Publications by authors named "S L Lustig"

Introduction: Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (RTKA) is complex, and induced bone loss might endanger implant fixation and joint stability. Intramedullary stems improve fixation throughout stress redistribution. The current study aims to compare the performance of short tibial stems with long tibial stems, investigating their intermediate-term radiographic and survival outcomes in RTKA.

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Purpose: Functional alignment (FA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) prioritizes soft tissue balancing and anatomical restoration without systematic correction to neutral alignment. Most studies have focused on varus deformity, with little evidence available about FA in valgus deformity. The hypothesis of the present study was that FA in robotic-assisted TKA for valgus deformity would demonstrate correction of the coronal alignment and yield satisfactory short-term outcomes.

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Purpose: For the athlete, anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture and its surgical management are often a turning point in their career. Success and time to return to sport are essential parameters for athletes and their support staff, so it is critical to understand the prognostic factors influencing return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The aim of this study was to determine the influence of hamstring muscle composition on muscle power following ACLR with autogenous hamstring grafts.

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Introduction: Combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal tear patterns and their effect on knee stability have been widely researched, however, their evolution and repairability from time of injury have been scarcely addressed. When addressed with delay, meniscal lesions associated with ACL tears may increase in severity and irreparability. This study aims to investigate the incidence, rate and pattern of meniscus tears in the context of ACL deficient knees and to assess the meniscal condition in early versus late ACL reconstruction (ACLR).

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to evaluate how changes in post-operative coronal plane alignment of the knee (CPAK) affect functional outcomes after robotic arm-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) performed with functional alignment (FA).
  • A total of 201 patients were included, with pre- and post-operative classifications of CPAK determined through CT imaging, and patient satisfaction assessed one year after surgery using the Forgotten Joint Score-12 and a satisfaction scale.
  • Results showed that there was no significant difference in patient satisfaction between those who maintained their preoperative CPAK class and those who experienced changes, indicating that functional outcomes were stable regardless of CPAK class adjustments within a 'functional safe-zone'.
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