Hydroxyapatite-coated total hip arthroplasty: the impact on thigh pain and arthroplasty survival

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of primary total hip arthroplasty using an uncemented, hydroxyapatite-coated implant. We followed a consecutive series of 164 patients, who underwent total hip arthroplasty with the Furlong fully-hydroxyapatite coated implant over a mean time period of 12.8 years. Clinical and radiological analyses were performed. Roentgenographic evaluation for the femoral side of the hip was performed using the Gruen zones, for the acetabular side using the DeLee and Charnley zones. Engh's radiological score was employed to assess fixation and stability of the stem. Clinical results were evaluated by Harris Hip Score. The mean Harris hip score was 46 preoperatively and 85 at last follow-up. The mean Engh score was 23. No hips had been revised for aseptic loosening of the femoral component. Thigh pain incidence was very low (1.2%). Survival analysis showed excellent results (95.8% at end point). The Furlong hydroxyapatite-coated implant appears as a reliable and safe option for hip arthroplasty.     

The NANOS short stem in total hip arthroplasty: a mid term follow-up

A number of short stems for total hip arthroplasty have been introduced during the last decade. We describe our experience with the NANOS prosthesis (Smith and Nephew, Marl, Germany). The potential increase of bone mass around a femoral short stem using bone densitometry may be an indicator for secondary ingrowth. We report the outcome of 72 NANOS short stems in 65 patients between March 2003 and October 2007. The mean follow-up was 5.2±0.7 years and the mean age of the patients was 63±8.3 years. Along with demographic data and co-morbidities, the Harris Hip Score, the Merle d'Aubigné mobility score, and a patient-centred questionnaire were evaluated pre-operatively and during follow-up. The Mean Harris Hip Score increased from 47.3±12.2 pre-operatively to 97.6±0.6 at the final follow-up. The Merle d'Aubigné mobility score increased from 7.6±1.4 pre-operatively to 11.8±0.3 at the final follow-up. None of the 72 stems were revised, providing a survival rate of 100%. Radiolucent lines were visible rasiographically in two patients during follow-up. The NANOS short stem demonstrated a satisfactory outcome at mid term follow-up. The clinical and radiological results support to the principle of metaphyseal anchorage of a short stem prosthesis. Long term evaluation will be of interest to determine if these encouraging trends are reflected by prolonged survivorship.     

短柄全髋关节置换术治疗中青年股骨头坏死患者的近期疗效

 目的 评价陶瓷对陶瓷短柄全髋关节置换术治疗中青年股骨头坏死晚期患者的近期疗效。方法 2009年12月至2011年3月接受陶瓷对陶瓷短柄初次全髋关节置换术治疗的中青年股骨头坏死患者40例(43髋),男 23例,女17例;年龄27～55岁,平均40.5岁。Steinberg分期均为Ⅳ期以上。29例采用后外侧入路,11例采用前侧入路。术后3、6、12个月及以后每年随访1次,摄骨盆正位及髋关节侧位X线片,测量假体下沉距离;采用Harris髋关节评分和WOMAC骨关节炎指数评估关节功能。结果 38例(41髋)得到随访,随访时间21～36个月,平均31.3个月。末次随访X线片上假体位置较术后即刻下沉(0.68±2.90) mm,差异无统计学意义(t=1.51,P=0.139)。术后髋关节疼痛均明显改善或消失,Harris髋关节评分由术前平均(38.7±12.1)分提高至末次随访(95.2±4.49)分,WOMAC骨关节炎指数由术前平均66.7±12.0降至末次随访12.8±5.6,差异均有统计学意义。随访期间未发生股骨颈骨折、感染、肺栓塞等严重并发症,无假体关节脱位、松动及假体感染。结论 短柄全髋关节置换术可更多地保留骨量,假体初始稳定性好,全陶瓷头衬配伍的磨损率低,近期疗效佳,假体相关并发症少。     

Salvage of failed trochanteric fracture fixation using the Revitan curved cementless modular hip arthroplasty

Failed internal fixation of an intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric fracture often leads to persistent pain and diminished function. This study evaluated 16 patients treated with Revitan curved cementless modular stem (Zimmer GmbH, Winterthur, Switzerland). At a mean follow-up period of 60 months, all patients demonstrated clinically significant pain relief and return to ambulation after salvage total hip arthroplasty. Mean Harris Hip Score improved from 17.8 to 87.7 points postoperatively. Radiographic follow-up demonstrated stable stem and bony ingrowth in 16 patients without evidence of subsidence. Eight patients had slight awareness of lateral trochanteric pain with no compromise of activities, and 1 patient had nonunion of the greater trochanter. Revitan curved cementless modular stem represents a useful treatment option in salvage total hip arthroplasty of failed pertrochanteric fixation.     

Total hip arthroplasty with an uncemented hydroxyapatite-coated tapered titanium stem: results at a minimum of 10 years’ follow-up in 104 hips

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the minimum 10-year results of primary total hip arthroplasty using an uncemented, hydroxyapatite-coated tapered stem. Radiological signs of bone remodeling are also presented. Methods We followed a consecutive series of 105 patients (115 hips), who had had an uncemented, proximally hydroxyapatite-coated Bi-Metric femoral component for a mean of 12.2 years (range 10.0–14.9 years). The average age at operation was 52 years. Detailed clinical and radiological analyses were performed after a minimum of 5 and 10 years. Eight patients (10 hips) had died, and one patient was lost to follow-up, leaving 104 hips for final evaluation. The clinical result was evaluated by the Harris Hip Score, complications, and thigh pain. Results All patients still had their femoral components in place at the final follow-up. The average Harris Hip Score after 10 years was 92 (range 50–100) with no deterioration over time. Radiologically, several signs of progressive remodeling were identified, but no stem showed signs of loosening. Conclusions The intermediate clinical and radiological results with this stem are encouraging. In the hands of various surgeons, the stem has performed well in a young, high-risk population.     

Outcome after femoral revision using the restoration cone/conical femoral revision stem

Despite improvements in implant technology and surgical technique, failure of total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains a persistent problem. This article reports clinical outcomes at a mean follow-up of 42 months using the Restoration cone/conical modular femoral revision stem (Stryker, Newbury, United Kingdom). A prospective cohort study was performed of 46 consecutive patients who underwent revision THA between January 2004 and June 2007. Patients were reviewed pre- and postoperatively at regular intervals for clinical and radiological assessment. Forty-six patients (17 men, 29 women) with a mean age of 72 years (range, 44-93 years) were observed for a mean of 42 months (range, 28-66 months). Indications for surgery included aseptic loosening/osteolysis (38/46 [83%]), periprosthetic fracture (4/46 [9%]), and infection (4/46 [8%]). Median time from index procedure was 16 years (range, 1-26 years). No patient was lost to follow-up. Two patients (4%) with well-fixed asymptomatic stems died during follow-up. Three patients (7%) sustained an early postoperative dislocation. One patient sustained a periprosthetic fracture after a fall. This was treated by osteosynthesis, and stem revision was not required. Mean Oxford Hip Score improved from 42 points (range, 24-57 points) to 28 points (range, 18-51 points) at 3-month follow-up (P=.003). Median stem subsidence was 1.0 mm (standard error of the mean, ±1.7 mm; range, 0-7mm) at last follow-up. No patient developed loosening or osteolysis around the stem. The Restoration femoral revision system has favorable clinical and radiological outcomes at a mean follow-up of 42 months.     

Cementless cup fixation in total hip arthroplasty after 5–8 years

A series of 199 total hip arthroplasties was performed using a porous-coated, hemispherical press-fit acetabular cup. At a mean follow-up of 91.5 months 158 cups were available for clinical and radiological review. The mean age of the patients at the time of the index arthroplasty was 62.5 years. The mean Harris Hip score at final follow-up was 87.3. No shells were revised although eccentric polyethylene wear prompted liner replacement in two cases. Osteolysis was noted in six cases but predominantly in relation to the femoral stem. Focal pelvic osteolytic lesions were rare. All the cups were classified as stable on radiography.     

Effect of osteonecrosis on bone density and its management on the results of revision arthroplasty of the hip]

128 hips after revision arthroplasty in 115 patients which had been operated in our Ward in 1990-2001 were retrospectively evaluated. There were 99 women and 16 men with mean age: 68.9 years old. The mean time of follow-up was 28.6 months (form 3 to 120 months). In 98 hips there were aseptic loosening of the both elements of the prosthesis, in 13 hips there were aseptic loosening of the stem, in 17 hips there were aseptic loosening of the cup only. Cement total hip rearthroplasty was made in 112 cases and cementless total hip rearthroplasty was made in 16 hips. In presented material there were used the acetabular bone grafts in 114 cases, and the femoral bone grafts in 97 cases--all with allogenic frozen bone grafts. The additional implants were used in 31 cases (meshwork, wire, screw). The bone defects in acetabulum and femoral stem was based on Paprovsky classification. There were good and excellent results in 90% and poor or bad results in 10% according to clinical and radiological evaluation. Mean clinical result was 78.5 p. in Harris Hip Score. The radiological results were poor in 13 hips (according to criterion proposed by joined committee of The Hip Society, SICOT and AAOS). Osteointegration of bone allografts was radiologically confirmed in 81% of cases. Complication rates is 20%. There is no correlation between the type of acetabular or femoral bone defects and results of revision hip arthroplasty. Poor results are correlated with use of SKT or Weller stem. Wagner femoral osteotomy and the lack of bone allografts healing.     

髋关节表面置换术治疗先天性髋关节发育不良

目的 探讨髋关节表面置换术治疗先天性髋关节发育不良的临床疗效.方法 2005年3月至2006年12月对34例(37髋)先天性髋关节发育不良患者行髋关节表面置换术,其中Crowe Ⅰ型28例(31髋)、Crowe Ⅱ型6例(6髋).其中女性29例(32髋),男性5例(5髋),患者平均年龄45岁(26～57岁).患者在术后6周、3个月、1年,及此后每年1次进行随访,接受放射学及临床评价.术前患者Harris评分平均35分,髋关节屈曲101°,外展24°,内收15°,术前12例患者双下肢等长.结果 34例患者中,3例(3髋)患者术中改行全髋关节置换术.31例(34髋)行表面置换.31例表面置换患者平均随访时间21.4个月(12～33个月).患者术后最后一次随访平均为94分(82～100分),与术前比较差异具有统计学意义(P＜0.01).术后髋关节屈曲改善至133°,外展48°,内收26°.术后23例患者双下肢等长.患者股骨及髋臼假体周围均未见透亮线,髋臼假体的平均外展角为43°(40°～53°),股骨假体柄干角平均为139°(130°～145°).结论 本组患者短期随访结果令人满意,良好的手术技术和手术适应证的严格掌握是先天性髋关节发育不良患者手术成功的关键.     

Total hip arthroplasty in adolescents with severe hip arthropathy and dysplasia associated with camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis syndrome

Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP) syndrome is a rare disorder. Patients with this syndrome experience early symptomatic arthropathy of the hips. We report a case of adolescent siblings with bilateral arthropathy associated with CACP syndrome in which total hip arthroplasty was performed as treatment of severe associated disability. Postoperative Harris Hip Scores for patient 1 were 86 for the right at 18 months and 96 for the left at 12 months. Postoperative Harris Hip Score at 6 months for patient 2 was 53; however, he had good range of motion and lacked deformity. Based on our limited experience and the limited available clinical data, we feel that total hip arthroplasty is a reasonable treatment option for adolescents with debilitating hip arthropathy associated with CACP syndrome.     

Early Return to Function After Hip Resurfacing : Is It Better Than Contemporary Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Our hypothesis was that return of function for young patients undergoing resurfacing total hip arthroplasty (THA) with metal-on-metal bearings or contemporary THA with ceramic bearings would be comparable. Results from 337 unilateral hip resurfacing patients were compared with results from 266 unilateral ceramic-on-ceramic THA patients. Early differences in Harris Hip Scores were observed, but all differences faded by 24 months. Hip resurfacing seems to be a viable alternative to THA for well-selected patients. However, the public perception of improved functional capabilities was not demonstrated in this patient population. Resurfacing patients may be more impaired (slightly higher pain scores/lower function scores) than their THA counterparts in the early postoperative period, but these differences disappear by 24 months when both groups report Harris Hip Scores in the excellent range.     

Results With the Cementless Spotorno Stem in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Increasingly young and active patients are undergoing total hip arthroplasty, making hip prosthesis survival rates an important issue. Cementless total hip arthroplasty provides better prosthesis longevity than does cemented hip arthroplasty, especially in younger patients. Because there is growing support in the literature for tapered geometry in cementless femoral components, we evaluated short-term results for total hip arthroplasty using Cementless Spotorno (CLS) titanium stems. We performed 100 consecutive primary cementless total hip arthroplasties in 87 patients during a 9-year period using CLS stems. Outcome was assessed in terms of survival rate and Harris Hip Score. The stem survival rate was 99%, and the average Harris Hip Score improved from 41 before surgery to 92 at a mean point of 5 years after surgery. Only 1 hip underwent stem revision for a periprosthetic shaft femur fracture caused by high-velocity trauma from a vehicle accident that occurred 6 months after the original surgery. The CLS stems have an excellent survival rate in the short term, especially in younger patients, but long-term studies are required to provide a fuller picture.     

全髋关节置换术治疗化脓性髋关节炎后遗关节畸形的临床研究

目的探讨人工全髋关节置换术（THA）治疗化脓性髋关节炎后遗关节畸形的近期临床疗效。方法 21例（22髋）化脓性髋关节炎后遗关节畸形行THA治疗。比较术前与末次随访时髋关节功能Harris评分,并随访观察假体稳定性。结果所有患者均获得平均45（24-58）个月随访。手术切口均一期愈合,无关节脱位、深静脉血栓形成、坐骨神经损伤或感染复发等并发症。所有患者均未出现〉2 mm的透亮带,无假体松动。临床症状及髋关节功能明显改善,末次随访时髋关节功能Harris评分平均89.5（73-97）分,较术前平均45.3（25-62）分明显提高,差异有统计学意义（t=13.642,P〈0.001）。结论 THA治疗化脓性髋关节炎后遗关节畸形的近期疗效良好。     

Femoral head resurfacing in the treatment of osteonecrosis: 3 to 5-year follow-up

We reviewed the clinical and radiological results of 32-cemented femoral head resurfacing arthroplasty, performed by a single surgeon in 25 patients with femoral head osteonecrosis at a mean age of 36.2 years. All patients received a cemented conserve (Wright Medical Technology Inc., Arlington, TN, USA) femoral hemiresurfacing arthroplasty. Data were complete on 16 patients with 21 hips at a mean follow-up period of 50.8 months. Five patients had bilateral procedures. The Harris hip score, and the Merle d’Aubigné score improved significantly from 54.7 to 72.3 (P = 0.0001), and from 12.1 to 13.9 (P = 0.01), respectively. Seven hips had undergone revision to total hip arthroplasty at the time of follow-up while one hip is scheduled for revision surgery, representing a 38% failure rate. When clinical failure is defined as a Harris Hip Score of less than 70 at follow-up, clinical failure was 81% at 4.25 years.     

Simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty with hydroxyapatite-coated implants: a 20-year follow-up

Bilateral hip arthroplasty has been reported to be a safe and effective way to treat bilateral hip arthritis in a selective group of patients. We report a follow-up of 30 patients who underwent simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty with hydroxyapatite implants and were followed for an average of 19.4 years. Patients had an average Harris Hip Score of 90 at the latest follow-up (range, 78-99). The average Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index questionnaire index score was 12 (range, 0-41), with high functional results on the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) and Oxford 12 questioners. Using the Kaplan-Meier survivorship analysis, with revision for any reason as an end point, survivorship was 94% at 12 years, 88% at 15 years, 74% at 18 years, and 61% at 23 years. All revisions were for the acetabular component, and the survivorship for the femoral component was 100% throughout the 23-year period. We conclude that bilateral uncemented total hip arthroplasty can provide satisfactory long-term clinical, radiological, and functional outcomes in patients even with older-generation polyethylene liners and stem designs.     

Minimum 5-Year Results in 96 Consecutive Hips Treated With a Tapered Titanium Stem System

We performed total hip arthroplasty with single titanium stem in 96 consecutive, nonselected hips. All patients, regardless of bone type and shape, neck shaft angulation, or age, received the same implant. Patients were followed for a minimum of 5 years, and an independent radiographer evaluated the hips for ingrowth, subsidence, leg-length discrepancy, and remodeling. The average Harris Hip score was 96 points (range, 73-100 points) at final follow-up. Radiographically, all stems were ingrown. No stem had more than 3 mm of subsidence, and there were no leg-length discrepancies more than 5 mm. We concluded that this titanium stem is a versatile option for total hip arthroplasty in patients with a wide variety of demographic and femur characteristics.     

Cementless short stem hip arthroplasty METHA? as an encouraging option in adults with osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Introduction

The implantation of a total hip arthroplasty is the standard treatment for patients with progressive osteonecrosis. However, there is uncertainty about the type of arthroplasty that provides the best outcome and whether short stem arthroplasty represents a reasonable alternative for young patients in order to have more options in case of revision. This uncertainty exists due to the lack of studies analysing contemporary short stem arthroplasty in osteonecrosis.

Aim

The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of the METHA^? short stem arthroplasty in patients with progressive osteonecrosis.

Patients and methods

This study evaluated the clinical and radiological short- to midterm results after implantation of the cementless short stem arthroplasty METHA^?. 73 hips in 64 patients with progessive osteonecrosis after implantation of the METHA^? arthroplasty were investigated by measuring the clinical outcome, the Harris Hip Score (HHS) and visual analogue pain scale for the preoperative stage and follow-up. Radiological analyses of X-rays were conducted to assess the bone ingrowth as well as subsidence, osteolysis or fracture.

Results

The pain scale improved from preoperatively 7.8 to postoperatively 1.7, while the HHS increased from 41.4 to 90.6 points 34?months post-surgery. Complications associated with revision of the METHA^? short stem included two traumatic femoral shaft fracture and one deep infection. The radiological assessment showed good bone ingrowth in all patients despite osteonecrosis.

Conclusion

The study confirms encouraging results as well as good bone ingrowth of the cementless short stem arthroplasty METHA^? even in patients with osteonecrosis.     

Primary metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty with large-diameter femoral heads: a clinical trial of 59 hips

Large-diameter femoral heads with nearly anatomical sizes became available for metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty after recent advances in metal-on-metal technology. We retrospectively studied the clinical and radiological results in 59 hips of 54 patients (32 women and 22 men, mean age 54.4 years) who underwent cementless metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty with large-diameter heads. Patients were followed for a mean of 48.6 months. Range of motion improved significantly after surgery (p = 0.001). Harris hip scores improved from 38.5 points to 903 points at latest follow-up. We found no gender-related differences in Harris hip scores, whereas there was a correlation between age and Harris hip scores (p < 0.001), with excellent results being observed predominantly in younger patients. Mean acetabular inclination of the acetabular cup was 42.2 degrees (range: 37-51 degrees). Radiologically, a 1 mm thick radiolucency was detected in three acetabula, which were asymptomatic. One acetabulum was revised because of displacement. Three patients reported squeaking within their hips, which however disappeared in a short time. We did not observe any dislocation, deep infection or loosening. Grade 1 heterotopic ossification was detected in one hip. Although the inherent stability and the functional results of large anatomical heads are encouraging, longer follow-up data and larger series are essential to evaluate the real advantages of this type of prosthesis over conventional femoral heads.     

Hip arthroplasty with proximal transmission of force: first clinical results with a new partially cemented femoral stem

BACKGROUND: Proximal stem fixation by partial cementing is a new concept in hip arthroplasty. We conducted a prospective clinical and radiological analysis to evaluate the preliminary outcome of this new technique with the Option 3000 stem (Mathys Orthopaedics, Bettlach, Switzerland). METHODS AND FOCUS: One hundred and thirty-three hip replacements in 123 patients have been performed between 1996 and 2003: All of them were followed up regularly both clinically and radiological and 53 were analysed with the EBRA-FCA method. Eighty-six patients with 95 hips could be seen in August 2004. At this point of time, the mean follow-up time was 61 months (5.08 years) with a maximum of 100 months (8.33 years) RESULTS: The clinical data reported an average Harris Hip Score of 85.5. Nine stems had to be exchanged over the period of study. The EBRA-FCA analysis reported a mean subsidence less than 1.5 mm after 2 years, then an average stable subsidence of 2.4 mm. So the results are similar to the early results obtained with other fixation concepts and the long-term results appear promising.     

Uncemented ceramic-on-ceramic THA in adults with osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Advanced osteonecrosis of the femoral head is increasingly treated with uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA), particularly in the younger population. While early outcomes appear promising, little is known about the optimum bearing surface in this patient subpopulation. The goal of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of uncemented ceramic-on-ceramic THA in young adults with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Twenty-four consecutive patients (24 hips) with osteonecrosis of the femoral head and 24 patients (24 hips) with osteoarthritis were treated with an uncemented ceramic-on-ceramic THA. Mean patient age for the osteonecrosis group was 46 years and for the osteoarthritis group was 50 years. At a mean follow-up of 34 months, functional improvement was significant in both groups (P<.01). The outcome was good to excellent for 85% of patients (17 hips) in the osteonecrosis group and 90% of patients (19 hips) in the osteoarthritis group. Harris and Oxford Hip scores were significantly better (P<.05) in the osteoarthritis group than in the osteonecrosis group at 6 months postoperatively but at no other assessment visit. Our results suggest that ceramic-on-ceramic THA in osteonecrotic patients produces similar clinical and radiological outcomes to those with osteoarthritis at a minimum 24-month follow-up. Ceramic-on-ceramic uncemented THA is therefore a useful adjunct for the treatment of advanced osteonecrosis of the femoral head.