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9/26/2013

Osteochondral Grafting in
Proximal Row Carpectomy:
An old idea in a new place

Joseph E. Imbriglia, MD
Clinical Professor
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Director, Hand Fellowship Program

Collaborators
• Peter Tang, MD, MPH
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Kermit S. Muhammad, MD
Hand Fellow
University of Pittsburgh Hand Fellowship

Proximal Row Carpectomy
Indications:
• Scapholunate Advanced Collapse

• Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced
Collapse
• Kienbock’s disease with carpal
collapse
• Other arthritides of the wrist

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Proximal Row Carpectomy
Benefits:
• Pain relief
• Motion preserving
• Grip strength improvement

Proximal Row Carpectomy
Contraindication:
• Significant capitate arthritic
degeneration

since the new articulating
surfaces will be the capitate
and lunate fossa of the
radius . . .

Proximal Row Carpectomy
• With an arthritic
capitate, other
procedures should
be chosen:
scaphoid excision
and midcarpal
fusion or total wrist
fusion

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Proximal Row Carpectomy
• When there is minimal involvement (ie. < 3
mm, J Hand Surg 1990), PRC or PRC with
capsular interposition may still benefit the
patient

What is the limiting problem?
CARTILAGE
Hunter stated in 1743 that,
“from Hippocrates down to the
present age, we shall find, that an
ulcerated cartilage is universally allowed to be a very
trouble-some disease; that it admits of a cure with
more difficulty than a carious bone; and that, when
destroyed, it is never recovered.”
(Philos Trans R Soc London B Biol Sci 1743)

CARTILAGE
• Is a unique tissue lacking vascular, nerve and lymphatic supply
• Lack of vascular and lymphatic circulation thought to be one
reason for the poor intrinsic capacity to heal
• No inflammatory response elicited unless the subchondral
bone is violated
• Any healing is with fibrocartilage which lacks the
biomechanical properties of hyaline cartilage
(Surgery of the Knee 2001)

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How have other fields dealt with this
problem?
In the knee . . .
Symptomatic Treatment
• Lavage
o

o

allows removal of loose articular particles, released enzymes, and
inflammatory mediators
effect only temporary, underlying pathology not addressed

• Debridement
o
o

Removes mechanical symptoms
Symptomatic relief, 80% improvement in first year with
gradual decline
(Surgery of the Knee 2001)

Treatments that increase
vascularity
• Multiple Drilling
– Pridie 1959
– Insall showed 40% success at 6 yrs

• Multiple Microfracturing
– Introduced by Steadman and Rodrigo
– 75% success at 7 yrs

• Abrasion Arthroplasty
– Introduced by Johnson who showed success
rate of 77% at 2 yrs
(Surgery of the Knee 2001)

Multiple Microfracturing

(Oper Tech Orthop 1997)

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Abrasion Arthroplasty

(Oper Tech Orthop 1997)

Autologous chondrocyte
transplantation
• chondrocytes harvested from patient and
cultured
• cultured chondrocytes transplanted under
periosteal flap

Autologous chondrocyte
transplantation

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Autologous chondrocyte
transplantation

17 y.o. female 1 year after
pinning of osteochondral
fragment

Autologous chondrocyte
transplantation

Autologous chondrocyte
transplantation
Two years after
autologous
chondrocyte
transplantation

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Osteochondral Autografting
•
•
•

Matsusue first reported in 1993
Hangody reported a 2 – 5 yr follow-up with good
or excellent results in 86% to 90% of cases
Histologic evaluation from animal studies show:
1. Survival of transplanted hyaline cartilage
2. Composite of 80% transplanted hyaline cartilage and
20% fibrocartilage
3. Deep matrix integration at the recipient site

Osteochondral Autografting –
Mosaicplasty (Cobblestoning)

(Oper Tech Orthop 1997)

Osteochondral Autografting –
Mosaicplasty (Cobblestoning)

OPEN

ARTHROSCOPIC

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Osteochondral Autografting
5 1/2 years after
mosaicplasty

Osteochondral Autografting
In the wrist . . .
• Sandow in 1998 reported
using rib bone/cartilage
autografts in 22 pts for
deficiency of the proximal
scaphoid due to fx or
necrosis
• Found good to excellent
results at median 24 mos
follow-up with the use of the
costo-osteochondral
autograft
(J Hand Surg Br 1998)

Osteochondral Autografting
• Salon reported in 2003, 2 cases of
Kienbock’s disease in which peri-lunate
chondral lesions contraindicated classical
PRC or 4 corner arthrodesis
• In one case the lunate fossa of the radius
was damaged
• An osteochondral graft was harvested from
the triquetrum and implanted into the fossa
(Chirurgie de la Main 2003)

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Osteochondral Autografting in
Proximal Row Carpectomy
THE PITTSBURGH SERIES

Osteochondral Autografting in PRC
Essentials:
• Identify patients in whom PRC was planned,
but found to have capitate chondrosis
intraoperatively
• Utilize the resected scaphoid, lunate, and
triquetrum as sources of osteochondral grafts
• Osteochondral autograft these arthritic lesions

Osteochondral Autografting in PRC
To date:
• 5 patients have undergone grafting to their
capitate
• Chondrosis rated: Grade 3 in three pts, grade
3-4 in two pts
• Size of defects: 5x5 mm (x4) and 10x6 mm
• 1 patient underwent grafting from the
triquetrum to the lunate fossa of the radius

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Case 1

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Case 2

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Case 3

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Case 3

Case 3

graft in place

Osteochondral Autografting in PRC
Summary:
• Osteochondral autografting can be successfully
done in the PRC with capitate chondrosis
• The resected carpal bones provide an adequate
source of autograft
• PRC with osteochondral autografting extends the
indications of PRC and
• broadens the treatment options for arthritides of
the wrist

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Sponsors & Acknowledgements
We would like to thank Arthrex for their kind
donation of grafting tools for this research.
Thanks to our Arthrex Representative Carol
Pribela for her support and interest.
Thanks to our Arthrex Engineer Robert Sluss.

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Descending Geniculate Artery flaps
for reconstruction of the
recalcitrant scaphoid nonunion
James Higgins, MD
Chief of Hand Surgery
Raymond Curtis National Hand Center
Baltimore, MD

Medial femoral condyle corticoperiosteal flap:
Scaphoid Nonunions
Doi K et al.
JHS 25(3):507-519. 2000.
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10 patients with
established nonunions
10 achieved union at avg
12 weeks

Jones DB, Buerger H, Bishop AT,.
PRS 125:1176-84. 2010.
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12 patients
All achieved union avg 13
weeks (6-26)

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Suggested approach

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Subfascial dissection protects
skin perforators

Branches
to muscle

Branches
to skin

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Cartilage-bearing
Medial Femoral Trochlea (MFT)
flaps

20y/o male with 3 year hx scaphoid nonunion
Reconstruction 2006

Kalicke T, Burger H, Muller EJ.
Unfallchirurg 2008; 111:201-205.

Courtesy of H. Bϋrger, MD

© Curtis National Hand Center 2012

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Mai 2006

lunate

MFC-graft

Courtesy of H. Bϋrger, MD

Video
Mai 2006
Mai 2010

Mai 2010
Courtesy of H. Bϋrger,
MD

MRI Mai 2010

Courtesy of H. Bϋrger, MD

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Courtesy of H. Bϋrger, MD

Surg Radiol Anat (2010) 32:817–825
Vascularized osteochondral graft from the medial femoral
trochlea: anatomical study and clinical perspectives
Sébastien Hugon · Alain Koninckx · Olivier Barbier
Hand Surgery Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Service,
Namur Regional Hospital Center, Avenue Albert 1er, 185,
5000 Namur, Belgium

With permission

39 y/o male surgeon
Injury Sept 2005
January 2006 ORIF
herbert style screw
dorsal approach
June 2006 ORIF
nonunion with accutrak
screw, iliac crest graft,
volar approach
Currently with 5 year
recalcitrant nonunion

Bϋrger & Higgins

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Bϋrger & Higgins

Bϋrger & Higgins

Bϋrger & Higgins

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Bϋrger & Higgins

One week postop

Bϋrger &
Higgins

1 week postop

Bϋrger & Higgins

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One week postop

Bϋrger & Higgins

One week postop

Bϋrger & Higgins

8 months postop

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One year postop

3 years postop

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27 y.o. RHD male
proximal scaphoid fx 2
years ago
Initially treated
conservatively >
non-union.
One year ago treated
with 1,2-ICSRA
vascularized bonegrafting and screw
fixation. Continued to
have pain and difficulty
with function.

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© Curtis National Hand Center 2012

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Example of skin paddle used for monitoring MFT flap
for scaphoid nonunion osteocartilagenous arthroplasty

Skin paddle is removed after two months for contour/cosmesis

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4 weeks postop.

One year postop

Bürger H, Windhofer C, Gaggl A, Higgins, JP. Jour Hand Surg (A) April 2013

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Alternative volar approach

Courtesy Dr Heinz Bürger

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Thumb Carpometacarpal
Arthroplasty with Ligament
Reconstruction and
Interposition Costochondral
Arthroplasty
Thomas Trumble M.D., Gregory
Rafijah M.D., Dennis Heaton
MSPA,PA-C

Overview
• Multiple techniques currently available for
stabilization, and reconstruction of the basal
joint of the thumb.
• Ultimate goal is to provide substantial pain
relief while maintaining TM height, stability,
and overall strength and function.

Demographics
• 58 patients; 66 thumbs.
• Eaton Stage III STT
sparing pattern OA.
• Age range 40-88 years
• 48 female, 10 male.
• No patients were insulin
dependent diabetics, or
suffered from
inflammatory
arthropathies.

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Technique
• Curvilinear incision is
made along the volar
radial aspect of the
thumb CMC joint. EPB
tendon, DRSN, and deep
branch of the radial
artery are carefully
dissected and retracted
volarly and dorsally of
the incision .

Technique
• The capsule including,
including the APL
insertion, are sharply
dissected off the
metacarpal, and later
reattached with
braided, nonabsorbable, sutures
through drill holes.

Technique
• An arthrotomy is
performed and the STT
joint is inspected to
confirm that it is free of
degeneration.
• The trapezium is then
partially resected using
an oscillating saw.

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Technique
-The FCR tendon is split
longitudinally, and a
length of 12cm is
harvested through a
longitudinal incision at
the junction of the distal
medial thirds of the
forearm.
-Drill holes are placed
from the base of the
metacarpal to the radial
aspect of the thumb
metacarpal, and from
the palmar surface of
the trapezium to the
distal articular surface.

Technique
-The FCR tendon is split
longitudinally, and a
length of 12cm is
harvested through a
longitudinal incision at
the junction of the distal
medial thirds of the
forearm.
-Drill holes are placed
from the base of the
metacarpal to the radial
aspect of the thumb
metacarpal, and from
the palmar surface of
the trapezium to the
distal articular surface.

Littler ref
-The FCR tendon is split
longitudinally, and a
length of 12cm is
harvested through a
longitudinal incision at
the junction of the distal
medial thirds of the
forearm.
-Drill holes are placed
from the base of the
metacarpal to the radial
aspect of the thumb
metacarpal, and from
the palmar surface of
the trapezium to the
distal articular surface.

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Technique
• A costochondral
allograft is shaped into
a disc to fit the
dimensions of the
resected portion of the
trapezium.

Technique
• 22 gauge cerclage wire
is used to weave the
FCR tendon through
the trapezium, the
allograft cartilage, and
the metacarpal. The
tendon is then sutured
back on itself with a
non-absorbable
braided suture.

Post-operative
• 0-6 weeks:The patient is placed in a forearm
based thumb spica cast
• 6-12 weeks: A removable splint is then fitted,
and the patient begins AROM of the MCP,
and abduction and rotation of the CMC.
PROM is not started to avoid stress to the
ligament reconstruction.
• At 8- 10 weeks unrestricted thumb motion is
started.

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Results
• DASH questionnaires were completed by each
patient.
• Grip strength and lateral pinch.
• TM height.
• TM subluxation.
• Radial abduction
• Palmar abduction.
• MCP ROM
• IP ROM

Results- Radiographic

• TM Height is measured by
taking the distance from
PA radiographs.
• Measurments are taken
from the proximal edge of
the trapezium to the
distal end of the
subchondral bone of the
metacarpal.
• The proximal phalanx of
the thumb was used as a
comparative standard.

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Outcomes
Avg. DASH postop was 11
Grip increased by 32%
Pinch increased by 38%
TM height well maintained (53.1mm pre; 52.9mm
post.)
TM alignment maintained, minimal
subluxation.(0.21mm pre; 0.22mm post.)
Radial abduction increased by 3˚ (± 6°)
Palmar abduction increased by 1˚ (± 8°)
MCP and IP ROM did not significantly increase or
decrease

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Outcomes
60

TM Height Before
50

TM Height After
40

Grip Before
30

Grip After
20

Pinch Before
10

Pinch After
0
1

2

3

4

Outcomes
• Postoperative pain relief and pinch/grip
strength had a direct correlation with patient
satisfaction.
• Grip and pinch improved with maintenance of
TM height and decreased TM subluxation.
• DASH score decreased as function and
stability were maintained, as evident in the
maintenance of pinch, grip, and overall TM
stability.

Complications
• 1 patient in the series progressed to develop
stage IV OA ofthe STT joint.
• A complete trapeziectomy was performed. A
silastic tie-in prosthesis was used to maintain
TM height. At one year follow up, the patient
had excellent pain relief, and was able to
return to all pre-operative activity.

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Discussion
• Research published by Luria et al, entitled,
“Biomechanic Analysis of Trapeziectomy,
Ligament Reconstruction, and Tie-In
Trapezium Implant Arthroplasty for Thumb
Carpometacarpal Arthritis: A Cadaver
Study.”(J. Hand Surg. 2007;32A 697-706)

Thumb Stability and Function
• Conclusions: Interposition arthroplasty to
maintain height and ligament reconstruction
for stability provided the most stable
construct.

Luria Et al, J. Hand Surg 32A 697-706
Figure 5. The average axial displacement (proximal metacarpal migration)
ratio with loading of the tendons (n 12). Implant,
silicone trapezial implant; Trap, trapeziectomy

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Luria Et al, J. Hand Surg 32A 697-706
Tension Applied to Tendons Simulates Pinch

Luria Et al, J. Hand Surg 32A 697-706
Figure 5. The average axial displacement (proximal metacarpal migration)
ratio with loading of the tendons (n 12). Implant,
silicone trapezial implant; Trap, trapeziectomy

Discussion
• This technique of interposition arthroplasty
and ligament reconstruction showed
improved patient outcomes, based on clinical
measurments obtained postoperatively,
including DASH, TM height, TM subluxation,
grip, pinch

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Thank You

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Scaphoid Nonunion
Jeffrey Yao, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
II Curso Internacional de Post Grado
Actualización en Cirugía de
la Mano, Muñeca y Codo
August 8, 2013

Disclosures
• The following relationships exist:
1. Grants
American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

2. Royalties and stock options
Arthrex

3. Consulting income
Smith and Nephew Endoscopy, Arthrex, Axogen

4. Research and educational support
Arthrex

5. Editorial Honoraria
Elsevier, Lippincott

6. Speakers Bureaus
Arthrex, Trimed

Treatment Options for Scaphoid
Nonunions
– Bone Graft
• Iliac Crest, Russe Method, Volar Wedge Graft
(Humpback)

– Vascularized Bone Grafts
• 1,2 ICSRA
• Vascular Bundle Implantation (Hori)
• Pronator Pedicle Graft
• Volar carpal artery pedicled graft
• Free medial femoral condyle graft

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Treatment Options for Scaphoid
Nonunions, Cont.
–Salvage Procedures
• In the case of DJD
• Denervation
– PIN, AIN

• Radial Styloidectomy
• Proximal Row Carpectomy
• Partial or Total Wrist Arthrodesis
• Scaphoid Arthroplasty

What About a Unsalvagable
Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunion
with no DJD?

History
• 20 y/o football lineman sustained a L
scaphoid fracture during a game
• Treated with CRPF
• 5 months later, resumed high impact
activity, developed pain with wrist motion

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Initial Post-Op Xrays

5 Months Post-Op

5 Mos Post-Op CT

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CT Reconstructions

Options?
• Proximal pole excision
– Too large

• Salvage Procedures
– Too young
– No DJD

• Excision and Interposition
–
–
–
–
–

Silastic- synovitis
Pyrocarbon – more data
Tendon – carpal height
Scaphoid allograft – ? healing potential
Rib osteochondral autograft?

Rib Osteochondral Autograft
• Used for mandibular
reconstruction
– Stone, Arch Otolaryngol.
1965

• Also described for:
– Plastic surgery
• Nasal reconstruction

– Treatment of osteochondral
articular defects

• Scaphoid Reconstruction
– Sandow (1989)

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Fragmented Proximal Pole

Void Following Excision

Bleeding at the Remaining Waist

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Rib Osteochondral Autograft from
7th Rib via Submammary Incision

Rib Osteochondral Autograft from
7th Rib via Submammary Incision
Cartilage / Bone

Autograft Implanted

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Autograft Pinned

Post-Operative Regimen
•
•
•
•

Chest radiograph in PACU
7-10 days: Splint immobilization
2-6 weeks: Cast immobilization
After healing is confirmed (6-12 weeks):
Pins are removed and onset of ROM
exercises, advance to strengthening
exercises as tolerated
• 12 weeks: Weight-lifting, pushups
• 4-5 mos: Contact sports

2 Weeks Post-Op

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24 Months Post-Op

24 Months Post-Op

24 Months Post-Op

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24 Months Post-Op
• DASH: 9.1
• PRWE: 18
• ROM:
– Flexion: 80/70
– Extension: 60/65
– RD: 20/15
– UD: 40/40

• JAMAR: 100/110

Scaphoid Nonunion Failed VBG

Exposure to the 7th Rib

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Harvest Rib Graft

Harvested Graft

Harvest Rib with Saw

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Elevate the Rib from the Pleura

Scaphoid Defect

Shape the Graft

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Inset the Graft

Graft Implanted

Repair SLIL

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Final Fixation

2 Months Postop (pins
removed)

Case #2
• 24 y/o with L proximal pole scaphoid
nonunion treated with 1,2 ICSRA VBG 8
months ago
• Continued to have painful ROM

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8 months Post VBG

Post-Op Rib Osteochondral
Autograft

3 Years Post-Op Rib
Osteochondral Autograft

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3 Years Post-Op Rib
Osteochondral Autograft

3 Years Post-Op Rib
Osteochondral Autograft
• DASH: 4.5
• PRWE: 11
• ROM:
– Flexion: 85/60
– Extension: 80/70
– RD: 30/10
– UD: 40/38

• JAMAR: 95/75

Case # 3
• 18 y/o with L scaphoid nonunion treated
with 1,2 ICSRA VBG 12 months prior
• Continued to have painful ROM

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2 months Post VBG

12 months Post VBG

Post-Op Rib Osteochondral
Autograft

Returned to work as a
heavy laborer

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9 Years Post-Op Rib
Osteochondral Autograft

9 Years Post-Op Rib
Osteochondral Autograft

9 Years Post-Op Rib
Osteochondral Autograft
• DASH: 36
• PRWE: 56
• ROM:
– Flexion: 80/50
– Extension: 66/40
– RD: 25/12
– UD: 45/35

• JAMAR: 100/62

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Outcome Studies

• Sandow (JHS Br, 1998)
– 19/22 G/E results at median 24 month f/u
• Improved grip (59-80%), ROM, less pain
• No deterioration of carpal alignment
• No non-unions, no major complications (1 mild
hemothorax)

Outcome Studies

• Sandow (Techniques H&UE, 2001)
– 47 patients
– 85% G/E results at median 15 month f/u
• No apparent non-unions, no major
complications (1 mild hemothorax, 1 pleural
effusion)

Outcome Studies

• Veitch (JBJS Br, 2007)
– 13/14 G/E results at mean 64 month f/u
– Improved grip, ROM, less pain
– No non-unions, no complications

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Unsalvageable Proximal Pole
Scaphoid Defects
• Uncommon
• Osteochondral autografts
– Viable alternative
• Chronic scaphoid nonunions
• No evidence of arthritis

– where salvage procedures may not be ideal
• Younger patients
• No DJD

– Outcomes studies remain promising

Thank You!

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Osteochondral Autograft
Transplantation for Articular
Defects in the Hand and Wrist

RA NDA L L W . C UL P, M D
S I DNE Y M . JA C O B Y, M . D.
PE T E R F. DE L UC A , M . D.

Disclosures
 I have no conflicts of interest.

Purpose
• The osteochondral autograft transfer system

(OATS) procedure has been described for
osteochondral defects
•

i.e., knee/talus

• Hypothesize that this procedure can be used for

articular defects in the hand and wrist, with good
functional results

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Background
 Hyaline cartilage has a poor intrinsic healing capacity


treatment of focal osteochondral defects remains a challenging
problem

 Osteochondral defects in the hand and wrist are

relatively infrequent injuries and often present in young
patients with high levels of activity or trauma
 No gold standard of treatment
 Joint preserving techniques


Debridement, microfracture, ACI, OATS

 Salvage techniques predictable for pain relief


Expense of strength/motion

 OATS advantages



Hyaline cartilage transplantation
Low morbidity

Methods
 Retrospective chart review of four male patients
 Treated with an OATS procedure for an articular

defect of their hand or wrist


May 2010 and February 2011.

 Avg age: 30 y/o
 All pts had failed months to years of conservative

management

Methods
 Injuries consisted of osteochondral defects in:

proximal lunate (2)
proximal scaphoid
 index metacarpal head

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Outcome variables
 four month postoperative grip strength
 Jamar III position
 range of motion (wrist/MCP)

 time to return to normal activity
 radiographic evidence of osteochondral plug in-

growth

Patient #1
 20 y/o M student
 Recreational hockey
 LHD
 17 mths prior – fall off roof
 R distal radius fx and L both bone fx – ORIF
 Persistent R wrist pain despite PT
 ROM
 F/E: 60°/55°
 R/U: 20°/45°
 Jamar III grip (R/L): 52/65 PSI

Patient #1 (pre-op)

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Patient #2
 36 y/o M financial advisor
 Avid golfer
 RHD

 Fall off ladder 1 ½ yrs earlier
 R min displaced radial/ulnar styloid fx – non-op tx
 Failed 5 mths of PT
 ROM
 F/E: 25°/40°
 R/U: 20°/45°
 Jamar III grip (R/L): 100/110 PSI

Patient #2 (pre-op)

Patient #3
 40 y/o M CFO
 Recreational golf/hockey
 RHD
 2 yrs s/p R wrist arthroscopy and TFCC repair
 Persistent R wrist pain, crepitus radio-lunate joint
 ROM
 F/E: 40°/40°
 Jamar III grip (R/L): 55/80 PSI

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Patient #3 (pre-op)

Patient #3 (pre-op)

Patient #4
 23 y/o M minor league baseball player
 RHD
 Hit by pitch 16 mths prior
 Pain at index MCP
 Steroid injection – minimal relief
 ROM (MCP) w/ crepitus
 F/E: 60°/0°
 Jamar III grip (R/L): 75/140 PSI

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Patient #4 (pre-op) – 5 mths after injury

Patient #4

Surgery



All cases were performed by me
Appropriate-sized graft from pt’s contralateral
lateral femoral condyle was performed by our
sports medicine colleagues

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Technique for lunate/scaphoid injuries
Diagnostic wrist arthroscopy initially used to
assess the articular surface for carpal injuries
(patients #1-3)






No distal radius lesions noted
Adhesions debrided

3rd/4th compartment extensor interval
approach used and graft tapped into position
using press-fit technique into recipient site
 Articular congruity confirmed via direct
visualization and fluoroscopy
 Full ROM achieved with no crepitus


Technique for MC head injury
 EDC/EIP interval and dorsal capsulotomy utilized
 Osteophyte removed
 Base of proximal phalanx uninjured
 Donor/graft site technique same as for carpal

injuries
 Direct/fluoroscopic visualization again confirmed

articular congruity

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Post-op Protocol
 Active range of motion was initiated following the

first post-operative visit
 Removable splint for comfort

 WBAT to lower extremity
 Strengthening w/ formal OT/PT began at 4 weeks

post-operatively
 Post-operative radiographs were obtained at 6

weeks

Post op Results
 Patient #1 (lunate)
 ROM (F/E): 55°/50°
 Grip (R/L): 80/80
 Patient #2 (scaphoid)
 ROM (F/E): 30°/55°
 Grip (R/L): 60/95
 Patient #3 (lunate)
 ROM (F/E): 50°/40°
 Grip (R/L): 70/88
 Patient #4 (MC head)
 ROM (F/E): 0°/80°
 Grip (R/L): 90/100

Patient #1 (pre-op)

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Patient #1 (post-op) (12 mths)

Patient #2 (pre-op)

Patient #2 (post-op) (4 mths)

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Patient #3
 No digital post-op films available – outside films

showed graft in-growth

Patient #4 (pre-op) (17 mths after injury)

Patient #4

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Patient #4 (post-op (4 mths)

Results
 Avg time from injury to surgery: 29 mths
 Minimum follow up: 6 mths
 Avg gain of motion: 6° (range: -5-20°)
 Avg gain of grip strength: 18 PSI (range: -40-28°)
 XR evidence of graft position and in-growth seen in

all cases

 1 pt w/ knee stiffness that resolved
 All patients satisfied with outcome and resumed

their prior levels of activity


Golf/hockey/baseball

Results
Wrist F/E

S
e
x

Injury

M

Osteochondral
defect proximal
lunate, prior
ORIF distal
radius fracture

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2

M

Osteochondral
defect proximal
scaphoid, prior
radial styloid
fracture treated
non-operatively

3

M

4

M

Patient

1

Age

MCP F/E

Subjective

Time to
full
activity
(mths)

80/
80

No crepitus or pain. No
knee symptoms
Returned to hockey

1

100/
110

60/
95

No crepitus or pain
Mild knee stiffness

4

55/
80

70/
88

No crepitus or pain
No knee symptoms
Returned to golf and
hockey

3

75/
140

90/
100

No crepitus or pain
No knee symptoms
Returned to prior level
of play

5.5

Jamar III R/L

Occupation
Pre

Post

College
student

60/
55

55/
50

36

Financial
advisor

25/
40

Osteochondral
defect proximal
lunate, prior
arthroscopic
TFCC repair, no
history of trauma

40

Chief
financial
officer

40/
40

Osteochondral
defect index
metacarpal head
and AVN

23

Minor
league 3rd
baseman

-

Pre

Pre

Post

-

52/
65

30/
55

-

50/
40

-

60/
0

Post

80
/0

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Case Reports

JHS Feb 2011

JHS Nov 2007

OATS Procedure Conclusions
• Viable treatment option for the treatment of hand and

wrist osteochondral defects in young, active patients
who have failed conservative management
• Technically demanding
• Incorporates hyaline cartilage plug into the defect site
•
•

Capabilities of regrowth/regeneration7
Biomechanically superior to fibrocartilage 9

• Successful outcomes:
• congruent articular surface is achieved
• motivated patient is able to complete an appropriate course of
occupational hand therapy

Thank you!
 Questions?

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