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Effect of Tibial Tuberosity Advancement on Femorotibial Contact Mechanics and Stifle Kinematics
Authors:STANLEY E KIM  BVSc    ANTONIO POZZI  DMV  MS  Diplomate ACVS    SCOTT A BANKS  PhD    BRYAN P CONRAD  MEng    DANIEL D LEWIS  DVM  Diplomate ACVS
Institution:Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610
Abstract:Objective— To evaluate the effects of tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) on femorotibial contact mechanics and 3-dimensional kinematics in cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL)-deficient stifles of dogs.
Study Design— In vitro biomechanical study.
Animals— Unpaired pelvic limbs from 8 dogs, weighing 28–35 kg.
Methods— Digital pressure sensors placed subjacent to the menisci were used to measure femorotibial contact force, contact area, peak and mean contact pressure, and peak pressure location with the limb under an axial load of 30% body weight and a stifle angle of 135°. Three-dimensional static poses of the stifle were obtained using a Microscribe digitizing arm. Each specimen was tested under normal, CrCL-deficient, and TTA-treated conditions. Repeated measures analysis of variance with a Tukey post hoc test ( P <.05) was used for statistical comparison.
Results— Significant disturbances to all measured contact mechanic parameters were evident after CrCL transection, which corresponded to marked cranial tibial subluxation and internal tibial rotation in the CrCL-deficient stifle. No significant differences in any contact mechanic and kinematic parameters were detected between normal and TTA-treated stifles.
Conclusion— TTA eliminates craniocaudal stifle instability during simulated weight-bearing and concurrently restores femorotibial contact mechanics to normal.
Clinical Relevance— TTA may mitigate the progression of stifle osteoarthritis in dogs afflicted with CrCL insufficiency by eliminating cranial tibial thrust while preserving the normal orientation of the proximal tibial articulating surface.
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