CORRELATION BETWEEN SKYLINE RADIOGRAPHS AND MACROSCOPIC INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT.

McDonnell S, Thomas G, Rout R, et al. CORRELATION BETWEEN SKYLINE RADIOGRAPHS AND MACROSCOPIC INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT.. Orthop Procs. 2009;91-B(SUPP_III):426-426. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.91BSUPP_III.0910426a

McDonnell, SM, et al. “CORRELATION BETWEEN SKYLINE RADIOGRAPHS AND MACROSCOPIC INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT..” Orthopaedic Proceedings, vol. 91-B, no. SUPP_III, 2009, pp. 426-426., https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.91BSUPP_III.0910426a

McDonnell, S., Thomas, G., Rout, R., Osler, S., Pandit, H., Beard, D., Gill, H., Dodd, C., Murray, D., & Price, A. (2009). CORRELATION BETWEEN SKYLINE RADIOGRAPHS AND MACROSCOPIC INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT.. Orthopaedic Proceedings, 91-B(SUPP_III), 426-426. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.91BSUPP_III.0910426a

McDonnell, S., Thomas, G., Rout, R., Osler, S., Pandit, H., Beard, D. et al. (2009) “CORRELATION BETWEEN SKYLINE RADIOGRAPHS AND MACROSCOPIC INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT..” Orthopaedic Proceedings, 91-B(SUPP_III), pp. 426-426. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.91BSUPP_III.0910426a

McDonnell, SM, G Thomas, R Rout, S Osler, H Pandit, D Beard, H Gill, C Dodd, D Murray, and AJ Price. “CORRELATION BETWEEN SKYLINE RADIOGRAPHS AND MACROSCOPIC INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT..” Orthopaedic Proceedings 91-B, no. SUPP_III (2009): 426-426. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.91BSUPP_III.0910426a

McDonnell S, Thomas G, Rout R, Osler S, Pandit H, Beard D, et al. CORRELATION BETWEEN SKYLINE RADIOGRAPHS AND MACROSCOPIC INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT.. Orthop Procs. 2009 Sep 1;91-B(SUPP_III):426-426. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.91BSUPP_III.0910426a

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Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to asses the accuracy of skyline radiographs in the assessment of the patellofemoral joint, when compared to open intraoperative assessment.

Methods: Eighty nine patients undergoing knee replacement surgery were included in the study. Skyline radiographs were obtained preoperatively. These radiographs were assessed and graded by an experienced musculoskeletal radiologist using the Altman and Ahlbäck classifications. The grades were calculated for both the medial and lateral facets of the PFJ. Intraoperative assessment of the Patellofemoral joint was undertaken at the time of surgery. The damage was graded using the modified Collins classification (0: Normal, 1: Superficial damage, 2: Partial thickness cartilage loss, 3: Focal Full thickness cartilage loss < 2cm2, 4: Extensive full thickness cartilage loss < 2cm2). Data was obtained for the Medial Facet, Lateral Facet and Trochlea.

Results: Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient between the radiographic and macroscopic changes within the lateral PFJ were poor with both the Altman 0.22 (p=0.0350) and Ahlbäck 0.24 (p=0.018). The correlation of the medial PFJ was slightly better with a coefficient for Altman 0.42 (P< 0.0001) and Ahlbäck 0.34 (P> 0.001).

Conclusion: In conclusion skyline radiographs provide a poor to moderate preoperative assessment of the degree of osteoarthritis within the patella-femoral joint. This has significant implications for establishing radiographic criteria for planning patella-femoral joint replacement.

Correspondence should be addressed to Mr T Wilton, c/o BOA, BASK at the Royal College of Surgeons, 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE, England.