the lateral femoral condyle. Department of Radiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitrio Lisboa Central/ Lisboa 2019, Ana Lusa Proena, Department of Radiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitrio Lisboa Central/ Lisboa 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. This could in part be related to the skill of the arthroscopist or could possibly be explained by the fact that what appeared to be an osteochondral defect on MRI was merely volume averaging with adjacent soft-tissue structures because these defects were often observed at the far lateral aspect of either the trochlear groove or the weight-bearing aspect of the lateral femoral condyle. Conclusion: 25, No. We would like to conclude that MRI is a good modality for the evaluation of patellar instability. Acute patellar dislocation can be spontaneous or traumatic and if risk factors are present can become chronic and lead to patellofemoral osteoarthrosis. .switcher .option::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {border-radius:5px;-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);background-color:#888;}. 21, No. 2022 Sep 14;17(1):416. doi: 10.1186/s13018-022-03310-2. Although it appears 2, EMC - Tcnicas Quirrgicas - Ortopedia y Traumatologa, Vol. 10, International Orthopaedics, Vol. Hover on/off image to show/hide findings. 3, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. Table 1 summarizes the patients' profiles and the results of MRI and surgical findings. 11, No. 6, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. articulation: ball and socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum ligaments: ischiofemoral, iliofemoral, pubofemoral and transverse acetabular ligaments, and the ligamentum teres 1 movements: thigh flexion and extension, adduction and abduction, internal and external rotation blood supply: branches of the medial and lateral Terminology. In one of the study, patella alta was present in 36% of subjects in control group, therefore, patella alta holds higher utility as a risk factor in patellar instability when it is present along with other risk factors such as increased TT-TG distance and dysplastic trochlea. 1, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. It assesses the pattern of fractures, involvement of the radioulnar joint and presence of a distal ulnar fracture.. 11, Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Vol. Trochlear dysplasia can involve a shallow, flattened or convex trochlear groove +/- a hypoplastic (small) or convex lateral femoral condyle 15. 1, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. [10] also described the use of these three parameters in the assessment of trochlear dysplasia with excellent values in discriminating cases and controls. 3, EMC - Tcnicas Quirrgicas - Ortopedia y Traumatologa, Vol. 4, Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology, Vol. MPFL repair after acute first-time patellar dislocation results in lower redislocation rates and less knee pain compared to rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 3, Techniques in Knee Surgery, Vol. The shape of the patella is classically not considered a predisposing factor. intra-articular glenoid fracture. The fact that the patella sits atop the anterior surface of the femoral condyles, increases the angle at which the quadriceps tendon pulls on the shaft of the tibia. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! [15], A line was drawn along the posterior plane of femoral condyle. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 4, European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Vol. Before More recently, there has been brief mention in both the radiology and orthopedic literature of osteochondral injuries involving not only the patellar articular surface but also the articular surface of the lateral femoral condyle [6-10]. 2, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. Joint effusion was present. CT is commonly necessary for fracture characterization of the fragment size, the degree of anteromedial involvement, and complex fracture-dislocation. Bookshelf Accessibility The patella then proceeds to bounce back into its normal position within the trochlear groove. 2006 Mar;13(2):145-50 The configuration of the articular surface of the patella is convex, whereas that of the trochlear groove is concave. Methods: Balcarek et al. MeSH 33, No. Patients consent not required as patients identity is not disclosed or compromised. 20, No. When the knee joint is in full extension, there is no articulation of patella and femoral trochlea, rather it lies superolateral to the uppermost trochlea. 2022 Nov 1;9:954287. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.954287. How to cite this article: Arora V, Kakkar A. MRI evaluation of predisposing factors in patellar instability. 1, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol. Findings: The extensor mechanism, including the quadriceps tendon, patella, and patellar tendon, is normal. 32, No. 10, No. In cases of high-riding patella (patella alta), contact between the femoral trochlea and patella is reduced during early phase of knee flexion which leads to patellar dislocation.13Patellar height can be evaluated using different parameters. The main risk factors of instability are patella alta, trochlear dysplasia, lateralisation of tibial tubercle and insufficient MPFL. Indian J Musculoskelet Radiol 2021;3:75-81. Hemarthrosis is common and loose intraarticular bodies are occasionally present [1-3]. A ratio measuring more than 1.30 indicated patella alta [Figure 8].[10]. 4, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 11, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. OBJECTIVE. 1, Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, Vol. Classification. 2022, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. In this report, the location of the donor sites was not specifically described, but review of the images in the report shows the donor sites to be located in the trochlear groove portion of the lateral femoral condyle [6]. Another line from the midpoint of tibial tubercle was drawn parallel to the aforementioned line. Tarsometatarsal dislocation may also occur in the diabetic neuropathic joint . Anomalies of dynamic and static factors, including excessive patellar height, tibial tubercle lateralisation or trochlear dysplasia, may influence the development of the patella. 4A and 4B). Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. At the time of this study, eight (80%) of the 10 patients with osteochondral injuries of the lateral femoral condyle identified on MRI had undergone follow-up arthroscopic surgery. 4, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, Vol. Looser zones are also a type of insufficiency fracture. 26, No. All courses are CME/CPD accredited in accordance with the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists - London - UK. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 1, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. [1,2,5], Femoral trochlea and patella articulate to form the patellofemoral joint. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. All patients underwent MRI examination on Philips Achieva dstream 1.5 Tesla MRI using Sense Body Coil. This report does not attempt to determine the frequency of this injury but simply describes the arthroscopic findings in seven patients [8]. There is an association between patellar shape and patellar tilt. 15, No. 7, No. 91, No. 4, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. 28, No. [13] Twenty-one (70%) and 27 (90%) out of our 30 cases were positive for decreased trochlear depth when measured at the level of trochlear bone and cartilage, respectively, while 18 (60%) and 27 (83.33%) out of 30 cases were positive for trochlear facet asymmetry when measured at the level of trochlear bone and cartilage, respectively. 2, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, Vol. 5, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Vol. 8, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, Vol. Epub 2016 Feb 26. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Other examination findings in LPDs included contusions of the lateral femoral condyle (66 [80%] of 82 examinations) or medial patella (50 [61%] of 82), intraarticular bodies (12 [15%] of 82), effusion (45 [55%] of 82), medial collateral injury (nine [11%] of 82), and meniscal tear (nine [11%] of 82). British volume, Vol. Ankle Ligaments on MRI: Appearance of Normal and Injured Ligaments, Original Research. 5, Techniques in Knee Surgery, Vol. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help 23, No. Draw a line tangential to femoral condyle (green line). Please see separate articles for discussion of medial and lateral patellar dislocations. 12, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! There is a moderate-sized joint effusion and no synovial hypertrophy or intra-articular body. Indian J Radiol Imaging. Zhang GY, Zheng L, Feng Y, Shi H, Liu W, Ji BJ, Sun BS, Ding HY. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted 187, No. Seven cases (23.3 %) had increased TT-TG distance [Table 2 and Graph 1]. 4, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Vol. Eighteen (60%) and 25 (83.33%) out of 30 cases were positive for trochlear facet asymmetry when measured at the level of trochlear bone and cartilage, respectively. 12, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol. Patients complain of the knee suddenly giving way, and inability to weight-bear or extend the knee and are often in considerable pain. A joint dislocation can cause damage to the surrounding ligaments, tendons, muscles, and 2, Chinese Medical Journal, Vol. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-Share Alike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as the author is credited and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms. Patella alta measurements with Insall Salvati ratio which uses the ratio of the patella tendon lenght (blue line) to the lenght of the patella (yellow line). 5, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 2022. MeSH .switcher a img {vertical-align:middle;display:inline;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;opacity:0.8;} All patients were evaluated with static and dynamic CT scans, and plain lateral and antero-posterior radiographs, and skyline patellar views. 3, Russian Pediatric Journal, Vol. [18] in their study showed that TT-TG distance was increased in 5693% of patients suffering from patellar instability. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 2, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. Because the diagnosis of lateral patellar dislocation is often unsuspected, MR provides valuable diagnostic information in such cases. The key to not confusing the two is the lateral projection: in a lunate dislocation, the radiolunate articulation is disrupted and the lunate is dislocated in a palmar direction Translate this page into: 2008 Dec;16(12):1068-79 official website and that any information you provide is encrypted The clinical history and physical findings may be inadequate to establish the exact nature of the injury, and as a result MRI can play a key role both in establishing the correct diagnosis and in delineating the extent of osseous and soft-tissue injury essential for directing appropriate surgical management [1]. -. A normal sulcus is located within 10 mm of Blumensaat's line on lateral projection 3. 35, No. 11, No. This article discusses tibiofemoral joint dislocation. Epidemiology. WebRadiopaedia.org, the wiki-based collaborative Radiology resource The final study group was composed of these 10 patients (male:female ratio, 7:3; age range, 15-22 years; mean age, 18 years). The ratio of medial to lateral trochlear facet was given as trochlear facet ratio and was measured both at the level of trochlear bone and cartilage. J Orthop Surg Res. [3] .switcher .selected a {border:1px solid #ccc;color:#666;padding:3px 5px;width:151px;} See also. [1,2] Lewallen et al. Epidemiology Imaging of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair and Its Complications, Pictorial Essay. -, Knee. 3, RFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Rntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren, Vol. The middle cerebral artery travels to the lateral fissure. Askenberger et al. 41, No. Lateral dislocation of patella is prevented by various medial stabilizers, among which most important role is played by medial patellar retinaculum/medial patellofemoral ligament (MR/MPFL). 44, No. [16], Patellar height ratio was evaluated on sagittal sections of knee MRI as a ratio between patellar tendon length and longest craniocaudal diameter of patella (Insall-Salvati ratio). These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 7, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, Vol. 2, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, Vol. 15, No. Therefore, all trochlear measurements for diagnosis of patellar instability were made at the level of proximal trochlea. These MRI examinations were performed at six different outpatient imaging facilities. First episode of dislocation at a younger age group has constantly been recognized as a major risk factor for recurrent LPD in majority of studies. Conveniently the Salter-Harris types can be remembered by the mnemonic SALTR.. type I. slipped; 5-7%; fracture plane passes all the way through 40, No. 3, Clinics in Sports Medicine, Vol. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. Waldt S, Woertler K. Measurements and Classifications in Musculoskeletal Radiology. Purpose: 2022. This view is only necessary if the standard views are normal and a patellar fracture is still suspected, or to assess patellar dislocation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 3, International Orthopaedics, Vol. government site. Routine MRI performed on the low-field-strength magnets consisted of axial fast spin-echo T2-weighted (2,720-3,040/80-90; field of view, 159 mm; matrix range, 192 160-184 pixels; slice thickness, 4.0-5.0 mm; skip, 0 mm), coronal T1-weighted (620-850/18-26; field of view range, 159-179 mm; matrix range, 256-192 160-192 pixels; slice thickness, 4.0-5.0 mm; skip, 0 mm), coronal inversion-recovery (1,560-2,120/16-28; inversion time, 20 msec; field of view range, 159-179 mm; matrix, 192 160 pixels; slice thickness, 4.0-6.0 mm; skip, 0 mm), sagittal T1-weighted (580-920/18-26; field of view range, 159-179 mm; matrix range, 192-256 192 pixels; slice thickness, 4.0-4.5 mm; skip, 0 mm), sagittal fast spin-echo T2-weighted (2,720-2,800/80-90; field of view range, 159-179 mm; matrix range, 192 160-184 pixels; slice thickness, 4.0-4.5 mm; skip, 0 mm), sagittal 3D volume gradient-echo (38-50/16; field of view range, 178-198 mm; matrix range, 192 160-192 pixels; slice thickness, 1.7-3.5 mm; skip, 0 mm) sequences. Prior lateral patellar dislocation: MR imaging findings. Transverse dimensions were obtained from the coronal images, whereas anteroposterior dimensions were obtained from the sagittal images. 1, The Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine 7, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. Soft-tissue fixation is not inferior to suture-anchor fixation in reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament using a nonresorbable suture tape. Early magnetic resonance imaging and surgical treatment should be considered in obese patients, male patients, and patients with physeal closure and after traumatic LPD. 7, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. Panagopoulos A, van Niekerk L, Triantafillopoulos IK. 11, Journal de Traumatologie du Sport, Vol. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Knee MR images obtained within 8 weeks after LPD were evaluated for medial retinacular and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) disruption, vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) edema and/or elevation, and other derangements. Login or register to get started. On plain film, dorsal avulsion injuries are best detected on a lateral projection, where typically an avulsed flake of bone is identified lying posteriorly to the triquetral bone (see pooping duck sign). A significant number of osteochondral injuries involve the midlateral weight-bearing portion of the lateral femoral condyle and are more posterior than would be expected after transient dislocation of the patella. When reporting these injuries, care should be taken to ensure that one is not looking at normal ossification of the lateral epicondyle. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, Vol. Lateral radiograph shows a patella alta and signs of joint effusion at the suprapatellar recess (Fig. A high-quality report should reflect an understanding of the clinically important features which may impact management. 35, No. -, Knee. Lateral radiograph revealing high patella, suprapatellar recess joint effusion and soft tissue swelling, with no evidence of patellar fracture. 19, No. 37, No. [1] This partly goes with our study considering the fact that in our study, 80% of cases were up to 25 years of age. 3, No. [14] where they proved that lateral trochlear inclination has a sensitivity and specificity of 93% and 87%, respectively, as a diagnostic tool for patellar instability. Its prevalence is about 677 patients/1 lac individuals. 3, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. WebLateral patellar dislocation is a common clinical entity with a characteristic MR appearance. 1, N.N. 34, No. 12, No. 41, No. According to our study, trochlear dysplasia is the most common predisposing factor of patellar instability (100%) followed by patella alta (40%) and TT-TG distance (23.3%). 11, Fibula. Tap on/off image to show/hide findings. Various MRI predisposing factors for patellar instability include lateralization of tibial tuberosity (which is recognized by increased tibial tubercle-trochlear groove [TT-TG] distance), trochlear dysplasia (which is recognized by decreased trochlear depth, increased lateral trochlear inclination, and trochlear facet asymmetry), and patella alta (which is recognized by increased patellar height ratio). Radiological evaluation of patellofemoral instability and possible causes of assessment errors: Letter to the editor. The MPFL femoral origin was identified in 87% (71 of 82); of these, 49% (35 of 71) showed injury. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Lateral dislocation of patella is prevented by various medial stabilizers, among which most important role is played by medial patellar retinaculum/medial patellofemoral ligament (MR/MPFL). MRI also allows evaluation of ligaments and osteochondral lesions. MR of the knee revealed hypersignal on DP FS sequences at the lateral aspect of lateral femoral condyle and medial facet of patella (Fig. Tsuda E, Ishibashi Y, Yamamoto Y, Maeda S. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-07120-1. To assess magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings after acute lateral patellar dislocation (LPD) with emphasis on the medial patella restraints and to describe a medial patellar impaction deformity. 2, Revista Espaola de Ciruga Ortopdica y Traumatologa, Vol. 46, No. 6, Archives of Trauma Research, Vol. 2, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Vol. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1993; 161:109-113. 2, Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, Vol. Strictly speaking, a torus fracture refers to a circumferential buckle fracture 7.However, the terms are often used interchangeably. The reports of 476 consecutive MRI examinations of the knee on patients under 36 years of age, which were performed at six referring outpatient imaging centers between January 1, 2005, and April 20, 2005, were retrospectively reviewed. 1, Singapore Medical Journal, Vol. Seventeen (56.7%) out of 30 cases were female and 13 (43.7%) were male. [17] used Insall-Salvati ratio with a cutoff of more than 1.2 to diagnose patella alta in patient with patellar instability and found a sensitivity of 79% and specificity of 67.6%. 2022 Nov 24. doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-07240-8. Radiology 1993; 189:905-907. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Twenty-four (80%) out of 30 cases were of age equal to or <25 years and only 4 (13.3%) out of 12 cases were of age more than 30 years. #selected_lang_name {float: none;} 68, No. RESULTS: Eighty-two examinations were performed in 81 patients with LPD (mean age, 20 years; age range, 957 years). In trochlear dysplasia, there is diminished engagement between femoral trochlea and patella due to a shallow TG, thereby leading to patellar instability. .switcher .selected a.open:after {-webkit-transform: rotate(-180deg);transform:rotate(-180deg);} (Read bio). This corresponds to the study done by Pfirrmann et al. 4, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume, Vol. Online ahead of print. Wolfe S, Varacallo M, Thomas JD, Carroll JJ, Kahwaji CI. This value was measured both at the level of subchondral bone and trochlear cartilage. .switcher a {text-decoration:none;display:block;font-size:10pt;-webkit-box-sizing:content-box;-moz-box-sizing:content-box;box-sizing:content-box;} FOIA A Shepherd fracture refers to a fracture of the lateral tubercle of the posterior process. That said, there were still six chondral defects confirmed by the arthroscopist, making this an important injury to be aware of. 5, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, Vol. 2022 Nov 13. doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-07222-w. Online ahead of print. Mandibular fractures are relatively common especially among young men. Take home lessons: PFI predisposes to recurrent patellar dislocation. 2, Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, Vol. 2). There is no mention in this report of osteochondral injuries involving the weight-bearing aspect of the lateral femoral condyle. 42, No. Additional MRI sequences were used whenever required. Examinations at three of the centers were obtained using high-field-strength (1.5 T) magnets, and examinations at the other three centers were obtained using low-field-strength (0.2 T) magnets. 6, European Journal of Radiology, Vol. 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, and 2C). Lateral patellar dislocation refers to lateral displacement followed by dislocation of the patella due to disruptive changes to the medial patellar retinaculum. The Student t test was used for statistical comparisons. They represent neither a true bursa nor a true cyst, as they occur 193, No. Osteochondral defects of the lateral femoral condyle are a common sequela after transient lateral patellar dislocation. 95, No. 6, No. 5, Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Vol. 9, No. Injury. Acta ortop. The arthroscopic surgeries were performed by a number of orthopedic surgeons with varying levels of experience and expertise. Ten cases (33.33%) were positive for decreased lateral trochlear inclination. 1, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. An elongated lateral tubercle of the posterior process of the talus is referred to as a Stieda process, so occasionally these fractures are described as Stieda process fractures.. A Cedell fracture is a fracture of the medial tubercle of the posterior Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust UK An official website of the United States government. This line was copied into the transverse section showing tibial tubercle. Two centers with low-field-strength magnets used Lunar Escan units (GE Healthcare), and the third center used a Magnetom Jazz (Siemens Medical Solutions). Subchondral marrow edema was present underlying the chondral defects in 10 (100%) patients. Another limitation of this study is that MRI examinations were performed on different scanners, which could affect the ability to detect chondral abnormalities. Terms and Conditions The statistical evaluation was done using Students t-test and SPSS version 24. 90, No. Zhang GY, Zheng L, Shi H, Qu SH, Ding HY. Fractures of the tibial plateau can be subtle with little displacement, or can be widely displaced, with varying degrees of comminution. 8, Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Vol. Centro Hospitalar Universitrio Lisboa Central. 6, Korean Journal of Radiology, Vol. Two radiologists (one senior radiologist with 20 years of experience in MRI and other in training with 3 years of experience) independently evaluated all the cases in this study. Radiology report. Careers. 12, Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Vol. Materials and methods: Knee MR images obtained within 8 weeks after LPD were evaluated for medial retinacular and medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) However, only 7 cases (23.3 %) were positive for increased TT-TG distance in our study. Carrillon et al. Epub 2013 Sep 8. Treatment can be conservative in acute phase or, if recurrent dislocation, require surgical correction of bone defects or ligament injury [1]. Sagittal knee radiograph may show patella alta, crossing sign or a trochlear bump. Terminology. At the inferomedial patella, 70% (57 of 82) of LPD examinations showed osteochondral injury and 44% (36 of 82) showed concave impaction deformity (0 of 100 control subjects). Patellar instability is more prevalent in females than males. 11, Revue du Rhumatisme Monographies, Vol. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-78522011000100008). During the second phase of the injury, the patella reduces to its normal position within the trochlear groove. The patient usually falls to the ground in pain, at which time the patella reduces spontaneously. Epub 2016 Dec 27. Not infrequently the formation of a lipohaemarthrosis is the only radiological sign. 4, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. Also, we found a significant association between trochlear dysplasia stage 3 and tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TT-TG) and patellar tilt relaxed (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05, respectively). [15] where a specificity and sensitivity of 96% and 100%, respectively, were established for both trochlear facet asymmetry and trochlear depth as a diagnostic tool for patellar instability. 2015 Dec;46(12):2413-21. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.09.025. 1, Revue de Chirurgie Orthopdique et Traumatologique, Vol. 2, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. According to our study, trochlear dysplasia is the most common predisposing factor of patellar instability (100%) followed by patella alta (40%) and TT-TG distance (23.3%). Fractures of the patella may only be visible on 1 of the 2 standard views, more often the lateral view. Written informed patient consent for publication has been obtained. Ribeiro MM, Nogueira F et al. Patella alta is evaluated by Insall-Salvati index, which is abnormal if >1,2 (Fig. Critrios imagiolgicos da instabilidade femoro-patelar por ressonncia magntica. Dislocation can occur following a series of events if the jaw locks while open or unable to Subtypes. 101, No. Transient lateral patellar dislocation is a common injury that typically occurs in the young, athletic individual. 4, No. 56, No. 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, and 3C). Mechanism. 12, EMC - Tecniche Chirurgiche - Chirurgia Ortopedica, Vol. 3, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 8, Clinics in Sports Medicine, Vol. 95, No. 12, International Orthopaedics, Vol. 43, No. Medial patellofemoral ligamanent is thickened and shows hypersignal, indicating ligament lesion. Treatment depends on the degree of displacement. 2, Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Vol. Pathology. Patients typically present with obvious deformity and an inability to extend the knee. 18, No. | 1, Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, Vol. MR Imaging of Patellar Instability: Injury Patterns and Assessment of risk Factors. Twelve cases (40 %) were positive for patella alta. Anterior glenohumeral dislocation will lead to impaction of the posterolateral humeral head and anterior glenoid rim. WebImaging and Radiology; Internal Medicine; Lab Services; Mental and Behavioral Health; Obstetrics and Gynecology Lateral epicondylitis/"Tennis elbow" Learn More. These three lines were drawn such that they depict maximum anteroposterior distance of medial and lateral trochlear facets (Line C and A) and the deepest sulcal point (Line B). Pathology. This corresponds to our study in which 93.3% had at least two of the five risk factors of patellar instability.[19]. Twenty-one (70%) and 27 (90%) cases were positive for decreased trochlear depth when measured at the level of trochlear bone and cartilage, respectively. 26, No. Burmann RC, et al. All patients were young male conscripts, aged 18-22 years. Various sequences used in our study included T1-weighted Turbo spin echo sagittal, fat-suppressed proton-density sagittal and axial (FSPD SAG and AXIAL), and gradient-echo fast-field echo coronal. One hundred and five patients (140 knees) with objective patellar instability were retrospectively reviewed to identify a possible association between the above-mentioned predisposing factors and patellar shape. Mean VMO elevation in the coronal plane of the adductor tendon was 2.2 cm, with a range of 0.64.5 cm (in control subjects, 0.9 cm; range, 0.12.5 cm; P < .001). By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Each of the original interpretations was performed by one of four experienced, fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists. All radiologists must keep in mind all the risk factors for patellar instability measurable on MRI and should document them in their reports so that the appropriate treatment can be selected. 1, No. The typical MRI findings after transient lateral dislocation of the patella have been well described and include a bone contusion pattern involving the inferomedial pole of the patella and the anterolateral aspect of the nonarticular portion of the lateral femoral condyle. 20, No. 1, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume, Vol. Knee - Patellar fracture - AP. 10, No. An additional limitation of this study is that multiple surgeons with varying skill levels operated on these patients, and there was no standardization of the surgical reports to confirm the size or precise location of the osteochondral lesions. 2, Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition), Vol. 21, No. Prevalence of patellar instability is higher in younger population, more frequently involving age equal to or <25 years. On conventional radiograph of the knee, performed at the second episode of patellar dislocation, the patella appears laterally dislocated and there is soft-tissue swelling (Fig. Unlike study conducted by Pfirrmann et al. Would you like email updates of new search results? Results: 6, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vol. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Distance lines are used to calculate Insall-Salvati ratio: A: patellar tendon length (TL): length of the posterior surface of the tendon from the lower pole of the patella to its insertion on the tibia Anterior-Posterior (AP) and Lateral. 6, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Vol. 1, Revista Espaola de Ciruga Ortopdica y Traumatologa (English Edition), Vol. 34, No. Zhang GY, Zheng L, Shi H, Liu W, Zhang L, Qu SH, Bai ZW, Ding HY. It is also possible that a chondral defect was present but not considered by the surgeon to be significant enough to warrant treatment or mention in the operative report. The location of the lateral femoral condyle osteochondral injury was observed to maintain a constant relationship with regard to the location of the lateral femoral condyle bone contusion. P Perpendicular line to A to the posterior patellar apex. Next, the images were evaluated for the presence of an osteochondral injury or defect involving the lateral femoral condyle, and if present, the osteochondral defect was graded according to a modified Outerbridge classification system [5]: grade 1, chondral softening or blistering with an otherwise intact surface; grade 2, shallow superficial fissuring or ulceration involving less than 50% of the depth of the articular surface; grade 3, deep ulceration, fissure, or flap that involved more than 50% of the depth of the articular cartilage without exposure of subchondral bone; grade 4, full-thickness chondral defect with exposure of subchondral bone; and grade 5, full-thickness chondral abnormalities with underlying cortical defect. .switcher a:hover img {opacity:1;} Influence of tibial tuberosity position and trochlear depth on patellar tracking in patellar instability: Variations with Patella Alta. .switcher .option a {color:#000;padding:3px 5px;} 7, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. Risk Factors and Time to Recurrent Ipsilateral and Contralateral Patellar Dislocations. An official website of the United States government. Radiology Masterclass, Department of Radiology, .switcher {font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;width:163px;line-height:17px;} Quality of life following medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction combined with medial tibial tubercle transfer in patients with recurrent patellar dislocation: a retrospective comparative study. Operative reports were obtained on all patients who underwent follow-up arthroscopy. 1994 Nov;(308):18-28 Increased lateral stresses may produce a Wiberg type C patella, with a hypoplastic medial facet and a more developed lateral facet. 8, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, Vol. 11, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, Vol. 2003 Sep;10(3):215-20 455, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, Vol. Rarely, a torus fracture may refer to the fracture of an oral torus, and there is potential for the two terms to be confused 10.. The distance between two lines was given as TT-TG distance. 24, No. 45, No. 132, No. [2] Therefore, the term transient LPD or patellar instability is considered to be more appropriate. It is usually due to trauma sustained during physical or sports activity. In this study, we have attempted to evaluate the predisposing factors of patellar instability on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to compare the significance of measurement at the level of trochlear bone versus cartilage for trochlear dysplasia. The injury mostly occurs due to twisting of knee when knee is in mild flexion (<30) which leads to injury of medial stabilizers and medial aspect of patella strikes against lateral femoral condyle. Forty-eight percent (39 of 82) showed more than one site of injury to the medial stabilizers; 45% (37 of 82) showed edema or hemorrhage at the inferior VMO. 47, No. 22, No. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Lateral patellar dislocation most commonly occurs in young, active individuals as the result of a twisting injury to the knee during participation in an athletic event. Int J Sports Med. radial head, medial (internal) epicondyle, trochlear, olecranon, and lastly lateral (external) epicondyle). Another limitation was lack of controls in our study. 39, No. 5, 2022 Radiological Society of North America, Acute Lateral Patellar Dislocation at MR Imaging: Injury Patterns of Medial Patellar Soft-Tissue Restraints and Osteochondral Injuries of the Inferomedial Patella, https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2253011578, Layered Approach to the Anterior Knee: Normal Anatomy and Disorders Associated with Anterior Knee Pain, Imaging Characteristics of Contralateral Asymptomatic Patellofemoral Joints in Patients with Unilateral Instability, MR Imaging of Patellar Instability: Injury Patterns and Assessment of Risk Factors1. 10, No. A major strength of our study was measuring trochlear facet asymmetry and trochlear depth both at the level of trochlear bone and trochlear cartilage and comparing their results, since it has always been a matter of conflict whether to use trochlear bone or cartilage for these measurements. [11,12] Through this study, we have also tried to compare the significance of measurement at the level of trochlear bone versus cartilage for trochlear facet asymmetry and trochlear depth using Students t-test. The shape of the patella is classically not considered a predisposing factor. 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