Aims. Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) has traditionally been a difficult condition to treat, with high complication rates, including nonunion, refractures, malalignment, and leg length discrepancy. Surgical approaches to treatment of
Femoral Impaction allografting is now an established method in revision hip arthroplasty where there is a deficiency in bone stock. Most experience of this technique has been in conjunction with a cemented collarless, polished, tapered (CPT) stem. We conducted a retrospective study into the clinical and radiological results of 67 consecutive patients with an average of 62 months (36–108 months) follow-up. In all cases, Impaction bone grafting was performed using a transtrochanteric approach and cemented Charnley and Elite Plus stems. In our series no femoral component has been revised. The overall subsidence was 2.2 mm. 57 hips (85%) showed subsidence of 4 mm or less. However two patients showed massive subsidence of greater than 10mm, both with associated osteolysis and radiolucent lines. In addition, one stem showed a progressive varus position and debonding of the cement-metal interface. Analysis of the bone allograft showed evidence of incorporation in 56 (84%) of patients. The Merle D’Aubigne-Postal clinical score increased from an average of 8.3 pre-operatively to 15.3 at the last review. 60 patients (89.5%) complained of no or slight pain. There was a 10% re-operation rate due to complications. Three patients sustained periprosthetic fractures around the tip of the prosthesis, all successfully treated with a plate. Three patients suffered recurrent dislocation, two needed revision of the acetabula component. Two patients needed trochanteric wires removed for persistent pain. Direct comparison of different prostheses is difficult due to many confounding variables. However the medium term results of our study are comparable to the results reported using the Exeter and
Aims. Periprosthetic hip fractures (PPFs) after total hip arthroplasty are difficult to treat. Therefore, it is important to identify modifiable risk factors such as stem selection to reduce the occurrence of PPFs. This study aimed to clarify differences in fracture torque, surface strain, and fracture type analysis between three different types of cemented stems. Methods. We conducted biomechanical testing of bone analogues using six cemented stems of three different types: collarless polished tapered (CPT) stem, Versys Advocate (Versys) stem, and Charnley-Marcel-Kerboull (CMK) stem. Experienced surgeons implanted each of these types of stems into six bone analogues, and the analogues were compressed and internally rotated until failure. Torque to fracture and fracture type were recorded. We also measured surface strain distribution using triaxial rosettes. Results. There was a significant difference in fracture torque between the three stem types (p = 0.036). Particularly, the median fracture torque for the
Background. Periprosthetic femoral fractures following total hip arthroplasty are relatively uncommon but are associated with significant morbidity. With an increasing number of total hip arthroplasties being carried out in an aging population we need to ensure correct implants are chosen for our patients. A recent review of NJR data suggested a significantly higher revision risk for the Zimmer
Introduction. Natural population variation in femoral morphology results in a large range of offsets, anteversion angles and lengths. During total hip arthroplasty, accurate restoration of hip biomechanics is essential to achieve good functional results. One option is to restore the anatomic hip rotation center. Alternatively, medializing the rotation center and compensating by increasing the femoral offset, reduces acetabular contact forces and increases the abductor lever arm. We investigated the ability of two cemented stem systems to restore hip biomechanics in an anatomic and medialized way. We compared an undersized “Exeter-type” of stem with three offset options and 18 sizes (CPT, Zimmer), to a line-to-line “Kerboul-type” of stem with proportional offset and 12 sizes (Centris, Mathys). Methods. Thirty CT scans of whole femora were segmented and the hip rotation center, proximal femoral axis and femoral length were determined with Mimics and 3-matic (Materialise). Using scripting functionality in the software, CAD design files of both stems were automatically sized and aligned along the proximal femoral axis to restore an anatomical and a 5 mm medialized hip rotation center. Stem size and position could be fine-tuned manually. The maximum distances between the prosthetic (PRC), the anatomic (ARC) and the medialized hip rotation center (MRC) were calculated (Fig. 1). Variations in femoral offset (ΔFO), anteroposterior (ΔAP) and proximodistal distance (ΔPD) were analyzed. Finally, the number of cases where the hip rotation center could be restored within 5 mm was reported. Results. Both implants allowed restoring the ARC accurately (mean distance PRC-ARC:
Introduction. The French paradox regarding cemented femoral components has not been resolved, so we compared the mechanical behavior of a French stem, the CMK stem (Biomet, Warsaw, IN, USA), with a collarless, polished, tapered stem (CPT, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN, USA) using an original biomechanical instrument. Materials and Methods. Two size-3
Introduction. This is a report of the outcome of management of congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) at skeletal maturity. Materials and Methods. Retrospective study. Inclusion criteria:.
The Masquelet technique, also known as the ‘induced membrane technique’ has been utilised in adult reconstruction with varied success. However, there is limited literature on its use in children and this study aims to share our experience. Materials & Methods. Between 2014 and 2022, 7 children underwent bone defect/infection reconstruction using Masquelet technique, four for complications of Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of Tibia (CPT) treatment, two with chronic osteomyelitis and one for Osteogenesis imperfecta with infected nonunion. The length of the defect relative to the length of the bone (index of reconstruction expressed as a percentage), time to union and complications were evaluated with standard radiographs and from electronic medical records. Results. The mean age was 11 years and the procedure was done in five tibiae, one femur and a metatarsal. The mean time interval was 7.1 weeks between the first and second stage surgery. The mean index of reconstruction was 25.8% and the mean follow up period was 17 months. Though six patients achieved union with a mean time to union of 6.5 months (range 4.5 to 10), two patients with multiple previous surgeries for
Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) centers are garnering the attention of different arthroplasty surgeons and practices alike. Nonetheless, their value has yet to be proven. Therefore, we evaluated weather PJI centers produce comparable outcomes to the national average of THA PJIs on a national cohort. We performed a retrospective review of patient data available on PearlDiver from 2015 – 2021. PJI THA cases were identified through ICD-10 and
Introduction. Unplanned reoperations (UROs) following corrective surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) present significant challenges for both patients and surgeons. Understanding the specific UROs types is crucial for improving patient outcomes and refining surgical strategies in ASD correction. Method. This retrospective analysis utilized data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) database spanning from 2017 to 2021. Patient information was extracted using specific
To investigate predictors of periprosthetic fracture level (around stem (Vancouver B) or distal to stem (Vancouver C/D) in cemented polished tapered femoral stems. Retrospective cohort study of 188 patients (mean age 79 (range 30–91); 99 (53%) male) with unilateral periprosthetic femoral fractures associated with
Introduction. In cemented total hip arthroplasty (THA), proper cement mantle thickness in the femoral canal is still controversial subject. It is widely accepted that the cement mantle around a femoral stem should be at least 2 mm in thickness. But articles from France reported good long-term result with thin cement mantle. It is so called “The French paradox”. We have already reported that the greater compressive force at the cement-bone interface was seen in collarless polished tapered (CPT, Zimmer, USA) stem with thick cement mantle than that with thin cement mantle. However, the stem with thick cement mantle subsided more than with thin mantle. It may have a possibility to cause an early mechanical failure of cemented THA. We compared to stem and cement subsidence in various cement mantles using tantalum ball into cement in this study. Methods. A cemented stem model was used for this study with a
Objectives. Favourable results for collarless polished tapered stems have been reported, and cement creep due to taper slip may be a contributing factor. However, the ideal cement thickness around polished stems remains unknown. We investigated the influence of cement thickness on stem subsidence and cement creep. Methods. We cemented six collarless polished tapered (CPT) stems (two stems each of small, medium and large sizes) into composite femurs that had been reamed with a large
Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis is a common and disabling condition that can be treated with an operative procedure. Before operative measures, patients typically undergo conservative treatment utilizing methods such as physical therapy and injections. This study aims to determine what clinical modalities are being used for preoperative evaluation and nonoperative therapy and the associated cost prior to operative intervention. We queried Truven Market Scan, a large insurance provider database to identify patients undergoing CMC arthroplasty from 2010 to 2017. Patients were identified by common Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for CMC arthroplasty. All associated
Aim. Intracellular persistence of S. aureus is believed to be one of the major mechanisms leading to bone and joint infection (BJI) chronicity and relapses. Despite its poor intracellular activity, daptomycin (DAP) is increasingly used in the treatment of staphylococcal BJI. The well-known in vitro synergy of daptomycin with various betalactam antibiotics consequently led us to investigate whether these combinations enhance the activity of daptomycin against the intracellular reservoir of methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) and -resistant (MRSA) S. aureus in an ex-vivo model of human osteoblast infection. Method. Osteoblastic MG63 cells were infected for 2h with MSSA strain or its isogenic MRSA. After killing the remaining extracellular bacteria with lysostaphin, infected cells were then incubated for 24h with DAP, oxacillin (OXA) or ceftaroline (CPT) alone or in combination, at the intraosseous concentrations reached with standard human therapeutic doses. Intracellular bacteria were then quantified by plating cell lysates. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of these molecules alone and in combination were determined using the checkerboard method at pH7, but also at pH5 to mimic intracellular conditions. Results. Compared to untreated cells, DAP reduced significantly intracellular inoculum for MRSA only (p<10–3). OXA and
Functional evaluations using the Harris hip scoring system and the delayed Trendelenberg test were performed on fifty randomly selected patients who had undergone cemented primary
Introduction. There have been significant advancements in postoperative care following total hip arthroplasty (THA) over the past decade and it is essential to quantify the impact of efforts made to better optimize patients and improve postoperative care. The purpose of this study was to assess trends in discharge destination, length of stay (LOS), and readmissions following primary THA. Methods. Patients undergoing primary THA during 2011–2017 were identified in the American College of Surgeons National Quality Improvement Program using
Purpose: The current study examines the impact of the 80-hour work week on the number of surgical cases performed by PGY2 – PGY5 Orthopedic residents. We also evaluated Orthopaedic In-training Exam (OITE) scores during the same time period. Method: Data were collected from the ACGME national database for 3 academic years prior to and 5 years after July 1, 2003.
Three or more years after completion of treatment, we re-examined 16 patients with orthopaedic problems associated with neurofibromatosis I (NF-I) who were treated at our institution between 1976 and 1999. Seven boys and five girls between the ages of 5 and 15 years presented with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT). All had undergone previous surgery elsewhere. The patients had typical skin lesions and the associated radiological appearances of pseudarthrosis of the tibia. There were two cystic types of