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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 105-B, Issue SUPP_3 | Pages 28 - 28
23 Feb 2023
Boudali A Chai Y Farey J Vigdorchik J Walter W
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The spinopelvic alignment is often assessed via the Pelvic Incidence-Lumbar Lordosis (PI-LL) mismatch. Here we describe and validate a simplified method to evaluating the spinopelvic alignment through the L1-Pelvis angle (L1P). This method is set to reduce the operator error and make the on-film measurement more practicable.

126 standing lateral radiographs of patients presenting for Total Hip Arthroplasty were examined. Three operators were recruited to label 6 landmarks. One operator repeated the landmark selection for intra-operator analysis. We compare PI-LL mismatch obtained via the conventional method, and our simplified method where we estimate this mismatch using PI-LL = L1P - 90°. We also assess the method's reliability and repeatability.

We found no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the PI-LL mismatch from the conventional method (mean 0.22° ± 13.6) compared to L1P method (mean 0.0° ± 13.1). The overall average normalised root mean square error (NRMSE) for PI-LL mismatch across all operators is 7.53% (mean -3.3° ± 6.0) and 6.5% (mean -2.9° ± 4.9) for the conventional and L1P method, respectively. In relation to intra-operator repeatability, the correlation coefficients are 0.87 for PI, 0.94 for LL, and 0.96 for L1P. NRMSE between the two measurement sets are PI: 9.96%, LL: 5.97%, and L1P: 4.41%. A similar trend is observed in the absolute error between the two sets of measurements.

Results indicate an equivalence in PI-LL measurement between the methods. Reproducibility of the measurements and reliability between operators were improved. Using the L1P angle, the classification of the sagittal spinal deformity found in the literature translates to: normal L1P<100°, mild 100°<L1P<110°, and severe L1P>110°. Surgeons adopting our method should expect a small improvement in reliability and repeatability of their measurements, and a significant improvement of the assessment of the mismatch through the visualisation of the angle L1P.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 105-B, Issue SUPP_2 | Pages 34 - 34
10 Feb 2023
Farey J Chai Y Xu J Sadeghpour A Marsden-Jones D Baker N Vigdorchik J Walter W
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Imageless computer navigation systems have the potential to improve acetabular cup position in total hip arthroplasty (THA), thereby reducing the risk of revision surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of three alternate registration planes in the supine surgical position generated using imageless navigation for patients undergoing THA via the direct anterior approach (DAA).

Fifty-one participants who underwent a primary THA for osteoarthritis were assessed in the supine position using both optical and inertial sensor imageless navigation systems. Three registration planes were recorded: the anterior pelvic plane (APP) method, the anterior superior iliac spines (ASIS) functional method, and the Table Tilt (TT) functional method. Post-operative acetabular cup position was assessed using CT scans and converted to radiographic inclination and anteversion. Two repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Bland-Altman plots were used to assess errors and agreement of the final cup position.

For inclination, the mean absolute error was lower using the TT functional method (2.4°±1.7°) than the ASIS functional method (2.8°±1.7°, ρ = .17), and the ASIS anatomic method (3.7°±2.1, ρ < .001). For anteversion, the mean absolute error was significantly lower for the TT functional method (2.4°±1.8°) than the ASIS functional method (3.9°±3.2°, ρ = .005), and the ASIS anatomic method (9.1°±6.2°, ρ < .001). All measurements were within ± 10° for the TT method, but not the ASIS functional or APP methods.

A functional registration plane is preferable to an anatomic reference plane to measure intra-operative acetabular cup inclination and anteversion accurately. Accuracy may be further improved by registering patient location using their position on the operating table rather than anatomic landmarks, particularly if a tighter target window of ± 5° is desired.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_12 | Pages 39 - 39
1 Dec 2022
Grammatopoulos G Pierrepont J Madurawe C Innmann MM Vigdorchik J Shimmin A
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A stiff spine leads to increased demand on the hip, creating an increased risk of total hip arthroplasty (THA) dislocation. Several authors propose that a change in sacral slope of ≤10° between the standing and relaxed-seated positions (ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated) identifies a patient with a stiff lumbar spine and have suggested use of dual-mobility bearings for such patients. However, such assessment may not adequately test the lumbar spine to draw such conclusions. The aim of this study was to assess how accurately ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated can identify patients with a stiff spine.

This is a prospective, multi-centre, consecutive cohort series. Two-hundred and twenty-four patients, pre-THA, had standing, relaxed-seated and flexed-seated lateral radiographs. Sacral slope and lumbar lordosis were measured on each functional X-ray. ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated seated was determined by the change in sacral slope between the standing and relaxed-seated positions. Lumbar flexion (LF) was defined as the difference in lumbar lordotic angle between standing and flexed-seated. LF≤20° was considered a stiff spine. The predictive value of ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated for characterising a stiff spine was assessed.

A weak correlation between ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated and LF was identified (r2= 0.15). Fifty-four patients (24%) had ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated ≤10° and 16 patients (7%) had a stiff spine. Of the 54 patients with ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated ≤10°, 9 had a stiff spine. The positive predictive value of ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated ≤10° for identifying a stiff spine was 17%.

ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated ≤10° was not correlated with a stiff spine in this cohort. Utilising this simplified approach could lead to a six-fold overprediction of patients with a stiff lumbar spine. This, in turn, could lead to an overprediction of patients with abnormal spinopelvic mobility, unnecessary use of dual mobility bearings and incorrect targets for component alignment. Referring to patients ΔSSstanding→relaxed-seated ≤10° as being stiff can be misleading; we thus recommend use of the flexed-seated position to effectively assess pre-operative spinopelvic mobility.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 103-B, Issue SUPP_14 | Pages 9 - 9
1 Nov 2021
Farey J Chai Y Xu J Sadegpour A Jones DM Baker N Vigdorchik J Walter W
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Imageless computer navigation systems in total hip arthroplasty (THA) improve acetabular cup position, thereby reducing the risk of revision surgery for all causes as well as dislocation. We aimed to evaluate the registration accuracy of 3 alternate registration planes.

A prospective, observational study was conducted with 45 THA in the supine position using two imageless navigation systems and 3 registration planes. Patient position was registered sequentially using an optical system (Stryker OrthoMap) and an inertial sensor-based system (Navbit Sprint) with 3 planes of reference: (Plane 1) an anatomical plane using the anterior superior iliac spines (ASISs) and the pubic symphysis; (Plane 2) a functional plane parallel to the line between the ASISs and the table plane; and, (Plane 3) a functional plane that was perpendicular to the gravity vector and aligned with the longitudinal axis of the patient. The 3 measurements of acetabular cup inclination and anteversion were compared with the measurements from postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans.

For inclination, the mean absolute error was significantly lower for Plane 3 (1.80°) than for Plane 2 (2.74°), p = .038 and was lower for both functional planes than for the anatomical plane (3.75°), p < .001.

For anteversion, the mean absolute error was significantly lower for Plane 3 (2.00°) than for Plane 2 (3.69°), p = .004 and was lower for both functional planes than for the anatomical plane (8.58°), p < .001.

Patient registration using functional planes more accurately measured the acetabular cup position than registration using anatomic planes.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 103-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 5 - 5
1 Jun 2021
Muir J Dundon J Paprosky W Schwarzkopf R Barlow B Vigdorchik J
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Introduction

Re-revision due to instability and dislocation can occur in up to 1 in 4 cases following revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). Optimal placement of components during revision surgery is thus critical in avoiding re-revision. Computer-assisted navigation has been shown to improve the accuracy and precision of component placement in primary THA; however, its role in revision surgery is less well documented. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the effect of computer-assisted navigation on component placement in revision total hip arthroplasty, as compared with conventional surgery.

Methods

To examine the effect of navigation on acetabular component placement in revision THA, we retrospectively reviewed data from a multi-centre cohort of 128 patients having undergone revision THA between March 2017 and January 2019. An imageless computer navigation device (Intellijoint HIP®, Intellijoint Surgical, Kitchener, ON, Canada) was utilized in 69 surgeries and conventional methods were used in 59 surgeries. Acetabular component placement (anteversion, inclination) and the proportion of acetabular components placed in a functional safe zone (40° inclination/20° anteversion) were compared between navigation assisted and conventional THA groups.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 103-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 6 - 6
1 Feb 2021
Madurawe C Vigdorchik J Lee G Jones T Dennis D Austin M Pierrepont J Huddleston J
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Introduction

Excessive standing posterior pelvic tilt (PT), lumbar spine stiffness, low pelvic Incidence (PI), and severe sagittal spinal deformity (SSD) have been linked to increased dislocation rates. We aimed to compare the prevalence of these 4 parameters in unstable and stable primary Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) patients.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, 40 patients with instability following primary THA for osteoarthritis were referred for functional analysis. All patients received lateral X-rays in standing and flexed seated positions to assess functional pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis (LL). Computed tomography scans were used to measure pelvic incidence and acetabular cup orientation. Literature thresholds for “at risk” spinopelvic parameters were standing pelvic tilt ≤ −10°, lumbar flexion (LLstand – LLseated) ≤ 20°, PI ≤ 41°, and sagittal spinal deformity (PI – LLstand mismatch) ≥ 10°. The prevalence of each risk factor in the dislocation cohort was calculated and compared to a previously published cohort of 4042 stable THA patients.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 103-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 7 - 7
1 Feb 2021
Glenday J Gonzalez FQ Wright T Lipman J Sculco P Vigdorchik J
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Introduction

Varus alignment in total knee replacement (TKR) results in a larger portion of the joint load carried by the medial compartment.[1] Increased burden on the medial compartment could negatively impact the implant fixation, especially for cementless TKR that requires bone ingrowth. Our aim was to quantify the effect varus alignment on the bone-implant interaction of cementless tibial baseplates. To this end, we evaluated the bone-implant micromotion and the amount of bone at risk of failure.[2,3]

Methods

Finite element models (Fig.1) were developed from pre-operative CT scans of the tibiae of 11 female patients with osteoarthritis (age: 58–77 years). We sought to compare two loading conditions from Smith et al.;[1] these corresponded to a mechanically aligned knee and a knee with 4° of varus. Consequently, we virtually implanted each model with a two-peg cementless baseplate following two tibial alignment strategies: mechanical alignment (i.e., perpendicular to the tibial mechanical axis) and 2° tibial varus alignment (the femoral resection accounts for additional 2° varus). The baseplate was modeled as solid titanium (E=114.3 GPa; v=0.33). The pegs and a 1.2 mm layer on the bone-contact surface were modeled as 3D-printed porous titanium (E=1.1 GPa; v=0.3). Bone material properties were non-homogeneous, determined from the CT scans using relationships specific to the proximal tibia.[2,4] The bone-implant interface was modelled as frictional with friction coefficients for solid and porous titanium of 0.6 and 1.1, respectively. The tibia was fixed 77 mm distal to the resection. For mechanical alignment, instrumented TKR loads previously measured in vivo[5] were applied to the top of the baseplate throughout level gait in 2% intervals (Fig.1a). For varus alignment, the varus/valgus moment was modified to match the ratio of medial-lateral force distribution from Smith et al.[1] (Fig.1b).


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 102-B, Issue SUPP_2 | Pages 54 - 54
1 Feb 2020
Muir J Benson J Napenas J Vigdorchik J
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Anteroposterior (AP) pelvic radiographs are the standard tool used for pre-operative planning and post-operative evaluation during total hip arthroplasty (THA). The accuracy of this imaging modality is, however, limited by errors in pelvic orientation and image distortion. Pelvic obliquity is corrected for by orienting measurements to a reference line such as the interteardrop line or the interischial line, while several methods for correcting for pelvic tilt have been suggested, with varying levels of success. To date, no reliable method for correcting for pelvic rotation on pelvic imaging is available. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a novel method for correcting pelvic rotation on a standard anteroposterior (AP) radiographs. Computed tomography (CT) scans from 10 male cadavers and 10 female THA patients were segmented using 3D Slicer and used to create 3D renderings for each pelvis. Synthetic AP radiographs were subsequently created from the 3D renderings, using XRaySim. For each pelvis, images representing pelvic rotation of 30° left to 30° right, at 5° increments were created. Four unique parameters based on pelvic landmarks were used to develop the correction method: i) the horizontal distance from the upper edge of the pubic symphysis to the sacroiliac joint midline (PSSI), ii) the ratio of the horizontal distances from the upper edge of the pubic symphysis to the outer lateral border of both obturator foramina (PSOF), iii) the width ratio of the obturator foramina (OFW) and iv) the ratio of the horizontal distance from each anterior superior iliac spine to the sacroiliac joint midline (ASISSI). The relationships between the chosen parameters and pelvic rotation were investigated using a series of 260 (13 per pelvis) synthetic AP radiographs. Male and female correction equations were generated from the observed relationships. Validation of the equations was done using a different set of 50 synthetic radiographs with known degrees of rotation. In males, the PSSI parameter was most reliable in measuring pelvic rotation. In females, PSOF was most reliable. A high correlation was noted between calculated and true rotation in both males and females (r=0.99 male, r=0.98 female). The mean difference from the male calculated rotation and true rotation value was 0.02°±1.8° while the mean difference from the female calculated rotation and true rotation value was −0.01°±1.5°. Our correction method for pelvic rotation using four pelvic parameters provides a reliable method for correcting pelvic rotation on AP radiographs.

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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 102-B, Issue SUPP_2 | Pages 57 - 57
1 Feb 2020
Muir J Vincent J Schipper J Gobin V Govindarajan M Fiaes K Vigdorchik J
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Anteroposterior (AP) radiographs remain the standard of care for pre- and post-operative imaging during total hip arthroplasty (THA), despite known limitation of plain films, including the inability to adequately account for distortion caused by variations in pelvic orientation. Of specific interest to THA surgeons are distortions associated with pelvic tilt, as unaccounted for tilt can significantly alter radiographic measurements of cup position. Several authors have proposed methods for correcting for pelvic tilt on radiographs but none have proven reliable in a THA population. The purpose of our study was to develop a method for correcting pelvic tilt on AP radiographs in patients undergoing primary or revision THA. CT scans from 20 patients/cadaver specimens (10 male, 10 female) were used to create 3D renderings, from which synthetic radiographs of each pelvis were generated (Figure 1). For each pelvis, 13 synthetic radiographs were generated, showing the pelvis at between −30° and 30° of pelvic tilt, in 5° increments. On each image, 8 unique parameters/distances were measured to determine the most appropriate parameters for calculation of pelvic tilt (Figure 2). The most reliable and accurate of these parameters was determined via regression analysis and used to create gender-specific nomograms from which pelvic tilt measurements could be calculated (Figure 3). The accuracy and reliability of the nomograms and correction method were subsequently validated using both synthetic radiographs (n=50) and stereoradiographic images (n=58). Of 8 parameters measured, the vertical distance between the superior margin of the pubic symphysis and the transischial line (PSTI) was determined to be the most reliable (r=−0.96, ICC=0.94). Mean tilt calculated from synthetic radiographs (0.6°±18.6°) correlated very strongly (r=0.96) with mean known tilt (0.5°±17.9°, p=0.98). Mean pelvic tilt calculated from AP EOS images (3.2°±9.9°) correlated strongly (r=0.77) with mean tilt measured from lateral EOS images (3.8°±8.2°, p=0.74). No gender differences were noted in mean tilt measurements in synthetic images (p=0.98) or EOS images (p=0.45). Our method of measuring PSTI and POD on AP images and applying these measurements to nomograms provides a validated and reliable method for estimating the degree of pelvic tilt on AP radiographs during THA.

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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_12 | Pages 17 - 17
1 Oct 2019
Roof MA Adnan M Feng JE Anoushiravani AA Schoof LH Friedlander S Vigdorchik J Slover JD Schwarzkopf R
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Introduction

Previous studies have reported an increased risk for postoperative complications in the Medicaid population undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). These studies have focused on payer type and have not controlled for the surgeon's practice or patient care setting. This study aims to evaluate whether patient point of entry plays a role in quality outcomes and discharge disposition following THA.

Methods

The electronic medical record at our institution was retrospectively reviewed for all primary, elective, unilateral THA between January 2016 and June 2018. THA recipients were categorized as either Hospital Ambulatory Clinic Centers (HACC) with Medicaid as the primary payer or private office patients with a non-Medicaid primary payer based on a previous visit to our institution's HACC within the 6-months prior to surgery. Only patients who had been operated on by a surgeon with at least 10 HACC and 10 private office patients were included.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 40 - 40
1 Apr 2019
Vigdorchik J Cizmic Z Elbuluk A Jerabek SA Paprosky W Sculco PK Meere P Schwarzkopf R Mayman DJ
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Introduction

Computer-assisted hip navigation offers the potential for more accurate placement of hip components, which is important in avoiding dislocation, impingement, and edge-loading. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of computer-assisted hip navigation reduced the rate of dislocation in patients undergoing revision THA.

Methods and Materials

We retrospectively reviewed 72 patients who underwent computer-navigated revision THA [Fig. 1] between January 2015 and December 2016. Demographic variables, indication for revision, type of procedure, and postoperative complications were collected for all patients. Clinical follow-up was performed at 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years. Dislocations were defined as any episode that required closed or open reduction or a revision arthroplasty. Data are presented as percentages and was analyzed using appropriate comparative statistical tests (z-tests and independent samples t- tests).


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 41 - 41
1 Apr 2019
Vigdorchik J Cizmic Z Elbuluk A Bradley M Miranda M Watson D Dennis D Kreuzer S
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Introduction

The purpose of this study was to compare pre-operative acetabular cup parameters using this novel dynamic imaging sequence to the Lewinnek safe zone

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed 350 consecutive primary THAs that underwent dynamic pre-operative acetabular cup planning utilizing a pre-operative CT scan to capture the individual's hip anatomy, followed by standing (posterior pelvic tilt), sitting (anterior pelvic tilt), and supine X-rays. Using these inputs, we modeled an optimal cup position for each patient. Radiographic parameters including inclination, anteversion, pelvic tilt, pelvic incidence, and lumbar flexion were analyzed.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 72 - 72
1 Apr 2019
Buckland A Cizmic Z Zhou P Steinmetz L Ge D Varlotta C Stekas N Frangella N Vasquez-Montes D Lafage V Lafage R Passias PG Protopsaltis TS Vigdorchik J
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INTRODUCTION

Standing spinal alignment has been the center of focus recently, particularly in the setting of adult spinal deformity. Humans spend approximately half of their waking life in a seated position. While lumbopelvic sagittal alignment has been shown to adapt from standing to sitting posture, segmental vertebral alignment of the entire spine is not yet fully understood, nor are the effects of DEGEN or DEFORMITY. Segmental spinal alignment between sitting and standing, and the effects of degeneration and deformity were analyzed.

METHODS

Segmental spinal alignment and lumbopelvic alignment (pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence (PI), lumbar lordosis (LL), PI-LL, sacral slope) were analyzed. Lumbar spines were classified as NORMAL, DEGEN (at least one level of disc height loss >50%, facet arthropathy, or spondylolisthesis), or DEFORMITY (PI-LL mismatch>10°). Exclusion criteria included lumbar fusion/ankylosis, hip arthroplasty, and transitional lumbosacral anatomy. Independent samples t-tests analyzed lumbopelvic and segmental alignment between sitting and standing within groups. ANOVA assessed these differences between spine pathology groups.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 102 - 102
1 Apr 2019
Cizmic Z Novikov D Sodhi N Meere P Vigdorchik J
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Introduction

Total joint arthroplasty is regarded as a highly successful procedure. However, patient outcomes and implant longevity require proper alignment and prosthesis position. Computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been found to improve the accuracy of component positioning and reduce rates of revision, however there remains debate whether it provides improvements in patient reported outcomes (PROs). The purpose of our study was to compare PROs between computer-assisted and conventional TKA.

Methods

A retrospective review of all total knee arthroplasty patients was conducted using a single institution's FORCE database for reporting PROs. Knee Society Score (KSS), procedure satisfaction, physical component summary (PCS), and mental component summary (MCS) were compared between computer-assisted TKA and conventional TKA.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 71 - 71
1 Apr 2019
Vigdorchik J Steinmetz L Zhou P Vasquez-Montes D Kingery MT Stekas N Frangella N Varlotta C Ge D Cizmic Z Lafage V Lafage R Passias PG Protopsaltis TS Buckland A
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Introduction

Hip osteoarthritis (OA) results in reduced hip range of motion and contracture, affecting sitting and standing posture. Spinal pathology such as fusion or deformity may alter the ability to compensate for reduced joint mobility in sitting and standing postures. The effects of postural spinal alignment change between sitting and standing is not well understood.

Methods

A retrospective radiographic review was performed at a single academic institution of patients with sitting and standing full-body radiographs between 2012 and 2017. Patients were excluded if they had transitional lumbosacral anatomy, prior spinal fusion or hip prosthesis. Hip OA severity was graded by the Kellgren-Lawrence grades and divided into two groups: low-grade OA (LOA; grade 0–2) and severe OA (SOA; grade 3–4). Spinopelvic parameters (Pelvic Incidence (PI), Pelvic Tilt (PT), Lumbar Lordosis (LL), and PI-LL), Thoracic Kyphosis (TK; T4-T12), Global spinal alignment (SVA and T1-Pelvic Angle; TPA; T10-L2) as well as proximal femoral shaft angle (PFSA: as measured from the vertical), and hip flexion (difference between change in PT and change in PFSA) were also measured. Changes in sit-stand radiographic parameters were compared between the LOA and SOA groups with unpaired t-test.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 97 - 97
1 Apr 2019
Vigdorchik J Cizmic Z Novikov D Meere PA Schwarzkopf R Buckland A
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Introduction

A comprehensive understanding of pelvic orientation prior to total hip arthroplasty is necessary to allow proper cup positioning and mitigate the risks of complications associated with component malpositioning. Measurements using anteroposterior (AP) radiographs have been described as effective means of accurately predicting pelvic orientation. The purpose of our study was to describe the inter- and intra-observer reliability and predictive accuracy of predicting pelvic tilt using AP radiographs.

Methods

Five fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons independently analyzed pelvic tilt, within 10 degrees, for 50 different AP pelvis radiographs. All surgeons were blinded to patient information, diagnosis, and correct measurements prior to analysis. Responses were then compared to correct measurements using sitting-standing AP and lateral stereoradiographs.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_6 | Pages 72 - 72
1 Mar 2017
Aggarwal V Vigdorchik J Carroll K Jerabek S Mayman D
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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective operation for patients with hip osteoarthritis; however, patients with hip dysplasia present a particular challenge. Our novel study examined the effect of robotic-assisted THA in patients with hip dysplasia.. Nineteen patients at two centers presented with hip dysplasia. We found that components were placed according to the preoperative plan, there was a significant improvement in the modified Harris Hip Score from 31 to 84 (p<0.001), an improvement in hip range of motion (flexion improvement from 66 º to 91º, p<0.0001), a significant correction of leg length discrepancy (17.5 vs. 4 mm, p<.0002), and no short-term complications.. Robotic-assisted THA can be a useful method to ensure adequate component positioning and excellent outcomes in patients with hip dysplasia.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_5 | Pages 20 - 20
1 Mar 2017
Milone M Vigdorchik J Schwarzkopf R Jerabek S
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INTRODUCTION

Acetabular cup malpositioning has been implicated in instability and wear-related complications after total hip arthroplasty. Although computer navigation and robotic assistance have been shown to improve the precision of implant placement, most surgeons use mechanical and visual guides to place acetabular components. Authors have shown that, when using a bean bag positioner, mechanical guides are misleading as they are unable to account for the variability in pelvic orientation during positioning and surgery. However, more rigid patient positioning devices may allow for more accurate free hand cup placement. To our knowledge, no study has assessed the ability of rigid devices to afford surgeons with ideal pelvic positioning throughout surgery. The purpose of this study is to utilize robotic-arm assisted computer navigation to assess the reliability of pelvic position in total hip arthroplasty performed on patients positioned with rigid positioning devices.

METHODS

100 hips (94 patients) prospectively underwent total hip Makoplasty in the lateral decubitus position from the posterior approach; 77 stabilized by universal lateral positioner, and 23 by peg board. After dislocation but prior to reaming, one fellowship trained arthroplasty surgeon manually placed the robotic arm parallel to both the longitudinal axis of the patient and the horizontal surface of the operating table, which, if the pelvis were oriented perfectly, would represent 0 degrees of anteversion and 0 degrees of inclination. The CT-templated computer software then generated true values of this perceived zero degrees of anteversion and inclination based on the position of the robot arm registered to a preoperative pelvic CT. Therefore, variations in pelvic positioning are represented by these robotic navigation generated values. To assure the accuracy of robotic measurements, cup anteversion and inclination at times of impaction were recorded and compared to those calculated via the trigonometric ellipse method of Lewinnek on standardized 3 months postoperative X-rays.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_3 | Pages 107 - 107
1 Feb 2017
Eftekhary N Vigdorchik J Yemin A Bloom M Gyftopoulos S
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Introduction

In the evaluation of patients with pre-arthritic hip disorders, making the correct diagnosis and identifying the underlying bone pathology is of upmost importance to achieve optimal patient outcomes. 3-dimensional imaging adds information for proper preoperative planning. CT scans have become the gold standard for this, but with the associated risk of radiation exposure to this generally younger patient cohort.

Purpose

To determine if 3D-MR reconstructions of the hip can be used to accurately demonstrate femoral and acetabular morphology in the setting of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and development dysplasia of the hip (DDH) that is comparable to CT imaging.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_3 | Pages 97 - 97
1 Feb 2017
DelSole E Vigdorchik J Schwarzkopf R Buckland A
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Background

Spinal deformity has a known deleterious effect upon the outcomes of total hip arthroplasty and acetabular component positioning. This study sought to evaluate the relationship between severity of spinal deformity parameters and acetabular cup position, rate of dislocation, and rate of revision among patients with total hip arthroplasties and concomitant spinal deformity.

Methods

A prospectively collected database of patients with spinal deformity was reviewed and patients with total hip arthroplasty were identified. The full body standing stereoradiographic images (EOS) were reviewed for each patient. From these images, spinal deformity parameters and acetabular cup anteversion and inclination were measured. A chart review was performed on all patients to determine dislocation and revision arthroplasty events. Statistical analysis was performed to determine correlation of deformity with acetabular cup position. Subgroup analysis was performed for patients with spinal fusion, dislocation events, and revision THA.