Femoral impaction grafting

Femoral impaction grafting is a reconstruction option applicable to both simple and complex femoral component revisions. It is one of the preferred techniques for reconstructing large femoral defects when the isthmus is non-supportive. The available level of evidence is primarily derived from case series, which shows a mean survivorship of 90.5%, with revision or re-operation as the end-point, with an average follow-up of 11 years. The rate of femoral fracture requiring re-operation or revision of the component varies between several large case series, ranging from 2.5% to 9%, with an average of 5.4%.     

Nonunion of extended trochanteric osteotomies in impaction grafting femoral revisions

Extended trochanteric osteotomies have been recommended to facilitate femoral component removal, femoral cement removal, and acetabular exposure in cases of difficult revision hip arthroplasty. Complications due to the osteotomy have been rare and no nonunions have been reported when this osteotomy has been used in conjunction with extensively porous-coated implants. It has been suggested that the osteotomy should also work well with impaction grafting revisions. This is a report of two cases of nonunion of extended trochanteric osteotomies in which the impaction grafting technique was used.     

Femoral impaction grafting in revision total hip arthroplasty: a follow-up of 540 hips

Between 1987 and 1999, 540 revision total hip arthroplasties in 487 patients were performed at our institution using the femoral impaction grafting technique with a cemented femoral stem. All patients were prospectively followed up for 2 to 15 years postoperatively with no loss to follow-up. A total of 494 hips remained successfully in situ at an average of 6.7years. The 10-year survival rate was 98.0% (95% confidence interval, 96.2-99.8) with aseptic loosening as the end point and 84.2% (95% confidence interval, 78.5-89.9) for reoperation for any reason. Indication for surgery and the use of any kind of reinforcement significantly influenced outcome (P < .001). This is the largest known series of revision THA with femoral impaction grafting, and the results support continued use of this technique.     

人工全髋关节置换中合并股骨近端畸形的股骨侧重建

目的探讨人工全髋关节置换中合并股骨近端畸形的股骨侧重建方法及疗效。方法 2004年3月-2009年6月,对25例26髋合并股骨近端畸形的髋关节疾病患者行人工全髋关节置换术,同时根据不同畸形部位重建股骨侧。其中男10例10髋,女15例16髋;年龄42～82岁,平均64岁。关节置换原因:原发性骨关节炎2髋,先天性髋关节脱位8髋,创伤性关节炎14髋,结核性关节炎2髋。病程10个月～25年,平均10.6年。术前Harris评分为(44.2±5.1)分,美国西部Ontario与McMaster大学骨关节炎指数(WOMAC)评分为(45.0±2.7)分。股骨近端畸形按照Berry分类系统,根据畸形原发病分类:先天性髋关节发育不良8髋,骨折畸形愈合7髋,陈旧性结核2髋,股骨头骨骺滑脱2髋,既往有粗隆下截骨手术史1髋,髋臼加盖术1髋,内固定术5髋;根据畸形部位分类:大粗隆5髋,股骨颈10髋,干骺端10髋,股骨干1髋。结果患者术后切口均Ⅰ期愈合;1周内3例发生下肢深静脉血栓形成,行制动及抗凝治疗后治愈;术后6周1例发生大转子滑囊炎,口服止痛药物缓解。25例均获随访,随访时间1年6个月～6年,平均3年3个月。末次随访Harris评分为(88.4±3.6)分,WOMAC评分改善至(82.0±5.2)分,与术前比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。X线片示1例术后8个月出现无菌性松动,行翻修术;其余患者假体无松动。结论对于伴有股骨近端畸形的患者,需要精确分类,有针对性地选择假体并设计个性化手术方案,才能获得良好的股骨侧重建,取得满意疗效。     

打压植骨结合金属网重建全髋关节翻修术中髋臼侧严重骨缺损

[目的]探讨在全髋关节翻修术中使用打压植骨技术结合金属网重建严重髋臼骨缺损的方法和效果。[方法]2001年12月至2006年1月应用打压植骨技术结合金属网重建严重髋臼侧骨缺损的患者共有21例21髋,男6例,女15例;翻修时平均年龄为51.9岁（38-77岁）。采用美国骨科医师协会（AAOS）分型,本组患者骨缺损均为AAOSⅢ型（混合型骨缺损）。采用金属网将非包容性骨缺损转变为包容性骨缺损,然后采用7-10 mm的深低温冷冻骨颗粒,使用打压植骨技术恢复骨量,重建髋关节的正常解剖形态,使用骨水泥将聚乙烯臼杯固定于理想的生物力学位置。拍摄术后3 d、3个月、1年及每年随访时的双髋正位片,以泪滴为参照,观察聚乙烯臼杯位置的变化及骨水泥层透亮线的变化,并进行Harris髋关节评分比较。[结果]平均随访2.8年（1-5年）,Harris评分从术前平均46.4分提高到术后81.3分,未发现臼杯松动病例。术后1例脱位,1例有坐骨神经受损症状。[结论]在髋关节翻修术中采用打压植骨技术并结合应用金属网的方法能较好地重建髋臼侧严重骨缺损,恢复骨量,辅助髋臼安放在理想的生物力学位置,并能提供良好的早期稳定性。     

Optimizing the grain size distribution of allografts in bone impaction grafting

In bone impaction grafting, allografts in the form of bone chips are used for reconstruction of defects and to induce bone remodeling. Optimizing grain size distribution of this allograft material should help prevent implant subsidence by achieving higher primary stability of the graft. We evaluated the influence of grain size distribution on the mechanical stability of allograft material. Bone tissue was rinsed, and the grain size distribution of the allograft material was determined by performing a sieve analysis. Uniaxial compression tests were carried out before and after a standardized compaction procedure for samples with controlled grain size distribution and a control group. Allografts with controlled grain size distribution showed a yield limit almost twice as high as in the control group after a standardized compaction procedure. A better interlocking between bone particles was observed compared to the control group. Thus, grain size distribution has a major impact on the mechanical stability of bone grafts. By controlling the grain size distribution of allograft material, a tighter packing can be achieved and subsequently implant subsidence of implants could be avoided. © 2014 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 32:1024–1029, 2014.     

The initial stability of cemented acetabular cups can be augmented by mixing morsellized bone grafts with tricalciumphosphate/hydroxyapatite particles in bone impaction grafting

Tricalciumphosphate (TCP) and hydroxyapatite (HA) have been suggested as bone graft substitutes in a wide range of applications. In this study, the initial stability of cemented acetabular cups was determined after reconstructing a combined cavitary and segmental defect in a realistic acetabular revision surgery model. The defects were reconstructed with mixes of TCP/HA particles and human bone grafts using the bone impaction grafting technique. In comparison with defect reconstruction with human bone grafts only, cup translation and tilt decreased by 27% when mixes of bone grafts and porous TCP/HA particles were used and by 55% when mixing the bone grafts with solid TCP/HA particles. Increasing the TCP/HA ratio within the mix significantly decreased cup translation. From a biomechanical perspective, mixes of TCP/HA particles and bone grafts are an attractive alternative for morsellized bone grafts when using the bone impaction grafting technique in the reconstruction of large defects of the acetabulum.     

颗粒松质骨压紧植骨全髋关节置换术治疗创伤性髋关节炎的疗效

目的探讨颗粒松质骨压紧植骨全髋关节置换术(THA)治疗髋臼骨折继发创伤性髋关节炎的疗效。方法1998年12月-2005年5月,对15例髋臼骨折继发创伤性髋关节炎患者行颗粒松质骨压紧植骨THA,所有患者髋臼假体均采用骨水泥固定,颗粒骨均取自体骨,术后24h后开始被动活动,3个月后开始全负重锻炼。临床随访采用Harris髋关节评分(HSS)系统评分,对任何原因引起髋臼假体翻修均视为临床失败。根据Conn等影像学评价法观察颗粒骨长人情况,根据DeLee的三区法测量臼杯、骨水泥与移植骨间的界面宽度,臼杯的移位程度则依据其相对于泪点间线的距离而定。结果14例患者获得平均4．3年(1．0-7．5年)随访,HHS评分由术前平均42分(10-62分)提高到随访结束时平均84分(58-98分)。1例髋部有轻度疼痛,无患者行翻修手术。大部分髋部恢复了其正常的旋转中心,仅有2例高出对侧0．8 mm。大多数患者影像学表现稳定,2例在Ⅰ区和Ⅲ区出现进行性增宽的透亮带,1例在Ⅲ区出现非进行性增宽的透亮带。1例臼杯假体在术后7年出现明显移位(6 mm),但并没有行翻修手术。结论颗粒骨压紧植骨技术作为一种生物学髋臼重建方法,其联合THA治疗髋臼骨折后继发创伤性关节炎伴髋臼缺损的疗效令人满意,能够恢复髋关节的正常解剖和功能活动。     

Midterm results of femoral impaction bone grafting with an allograft combined with hydroxyapatite in revision total hip arthroplasty

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of femoral impaction bone grafting with an allograft combined with hydroxyapatite (HA). Fifty-four consecutive femoral reconstructions that were performed with the use of frozen morselized allografts and HA were followed up retrospectively. The average follow-up period was 92 months. A femoral head and HA were mixed and used as allograft. The average Merle d'Aubigné clinical score improved from 8.9 preoperatively to 13.1 points postoperatively. Stem subsidence was seen in 26 hips; however, it was not progressive after 1 year postoperatively. Cortical repair was detected at an average of 7 months postoperatively. Impaction bone grafting with an allograft combined with HA provided favorable results, with bone remodeling and less subsidence.     

Mechanical properties of 7–10 mm bone grafts and small slurry grafts in impaction bone grafting

We compared the mechanical properties of morselized cancellous bone grafts of two sizes: 7–10 mm bone and small slurry bone (about 2 mm). The in vitro test was designed to simulate the hammer and impactor system for impaction bone grafting used in hip arthroplasty clinical practice. The 7–10 mm bone grafts showed higher height, elastic modulus, and massive extrusion strength than those of the small slurry bone grafts. No difference was found in yield strength. The bone mineral density of the 7–10 mm grafts continued to increase during impaction and became higher than that of the small slurry bone grafts after 10 impactions. Our results demonstrated that the small slurry bone grafts exhibit worse mechanical properties as compared with the 7–10 mm bone grafts, which implies that the use of this material in reconstruction of a bone defect in the acetabulum should be limited. © 2011 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 29: 1491–1495, 2011     

Graft incorporation after acetabular and femoral impaction grafting with washed irradiated allograft and autologous marrow

Rates of around 40% incorporation have been described when chips of irradiated cancellous allograft with retained fat were impacted with the Exeter technique. We report the results of acetabular and femoral impaction bone grafting during revision hip arthroplasty using washed irradiated allograft with autologous marrow. Eighty-five consecutive patients underwent acetabular and or femoral revision arthroplasty. Evidence of graft cortication and trabeculation was recorded on successive postoperative radiographs, over a mean period of 44 months. Ninety-six percent (49/51) and 90% (53/59) of patients showed incorporation in acetabular and femoral grafts, respectively. This was usually apparent by 6 months postoperatively. We conclude that the addition of autologous marrow to irradiated bone allograft during impaction grafting is a cheap and highly effective way of achieving graft incorporation.     

Impaction grafting for femoral component revision using a non-polished bead-blasted chrome cobalt stem-average 8 1/2-year follow-up

Impaction grafting for femoral component revision in patients with significant bone loss has been reported using a tapered polished femoral component that is meant to subside. This study reports our results of femoral component revision using impaction grafting with a bead-blasted chrome cobalt stem designed not to subside. Forty-eight femoral component revisions using impaction grafting were retrospectively reviewed with a minimum 6 1/2-year follow-up. There were 2 failures due to aseptic loosening of the femoral component (4%). There were 22 total complications, and the overall failure rate was 21%. Impaction grafting for femoral component revision using a bead-blasted chrome cobalt stem in patients with a large femoral canal diameter has shown good results with respect to aseptic loosening with minimal subsidence.     

Fifteen-year Results of Precoated Femoral Stem in Primary Hybrid Total Hip Arthroplasty

Background

There has been controversy whether methylmethacrylate precoating of the cemented femoral stem is a solution for aseptic loosening or rather contributes to increased failure rates in cemented total hip arthroplasties.

Methods

On a retrospective basis, we analyzed 76 primary hybrid total hip arthroplasties from 63 patients with precoated, cemented femoral stems between October 1990 and December 1995. The mean age of the patients was 46.8 years (range, 22 to 77 years) with a minimum follow-up of 14 years (mean, 15.5 years; range, 14 to 19.5 years). Third generation cementing techniques were employed in all cases.

Results

Twenty-four out of 76 cases (31.6%) showed aseptic loosening of the femoral stems, of which 23 stems were revised at an average revision time of 8 years (range, 3 to 14.8 years). The main mode of loosening was cement-stem interface failure in 22 hips (91.7%). Twenty-one out of 24 failed hips (87.5%) demonstrated C2 cementing grades (p < 0.001). Kaplan-Meier survivorship analysis using radiographic aseptic loosening of the femoral stem as the endpoint for failure showed survival rates of 76.5% at 10 years (95% confidence interval [CI], 71.4 to 81.6) and 63.2% at 19 years (95% CI, 57.3 to 69.1).

Conclusions

An early failure of the precoated femoral stem in this study was mainly due to an insufficient cementing technique. Achievement of good cement mantle may improve the survival rates.     

异体骨植骨重建在髋关节置换感染二期翻修中的应用

[目的]总结髋置换后感染二期翻修中采用异体骨嵌压植骨技术重建骨缺损的病例,分析临床及X线片结果,探讨异体骨植骨重建在髋关节感染二期翻修中应用的安全性及有效性.[方法]本组共4例5髋采用异体骨嵌压植骨重建感染的髋关节,平均随访14.5个月,对临床结果进行Harris评分,并对X线片进行分析.[结果]截至最后1次随访,所有病人均无感染迹象.Harris评分术前平均25.75分,术后平均82.75分,平均改善57分,肢体长度平均矫正3.1cm,术后优良率为50%.所有病例正侧位X线片上均未见假体移位、下沉,无透光线,股骨侧无股骨距处骨吸收.3例病人发生并发症,包括股骨假体穿出、脱位和外展肌无力.[结论]在髋置换感染的二期翻修中采用异体骨植骨重建是一种比较安全和可行的方法,能够获得较满意的感染控制结果和功能结果,但是该方法技术要求高,并发症发生率高,需要医生有丰富的经验和较长期的学习过程.     

移位股骨颈骨折空心钉固定与全髋置换术疗效对比

目的 了解内固定和全髋置换治疗移位股骨颈骨折的疗效。方法 50例65岁以上有移位的股骨颈骨折病人,随机分成两组,一组为透视下闭合复位三枚平行空心螺钉内固定,另一组行全髋置换术。有精神障碍共19例。结果 全髋置换组术后1年内Harris髋关节评分优于内固定组,而病死率两组无差异。有精神障碍者全髋置换术后并发症多与内固定组。分别为32％及5％,在精神正常者则相反,分别为12％和60％。2年病死率在有精神障碍者为8/19,精神正常者为3/31(P<0.001)。结论 对有错位的股骨颈骨折的老年患者,若精神正常或对功能恢复要求较高,应行全髋置换术。     

Results of Wagner SL revision stem with impaction bone grafting in revision total hip arthroplasty

Background:

As the number of total hip arthroplasties (THAs) performed increases, so do the number of required revisions. Impaction bone grafting with Wagner SL Revision stem is a good option for managing bone deficiencies arising from aseptic osteolysis. We studied the results of cementless diaphyseal fixation in femoral revision after total hip arthroplasty and whether there was spontaneous regeneration of bone stock in the proximal femur after the use of Wagner SL Revision stem (Zimmer, Warsaw, IN, USA) with impaction bone grafting.

Materials and Methods:

We performed 53 hip revisions using impaction bone grafting and Wagner SL Revision stems in 48 patients; (5 cases were bilateral) for variety of indications ranging from aseptic osteolysis to preiprosthetic fractures. The average age was 59 years (range 44-68 years). There were 42 male and 6 female patients. Four patients died after surgery for reasons unrelated to surgery. 44 patients were available for complete analysis.

Results:

The mean Harris Hip Score was 42 before surgery and improved to 86 by the final followup evaluation at a mean point of 5.5 years. Of the 44 patients, 87% (n=39) had excellent results and 10% (n=5) had good results. The stem survival rate was 98% (n=43).

Conclusion:

Short term results for revision THA with impaction bone grafting and Wagner SL revision stems are encouraging. However, it is necessary to obtain long term results through periodic followup evaluation, as rate of complications may increase in future.     

Impaction bone grafting with proximal and distal femoral arthroplasty

Capacious diaphyses and poor bone stock in revision arthroplasty can lead to fracture and poor component fixation. Impaction bone grafting can be performed in salvage reconstructions in cases with extensive circumferential bone loss. We present a consecutive series of patients who underwent proximal or distal femoral reconstructions in combination with impaction bone grafting. The average age was 62 years, and the mean follow-up was 36 months (range, 24-84). No revisions were performed for mechanical failure, and radiographs revealed no evidence of implant loosening. No patient complained of end-of-stem thigh pain. There were 3 failures: 1 for periprosthetic fracture, 1 for instability, and 1 for infection. Impaction bone grafting can be used in combination with proximal and distal femoral arthroplasty to successfully manage cases with extensive bone loss after failed hip and knee arthroplasty. The procedure reconstitutes necessary bone stock, improves stress shielding, and provides immediate fixation in capacious canals.     

Impaction grafting using a cemented porous-coated modular acetabular component

Reconstruction of major acetabular defects continues to challenge surgeons. There are many surgical options for these situations, including oversized hemispherical cups, oblong cups, acetabular cages, bulk allografts, and impaction allografting. We present the case of a modification to the impaction grafting technique for acetabular reconstruction. In our case, a porous-coated modular titanium acetabular component was cemented in place instead of an all-polyethylene acetabular component, which is the standard technique for impaction grafting reconstruction. The use of the modular component allowed a greater number of surgical options at the time of surgery. At 5 years from surgery, the patient has a successful reconstruction and the radiographs continue to look excellent.