Ehab M Nazzal1, Bálint Zsidai2,3, Oriol Pujol2,4, Janina Kaarre2,3, Andrew J Curley2, Volker Musahl2. 1. UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, 3200 S Water St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, USA. nazzalem2@upmc.edu. 2. UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, 3200 S Water St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, USA. 3. Department of Orthopaedics, Institution of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. 4. Orthopedic Surgery Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The significance of posterior tibial slope (PTS) in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction has been increasingly recognized in recent years. The purpose of this article is to review the biomechanical and clinical studies of PTS in conjunction with ACL injuries, providing an evidence-based approach for the evaluation and management of this patient population. RECENT FINDINGS: Several biomechanical and clinical studies suggest that PTS > 12° may be considered with increased strain on the native ACL fibers (or reconstructed graft) and greater anterior tibial translation, predisposing patients to a recurrent ACL injury. The increased rates of ACL injury and graft failure seen in those with increased PTS have garnered attention to diagnose and surgically address increased PTS in the revision ACL setting; however, the role of a slope-reducing high tibial osteotomy (HTO) in primary ACL reconstruction (ACL-R) has yet to be defined. Various HTO techniques to decrease PTS during revision ACL-R have demonstrated promising outcomes, though conclusions are limited by the multifactorial nature of revision surgery and concomitant procedures performed. Recent evidence suggests that increased PTS is a risk factor for failure following ACL-R, which may be mitigated by a slope-reducing HTO. Further investigation is needed to elucidate abnormal PTS values and to determine appropriate indications for a slope-reducing HTO in primary ACL-R.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The significance of posterior tibial slope (PTS) in the setting of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction has been increasingly recognized in recent years. The purpose of this article is to review the biomechanical and clinical studies of PTS in conjunction with ACL injuries, providing an evidence-based approach for the evaluation and management of this patient population. RECENT FINDINGS: Several biomechanical and clinical studies suggest that PTS > 12° may be considered with increased strain on the native ACL fibers (or reconstructed graft) and greater anterior tibial translation, predisposing patients to a recurrent ACL injury. The increased rates of ACL injury and graft failure seen in those with increased PTS have garnered attention to diagnose and surgically address increased PTS in the revision ACL setting; however, the role of a slope-reducing high tibial osteotomy (HTO) in primary ACL reconstruction (ACL-R) has yet to be defined. Various HTO techniques to decrease PTS during revision ACL-R have demonstrated promising outcomes, though conclusions are limited by the multifactorial nature of revision surgery and concomitant procedures performed. Recent evidence suggests that increased PTS is a risk factor for failure following ACL-R, which may be mitigated by a slope-reducing HTO. Further investigation is needed to elucidate abnormal PTS values and to determine appropriate indications for a slope-reducing HTO in primary ACL-R.
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