A retrospective study of total hip arthroplasty

Aim:

To evaluate the functional and radiological outcome of primary total hip replacement (THR) using modular total hip system at 2-10 years follow-up.

Materials and Methods:

The cohort comprised 100 operated cases for total hip replacement using modular hip system, with an average follow-up of 6.02 years ranging from 2-10 years. In 61 cases cemented THR, in 36 cases hybrid and in three cases uncemented THR was done. Harris hip score was used for clinical evaluation. Osteolysis was recorded in three acetabular zones described by DeLee and Charnley and the seven femoral zones described by Gruen et al.

Results:

The average age at operation was 52.46±9.58 years. Mean follow-up duration was 6.02 years ranging from 2-10 years. Four patients died due to causes unrelated to surgery. At the last follow-up mean Harris Hip score was 83.5. Radiolucent lines were present in 39(39%) acetabular and 32 (32%) femoral components. Osteolysis was most common in Zone 7 of the femoral and Zone II and III of the acetabular component. Eight hips have been revised, five for aseptic loosening as proved by negative culture at revision and three hips for posttraumatic periprosthetic femoral fracture. One girdle stone resection was done for deep infection. Out of 96 hips available at latest follow-up, 87 primary arthroplasties were intact and functioning well.

Conclusion:

The results of our study support the continued use of the modular hip system. The acetabular loosening was more common than femoral in our study.     

Trunnionosis in total hip arthroplasty: a review

Trunnionosis is defined as wear of the femoral head–neck interface and has recently been acknowledged as a growing cause of total hip arthroplasty failure. Some studies have reported that it accounts for up to 3 % of all revisions. The exact cause of trunnionosis is currently unknown; however, postulated etiologies include modular junction wear, corrosion damage, and metal ion release. Additionally, implant design and trunnion geometries may contribute to the progression of component failure. In order to aid in our understanding of this phenomenon, our aim was to present the current literature on (1) the effect of femoral head size on trunnionosis, (2) the effect of trunnion design on trunnionosis, (3) localized biological reactions associated with trunnionosis, and (4) gross trunnion failures. It is hoped that this will encourage further research and interest aimed at minimizing this complication.     

Single-incision minimally invasive anterior approach in total hip arthroplasty: surgical technique and literature review

Abstract The single-incision minimally invasive anterior approach to the hip with complete preservation of the musculotendinous structures offers excellent surgical exposure of both the acetabulum and the femur for the purpose of total hip replacement. Acetabular exposure corresponds to a modified and limited Smith-Petersen approach with intrinsic peculiarities. Femoral exposure in external rotation, adduction and extension of the leg is unusual for replacement purposes and is accomplished by the use of a traction table and a specially designed hook. Anterior single-incision exposure combines the advantage of intrinsic articular stability of anterior approaches with the advantages of preservation of lateral pelvitrochanteric and posterior myotendinous structures. An adequate learning curve must be overcome due to peculiar adaptations during the course of operation. A large variety of femoral components may be implanted by this approach; metaphyseal anchoring stems and femoral neck-preserving stems are particularly suited to this technique, combining both issues of minimally invasive surgery in total hip replacement: bone preservation and minimal surgical invasiveness. This article describes the surgical technique that we adopted in 2003 and compares it to other minimally invasive surgical techniques.     

Primary cemented total hip arthroplasty: 10 years follow-up

Background:

Primary cemented total hip arthroplasty is a procedure for non-traumatic and traumatic affections of the hip. Long term follow-up is required to assess the longevity of the implant and establish the procedure. Indo-Asian literature on long term result of total hip arthroplasty is sparse. We present a 10-year follow-up of our patients of primary cemented total hip arthroplasty.

Materials and Methods:

We operated 31 hips in 30 patients with primary cemented total hip arthroplasty. We followed the cases for a minimum period of 10 years with a mean follow-up period of 12.7 years. The mean age of the patients was 60.7 years (range 37–82 yrs) male to female ratio was 2:1. The clinical diagnoses included - avascular necrosis of femoral head (n=15), sero positive rheumatoid arthritis (n=5), seronegative spondylo-arthropathy (n=4), neglected femoral neck fractures (n=3), healed tubercular arthritis (n=2) and post traumatic osteoarthritis of hip (n=2). The prostheses used were cemented Charnley’s total hip (n=12) and cemented modular prosthesis (n=19). The results were assessed according to Harris hip score and radiographs taken at yearly intervals.

Results:

The mean follow-up is 12.7 yrs (range 11-16 yrs) Results in all operated patients showed marked improvement in Harris hip score from preoperative mean 29.2 to 79.9 at 10 years or more followup. However, the non-inflammatory group showed more sustained long term improvement as compared to the inflammatory group, as revealed by the Harris hip score. Mean blood loss was 450ml (±3.7 ml), mean transfusion rate was 1.2 units (±.3). The complications were hypotension (n=7), shortening >1.5 cm (n=9), superficial infection (n=2) and malposition of prosthesis (n=1).

Conclusion:

The needs of Indian Asian patients, vary from what is discussed in literature. The pain tolerance is greater than western population and financial constraints are high. Thus revision surgery among Indian-Asian patients is less compared to western yard sticks.     

Direct anterior total hip arthroplasty: Literature review of variations in surgical technique

The direct anterior approach to the hip has been suggested to have several advantages compared to previously popular approaches through its use of an intra-muscular and intra-nervous interval betweenthe tensor fasciae latae and sartorius muscles. Recent increased interest in tissue-sparing and minimallyinvasive arthroplasty has given rise to a sharp increase in the utilization of direct anterior total hip arthroplasty. A number of variations of the procedure have been described and several authors have published their experiences and feedback to successfully accomplishing this procedure. Additionally, improved understanding of relevant soft tissue constraints and anatomic variants has provided improved margin of safety for patients. The procedure may be performed using speciallydesigned instruments and a fracture table, however many authors have also described equally efficacious performance using a regular table and standard arthroplasty tools. The capacity to utilize fluoroscopy intraoperatively for component positioning is a valuable asset to the approach and can be of particular benefit for surgeons gaining familiarity. Proper management of patient and limb positioning are vital to reducing risk of intra-operative complications. An understanding of its limitations and challenges are also critical to safe employment. This review summarizes the key features of the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty as an aid to improving the understanding of this important and effective method for modern hip replacement surgeons.     

全髋关节置换术假体周围骨溶解的临床分析

目的分析股骨假体周围骨溶解的发生情况、程度和方式,了解骨溶解与假体松动的关系。方法根据Ｇｒｕｅｎ’ｓ分区法,在标准正位Ｘ光片上对１９８０年１９９６年间进行连续Ｘ线随防的全髋关节置换术病人共１１２例进行分析,其中骨水泥固定８４例,非骨水泥固定２８例,平均随访时间为８３月。结果骨水泥固定和非骨水泥固定的假体周围骨溶解的总发生率分别为５８．３％和２５．０％,假体周围骨溶解进行性发展的发生率分别为８６％和     

Dual mobility cups in total hip arthroplasty

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is considered one of the most successful surgical procedures in orthopaedics. With the increase in the number of THAs performed in the world in the next decades, reducing or preventing medical and mechanical complications such as post-operative THA instability will be of paramount importance, particularly in an emerging health care environment based on quality control and patient outcome. Dual mobility acetabular component (also known as unconstrained tripolar implant) was introduced in France at the end of the 1970s as an alternative to standard sockets, to reduce the risk of THA dislocation in patients undergoing primary THA in France. Dual mobility cups have recently gained wider attention in the United States as an alternative option in the prevention and treatment of instability in both primary and revision THA and offer the benefit of increased stability without compromising clinical outcomes and implant longevity. In this article, we review the use of dual mobility cup in total hip arthroplasty in terms of its history, biomechanics, outcomes and complications based on more than 20 years of medical literature.     

Conversion total hip arthroplasty: Primary or revision total hip arthroplasty

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an increasingly common procedure among elderly individuals. Although conversion THA is currently bundled in a diagnosis related group (DRG) with primary THA, there is a lack of literature supporting this classification and it has yet to be identified whether conversion THA better resembles primary or revision THA. This editorial analyzed the intraoperative and postoperative factors and functional outcomes following conversion THA, primary THA, and revision THA to understand whether the characteristics of conversion THA resemble one procedure or the other, or are possibly somewhere in between. The analysis revealed that conversion THA requires more resources both intraoperatively and postoperatively than primary THA. Furthermore, patients undergoing conversion THA present with poorer functional outcomes in the long run. Patients undergoing conversion THA better resemble revision THA patients than primary THA patients. As such, patients undergoing conversion THA should not be likened to patients undergoing primary THA when determining risk stratification and reimbursement rates. Conversion THA procedures should be planned accordingly with proper anticipation of the greater needs both in the operating room, and for in-patient and follow-up care. We suggest that conversion THA be reclassified in the same DRG with revision THA as opposed to primary THA as a step towards better allocation of healthcare resources for conversion hip arthroplasties.     

Metal hypersensitivity in total hip and knee arthroplasty: Current concepts

Metal hypersensitivity (MHS) is a rare complication of total joint arthroplasty that has been linked to prosthetic device failure when other potential causes have been ruled out. The purpose of this review was to conduct an analysis of existing literature in order to get a better understanding of the pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and management of MHS. It has been described as a type IV hypersensitivity reaction to the metals comprising prosthetic implants, often nickel and cobalt-chromium. Patients suffering from this condition have reported periprosthetic joint pain and swelling as well as cutaneous, eczematous dermatitis. There is no standard for diagnosis MHS, but tests such as patch testing and lymphocyte transformation testing have demonstrated utility, among others. Treatment options that have demonstrated success include administration of steroids and revision surgery, in which the existing metal implant is replaced with one of less allergenic materials. Moreover, the definitive resolution of symptoms has most commonly required revision surgery with the use of different implants. However, more studies are needed in order to understand the complexity of this subject.     

Metal-cancellous Lübeck total hip arthroplasty in hemodialysis patients

We report the results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients on hemodialysis (HD). The metal-cancellous cementless Lübeck (MCCL) prosthesis was used in a series of consecutive 17 patients between April 1996 and March 2000. The patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically, and data were recorded during prospective follow-up. We reviewed the 17 patients after follow-up for more than two years (mean, 3.7 years). At the latest review the mean Merle d`Aubigne and Postel total hip score had improved to 15.9 from a preoperative value of 7.8. Radiologically, there was no evidence of loosening. The revision rate was 6% (one hip) for the acetabular component and 6% (one hip) for the femoral component, which both occurred in the same patient due to deep infection. The complication rate was low, with no cases of intraoperative fracture or symptomatic deep venous thrombosis, but there was a 6% (one hip) rate of deep infection and a 6% (one hip) rate of dislocation. These findings demonstrate that good short-term results can be obtained using the MCCL prosthesis for HD patients. However, further follow-up is needed to determine the long-term outcome of this prosthesis. Received: 30 August 2002, Accepted: 2 September 2002 Correspondence to: T. Nakai     

Total hip arthroplasty in patients 55 years or younger: Risk factors for poor midterm outcomes

Background

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasingly performed in younger patients. The purpose of this study is to report on the midterm outcomes of primary cementless THA in patients 55 years and younger; and specifically to examine the risk factors for aseptic failure, all-cause revision, and mortality in this patient population.

Ceramic/ceramic total hip arthroplasty

Alumina-on-alumina total hip arthroplasty has been used for 30 years, mainly in Europe. The theoretical advantages of this combination are represented by its remarkable sliding characteristics, its very low wear debris generation, and its sufficient fracture toughness. These advantages are achieved if the material is properly controlled with high density, high purity, and small grains. The authors summarize the results obtained with ceramic/ceramic total hip arthroplasty. Information is provided about in vivo behavior regarding wear debris characterization and quantification, and histological tissue examinations for inflammatory reactions, which were not encountered except when alumina debris was mixed with metal or cement. Modification of socket fixation resulted in improved clinical outcomes. With a press-fit metal shell and an alumina liner utilized for 10 years, the results are excellent especially in a young and active population. Alumina-on-alumina seems at the moment to be one of the best choices when a total hip arthroplasty has to be performed in young and active patients. Received: March 22, 2000     

Intrapelvic complications after total hip arthroplasty failure

BACKGROUND: Severe total hip arthroplasty failure with central migration of prosthetic components is uncommon. If perforation of the medial acetabular wall occurs, injuries of intrapelvic structures may result. DATA SOURCES: A meta-analysis of the English literature was performed. A human pelvic cadaver was used to demonstrate the proximity of intrapelvic structures to a centrally dislocated cup. RESULTS: Fifty cases of intrapelvic injury were identified. Structures involved most frequently were the external iliac artery and the bladder. The most common types of complication included fistula formation, development of a false aneurysm, and hemorrhage. The human cadaver pelvis demonstrated the proximity of intrapelvic vessels, the bladder, the ureter, the vagina, the deferent duct, the sigmoid colon, the rectum, and the sciatic nerve to an intrapelvically intruded prosthesis. CONCLUSIONS: Failed total hip replacements should be considered to cause damage to pelvic viscera.     

Navigation for total hip arthroplasty

Despite increasing advantages in biomaterials, prosthetic designs, and implant fixation, clinical outcome of total hip arthroplasty (THA) has 10% failure rate after 10 years. Component malposition is well known to be responsible for instability, impingement, excessive wear and early loosening. Computer-assisted procedures are expected to improve the accuracy of the components positioning and also the outcome of total hip replacements. We present the Amplivision. system (Amplitude, Porte-du-Grand-Lyon, Neyron, France) that has been used since October 2005 for total hip replacements at our institution. The surgical technique as well as the advantages of this system is described. The Amplivision© system allows accurate positioning of the acetabular and femoral components during THA and also the control of leg lengthening, offset and stability.     

Long-term results of rotational total hip arthroplasty: radiological analysis

We developed a rotational total hip prosthesis that has a 30mm diameter metal-covered head with a polyethylene liner with which it can rotate around the neck of the stem. Long-term results of the rotational total hip arthroplasty with cement were evaluated in 55 hips of 52 patients. The diagnosis was degenerative osteoarthritis in all patients. The mean follow-up was 11.2 years (range 5–19 years). Eight of thirty 7mm thick acetabular components were revised 7.6–14.3 years (mean 10.4 years) afterward. Two of twenty five 9.5mm thick acetabular components and two femoral components were revised at 12 and 15 years, respectively. The mean polyethylene wear in the 9.5mm thick acetabular components was significantly less than that in the 7mm thick components. The mean polyethylene wear inside the rotational head removed during the revision surgeries was 0.01mm in diameter and 0.03mm in depth per year, respectively. Fifty percent of the patients with 7mm thick acetabular components, 9.5mm thick components, and femoral components had surviving prostheses at 13.4, 15.2, and 16.3 years, respectively. It is possible that the rotational system reduces the stress against acetabular and femoral components, but the 30mm diameter head caused high friction torque and required at least 9.5mm thickness in the acetabular component.     

陶瓷-陶瓷全髋关节置换术中困难及对策

目的分析陶瓷-陶瓷全髋关节置换术中可能出现的困难,研究避免其出现的对策.方法 2001年9月至2007年12月,我院共施行1019例陶瓷-陶瓷全髋关节置换术,其中男性585例,女性434例,平均年龄59.5岁(39～76岁);采用Stryker陶瓷-陶瓷全髋关节362例,普鲁斯陶瓷-陶瓷全髋关节544例,Lima陶瓷-陶瓷全髋关节(三明治型)113例;术前诊断显示股骨头缺血性坏死314例,发育性髋关节脱位268例,骨关节炎194例,强直性脊柱炎74例,类风湿性关节炎107例.股骨颈骨折Garden Ⅳ型62例.结果术中出现的技术性困难,包括术中因关节稳定性不佳,需要调整髋臼杯位置34例;置放陶瓷内衬不当,需要取出重新安装19例;髋臼内衬置放时碎裂3例;截骨位置过低造成超过0.5 cm肢体短缩31例.结论针对陶瓷-陶瓷全髋关节置换术假体材料的特性,在手术操作技术上做出相应的调整,可避免可能会出现的困难.     

Cementless total hip arthroplasty in the treatment of severe hip dysplasia or dislocated hips

We present our experience over 6 years with the use of uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA) for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with a mean follow-up of 3 years. In a 6-year period, 26 THAs were performed in 19 patients with Hartofilakidis grades 2 and 3 dislocation of the hips. Out of 19 patients, seven had bilateral dislocations. Uncemented acetabular and femoral components were used in all patients. Patients with a minimum follow-up of 1 year were included in the study. The average age at the time of surgery was 38 (range 20–69) years. Approaches used include trochanteric osteotomy in 14 (54%) patients and a lateral approach in 12 (46%) patients. In addition, subtrochanteric osteotomy was performed in four (15%) patients. A Mallory-head femoral stem was used in 15 (58%) patients; a DDH femoral stem was in nine (35%), and the S-ROM femoral prosthesis in two (8%). A Mallory head acetabular shell was used in all cases, a 22.2-mm chrome cobalt head was used in 18 (69%), and a 28-mm chrome cobalt head was used in eight (31%). The average follow-up was 3 (range 1–6) years. The Harris hip score (HHS) improved in the cohort from a mean preoperative score of 51 to a mean postoperative score of 86 (p<0.05). The mean preoperative SF36v2 score was 42 compared to postoperatively of 67(p<0.05). The complication rate was 11% with nonunion of a subtrochanteric osteotomy in one patient, dislocation in one, and trochanteric bursitis due to fracture of Dall-Miles cables in one. THA for DDH is a technically demanding procedure. This short-term follow-up of THA for DDH using uncemented implants is encouraging for arthrosis secondary to DDH. It provides better function compared to arthrodesis or excision arthroplasty, especially in young individuals. A long-term follow-up is required in order to establish the role of this management strategy.     

人工全髋关节置换治疗髋臼内陷症的早期疗效

目的探讨人工全髋关节置换治疗髋臼内陷症的方法及早期疗效。方法 2006年1月-2010年2月,收治髋臼内陷症16例16髋。男6例,女10例;年龄39～72岁,平均56.5岁。病程1年6个月～35年,中位病程6.4年。左髋7例,右髋9例。原发性3例,继发性13例。髋关节Harris评分为(49.5±5.5)分。髋臼内陷按Dunlop等的诊断标准分度:轻度3例,中度9例,重度4例。患者均行人工全髋关节置换,髋臼重建时采用植骨及非骨水泥型髋臼假体恢复患髋股骨偏心距及髋臼旋转中心。结果术后16例切口均Ⅰ期愈合,无感染及下肢深静脉血栓形成等并发症发生。患者均获随访,随访时间12～62个月,平均37个月。末次随访时,髋关节Harris评分为(90.5±4.5)分,与术前比较差异有统计学意义(t=49.578,P=0.000)。X线片显示假体位置良好,无松动、下沉,植骨与髋臼融合,无髋臼再次内陷。结论人工全髋关节置换治疗髋臼内陷时,采用植骨及非骨水泥型髋臼假体恢复患髋股骨偏心距及髋臼旋转中心,可获满意早期疗效。     

Diagnosis of infection after total hip arthroplasty

Forty-eight total hip arthroplasties for which revision surgery was performed were reviewed to determine the accuracy of laboratory tests, plain radiographs, hip aspiration, and technetium-99m MDP and gallium-67 scans in demonstrating the presence or absence of infection of the prosthesis. Six of the 48 hips were diagnosed as having an infection at the revision surgery. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the C-reactive protein levels were significantly higher in the patients with infected prostheses. The difference in the white blood cell count was not significant. There was no signifi-cant relationship between the presence of infection and the severity of loosening and instability of the implants diagnosed by plain radiographs. The accuracy of hip aspiration in diagnosing the infection was 83%, with a sensitivity of 40% and a specificity of 92%. The accuracy of technetium-99m MDP bone scan was 79%, with a sensitivity of 83%, and a specificity of 79%. Gallium-67 scan had an accuracy of 96%, a sensitivity of 67%, and a specificity of 100%. The findings in the present study indicated that diagnostic tests consisting of laboratory tests and plain radiography, followed by hip aspiration and sequential use of technetium-99m MDP and gallium-67 scintigraphies, are suitable for differentiation between mechanical loosening and infection of total hip arthroplasty. Received: November 17, 2000 / Accepted: February 14, 2001