Impact of the medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy on foot biomechanics: a systematic literature review.

INTRODUCTION: Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), formally known as "adult-acquired flatfoot deformity" (AAFFD), is a complex foot deformity consisting of multiple components. If surgery is required, joint-preserving procedures, such as a medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO), are frequently performed. The aim of this systematic review is to provide a summary of the evidence on the impact of MDCO on foot biomechanics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search across two major sources (PubMed and Scopus) without time limitation was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Only original research studies reporting on biomechanical changes following a MDCO were included. Exclusion criteria consisted of review articles, case studies, and studies not written in English. 27 studies were included and the methodologic quality graded according to the QUACS scale and the modified Coleman score. RESULTS: The 27 included studies consisted of 18 cadaveric, 7 studies based on biomechanical models, and 2 clinical studies. The impact of MDCO on the following five major parameters were assessed: plantar fascia (n = 6), medial longitudinal arch (n = 9), hind- and midfoot joint pressures (n = 10), Achilles tendon (n = 5), and gait pattern parameters (n = 3). The quality of the studies was moderate to good with a pooled mean QUACS score of 65% (range 46-92%) for in-vitro and a pooled mean Coleman score of 58 (range 56-65) points for clinical studies. CONCLUSION: A thorough knowledge of how MDCO impacts foot function is key in properly understanding the postoperative effects of this commonly performed procedure. According to the evidence, MDCO impacts the function of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, the integrity of the medial longitudinal arch, hind- and midfoot joint pressures, and consequently specific gait pattern parameters.

Weight-bearing cone beam ct scans and its uses in ankle, foot, and knee: an update article / Tomografia computadorizada com carga em tornozelo, pé e joelho: um artigo de atualização

ABSTRACT Imaging plays a key role in the preoperative diagnosis, surgical planning, and postsurgical assessment of the foot, ankle, and knee pathologies. Interpreting diagnostic imaging accurately is crucial for the clinical practice of orthopedic surgeons. Although among the most used imaging modalities, radiographic assessments are amenable to errors for various technical reasons and superposition of bones. Computed tomography (CT) is a conventional imaging procedure that provides high-resolution images, but fails in considering a truly weight-bearing (WB) condition. In an attempt to overcome this limitation, WB cone beam CT technology has being successfully employed in the clinical practice for the past decade. Besides economically viable and safe, the WB cone beam CT considers WB conditions and provides high-quality scans, thus allowing an equitable and correct interpretation. This review aims to address extensive description and discussion on WBCT, including imaging quality; costs; time consumption; and its applicability in common foot, ankle, and knee, conditions. With this technology increasing popularity, and considering the extensive literature on medical research, radiologists and orthopedic surgeons need to understand its potential applications and use it optimally. Level of Evidence III, Systematic review of level III studies.

RESUMO Os exames de imagem são essenciais no diagnóstico, planejamento cirúrgico e avaliação pós-cirúrgica das patologias que envolvem pé, tornozelo e joelho. A interpretação acurada utilizando as tecnologias de diagnóstico por imagem disponíveis é crucial para os cirurgiões ortopédicos na sua prática clínica. Embora as radiografias convencionais estejam entre as modalidades de diagnóstico por imagem mais utilizadas, elas estão sujeitas a erros por várias razões técnicas e sobreposição de estruturas ósseas. Apesar de a tomografia computadorizada (TC) fornecer imagens de alta qualidade, ela falha em não considerar a carga corporal fisiológica. A TC de feixe cônico com carga vem sendo utilizada com sucesso desde a última década, superando a limitação da TC convencional. Além de ser econômica e segura, possibilita a aquisição de imagens de alta resolução, com carga, permitindo, assim, uma interpretação correta e equiparável. O objetivo principal dessa revisão é proporcionar uma discussão e descrição ampla de TC com carga, incluindo qualidade de imagem, custos financeiros, tempo consumido em exames, e suas aplicações em patologias comuns do pé, tornozelo e joelho. A TC com carga vem crescendo em popularidade, e é tema de um número extenso de pesquisas científicas, sendo necessário que radiologistas e cirurgiões ortopédicos entendam suas aplicações para melhor uso futuro. Nível de Evidência III, Revisão sistemática de Estudos de Nível III.