Browsing by Author "Filippi, Jorge"

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    Concomitant Factors Associated With Tillaux-Chaput Fractures in Adults: A Case-Control Study
    (2024) Massri-Pugin, Jafet; Matamoros, Gabriel; Morales, Sergio; Urrutia, Tomas; Lira, Maria Jesus; Filippi, Jorge
    Background: Tillaux-Chaput fractures (TCFs) consist of fractures of the anterolateral distal tibia. They rarely occur in isolation in adults. When TCFs are missed, there is a risk of chronic pain, instability, and ankle osteoarthritis. This study aimed to identify which factors are related to the presence of TCFs in ankle injuries. Methods: A retrospective review of 1134 ankle fractures evaluated between 2013 and 2023 at a level 1 trauma center was performed. Inclusion criteria were patients aged >= 18 years, ankle radiographs and computed tomographic (CT) scan evaluation, and the presence of a TCF confirmed by CT scan. Exclusion criteria were prior ankle surgery, pilon, or distal tibial fractures. A musculoskeletal radiologist and a foot and ankle-trained orthopaedic surgeon classified the TCFs into type 1, an extraarticular avulsion; type 2, a fracture involving the incisura fibularis; and type 3, a fracture with impaction of the anterolateral tibial plafond. A matching control group of ankle fractures without TCF was created with a 1:2 ratio. The following variables were collected: sex, age (<50 vs >50 years), ankle dislocation or subluxation, Weber classification, Maisonneuve fracture, type of medial and posterior malleolar fracture, Lauge-Hansen classification, malleoli involved, and osteochondral lesion of the talus. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to detect which variables had an association with the TCF and their subtypes. P value <.05 was considered significant. Results: A total of 481 ankle fractures had radiographs and CT scans available for evaluation, of which 83 (17.3%) had a TCF. Of these, 44.6% were type 1, 44.6% type 2, and 9.6% type 3. The mean age was 52.2 years; 66.3% were women. Six patients (7.2%) had an isolated TCF. Fifty-eight (69.9%), 50 (60.2%), and 62 (74.7%) ankles had involvement of the lateral, medial, and posterior malleolus, respectively. Age >= 50 years (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.45-5.14) and pronation external rotation injuries (OR 2.94, 95% CI 1.43-6.06) had a significant association with TCF. Moreover, ankle dislocation or subluxation (OR 3.16, 95% CI 1.11-8.96) and the absence of posterior malleolar fracture (OR 5.97, 95% CI 1.65-21.6) were significantly associated with TCF type 2 and 3. Conclusion: In this study, age >= 50 years and pronation external rotation injuries were the unique independent risk factors for TCF. Furthermore, ankle dislocation or subluxation and the absence of posterior malleolar fractures increased the odds of having a more severe TCF. This study provides insights into the factors associated with TCF and its subtypes during adulthood.
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    Percutaneous Fixation of Posterior Malleolar Fractures: A Contemporary Review
    (2024) Massri-Pugin, Jafet; Morales, Sergio; Serrano, Javier; Mery, Pablo; Filippi, Jorge; Villa, Andrés
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    Role of Lateral Ankle Ligaments in Vertical Stability of the Fibula: A Cadaveric Model
    (2023) Filippi, Jorge; Gutierrez, Paulina; Quezada, Jose; Massri-Pugin, Jafet; Bastias, Gonzalo F.; Melo, Rodrigo; Vidal, Catalina; Silvestre, Rony
    Background: In unstable ankle fractures, the role of the deltoid and syndesmosis ligaments has been widely studied. However, it is uncertain what the importance of the lateral ankle ligament complex (LALC) is in the vertical stability of the fibula. Given its anatomical position, it should prevent the proximal translation of the fibula. This study aims to evaluate the role of the LALC in stabilizing the fibula in the vertical plane.
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    Safety and exposure area in three different posteromedial surgical approaches for the treatment of ankle fractures. A cadaveric study
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2024) Urrutia, Tomás; Morales, Sergio; Mendez, Magdalena; Filippi, Jorge; Vidal, Catalina; Palma, Joaquín
    © 2024 European Foot and Ankle SocietyIntroduction: This study aimed to compare the degree of posterior malleolar exposure, the tension of the flap containing the posteromedial neurovascular bundle (NVB), and the distance between the surgical incision and the NVB using three different posteromedial ankle approaches. Methods: Three approaches were compared: medial posteromedial (MePM) modified posteromedial (MoPM) and posteromedial (PM). We measured the minimal tension of the flap containing the NVB that allowed proper exposure. In the second stage, an axial cut was performed, and we measured the degree of posterior malleolar exposure and the distance between the incision and the NVB Results: There were significant differences between the three approaches examined regarding the degree of posterior malleolar exposure and distance from the incision to the NBV,favoring the PM approach (71,00% ± 1.83 and 25.50 mm ± 4.20). The PM approach provided a significantly lower tension to the flap containing the posteromedial NVB (6.18 N ± 1.28) compared to the other two approaches Conclusion: The PM approach achieved the highest degree of posterior malleolar exposure, the lowest tension to the posteromedial NVB, and the greatest distance between the incision and the NBV. Thus, we believe it should be considered the approach of choicefor large fractures of the posteromedial aspect of the PM.