Publications by authors named "Nicolas Pujol"

Purpose: To determine in the long-term the rate of osteoarthritis of recession wedge trochleoplasty performed in patients with high-grade trochlear dysplasia and recurrent patellar dislocations. The hypothesis was that the rate of secondary osteoarthritis was low.

Methods: Fifteen consecutive patients (17 knees) undergoing a recession wedge trochleoplasty surgery for recurrent patellar dislocation were retrospectively included.

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Introduction: Computer-assisted or robot-assisted surgery in theory enables optimal positioning in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the rotational positioning of the femoral TKA implant using the ROSA Knee® robotic system. The hypothesis was that the accuracy of the rotation obtained by the ROSA Knee® robotic arm was comparable to that obtained by navigation.

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Background: Prolonged grief is a chronic and debilitating condition that affects millions of persons worldwide. The aim of this study was to use a qualitative approach to better understand how relatives with prolonged grief disorder perceive what does or not help them and whether they were able to make recommendations.

Methods: Participants were all relatives of deceased patients admitted to 26 palliative care units involved in the FamiLife study; relatives were included if diagnosed with prolonged grief symptoms (i.

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Article Synopsis
  • ACL ruptures are common in athletes, especially women, and this study compares the outcomes of two surgical methods: patellar tendon (PT) reconstruction and hamstring reconstruction (HR) with anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) in young women.* -
  • Led by a review of 96 patients over an average follow-up of 44 months, the study found similar rupture rates (5.7%) and subjective functional scores (IKDC and ACL-RSI) between the two surgical techniques.* -
  • Although HR combined with ALLR showed subjective results comparable to PT, the clinical and radiological results did not align, indicating that more research may be needed to validate the findings.*
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Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) represent a broad spectrum of pathology with potentially devastating consequences. Currently, disagreement in the terminology, diagnosis and treatment of these injuries limits clinical care and research. This study aimed to develop consensus on the nomenclature, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation strategies for patients with MLKI, while identifying important research priorities for further study.

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Purpose: An arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) for degenerative meniscus lesions and traumatic meniscus tears are two distinct entities and their long-term outcomes are rarely reported. The aim of this review was to compare the long-term (clinical and radiological) results of APM performed on stable knees for traumatic tears (TT) or degenerative lesions (DL).

Methods: Pubmed, Scopus and Embase databases were searched to identify relevant studies published between 2010 and 2023 using the keywords 'meniscectomy' OR 'meniscectomies' OR 'meniscal resection'.

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Background: Proximal femur fractures constitute a public health concern given their high frequency and the aging population. The frequency of a contralateral fracture occurring can reach up to 15% of cases. Certain historical or demographic factors constitute risk factors for refracture, but the type of fracture, either of the femoral neck (FN) or pertrochanteric (PT), cannot be predicted.

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Introduction: The appropriateness or necessity of patellar resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is not clearly established. The objective of the present study was to compare the clinical and functional results of patients with bilateral involvement, operated on in one knee by TKA with patellar resurfacing and in the other knee by TKA without resurfacing. The hypothesis was that there was no difference in results between the two sides.

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Introduction: Multiligament knee injury with posteromedial laxity is serious and usually requires surgery. Reconstruction is preferable to repair. The main aim of the present study was to report clinical results and laximetry for an original posteromedial corner (PMC) allograft reconstruction technique known as The Versailles Technique.

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Introduction: Associations between obesity and knee osteoarthritis or complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are well established. The procedure can significantly improve knee function, favoring weight loss, despite the risk of surgical complications. The main objective of the present study was to assess change in body mass index (BMI) after TKA in patients with severe or morbid obesity (BMI≥35kg/m).

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Purpose: The aim of this ESSKA consensus is to give recommendations based on scientific evidence and expert opinion to improve the diagnosis, preoperative planning, indication and surgical strategy in Anterior Cruciate Ligament revision.

Methods: Part 2, presented herein, followed exactly the same methodology as Part 1: the so-called ESSKA formal consensus derived from the Delphi method. Eighteen questions were ultimately asked.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to: 1/ describe the characteristics of a cohort of patients over 75 years of age hospitalized in perioperative geriatric units (UPOG) for iterative fractures; 2/ investigate the risks of institutionalization related to the first fracture; and 3/ search for potential risk factors for iterative fracture.

Methods: This is a retrospective single-center study analyzing patients over 75 years old, hospitalized in UPOG.

Results: Of the 3207 patients hospitalized, 292 patients had a refracture (9.

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Background: The objective of this study was to measure bone mineral density (BMD) of the cancellous bone in both femoral condyles and to compare the results according to the hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Hypothesis: BMD of cancellous bone in the medial condyle is markedly lower in valgus knees compared to that in the lateral condyle in varus knees.

Methods: Consecutive patients with computed tomography (CT) of the knee and long-leg radiographs obtained in preparation for total knee arthroplasty were included.

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Objectives: Psychological consequences of grief among relatives are insufficiently known. We reported incidence of prolonged grief among relatives of deceased patients with cancer.

Methods: Prospective cohort study of 611 relatives of 531 patients with cancer hospitalized for more than 72 hours and who died in 26 palliative care units was conducted.

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Background: Young surgeons are taught that genu valgum deformity is associated with hypoplasia of the lateral femoral condyle, despite the absence of supporting evidence. The objective of this study was to determine whether the lateral condyle was hypoplastic in genu valgum, by assessing the morphological features of the distal femur and their variations according to the severity of the coronal deformity.

Hypothesis: The lateral femoral condyle is not hypoplastic in genu valgum deformity.

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Purpose: To conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA) comparing the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) among patients who underwent either isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction or combined lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) or anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR).

Methods: RCTs that compared isolated ACL reconstruction and combined LET or ALLR were included with minimum 12 months follow-up. Studies that used the double-bundle technique were excluded.

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Introduction: Arthroscopic lateral meniscus repair is performed in the "figure-of-4 position" (supine, with the affected knee flexed and the lower leg crossed over the extended contralateral leg), and anchorage is often on the popliteal tendon. Extending the limb at the end of the procedure alters the relations between the popliteal tendon and the repaired meniscus. The present study aimed to assess lateral meniscal suture fixation on the popliteal tendon after a cycle of flexion-extension.

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Purpose: The aim of this ESSKA consensus is to give recommendations based on evidence and expert opinion to improve diagnosis, preoperative planning, indication and surgical strategy in ACL revision.

Methods: The European expert surgeons and scientists were divided into four groups to participate in this consensus. A "literature group" (four surgeons); "steering group" (14 surgeons and scientists); "rating group" (19 surgeons) and finally "peer review group" (51 representatives of the ESSKA-affiliated national societies from 27 countries).

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Background: Injuries to the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee are often overlooked but, require reconstruction in order to restore stability in varus and external rotation. Among the many anatomic and non-anatomic PLC reconstruction techniques available, the modified Larson (mLR), LaPrade (LPR) and Versailles reconstruction (VR) procedures are widely used.

Hypothesis: The hypothesis was that anatomic PLC reconstruction (VR and LPR procedures) provides better restoration and control of external rotation.

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SFA Datalake is the registry platform of the French Society of Arthroscopy (SFA). It was designed to collect and store data on arthroscopic orthopedic surgery and joint-sparing surgery in French-speaking countries. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear registry is the first registry to be set up based on SFA Datalake.

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Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a frequent procedure, with room for improvement by rehabilitation measures and associated peripheral and meniscal surgeries that are currently under assessment, requiring follow-up. Outside France, there have been ACL registries for 20 years now. The French Arthroscopy Society (SFA) decided to set up an ACL tear registry within its SFA DataLake registry platform.

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Purpose: Meniscal injuries occurring during multi-ligament knee injuries (MLKI) are underreported. The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence and type of meniscal tears seen at the time of multi-ligament reconstruction surgery compared to those occurring during isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.

Methods: Patients undergoing surgical treatment for MLKI and ACL-only injuries between 2010 and 2020 were reviewed.

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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to report the proportion and cause of unplanned revision surgery rates within 1 year following arthroscopic procedures. Our hypothesis was that there is a significant rate of unplanned returns (URs) occurring between 3 and 12 months after the initial procedure and that causes of revision are different when considering the delay after the index surgery.

Materials And Methods: Among 4142 consecutive patients who underwent an arthroscopic procedure in a single department of orthopedics and traumatology, patients undergoing revision surgery for any reasons directly related to the primary procedure were included.

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