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2. Latitudinal variation in patterns of colonisation of cryptic calcareous marine organisms
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Banks Sa, N J Holmes, and Harriott Vj
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Colonisation ,Variation (linguistics) ,Ecology ,Settlement (structural) ,Aquatic Science ,Biology ,Calcareous ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics - Published
- 1997
3. Recruitment of scleractinian corals in the Solitary Islands Marine Reserve, a high latitude coral-dominated community in Eastern Australia
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Harriott Vj and Banks Sa
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geography ,geography.geographical_feature_category ,Ecology ,biology ,Coral ,media_common.quotation_subject ,fungi ,Marine reserve ,technology, industry, and agriculture ,social sciences ,Aquatic Science ,biology.organism_classification ,Competition (biology) ,Waves and shallow water ,Oceanography ,Abundance (ecology) ,Temperate climate ,population characteristics ,Acropora ,natural sciences ,Reef ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,media_common - Abstract
The Solitary Islands Marine Reserve (30" 18' S, 153" 30' E) is the site of the southern-most extensive coral communities on coastal eastern Australia. It has been hypothesised that lack of successful reproduction or recruitment of corals limits the distribution of corals at high latitudes. In this study, coral recruitment patterns were examined for 4 locations within the Solitary Islands Marine Reserve. Hard coral recruitment rate at the Solitary lslands (6.7 recruits per plate pair) was less than rates reported from similar studies at both the Great Barrier Reef (44 to 242 recruits per tile pair) and at Lord Howe Island (48.5 recruits per tile pair). Recruitment was spatially variable both within and between locations, and there was seasonal and inter-annual variability in recruitment success at 1 site. Recruitment of hard corals was dominated by planulating species, consistent with predictions made from coral recruitment patterns at Lord Howe Island, and in contrast with most previous studies of Pacific reefs. At the 2 most offshore islands, coral cover was dominated by Acropora sp., but the density of acroporid recruits was extremely low, suggesting that t h ~ s taxon may be reliant on sporadic recruitment from northern sites. In contrast with tropical sites where coral recruitment in shallow water is most frequent on downward fac~ng surfaces or crevices, corals settled abundantly on the upper-most surface of settlement plates at most sites. The difference in settlement orientation is possibly because of: (1) reduced light at high latitudes; (2) a reduction in herbivore abundance at high latitudes; (3) competition for settlement space on lower surfaces with abundant temperate species such as bryozoans and barnacles.
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- 1995
4. Early Clinical, Gait Laboratory and Fluoroscopic Experience with the 3D Knee(TM) Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Hodge, WA, Banks, SA, and Mitchell, K
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ddc: 610 - Published
- 2004
5. In-vivo Kinematik versus Explantatanalyse: Untersuchungen an einem Knieprothesenmodell
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Schmitt, S, Harman, MK, Banks, SA, and Scharf, H-P
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ddc: 610 - Published
- 2003
6. Subject-specific knee joint geometry improves predictions of medial tibiofemoral contact forces
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Gerus, P, Sartori, M, Besier, TF, Fregly, BJ, Delp, SL, Banks, SA, Pandy, MG, D'Lima, DD, Lloyd, DG, Gerus, P, Sartori, M, Besier, TF, Fregly, BJ, Delp, SL, Banks, SA, Pandy, MG, D'Lima, DD, and Lloyd, DG
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Estimating tibiofemoral joint contact forces is important for understanding the initiation and progression of knee osteoarthritis. However, tibiofemoral contact force predictions are influenced by many factors including muscle forces and anatomical representations of the knee joint. This study aimed to investigate the influence of subject-specific geometry and knee joint kinematics on the prediction of tibiofemoral contact forces using a calibrated EMG-driven neuromusculoskeletal model of the knee. One participant fitted with an instrumented total knee replacement walked at a self-selected speed while medial and lateral tibiofemoral contact forces, ground reaction forces, whole-body kinematics, and lower-limb muscle activity were simultaneously measured. The combination of generic and subject-specific knee joint geometry and kinematics resulted in four different OpenSim models used to estimate muscle-tendon lengths and moment arms. The subject-specific geometric model was created from CT scans and the subject-specific knee joint kinematics representing the translation of the tibia relative to the femur was obtained from fluoroscopy. The EMG-driven model was calibrated using one walking trial, but with three different cost functions that tracked the knee flexion/extension moments with and without constraint over the estimated joint contact forces. The calibrated models then predicted the medial and lateral tibiofemoral contact forces for five other different walking trials. The use of subject-specific models with minimization of the peak tibiofemoral contact forces improved the accuracy of medial contact forces by 47% and lateral contact forces by 7%, respectively compared with the use of generic musculoskeletal model.
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- 2013
7. Electromyographic and kinematic analysis of postoperative reverse shoulder arthoplasties during functional motions
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Walker, DR, Cleppe, H, Ling, Hang Yin, Gao, B, Wright, T, Sahajpal, DT, Banks, SA, Walker, DR, Cleppe, H, Ling, Hang Yin, Gao, B, Wright, T, Sahajpal, DT, and Banks, SA
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- 2010
8. In vivo talocrural and subtalar kinematics during nonweightbearing and weightbearing dorsiflexion-plantarflexion activities
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Yamaguchi, S, primary, Sasho, T, additional, Kato, H, additional, and Banks, SA, additional
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- 2008
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9. In-vivo-Kinematik versus Explantatanalyse: Untersuchungen an einem Knieprothesenmodell
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Schmitt, S, primary, Harman, MK, additional, Banks, SA, additional, and Scharf, HP, additional
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- 2003
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10. Latitudinal variation in patterns of colonisation of cryptic calcareous marine organisms
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Holmes, NJ, primary, Harriott, VJ, additional, and Banks, SA, additional
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- 1997
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11. High-Resolution Force Plate Analysis of Utilized Slip Resistance in Human Walking
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Petersen, DR, primary, Link, RE, additional, Buczek, FL, additional, and Banks, SA, additional
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- 1996
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12. Coral communities of the Gneering Shoals and Mudjimba Island, south-eastern Queensland
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Banks, SA, primary and Harriott, VJ, additional
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- 1995
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13. The coral communities of Lord Howe Island
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Harriott, VJ, primary, Harrison, PL, additional, and Banks, SA, additional
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- 1995
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14. In vivo knee kinematics during stair and deep flexion activities in patients with bicruciate substituting total knee arthroplasty.
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Kuroyanagi Y, Mu S, Hamai S, Robb WJ, and Banks SA
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- 2012
15. Does close proximity robot motion tracking alter gait?
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Yamokoski JD and Banks SA
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- 2011
16. Tibiofemoral kinematic analysis of knee flexion for a medial pivot knee.
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Moonot P, Mu S, Railton GT, Field RE, Banks SA, Moonot, Pradeep, Mu, S, Railton, G T, Field, R E, and Banks, S A
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The performance of total knee arthroplasty in deeply flexed postures is of increasing concern as the procedure is performed on younger, more physically active and more culturally diverse populations. Several implant design factors, including tibiofemoral conformity, tibial slope and posterior condylar geometry have been shown directly to affect deep flexion performance. The goal of this study was to evaluate the kinematics of a fixed-bearing, asymmetric, medial rotation arthroplasty design in moderate and deep flexion. Thirteen study participants (15 knees) with a medial rotation knee arthroplasty were observed performing a weight-bearing lunge activity to maximum comfortable flexion and kneeling on a padded bench from 90 degrees to maximum comfortable flexion using lateral fluoroscopy. Subjects averaged 74 years of age and nine were female. At maximum weight-bearing flexion, the knees exhibited 115 degrees of implant flexion (102 degrees-125 degrees) and 7 degrees (-3 degrees to 12 degrees) of tibial internal rotation. The medial and lateral condylar translated posteriorly by 2 and 5 mm, respectively. At maximum kneeling flexion, the knees exhibited 119 degrees of implant flexion (101 degrees-139 degrees ) and 5 degrees (-2 degrees to 14 degrees) of tibial internal rotation. The lateral condyle translated posteriorly by 11 mm. The medial rotation knee exhibited motion patterns similar to those observed in the normal knee, but less tibial rotation. The medially conforming articulation beneficially controls femoral AP position in deep flexion, in patients who require such motion as part of their lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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17. Does ligament balancing technique affect kinematics in rotating platform, PCL retaining knee arthroplasties? A prospective randomized study.
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Gamada K, Jayasekera N, Kashif F, Fennema P, Schmotzer H, Banks SA, Gamada, K, Jayasekera, N, Kashif, F, Fennema, P, Schmotzer, H, and Banks, S A
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The goal of this prospective, randomized, blinded trial was to determine if ligament balancing techniques for rotating platform TKA affect postoperative knee kinematics. Sixteen patients with unilateral rotating platform TKA consented to participate in this institutional review board approved study. Eight patients were randomly selected to receive ligament balancing with an instrumented joint spreader device and eight patients received ligament balancing using fixed thickness spacer blocks. A single plane shape matching technique was used for kinematic analysis of static deep knee flexion and dynamic stair activities. There were no differences in knee kinematics between groups during static deep flexion activities. The spreader group demonstrated kinematics more similar to the normal knee during the ascending phase of the dynamic stair activity. Knee kinematics in static knee flexion were unaffected by ligament balancing technique, while knees balanced with the spreader demonstrated a medial pivot motion pattern during stair ascent. This medial pivot motion pattern may improve long-term results by more closely replicating normal knee kinematics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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18. High-Resolution Force Plate Analysis of Utilized Slip Resistance in Human Walking
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Buczek, FL and Banks, SA
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Little controversy exists regarding the costs to society, both financial and in terms of human pain and suffering, associated with slip and fall injuries. Yet, for all the very valuable research published to date in the United States and abroad, controversy still exists regarding the biomechanics of initial foot-to-ground contact (that is, footstrike). Studies of foot kinetics have been limited by the use of force plate sensitivities chosen to capture the entire stance phase, rather than footstrike alone, necessitating the use of calculation thresholds. The present study of young adults (2 male, 2 female; 8 foot contacts each) was conducted to address these limitations. Two strain gage force plates, with sensitivities set to optimize amplitude resolution at footstrike (+100 ms), were sampled at 1000 Hz. A net shear force Fswas calculated as the vector sum of medio-lateral Fyand anteroposterior Fxshear forces. Since Fxpredominantly affected the direction of impending slip, a novel shear force Fs′was given the amplitude of Fsand the sign of Fx. In this way, impending slips could be identified as predominantly forward or backward. Utilized slip resistance μsrwas calculated for each sampled instant as the ratio of Fs′to the normal force Fz. For comparison purposes, a geometric approximation of μsrwas calculated using leg length and half step length (from force plate center-of-pressure data) to derive the tangent of an “apex angle.” Results showed two distinct patterns for μsrover the first 100 ms of foot contact. Pattern 1 began with an initial backward slip tendency, with peak μsrvalues near −0.4 occurring at approximately 10 ms. This was followed by a forward slip tendency peaking between 0.2 and 0.3, at approximately 45 ms. Pattern 1 did not seem to put the subjects at risk for slipping. Pattern 2 began with a profound forward slip tendency, with μsrvalues above 1.0 occurring during the first 20 ms. This was followed by a brief period of backward slip tendency (|μsr| < 0.3), and a second forward slip tendency (0.2 < μsr< 0.3) for the remainder of the 100 ms sampling interval. Pattern 2 didseem to put the subjects at risk for an initial forward slip, though none were reported. The geometric approximations for μsr, typically had magnitudes near 0.4 and always predicted forward slips. We concluded that variations can be expected in foot contact patterns among normal adults. Although Patterns 1 and 2 were divided according to sex here, this may have been a coincidental finding confounded by small sample sizes, more related to shoe construction or preferred gait kinematics than to sex. Finally, geometric approximations for μsrgrossly oversimplified initial foot contact, and should be discontinued in favor of more accurate methodology.
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- 1996
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19. The impact of insecticide-treated school uniforms on dengue infections in school-aged children: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in Thailand
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Wilder-Smith Annelies, Byass Peter, Olanratmanee Phanthip, Maskhao Pongsri, Sringernyuang Luechai, Logan James G, Lindsay Steve W, Banks Sarah, Gubler Duane, Louis Valérie R, Tozan Yesim, and Kittayapong Pattamaporn
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Dengue ,Insecticide-treated clothes ,School children ,School uniforms ,Randomised control trial ,Cost effectiveness ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Background There is an urgent need to protect children against dengue since this age group is particularly sensitive to the disease. Since dengue vectors are active mainly during the day, a potential target for control should be schools where children spend a considerable amount of their day. School uniforms are the cultural norm in most developing countries, worn throughout the day. We hypothesise that insecticide-treated school uniforms will reduce the incidence of dengue infection in school-aged children. Our objective is to determine the impact of impregnated school uniforms on dengue incidence. Methods A randomised controlled trial will be conducted in eastern Thailand in a group of schools with approximately 2,000 students aged 7–18 years. Pre-fabricated school uniforms will be commercially treated to ensure consistent, high-quality insecticide impregnation with permethrin. A double-blind, randomised, crossover trial at the school level will cover two dengue transmission seasons. Discussion Practical issues and plans concerning intervention implementation, evaluation, analysing and interpreting the data, and possible policy implications arising from the trial are discussed. Trial registration clinicaltrial.gov. Registration number: NCT01563640
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- 2012
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20. 'Nested' cryptic diversity in a widespread marine ecosystem engineer: a challenge for detecting biological invasions
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Walls Kathy, Fuentes-Grünewald Claudio, Benhissoune Saïd, Piggott Maxine P, Styan Craig A, McQuaid Christopher D, Rius Marc, Teske Peter R, Page Mike, Attard Catherine RM, Cooke Georgina M, McClusky Claire F, Banks Sam C, Barker Nigel P, and Beheregaray Luciano B
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Abstract Background Ecosystem engineers facilitate habitat formation and enhance biodiversity, but when they become invasive, they present a critical threat to native communities because they can drastically alter the receiving habitat. Management of such species thus needs to be a priority, but the poorly resolved taxonomy of many ecosystem engineers represents a major obstacle to correctly identifying them as being either native or introduced. We address this dilemma by studying the sea squirt Pyura stolonifera, an important ecosystem engineer that dominates coastal communities particularly in the southern hemisphere. Using DNA sequence data from four independently evolving loci, we aimed to determine levels of cryptic diversity, the invasive or native status of each regional population, and the most appropriate sampling design for identifying the geographic ranges of each evolutionary unit. Results Extensive sampling in Africa, Australasia and South America revealed the existence of "nested" levels of cryptic diversity, in which at least five distinct species can be further subdivided into smaller-scale genetic lineages. The ranges of several evolutionary units are limited by well-documented biogeographic disjunctions. Evidence for both cryptic native diversity and the existence of invasive populations allows us to considerably refine our view of the native versus introduced status of the evolutionary units within Pyura stolonifera in the different coastal communities they dominate. Conclusions This study illustrates the degree of taxonomic complexity that can exist within widespread species for which there is little taxonomic expertise, and it highlights the challenges involved in distinguishing between indigenous and introduced populations. The fact that multiple genetic lineages can be native to a single geographic region indicates that it is imperative to obtain samples from as many different habitat types and biotic zones as possible when attempting to identify the source region of a putative invader. "Nested" cryptic diversity, and the difficulties in correctly identifying invasive species that arise from it, represent a major challenge for managing biodiversity.
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- 2011
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21. Polyethylene damage and deformation on fixed-bearing, non-conforming unicondylar knee replacements corresponding to progressive changes in alignment and fixation.
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Harman MK, Schmitt S, Rössing S, Banks SA, Sharf H, Viceconti M, and Hodge WA
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BACKGROUND: Deviations from nominal alignment of unicondylar knee replacements impact knee biomechanics, including the load and stress distribution at the articular contact surfaces. This study characterizes relationships between the biomechanical environment, distinguished by progressive changes in alignment and fixation, and articular damage and deformation in a consecutive series of retrieved unicondylar knee replacements. METHODS: Twenty seven fixed-bearing, non-conforming unicondylar knee replacements of one design were retrieved after 2 to 13 years of in vivo function. The in vivo biomechanical environment was characterized by grading component migration measured from full-length radiographs and grading component fixation based on intraoperative manual palpation. Articular damage patterns and linear deformation on the polyethylene inserts were measured using optical photogrammetry and contact point digitization. FINDINGS: Articular damage patterns and surface deformation on the explanted polyethylene inserts corresponded to progressive changes in component alignment and fixation. Component migration produced higher deformation rates, whereas loosening contributed to larger damage areas but lower deformation rates. Migration and loosening of the femoral component, but not the tibial component, were factors contributing to large regions of abrasion concentrated on the articular periphery. INTERPRETATION: Classifying component migration and fixation at revision proved useful for distinguishing common biomechanical conditions associated with the varied polyethylene damage patterns and linear deformation for this fixed-bearing, non-conforming design. Pre-clinical evaluations of unicondylar knee replacements that are capable of reproducing variations in clinical alignment and predicting the observed wear mechanisms are necessary to better understand the impact of knee biomechanics and design on unicondylar knee replacement longevity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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22. Improving Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Adherence Via Implementation of a Pocket Card: A Quality Improvement Pilot Program.
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Oakley CI, Banks SA, Pinto MV, Setter DO, Clark SL, Keser Z, Klaas JP, Leep Hunderfund AN, and Mustafa R
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- Humans, Pilot Projects, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors administration & dosage, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors therapeutic use, Medication Adherence, Quality Improvement, Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy
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- 2024
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23. Global Presence and Penetrance of CSF1R -Related Disorder.
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Dulski J, Baker M, Banks SA, Bayat M, Bruffaerts R, Ortiz Cruz G, Disserol CC, Fisher KS, Jose JN, Kalman B, Kantarci OH, Maltsev D, Middleton C, Novotni G, Plaseska-Karanfilska D, Raskin S, Souza J, Teive HA, and Wszolek ZK
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Objectives: To highlight the worldwide presence of CSF1R -related disorder ( CSF1R -RD), discuss its penetrance, and provide the first haplotype analysis., Methods: Data on patients worldwide were collected, including demographics, genotype, family history, and clinical status. For haplotype analysis, polymorphisms of short tandem repeats in 3 distinct families with CSF1R p.Ile794Thr variant were examined., Results: Nineteen new patients were included, at a mean age of 38.7 years (ranging from 11 to 74 years), from 14 families from the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe, including the first from Mexico, North Macedonia, and Ukraine. Fifteen CSF1R variants were found, including 8 novel. Three patients were compound heterozygotes with disease onset at 1, 4, and 22 years. Patients with heterozygous CSF1R variants developed symptoms at a mean of 39.0 years (range 8-71 years). Four patients died at a mean of 3.3 years from onset (range 2-5 years). Negative family history was noted in 7 patients. In haplotype analysis, 2 families exhibited shared haplotype encompassing ∼6-Mb region downstream of the CSF1R while the third family displayed a different haplotype., Discussion: CSF1R -RD has a global prevalence. The reasons for negative family history include de novo variants (as shown by the haplotype analysis), mosaicism, and incomplete penetrance, which are possibly modulated by environmental and genetic factors., Competing Interests: J. Dulski is partially supported by the Haworth Family Professorship in Neurodegenerative Diseases fund (90052067). He serves as an editorial board member of Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska. He received speakers' bureau honoraria from VM Media Ltd., Radosław Lipiński 90 Consulting, Ipsen. He has intellectual property rights for “Application of Hydrogen Peroxide and 17β-Estradiol and its Metabolites as Biomarkers in a Method of Diagnosing Neurodegenerative Diseases In Vitro” (WO/2023/234790); R. Bruffaerts received consulting fees (advisory board) from Eisai; Z. K. Wszolek is partially supported by the NIH/NIA and NIH/NINDS (1U19AG063911, FAIN: U19AG063911), Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, the gifts from the Donald G. and Jodi P. Heeringa Family, the Haworth Family Professorship in Neurodegenerative Diseases fund, and The Albertson Parkinson's Research Foundation, and PPND Family Foundation. He serves as PI or Co-PI on Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BHV4157-206) and Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (VGL101–01.002, VGL101–01.201, PET tracer development protocol, Csf1r biomarker and repository project, and ultra-high field MRI in the diagnosis and management of CSF1R-related adult-onset leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia) projects/grants. He serves as Co-PI of the Mayo Clinic APDA Center for Advanced Research and as an external advisory board member for the Vigil Neuroscience, Inc., and as a consultant on neurodegenerative medical research for Eli Lilli & Company. Go to Neurology.org/NG for full disclosures., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American Academy of Neurology.)
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- 2024
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24. Intra-arterial Melphalan as Targeted Therapy for Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis Lesions.
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Banks SA, Brinjikji W, Giannini C, Syc-Mazurek SB, Xeros HK, Toledano M, Mustafa R, Carabenciov ID, and Tobin WO
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- Humans, Female, Adult, Myeloablative Agonists administration & dosage, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Melphalan administration & dosage, Melphalan therapeutic use, Multiple Sclerosis drug therapy, Multiple Sclerosis diagnostic imaging
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- 2024
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25. Blood neurofilament light chain measurements in adults with CNS histiocytic neoplasms.
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Banks SA, Decker P, Flanagan EP, Zekeridou A, Go RS, Abeykoon JP, Goyal G, Young JR, Koster MJ, Vassallo R, Ryu JH, Davidge-Pitts CJ, Ravindran A, Sartori Valinotti JC, Bennani NN, Shah MV, Rech KL, Bach CR, Eckel-Passow JE, and Tobin WO
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- Humans, Female, Male, Adult, Middle Aged, Aged, Central Nervous System Neoplasms blood, Central Nervous System Neoplasms diagnosis, Biomarkers, Tumor blood, Neurofilament Proteins blood
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- 2024
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26. Reader Response: Recurrent Rhombencephalitis Associated With Anti-GAD65 Antibody.
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Aboseif A, Banks SA, Zekeridou A, and McKeon A
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- Humans, Rhombencephalon diagnostic imaging, Recurrence, Glutamate Decarboxylase immunology, Encephalitis immunology, Encephalitis complications, Encephalitis diagnostic imaging, Autoantibodies immunology
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- 2024
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27. Polyminimyoclonus in Hirayama Disease.
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Banks SA, Ali F, Klassen BT, Clarke MJ, and Tobin WO
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- Humans, Male, Myoclonus etiology, Myoclonus diagnosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Spinal Muscular Atrophies of Childhood complications
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- 2024
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28. Total Knee Arthroplasty Kinematics Predict Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: Implications for Clinical Kinematic Examinations.
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Banks SA, Catani F, Deckard ER, Mahoney OM, Matsuda S, Meneghini RM, and Victor JMK
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- Humans, Biomechanical Phenomena, Radiography, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Knee Joint physiopathology, Knee Joint surgery, Knee Joint diagnostic imaging, Knee Joint physiology, Range of Motion, Articular
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Background: A core tenet of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is that achieving more natural kinematics will lead to superior patient outcomes. Yet this relationship has not been proven for large representative cohorts of TKA patients because accurately measuring 3-dimensional TKA kinematics is time-consuming and expensive. But advanced imaging systems and machine learning-enhanced analysis software will soon make it practical to measure knee kinematics preoperatively and postoperatively in the clinic using radiographic methods. The purpose of this study was to assess the reported relationships between TKA kinematics and outcomes and distill those findings into a proposal for a clinically practical protocol for a clinical kinematic exam., Methods: This study reviewed the recent literature relating TKA kinematics to patient outcomes. There were 10 studies that reported statistical associations between TKA kinematics and patient outcome scores utilizing a range of functional activities. We stratified these activities by the complexity of the radiographic examination to create a proposed examination protocol, and we generated a list of requirements and characteristics for a practical TKA clinical kinematic examination., Results: Given considerations for a clinically practical kinematic exam, including equipment, time and other resources, we propose 3 exam levels. With basic radiographs, we suggest studying single-leg stance in extension, lunge or squat, and kneeling. For fluoroscopic systems with X-ray pulses up to 20 ms, we propose chair-rise or stair ascent to provide additional dynamic information. For fluoroscopic systems with X-ray pulses of less than 10 ms, we propose rapid open-chain knee flexion-extension to simulate the highly dynamic swing phase of gait., Conclusions: It is our hope that this proposed examination protocol spurs discussion and debate so that there can be a consensus approach to clinical examination of knee and TKA kinematics when the rapidly advancing hardware and software capabilities are in place to do so., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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29. Letter to the Editor on "Are Kinematics an Indicator of Outcome After Total Knee Arthroplasty?"
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Deckard ER, Banks SA, and Meneghini RM
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- Humans, Biomechanical Phenomena, Treatment Outcome, Knee Joint surgery, Knee Joint physiopathology, Range of Motion, Articular, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
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- 2024
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30. Greater distance from the glenosphere center to the acromion reduces risk of acromial impingement in semi-inlay reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
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Kawashima I, Takahashi N, Matsuki K, Watanabe H, Haraguchi R, Ryoki H, Kitamura K, Wright TW, and Banks SA
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Background: Recently, the issue of subacromial notching, caused by acromial impingement has been reported. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of differences in the distance between the glenosphere center and the greater tuberosity (DGT) and the distance between the glenosphere center and the acromion (DA) on the closest distance between the greater tuberosity and the acromion during active abduction in shoulders with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA)., Methods: Eleven shoulders with semiinlay RSA were analyzed. Subjects underwent fluoroscopy during active scapular plane abduction. Computed tomography of their shoulders was performed to create three-dimensional (3D) implant models at a mean of 16 months after surgery. Using model-image registration techniques, poses of 3D implant models were iteratively adjusted to match their silhouettes with the silhouettes in the fluoroscopic images (shape matching), and 3D kinematics of implants were computed. The closest distance between the acromion and greater tuberosity was computed at maximum abduction. DA and DGT were measured from 3D surface models. Shoulders were divided into two groups based on DA and DGT measurements and their closest distance data were compared between the groups., Results: There were 7 shoulders with DA ≥ DGT, and 4 shoulders with DA < DGT. Shoulders with DA ≥ DGT showed a significantly wider distance between the greater tuberosity and acromion at maximum abduction compared to those with DA < DGT (5.9 ± 2.4 mm vs. 0.6 ± 0.7 mm, respectively, P = .0021). There were no significant differences in maximum glenohumeral abduction angle and humeral abduction angle between the two groups. Although DA was significantly greater in shoulders with DA ≥ DGT than in those with DA < DGT (43.7 ± 4.4 mm vs. 35.1 ± 6.7 mm, respectively, P = .0275), there was no significant difference in DGT between the two groups., Conclusion: When DGT is less than DA in shoulders with RSA, the closest distance between the greater tuberosity and the acromion at maximum abduction is significantly wider compared to cases where DGT is greater than DA by 3D measurement. Therefore, acromial impingement is less likely to occur in shoulders with RSA when DA is greater than DGT. To avoid acromial impingement, it might be important to make DA greater than DGT., (© 2024 The Author(s).)
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31. Cerebrospinal fluid kappa free light chains in patients with tumefactive demyelination.
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Banks SA, Willrich MAV, Eckel-Passow JE, and Tobin WO
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- Humans, Female, Male, Middle Aged, Adult, Aged, Demyelinating Diseases cerebrospinal fluid, Demyelinating Diseases pathology, Immunoglobulin kappa-Chains cerebrospinal fluid, Immunoglobulin kappa-Chains blood
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- 2024
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32. Correction: Soft‑tissue tension during total hip arthroplasty measured in four patients and predicted using a musculoskeletal model.
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Higa M, Tanino H, Ito H, and Banks SA
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- 2023
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33. Soft-tissue tension during total hip arthroplasty measured in four patients and predicted using a musculoskeletal model.
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Higa M, Tanino H, Ito H, and Banks SA
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Purpose: Soft-tissue tension around the hip joint is related to the incidence of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA), but it remains difficult to quantify the soft-tissue tension during surgery. In this study, a three-dimensional force sensor-instrumented modular femoral head was developed and used to quantify soft-tissue tension during THA. The forces at the hip joint were also calculated using a three-dimensional musculoskeletal computer model to validate the measured forces., Methods: Soft-tissue tension was investigated by measuring the hip joint forces and directions during intraoperative trialing in four patients through passive range of motion (ROM) from 0° extension to 90° flexion. A musculoskeletal model with THA, which was scaled to one of four patients, was developed. The hip joint forces were calculated under the same motion., Results: Through the passive ROM, the magnitude of soft-tissue tension was greatest when the hip was extended, decreased with flexion to 34°, and progressively increased to flexion at 90°. The mediolateral force component was relatively constant, but the supero-inferior and anterior-posterior force components changed significantly. Within-individual variations were small during three repeated cycles of measurement, but magnitudes varied significantly among patients. Similar force patterns and magnitudes were calculated by the musculoskeletal model., Conclusions: This study demonstrates that it is possible to quantify soft-tissue tension and direction during THA with an instrumented head. There was general agreement between the calculated and measured forces in both pattern and magnitude. Including additional subject-specific details would further enhance agreement between the model and measured hip forces., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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34. DRR acceleration using inexpensive GPUs for model-image registration based joint kinematic measurements.
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Ikebe S, Shimoto T, Higaki H, and Banks SA
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- Humans, Biomechanical Phenomena, Joints physiology, Joints diagnostic imaging, Computer Graphics, Models, Biological, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted methods, Algorithms
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Model-image registration methods are commonly used in research to measure three-dimensional joint kinematics from single-plane and bi-plane x-ray images. These methods have the potential to be beneficial if used clinically, but current techniques are too slow or expensive to be clinically practical. One technical element of these methods for measuring natural bone motion is the use of digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs). DRRs can be very expensive to compute, or require expensive and fast computer hardware. In this technical development, a numerically efficient Siddon-Jacobs algorithm for computing DRRs was implemented on a consumer-grade graphics card using a programming language for parallel architectures. Compared to traditional voxel projection algorithms with a central-processing-unit-only implementation, the parallel computation implementation on the graphics card provided speedups of 650-1546 times faster rendering, while retaining equivalent performance for joint kinematics measurements. The use of consumer grade graphics hardware may contribute to making model-image registration measurements of joint kinematics practical for clinical use., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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35. An assessment of the fixin tplo jig to generate effective compression using a transverse fracture model.
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Ferringo CRA, Diggs G, Lewis DD, and Banks SA
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- Humans, Osteotomy methods, Bone Screws, Bone Wires, Fracture Fixation, Internal methods, Biomechanical Phenomena, Fractures, Bone
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The objective of this study was to determine compressive loads that could be generated using a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) jig with a tensioned strand of 18-gauge stainless steel orthopedic wire in a simulated transverse fracture model. The wire was sequentially tensioned using heavy needle holders or an AO wire tightener. Recorded loads were subsequently compared to loads generated by applying a 3.5 mm limited contact-dynamic compression plate (LC-DCP) as a compression plate. Two segments of 2 cm diameter Delrin rod were placed in a testing apparatus and used to simulate a transverse fracture. A load cell was interposed between the two segments to measure the compressive loads generated during the application of the TPLO jig or the LC-DCP. Compression was generated by sequential tensioning a strand of 18-gauge wire secured through the base of the arms of the TPLO jig or by placing one or two load screws in the LC-DCP. Wires were tensioned using heavy needle holders or an AO wire tightener. Eight replicates of each construct were tested. Recorded loads were compared using a one-way repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey Honestly Significant Difference test. The wire being tensioned broke while attempting a second quarter rotation of the needle holders and when the crank handle of the AO wire tightener was advanced beyond two rotations. The mean + SD peak compressive loads recorded when tensioning the wire using the heavy needle holders and AO wire tightener was 148 ± 7 N and 217 ± 16 N, respectfully. The mean ± SD load recorded after placement of the first and second load screw in the LC-DCP was 131 ± 39 N and 296 ± 49 N, respectively. The compression generated by placing two load screws in the LC-DCP was superior to the compression generated using the jig. The maximum load recorded by tensioning the wire secured through the TPLO jig using the AO wire tightener was superior to the compression generated by placing a single load screw and tensioning the wire using needle holders. Our results demonstrate that the TPLO jig allows surgeons to compress transverse fractures or osteotomies effectively. Tensioning the AO wire tightener allows for sequential tensioning and generates superior compressive loads than tensioning wires with heavy needle holders., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright: © 2023 Ferringo et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
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36. Joint Track Machine Learning: An Autonomous Method of Measuring Total Knee Arthroplasty Kinematics From Single-Plane X-Ray Images.
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Jensen AJ, Flood PDL, Palm-Vlasak LS, Burton WS, Chevalier A, Rullkoetter PJ, and Banks SA
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- Humans, Biomechanical Phenomena, X-Rays, Femur, Machine Learning, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
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Background: Dynamic radiographic measurements of 3-dimensional (3-D) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) kinematics have provided important information for implant design and surgical technique for over 30 years. However, current methods of measuring TKA kinematics are too cumbersome, inaccurate, or time-consuming for practical clinical application. Even state-of-the-art techniques require human-supervision to obtain clinically reliable kinematics. Eliminating human supervision could potentially make this technology practical for clinical use., Methods: We demonstrate a fully autonomous pipeline for quantifying 3D-TKA kinematics from single-plane radiographic imaging. First, a convolutional neural network (CNN) segmented the femoral and tibial implants from the image. Second, those segmented images were compared to precomputed shape libraries for initial pose estimates. Lastly, a numerical optimization routine aligned 3D implant contours and fluoroscopic images to obtain the final implant poses., Results: The autonomous technique reliably produces kinematic measurements comparable to human-supervised measures, with root-mean-squared differences of less than 0.7 mm and 4° for our test data, and 0.8 mm and 1.7° for external validation studies., Conclusion: A fully autonomous method to measure 3D-TKA kinematics from single-plane radiographic images produces results equivalent to a human-supervised method, and may soon make it practical to perform these measurements in a clinical setting., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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37. In Vivo Kinematic Analysis of the Axial Shoulder Rotation in the Standing and Supine Positions Using 3D/2D Registration and Electromyography.
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Kenmoku T, Matsuki K, Sonoda M, Ishida T, Sasaki S, Sasaki Y, Tazawa R, Banks SA, and Takaso M
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Background There has been no report comparing shoulder kinematics and muscle activities during axial shoulder rotation in different positions. The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in shoulder kinematics and muscle activities during axial shoulder rotation in healthy subjects between standing and supine positions using three-dimensional/two-dimensional (3D/2D) registration techniques and electromyography (EMG). Methods Eleven healthy males agreed to participate in this study. We recorded the fluoroscopy time during active shoulder axial rotation with a 90° elbow flexion in both standing and supine positions, simultaneously recording surface EMG of the infraspinatus, anterior deltoid, posterior deltoid, and biceps brachii. Three-dimensional bone models were created from CT images, and shoulder kinematics were analyzed using 3D/2D registration techniques. Muscle activities were evaluated as a ratio of mean electromyographic values to 5-sec maximum voluntary isometric contractions. Results Scapular kinematics during axial shoulder rotation in the supine position showed similar patterns with those in the standing position. The scapula was more posteriorly tilted and more downwardly rotated in the supine posture than in standing (P < 0.001 for both). Acromiohumeral distance (AHD) in the supine posture was significantly larger than in standing. Muscle activities showed no significant differences between postures except for biceps (P < 0.001). Discussion Shoulder kinematics and muscle activities during axial rotation were similar in pattern between standing and supine postures, but there were shifts in scapular pose and AHD. The findings of this study suggest that posture may be an important consideration for the prescription of optimal shoulder therapy following surgery or for the treatment of shoulder disorders., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2023, Kenmoku et al.)
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38. Reply.
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Banks SA, Bhatti MT, Go RS, Abeykoon JP, Acosta-Medina AA, Hazim AZ, Goyal G, Young JR, Koster MJ, Vassallo R, Ryu JH, Davidge-Pitts CJ, Ravindran A, Sartori Valinotti JC, Bennani NN, Shah MV, Rech KL, Garrity JA, and Tobin WO
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39. Validation of a machine learning technique for segmentation and pose estimation in single plane fluoroscopy.
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Broberg JS, Chen J, Jensen A, Banks SA, and Teeter MG
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- Humans, Reproducibility of Results, Knee, Biomechanical Phenomena, Fluoroscopy methods, Range of Motion, Articular, Knee Joint surgery, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
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Kinematics of total knee replacements (TKR) play an important role in assessing the success of a procedure and would be a valuable addition to clinical practice; however, measuring TKR kinematics is time consuming and labour intensive. Recently, an automatic single-plane fluoroscopic method utilizing machine learning has been developed to facilitate a quick and simple process for measuring TKR kinematics. This study aimed to validate the new automatic single-plane technique using biplanar radiostereometric analysis (RSA) as the gold standard. Twenty-four knees were imaged at various angles of flexion in a dedicated RSA lab and 113 image pairs were obtained. Only the lateral RSA images were used for the automatic single-plane technique to simulate single-plane fluoroscopy. Two networks helped automate the kinematics measurement process, one segmented implant components and the other generated an initial pose estimate for the optimization algorithm. Kinematics obtained via the automatic single plane and manual biplane techniques were compared using root-mean-square error and Bland-Altman plots. Two observers measured the kinematics using the automated technique and results were compared with assess reproducibility. Root-mean-square errors were 0.8 mm for anterior-posterior translation, 0.5 mm for superior-inferior translation, 2.6 mm for medial-lateral translation, 1.0° for flexion-extension, 1.2° for abduction-adduction, and 1.7° for internal-external rotation. Reproducibility, reported as root-mean-square errors between operator measurements, was submillimeter for in-plane translations and below 2° for all rotations. Clinical Significance: The advantages of the automated single plane technique should aid in the kinematic measurement process and help researchers and clinicians perform TKR kinematic analyses., (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Orthopaedic Research® published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Orthopaedic Research Society.)
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40. Anatomical variations of the equine femur and tibia using statistical shape modeling.
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He H, Banks SA, and Biedrzycki AH
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- Animals, Horses, Femur diagnostic imaging, Femur Neck, Biomechanical Phenomena, Tibia diagnostic imaging, Lower Extremity
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The objective of this study was to provide an overarching description of the inter-subject variability of the equine femur and tibia morphology using statistical shape modeling. Fifteen femora and fourteen tibiae were used for building the femur and tibia statistical shape models, respectively. Geometric variations in each mode were explained by biometrics measured on ±3 standard deviation instances generated by the shape models. Approximately 95% of shape variations within the population were described by 6 and 3 modes in the femur and tibia shape models, respectively. In the femur shape model, the first mode of variation was scaling, followed by notable variation in the femoral mechanical-anatomical angle and femoral neck angle in mode 2. Orientation of the femoral trochlear tubercle and femoral version angle were described in mode 3 and mode 4, respectively. In the tibia shape model, the main mode of variation was also scaling. In mode 2 and mode 3, the angles of the coronal tibial plateau and the medial and lateral caudal tibial slope were described, showing the lateral caudal tibial slope angle being significantly larger than the medial. The presented femur and tibia shape models with quantified biometrics, such as femoral version angle and posterior tibial slope, could serve as a baseline for future investigations on correlation between the equine stifle morphology and joint disorders due to altered biomechanics, as well as facilitate the development of novel surgical treatment and implant design. By generating instances matching patient-specific femorotibial joint anatomy with radiographs, the shape model could assist virtual surgical planning and provide clinicians with opportunities to practice on 3D printed models., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright: © 2023 He et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
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41. Characteristics of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Associated With Sarcoidosis Without Therapeutic Immune Suppression.
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McEntire CRS, Fletcher A, Toledano M, Epstein S, White E, Tan CS, Mao-Draayer Y, Banks SA, Aksamit AJ, Gelfand JM, Thakur KT, Anand P, Cortese I, and Bhattacharyya S
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- Humans, Male, Female, Adult, Middle Aged, Aged, Young Adult, Brain pathology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Treatment Outcome, Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal, Sarcoidosis complications
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Importance: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy can occur in the context of systemic sarcoidosis (S-PML) in the absence of therapeutic immune suppression and can initially be mistaken for neurosarcoidosis or other complications of sarcoidosis. Earlier recognition of S-PML could lead to more effective treatment of the disease., Objective: To describe characteristics of patients with S-PML., Design, Setting, and Participants: For this case series, records from 8 academic medical centers in the United States were reviewed from 2004 to 2022. A systematic review of literature from 1955 to 2022 yielded data for additional patients. Included were patients with S-PML who were not receiving therapeutic immune suppression. The median follow-up time for patients who survived the acute range of illness was 19 months (range, 2-99). Data were analyzed in February 2023., Exposures: Sarcoidosis without active therapeutic immune suppression., Main Outcomes and Measures: Clinical, laboratory, and radiographic features of patients with S-PML., Results: Twenty-one patients with S-PML not receiving therapeutic immune suppression were included in this study, and data for 37 patients were collected from literature review. The median age of the 21 study patients was 56 years (range, 33-72), 4 patients (19%) were female, and 17 (81%) were male. The median age of the literature review patients was 49 years (range, 21-74); 12 of 34 patients (33%) with reported sex were female, and 22 (67%) were male. Nine of 21 study patients (43%) and 18 of 31 literature review patients (58%) had simultaneous presentation of systemic sarcoidosis and PML. Six of 14 study patients (43%) and 11 of 19 literature review patients (58%) had a CD4+ T-cell count greater than 200/μL. In 2 study patients, a systemic flare of sarcoidosis closely preceded S-PML development. Ten of 17 study patients (59%) and 21 of 35 literature review patients (60%) died during the acute phase of illness. No meaningful predictive differences were found between patients who survived S-PML and those who did not., Conclusions and Relevance: In this case series, patients with sarcoidosis developed PML in the absence of therapeutic immune suppression, and peripheral blood proxies of immune function were often only mildly abnormal. Systemic sarcoidosis flares may rarely herald the onset of S-PML. Clinicians should consider PML in any patient with sarcoidosis and new white matter lesions on brain magnetic resonance imaging.
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42. Neurological Manifestations of Histiocytic Disorders.
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Banks SA, Sartori Valinotti JC, Go RS, Abeykoon JP, Goyal G, Young JR, Koster MJ, Vassallo R, Ryu JH, Davidge-Pitts CJ, Ravindran A, Bennani NN, Shah MV, Rech KL, and Tobin WO
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- Humans, Delayed Diagnosis, Prognosis, Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell complications, Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell diagnosis, Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell genetics, Erdheim-Chester Disease complications, Erdheim-Chester Disease diagnosis, Erdheim-Chester Disease genetics, Histiocytosis, Sinus diagnosis, Histiocytosis, Sinus pathology, Histiocytosis, Sinus therapy
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Purpose of Review: Histiocytic disorders, including Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD), Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), and Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD), are rare neoplasms that may present with a spectrum of neurologic involvement. Diagnostic delay is common due to heterogeneity in presentation and challenging pathology., Recent Findings: Recent advances in the treatment of these diseases targeted towards mutations in the MAP kinase pathway have led to an improved prognosis in these patients with neurologic involvement. It is critical for clinicians to have a high index of suspicion to allow for early targeted treatment and optimize neurologic outcomes. A systematic approach to diagnosis is presented in this article to allow for accurate diagnosis of these rare diseases., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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43. Tumefactive Demyelination in MOG Ab-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and AQP-4-IgG-Positive Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder.
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Cacciaguerra L, Morris P, Tobin WO, Chen JJ, Banks SA, Elsbernd P, Redenbaugh V, Tillema JM, Montini F, Sechi E, Lopez-Chiriboga AS, Zalewski N, Guo Y, Rocca MA, Filippi M, Pittock SJ, Lucchinetti CF, and Flanagan EP
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- Humans, Immunoglobulin G, Retrospective Studies, Sleepiness, Aquaporin 4, Myelin-Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein, Recurrence, Autoantibodies, Neuromyelitis Optica diagnostic imaging, Multiple Sclerosis diagnostic imaging
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Background and Objectives: Studies on tumefactive brain lesions in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-immunoglobulin G (IgG)-associated disease (MOGAD) are lacking. We sought to characterize the frequency clinical, laboratory, and MRI features of these lesions in MOGAD and compare them with those in multiple sclerosis (MS) and aquaporin-4-IgG-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4+NMOSD)., Methods: We retrospectively searched 194 patients with MOGAD and 359 patients with AQP4+NMOSD with clinical/MRI details available from the Mayo Clinic databases and included those with ≥1 tumefactive brain lesion (maximum transverse diameter ≥2 cm) on MRI. Patients with tumefactive MS were identified using the Mayo Clinic medical record linkage system. Binary multivariable stepwise logistic regression identified independent predictors of MOGAD diagnosis; Cox proportional regression models were used to assess the risk of relapsing disease and gait aid in patients with tumefactive MOGAD vs those with nontumefactive MOGAD., Results: We included 108 patients with tumefactive demyelination (MOGAD = 43; AQP4+NMOSD = 16; and MS = 49). Tumefactive lesions were more frequent among those with MOGAD (43/194 [22%]) than among those with AQP4+NMOSD (16/359 [5%], p < 0.001). Risk of relapse and need for gait aid were similar in tumefactive and nontumefactive MOGAD. Clinical features more frequent in MOGAD than in MS included headache (18/43 [42%] vs 10/49 [20%]; p = 0.03) and somnolence (12/43 [28%] vs 2/49 [4%]; p = 0.003), the latter also more frequent than in AQP4+NMOSD (0/16 [0%]; p = 0.02). The presence of peripheral T2-hypointense rim, T1-hypointensity, diffusion restriction (particularly an arc pattern), ring enhancement, and Baló-like or cystic appearance favored MS over MOGAD ( p ≤ 0.001). MRI features were broadly similar in MOGAD and AQP4+NMOSD, except for more frequent diffusion restriction in AQP4+NMOSD (10/15 [67%]) than in MOGAD (11/42 [26%], p = 0.005). CSF analysis revealed less frequent positive oligoclonal bands in MOGAD (2/37 [5%]) than in MS (30/43 [70%], p < 0.001) and higher median white cell count in MOGAD than in MS (33 vs 6 cells/μL, p < 0.001). At baseline, independent predictors of MOGAD diagnosis were the presence of somnolence/headache, absence of T2-hypointense rim, lack of T1-hypointensity, and no diffusion restriction (Nagelkerke R
2 = 0.67). Tumefactive lesion resolution was more common in MOGAD than in MS or AQP4+NMOSD and improved model performance., Discussion: Tumefactive lesions are frequent in MOGAD but not associated with a worse prognosis. The clinical, MRI, and CSF attributes of tumefactive MOGAD differ from those of tumefactive MS and are more similar to those of tumefactive AQP4+NMOSD with the exception of lesion resolution, which favors MOGAD., (© 2023 American Academy of Neurology.)- Published
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44. A silicone-based support material eliminates interfacial instabilities in 3D silicone printing.
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Duraivel S, Laurent D, Rajon DA, Scheutz GM, Shetty AM, Sumerlin BS, Banks SA, Bova FJ, and Angelini TE
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Among the diverse areas of 3D printing, high-quality silicone printing is one of the least available and most restrictive. However, silicone-based components are integral to numerous advanced technologies and everyday consumer products. We developed a silicone 3D printing technique that produces precise, accurate, strong, and functional structures made from several commercially available silicone formulations. To achieve this level of performance, we developed a support material made from a silicone oil emulsion. This material exhibits negligible interfacial tension against silicone-based inks, eliminating the disruptive forces that often drive printed silicone features to deform and break apart. The versatility of this approach enables the use of established silicone formulations in fabricating complex structures and features as small as 8 micrometers in diameter.
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45. Posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty exhibits small kinematic changes in the first postoperative year.
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Palm-Vlasak LS, Smith J, Harvey A, Gupta A, and Banks SA
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- Humans, Biomechanical Phenomena, Knee Joint surgery, Range of Motion, Articular, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee methods, Knee Prosthesis, Posterior Cruciate Ligament surgery
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Purpose: Fluoroscopic knee kinematics have historically been quantified at least 1 year after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to longitudinally assess knee kinematics at 6-12 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year after TKA to determine if earlier evaluation may be justified., Methods: Twenty-one patients participated after undergoing TKA with a posterior cruciate ligament-retaining fixed-bearing prosthesis. Fluoroscopic examinations of lunge, kneel, and step-up activities were performed at 12 ± 4 weeks (V1), 7 ± 2 months (V2), and 13 ± 2 months (V3) postoperatively. Images were analyzed using a three-dimensional to two-dimensional image registration technique. Maximum flexion poses for lunging and kneeling were compared between visits with repeated-measures statistical tests. For the step-up activity, mixed-effects linear models were constructed for condylar anteroposterior (AP) contact points and tibial internal rotation throughout flexion. Estimated marginal means of fitted values were plotted with 95% confidence intervals and used to compare mean kinematics between visits., Results: There were no significant changes in maximum lunging flexion over time (p = 0.405), though significant increases in maximum kneeling flexion were observed between V1 (106 ± 8°) and V2 (110 ± 9°) (p = 0.006), and V1 and V3 (113 ± 9°) (p = 0.0003). While statistical differences were calculated for lunging medial condyle AP translation and kneeling tibial internal rotation, absolute differences in condylar AP contact locations were less than ~ 2 mm between all visits during both movements. For the step-up activity, tibial internal rotation increased with flexion, and there were pair-wise significant differences at all flexion angles between V1-V2 (p < 0.001) and V1-V3 (p < 0.001). Anterior medial condylar translation was observed with flexion, with pair-wise significant differences present for V1-V3 (p = 0.005) and V2-V3 (p < 0.001). The lateral condyle exhibited initial posterior translation followed by anterior translation with increasing flexion, with pair-wise differences between all visits (p < 0.005 for all comparisons)., Conclusion: Though statistical differences were observed between visits for all activities, variations in estimated mean condylar positions were within ~ 2 mm from ~ 12 weeks to 1 year. Considering measurement error averages approximately 1 mm for sagittal plane translations, these results indicate that knee kinematics during kneel, lunge, and step-up activities may be sustained from as early as 12 weeks after TKA., (© 2022. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy (ESSKA).)
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46. Quantification of equine stifle passive kinematics.
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He H, Palm-Vlasak LS, Chen C, Banks SA, and Biedrzycki AH
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- Animals, Biomechanical Phenomena, Movement, Range of Motion, Articular, Horses, Stifle physiology
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Objective: This study aims to quantitatively characterize the passive kinematics of the healthy, soft tissue-intact equine stifle to establish an objective foundation for providing insights into the etiology of stifle disorders and developing a possible surgical treatment for stifle degenerative disease., Animals: 5 whole-horse specimens., Procedures: Reflective markers with intracortical bone pins and a motion capture system were used to investigate the stifle joint kinematics. Kinematics of 5 whole-horse specimens euthanized within 2 hours were calculated for internal/external rotation, adduction/abduction, and cranial/caudal translation of the medial and lateral femoral condyles and estimated joint contact centroids as functions of joint extension angle., Results: From 41.7° to 121.6° (mean ± SD, range of motion: 107.5° ± 7.2°) of joint extension, 13° ± 3.7° of tibial external rotation and 6° ± 2.7° of adduction were observed. The lateral femoral condyle demonstrated significantly greater cranial translation than the medial during extension (23.7 mm ± 9.3 mm vs. 14.3 mm ± 7.0 mm, P = .01). No significant difference was found between the cranial/caudal translation of estimated joint contact centroids in the medial and lateral compartment (13.3 mm ± 7.7 mm vs. 16.4 mm ± 5.8 mm, P = .16)., Clinical Relevance: The findings share similarities with kinematics for human knees and sheep and dog stifles, suggesting it may be possible to translate what has been learned in human arthroplasty to treatment for equine stifles.
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47. Ophthalmologic Involvement in Adults with Histiocytic Disorders: Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes.
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Banks SA, Bhatti MT, Go RS, Abeykoon JP, Acosta-Medina AA, Hazim AZ, Goyal G, Young JR, Koster MJ, Vassallo R, Ryu JH, Davidge-Pitts CJ, Ravindran A, Sartori Valinotti JC, Bennani NN, Shah MV, Rech KL, Garrity JA, and Tobin WO
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Erdheim-Chester Disease complications, Erdheim-Chester Disease diagnosis, Erdheim-Chester Disease drug therapy, Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell complications, Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell diagnosis, Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell drug therapy, Exophthalmos diagnosis
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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes in adult patients with histiocytic disorders with ocular, orbital, optic nerve, or cavernous sinus involvement., Design: Observational, retrospective chart review., Participants: Adult patients (age ≥ 18 years) at Mayo Clinic from January 1, 1996, to July 1, 2021, with histiocytic disorders. Inclusion criteria were (1) histiocytic disorder by biopsy and appropriate clinical phenotype; (2) available medical records; and (3) ocular, orbital, optic nerve, or cavernous sinus involvement., Methods: Retrospective chart review., Main Outcome Measures: Response to therapy, measured in clinical and radiographic impact., Results: Thirty-two patients were identified: 7 with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH); 15 with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD); 1 with mixed LCH/ECD phenotype; 8 with Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD); and 1 with mixed RDD/ECD phenotype. Ophthalmologic involvement was part of the initial presentation in 69% of patients (22/32). Eyelid edema (13/32, 41%) and proptosis (12/32, 38%) were the most frequent presentations. Isolated orbital or cavernous sinus involvement was present in 3 of 7 patients with LCH and 1 of 8 patients with RDD. Optic nerve sheath involvement was present in 2 of 7 LCH patients, 14 of 15 ECD patients, and 1 RDD/ECD patient. Diffuse (> 75%) orbital involvement was seen in 12 of 15 ECD patients and 1 of 7 LCH patients. Ocular involvement was seen in 1 of 15 ECD patients, 6 of 8 RDD patients, and 1 of 1 mixed RDD/ECD patient. The cavernous sinuses were involved in 1 of 7 LCH patients, 5 of 15 ECD patients, and both mixed phenotype patients. Visual acuity was affected in 14 patients (14/24, 58%) with a median logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution visual acuity of 0.1 (range, -0.12 to 3). BRAF V600E mutations were found in 75% (3/4) of LCH patients and 91% (10/11) of ECD patients. Patients received a variety of treatment, and response was variable across disease types., Conclusions: Orbital involvement was more commonly seen in LCH and ECD, whereas ocular involvement was more common in RDD. Visual acuity may be impacted from ocular involvement or compression of the optic nerve with diffuse orbital involvement., (Copyright © 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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48. Stifle kinematics in 4 dogs with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency treated by CORA-based leveling osteotomy.
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Tinga S, Hughes N, Jones SC, Park B, Palm L, Desaraju SS, Banks SA, MacArthur SL, and Lewis DD
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to quantify three-dimensional (3D) stifle kinematics during walking in dogs with complete cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency (CCL-I) treated with a CORA-based leveling osteotomy (CBLO)., Study Design: Four client-owned dogs with unilateral complete CCL-I were prospectively enrolled. Custom digital 3D models of the femora and tibiae were created from pre-and postoperative computed tomographic scans for each dog. Lateral view fluoroscopic images were collected during treadmill walking preoperatively and 6 months after CBLO. Results were generated using a 3D-to-2D image registration process. Pre-and postoperative stifle kinematics (craniocaudal translation, extension angle) were compared to that of the unaffected contralateral (control) stifle. Force plate gait analysis was performed, and symmetry indices (SI) were calculated for peak vertical force (PVF) and vertical impulse (VI)., Results: After CBLO, craniocaudal femorotibial motion was reduced by a median (range) of 43.0 (17.0-52.6) % over the complete gait cycle. Median (range) PVF SI was 0.49 (0.26-0.56) preoperatively and 0.92 (0.86-1.00) postoperatively, and VI SI was 0.44 (0.20-0.48) preoperatively and 0.92 (0.82-0.99) postoperatively., Conclusion: CBLO mitigated but did not fully resolve abnormal craniocaudal translation; lameness was substantially improved at 6 months., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Tinga, Hughes, Jones, Park, Palm, Desaraju, Banks, MacArthur and Lewis.)
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49. Smaller femoral neck anteversion in varus knees than in healthy and valgus knees.
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Kawahara S, Hara D, Murakami K, Hamai S, Akasaki Y, Tsushima H, Banks SA, and Nakashima Y
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- Femur surgery, Femur Neck diagnostic imaging, Femur Neck surgery, Humans, Knee Joint diagnostic imaging, Knee Joint surgery, Tibia surgery, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Knee
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It is important to investigate anatomical differences of the femur and tibia three-dimensionally between varus and valgus knees to enhance surgical approaches and better understand structural factors related to specific patterns of osteoarthritis progression. Three-dimensional femoral and tibial bone models were reconstructed from transverse computed-tomography scans in varus osteoarthritis (43 knees), valgus osteoarthritis (40 knees), and healthy (32 knees) groups. Different coordinate systems were defined in each femoral bone model ("Knee" and "Hip" Coordinate System). Femoral neck inclination, lateral bowing, anterior bowing, and neck anteversion were measured and compared between knee and hip coordinate systems. Those parameters were also compared between varus, valgus, and healthy groups. The tibial anterior and lateral bowing, external torsion and the fibular axis relative to the tibial mechanical axis were measured and compared between varus and valgus groups. Femoral neck anteversion was significantly 1-2° greater in the hip coordinate system compared to the knee coordinate system. Femoral neck anteversion was significantly smaller in varus knees than in healthy or valgus knees, with average difference of approximately 5°. The knee and hip joint are often rotated externally relative to the trunk axis in patients with varus osteoarthritis, perhaps maintaining the geometric relations between pelvis and proximal femur (including peripheral hip muscles) regardless of knee deformities. The fibular axis was inclined slightly valgus and posteriorly in two groups. The results may inform hypotheses on, and future studies of, skeletal morphologic development and factors contributing to the progression of knee osteoarthritis., (© 2022 American Association for Clinical Anatomists and the British Association for Clinical Anatomists.)
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50. Kinematics of the equine distal sesamoid (navicular) bone of the thoracic limb.
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Elane GL, Biedrzycki AH, McCarrel TM, Banks SA, and Morton AJ
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- Animals, Biomechanical Phenomena, Cadaver, Forelimb diagnostic imaging, Range of Motion, Articular, Tendons pathology, Forelimb physiology, Horses physiology, Sesamoid Bones physiology
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Objective: To quantify the translation and angular rotation of the distal sesamoid bone (DSB) using computed tomography (CT) and medical modeling software., Sample: 30 thoracic limbs from equine cadavers., Procedures: Partial (n = 12), full (8), and matched full and subsequently transected (10) thoracic limbs were collected. Bone volume CT images were acquired in three positions: extension (200° metacarpophalangeal angle), neutral (180°), and maximal flexion (110°). Mean translation and angular rotation of each DSB were recorded. Differences were determined with two-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey's tests for pairwise comparisons; P value was set at < 0.05., Results: Dorsal translation was significant during extension (1.4 ± 0.4 mm full limbs and 1.3 ± 0.2 mm partial limbs, P < 0.001). Distal translation was significant during extension (1.9 ± 0.4 mm full and 1.1 ± 0.4 mm partial) and flexion (5.4 ± 0.7 mm full and 6.22 ± 0.6 mm partial, P < 0.001). Rotation was significant (P < 0.001) about the mediolateral axis during extension (17.1° ± 1.4°) and flexion (2.6° ± 1.3°). Translation and rotation of the DSB were significantly different (P < 0.001) between full and partial limbs., Clinical Relevance: This study provides the first quantification of translation and angular rotation of the DSB within the equine hoof. Partial limbs had significantly reduced movement compared to full limbs, suggesting that transection of flexor tendons alters distal thoracic limb kinematics. Further studies are required to determine if pathologic changes in the podotrochlear apparatus have an impact in clinical lameness outcomes.
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