Stabilization of Anterior Aspect of Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis: A Fully Arthroscopic Technique.

The anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) is 1 of the 4 ligaments forming the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. When damaged, it is crucial to assess and address the lesion properly because a neglected or underdiagnosed lesion may invoke ankle osteoarthritis with underlying tibiofibular joint instability. In this technical note, we present a fully arthroscopic stabilization of the AITFL without the need for soft-tissue grafting.

Establishing femoral component rotation using a dynamic tensioner does not improve patellar position after total knee replacement with use of anatomic implants: A case-control study.

Background: Anterior knee pain (AKP) is one of the reasons for dissatisfaction after total knee replacement (TKR). It may result from patellofemoral joint dysfunction, caused by improper rotation of implant components. The aim of this study was to analyze patella positioning in patients after standard measured resection TKR and TKR with a use of a dynamic tensioner, and to assess the frequency of AKP, range of motion (ROM), and patient-reported outcome measures 6 weeks and 3 months postoperatively.