ArticleEuropean radiology2023
3D-validation of a simple tool to measure tibiofemoral axial rotation in tibial plateau fractures.
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objectivesRotated tibial plateau fractures (TPF) frequently involve multiple planes of movement, yet current presurgical assessment methods do not account for tibiofemoral axial rotation. This study introduces and validates a simple tool to measure rotation-the Gerdy-Tibial-Tuberosity-Surgical-Epicondylar-Axis (GTT-SEA) angle.
methodsForty-seven preoperative 2D CT from a TPF database at a tertiary trauma center were retrieved, and 3D models reconstructed. Three observers made repeated 2D and 3D measurements of the GTT-SEA angle, spaced 4 weeks apart, for 20 patients. Inter- and intra-observer agreement and 2D-3D correlation were calculated. A reference angle was defined from non-operated patients, to classify 28 patients with MRI into neutral, external rotation, and internal rotation groups. The classification agreement and soft tissue involvement between groups were analyzed.
resultsMean 2D GTT-SEA angle was 17.65 ± 2.36° in non-operated patients, and 13.86 ± 3.90° in operated patients. 3D GTT-SEA angle was 18.92 ± 4.53° in non-operated patients, and 14.76 ± 6.03° in operated patients. 2D-3D correlation was moderate to good (ICC 0.64 ~ 0.83). Two-dimensional (ICC 0.70) and 3D (ICC 0.55) inter-observer agreements were moderate; 2D (ICC 0.82 ~ 0.88) and 3D (ICC 0.76 ~ 0.95) intra-observer agreements were good to excellent. Rotation classification agreement was slight (kappa 0.17) for 2D and good (kappa 0.76) for 3D. More popliteofibular ligament injury was detected in rotated knees (p = 0.016).
conclusionsThe GTT-SEA angle offers simple, accessible, yet reliable measurement of tibiofemoral axial rotation. Though a true reference range remains to be determined, this tool adds valuable information to existing TPF classifications, potentially allowing assessment of soft tissue involvement in TPF. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: The GTT-SEA angle will benefit patients who sustain tibial plateau fractures, by allowing physicians to more accurately measure and plan for the injury in 3D, and raising suspicion for otherwise undetected soft tissue injuries, which can impact operative outcomes. KEY POINTS: • Traumatic fractures of the tibial plateau may contain rotation-induced soft tissue injuries. • A new tool to measure axial rotation between the femur and tibia was found to have moderate to excellent inter- and intra-rater reliability. • The tool may have potential in predicting soft tissue injury and assisting with the decision to receive MRI.
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