Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity

Category: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Peritalar subluxation (PTS) of the hindfoot is a critical finding in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD). Subluxation of the middle facet and sinus tarsi recently been shown to represent essential markers of pronounced and potential...

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Main Authors: Kepler Carvalho MD, Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD, Nacime S. Mansur MD, Matthieu Lalevée MD, Francois Lintz MD MSc FEBOT, Kristian Buedts MD, Andrew J. Goldberg OBE MD FRCS (Tr&Orth), Jonathan T. Deland MD, John E. Femino MD, Donald D. Anderson, Jennifer S. Walt MD, Kevin N. Dibbern PhD
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-04-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011421S00524
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author Kepler Carvalho MD
Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD
Nacime S. Mansur MD
Matthieu Lalevée MD
Francois Lintz MD MSc FEBOT
Kristian Buedts MD
Andrew J. Goldberg OBE MD FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Jonathan T. Deland MD
John E. Femino MD
Donald D. Anderson
Jennifer S. Walt MD
Kevin N. Dibbern PhD
author_facet Kepler Carvalho MD
Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD
Nacime S. Mansur MD
Matthieu Lalevée MD
Francois Lintz MD MSc FEBOT
Kristian Buedts MD
Andrew J. Goldberg OBE MD FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Jonathan T. Deland MD
John E. Femino MD
Donald D. Anderson
Jennifer S. Walt MD
Kevin N. Dibbern PhD
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description Category: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Peritalar subluxation (PTS) of the hindfoot is a critical finding in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD). Subluxation of the middle facet and sinus tarsi recently been shown to represent essential markers of pronounced and potentially progressive deformity. Weightbearing CT (WBCT) imaging and three-dimensional (3D) distancing coverage maps (CM) allow a complete and accurate assessment of PTS markers across the entire peritalar surface. This prospective comparative study aimed to assess the effectiveness of joint-sparing realignment surgical treatment for flexible PCFD in reducing PTS and to correlate the improvement with patient-reported outcomes (PROs). We hypothesized that would significantly improve PTS markers, mainly decreasing sinus tarsi coverage/impingement and middle facet subluxation, and that this improvement would correlate with increased PROs. Methods: In this IRB-approved prospective and comparative study, we enrolled patients with flexible PCFD, no prior surgeries, and failed conservative treatment. Included females/3 males, mean age 57.2, range 37-74) underwent joint-sparing surgical realignment procedure by a single surgeon. Standing weightbearing CT (WBCT) was complete 3-months postoperatively. Following automatic bone segmentation, 3D distance maps (DMs) of the entire peritalar surface were generated, and coverage of the subtalar joint (anterior, middle, and posterior) and sinus tarsi were assessed as markers of PTS. Joint coverage was defined as the percentage of articular space where DMs were <5 mm. CM were built highlighting areas of adequate joint interaction (blue), joint subluxation (pink), and impingement (red). PROs were evaluated preoperatively and at the latest follow-up between preop/postop measurements and PROs were assessed by independent t-tests/Wilcoxon and bivariate analysis. P-values <.05 were considered significant. Results: The overall follow-up was 8.2 months (6-13 months). Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomies, lateral column lengthening, and first ray realignment procedure osteotomy or Lapidus) were performed in all patients. Foot and Ankle Offset significantly improved from 10.6% preoperatively to 3.1% postoperatively (p=0.0005), on averaged improvement was also observed in anterior facet joint coverage (61.6%), as well as a reduction in sinus tarsi coverage/impingement (-43.2%) (both p<0.001). Middle posterior facet joint coverage (3.5%, p=0.06) also demonstrated improvements, however not significant. PROs improved significantly on average postoperatively, with the E Ankle Surgery (EFAS) Score increasing from 3.1 to 7.3 (p=0.02) and the Foot Function Index (FFI) improving from 71.5 to 48.7 (p=0.01). Improvements in EFAS scores and FFI s with improvements in middle facet coverage (R2 0.89, p=0.0154) and anterior facet coverage (R2 0.80, p=0.04), respectively. Conclusion: Our study was the first to evaluate WBCT 3D distance mapping's role in the assessment of surgical correction of PTS in patients with PCFD. We found significant subtalar joint anterior facet coverage and sinus tarsi impingement following surgical reconstruction, with a trend to significant improvements in middle and posterior facet j importantly, improvements in middle and anterior facet coverage correlated significantly with improved PROs (EFAS score and FFI, respectively). Significance/Clinical Relevance: Based on our study results, optimization of subtalar joint coverage and reduction of PTS should be goals of surgical treatment of PC
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spelling doaj.art-16026654640848bda09ed05a6e1742792022-12-22T03:13:39ZengSAGE PublishingFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics2473-01142022-04-01710.1177/2473011421S00524Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot DeformityKepler Carvalho MDCesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhDNacime S. Mansur MDMatthieu Lalevée MDFrancois Lintz MD MSc FEBOTKristian Buedts MDAndrew J. Goldberg OBE MD FRCS (Tr&Orth)Jonathan T. Deland MDJohn E. Femino MDDonald D. AndersonJennifer S. Walt MDKevin N. Dibbern PhDCategory: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Peritalar subluxation (PTS) of the hindfoot is a critical finding in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD). Subluxation of the middle facet and sinus tarsi recently been shown to represent essential markers of pronounced and potentially progressive deformity. Weightbearing CT (WBCT) imaging and three-dimensional (3D) distancing coverage maps (CM) allow a complete and accurate assessment of PTS markers across the entire peritalar surface. This prospective comparative study aimed to assess the effectiveness of joint-sparing realignment surgical treatment for flexible PCFD in reducing PTS and to correlate the improvement with patient-reported outcomes (PROs). We hypothesized that would significantly improve PTS markers, mainly decreasing sinus tarsi coverage/impingement and middle facet subluxation, and that this improvement would correlate with increased PROs. Methods: In this IRB-approved prospective and comparative study, we enrolled patients with flexible PCFD, no prior surgeries, and failed conservative treatment. Included females/3 males, mean age 57.2, range 37-74) underwent joint-sparing surgical realignment procedure by a single surgeon. Standing weightbearing CT (WBCT) was complete 3-months postoperatively. Following automatic bone segmentation, 3D distance maps (DMs) of the entire peritalar surface were generated, and coverage of the subtalar joint (anterior, middle, and posterior) and sinus tarsi were assessed as markers of PTS. Joint coverage was defined as the percentage of articular space where DMs were <5 mm. CM were built highlighting areas of adequate joint interaction (blue), joint subluxation (pink), and impingement (red). PROs were evaluated preoperatively and at the latest follow-up between preop/postop measurements and PROs were assessed by independent t-tests/Wilcoxon and bivariate analysis. P-values <.05 were considered significant. Results: The overall follow-up was 8.2 months (6-13 months). Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomies, lateral column lengthening, and first ray realignment procedure osteotomy or Lapidus) were performed in all patients. Foot and Ankle Offset significantly improved from 10.6% preoperatively to 3.1% postoperatively (p=0.0005), on averaged improvement was also observed in anterior facet joint coverage (61.6%), as well as a reduction in sinus tarsi coverage/impingement (-43.2%) (both p<0.001). Middle posterior facet joint coverage (3.5%, p=0.06) also demonstrated improvements, however not significant. PROs improved significantly on average postoperatively, with the E Ankle Surgery (EFAS) Score increasing from 3.1 to 7.3 (p=0.02) and the Foot Function Index (FFI) improving from 71.5 to 48.7 (p=0.01). Improvements in EFAS scores and FFI s with improvements in middle facet coverage (R2 0.89, p=0.0154) and anterior facet coverage (R2 0.80, p=0.04), respectively. Conclusion: Our study was the first to evaluate WBCT 3D distance mapping's role in the assessment of surgical correction of PTS in patients with PCFD. We found significant subtalar joint anterior facet coverage and sinus tarsi impingement following surgical reconstruction, with a trend to significant improvements in middle and posterior facet j importantly, improvements in middle and anterior facet coverage correlated significantly with improved PROs (EFAS score and FFI, respectively). Significance/Clinical Relevance: Based on our study results, optimization of subtalar joint coverage and reduction of PTS should be goals of surgical treatment of PChttps://doi.org/10.1177/2473011421S00524
spellingShingle Kepler Carvalho MD
Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD
Nacime S. Mansur MD
Matthieu Lalevée MD
Francois Lintz MD MSc FEBOT
Kristian Buedts MD
Andrew J. Goldberg OBE MD FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Jonathan T. Deland MD
John E. Femino MD
Donald D. Anderson
Jennifer S. Walt MD
Kevin N. Dibbern PhD
Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
title Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
title_full Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
title_fullStr Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
title_full_unstemmed Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
title_short Surgical Correction of Peritalar Subluxation and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative Outcome Study in Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
title_sort surgical correction of peritalar subluxation and patient reported outcomes a prospective comparative outcome study in flexible progressive collapsing foot deformity
url https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011421S00524
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