Dual mobility is a French concept that appeared in the 1970s and was initially intended to reduce dislocation rates. In recent years, this concept has evolved with new HA titanium spray coatings, new external macrostructures, and better-quality polyethylene. This has allowed to extend the indications to younger and therefore active populations. The objective of our work is to analyze at least 10 years a homogeneous and continuous series of 170 primary total hip replacements associating a latest generation Novae Sunfit. ®. dual mobility cup with a straight femoral stem. Only primary arthroplasties for osteoarthritis or necrosis were included. Total hip arthroplasty was always performed through a posterolateral approach. All patients had regular clinical and radiological follow-up. The average follow-up in our series was 11.5 years. The average age of the population is 71 years. At the last follow-up, there were 17 deaths, 6 losses to follow up and 9 adverse events, including 1 cup change for psoas impingement and 1 dislocation. The low rate of dislocation at 11 years confirms the high stability of the dual mobility, which should be recommended for primary procedure for patients at high risk of postoperative instability. The lack of intraprosthetic dislocation due to wear at 11 years of follow-up highlights the good quality of the latest generation of polyethylene, and the need to combine high-polished surfaces and a refined femoral neck with a dual mobility cup. Finally, the lack of aseptic loosening confirms the quality of the secondary fixation of these implants and justifies their wider use in all patients

Introduction. Prosthetic replacement remains the treatment of choice for displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly population, with recent literature demonstrating significant functional benefits of total hip arthroplasty (THA) over hemiarthroplasty. Yet the fracture population also has historically high rates of early postoperative instability when treated with THA. The direct anterior approach (DAA) may offer the potential to decrease the risk of postoperative instability in this high-risk population by maintaining posterior anatomic structures. The addition of intraoperative fluoroscopy can improve precision in component placement and overcome limitations on preoperative planning due to poor preoperative radiographs performed in the emergency setting. Methods. We retrospectively reviewed clinical and radiographic outcomes of 113 consecutive patients with displaced femoral neck fractures treated by two surgeons over a five-year period. All underwent surgery via the DAA using fluoroscopic guidance, and were allowed immediate postoperative weight bearing without any hip precautions or restrictions. Charts were reviewed for relevant complications, while radiographs were reviewed for component positioning, sizing, and leg length discrepancy. Mean follow-up was 8.9 months. Results. Mean age was 79.3 years (range, 42 to 101), 73% of patients were women, and mean BMI was 22.6 kg/m. 2. Ninety patients (80%) received THA while 23 (20%) received unipolar or bipolar hemiarthroplasty. Mean acetabular anteversion was 15.0 degrees (range, 4 to 24) and mean abduction was 39.2 degrees (range, 27 to 51) with 95% of acetabular components in the combined safe zone as described by Lewinnek. Mean radiographic leg-length difference was +2.2 mm (range, −4.9 to +8.8mm). There was no femoral stem subsidence of more than 2mm. Only one patient (0.9%) dislocated postoperatively, who was eventually constrained for recurrent posterior instability 3 months following surgery. Delayed wound healing (6.1%) was the most common postoperative complication. Conclusions. The direct anterior approach allows a safe, effective, and reproducible approach for treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures, with very low rate of early postoperative instability compared to historical controls. The use of intraoperative fluoroscopy allows excellent component positioning, sizing, and restoration of leg length in spite of inconsistent preoperative radiographs

Introduction. Modular dual mobility (MDM) prostheses are increasingly utilized for total hip arthroplasty (THA) to mitigate the risk of postoperative instability in high risk patients. Short-term reports on clinical outcomes are favorable but there are few studies on young active patients. This study quantified proximal femoral stress shielding and metal ion release in MDM combined with modern cementless stem design in young active patients. Methods. This was a prospective study of patients between 18 and 65 years of age, with a body mass index (BMI) < 35 kg/m2 and University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) activity score > 6, who received a modular cobalt-chromium acetabular liner, highly crosslinked polyethylene mobile bearing, and cementless titanium femoral stem for their primary THA. DEXA scans were performed at 6 weeks postoperatively as a baseline, then again at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 5 years postoperatively as were metal ions. Results. A total of 43 patients (30 male, 13 female; mean age 52.6 years (sd 6.5)) were enrolled. At the time of analysis, 14 patients had completed DEXA scans at 5 years postoperatively. There was no significant loss of proximal femoral bone mineral density in Gruen Zones 1–7 or acetabular bone mineral density in Gruen Zones 1–6 between 6 weeks and 5 years postoperatively (p > 0.05 for each zone). Sixteen patients had metal ions at 5yrs. Cobalt levels averaged .07 ppb (range .012 – .451) and chromium levels averaged 0.24 ppb (range .092 – .883). Conclusion. At a minimum 5 years follow up, MDM with a modern cementless stem demonstrated minimal stress shielding and no concerning metal ion release in young active patients

Poor soft tissue balance in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most primary causes of dissatisfaction and reduced joint longevity, which are associated with postoperative instability and early implant failure. 1. Therefore, surgical techniques, including mechanical instruments and 3-D guided navigation systems, in TKA aim to achieve optimum soft tissue balancing in the knee to improve postoperative outcome. 2. Patella-in-Place balancing (PIPB) is a novel technique which aims to restore native collateral ligament behaviour by preserving the original state without any release. Moreover, reduction of the joint laxity compensates for the loss of the visco-elastic properties of the cartilage and meniscus. Following its clinical success, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the PIPB technique on collateral ligament strain and laxity behaviour, with the hypothesis that PIPB would restore strains in the collateral ligaments. 3. . Eight fresh-frozen cadaveric legs were obtained (KU Leuven, Belgium, H019 2015-11-04) and CT images were acquired while rigid marker frames were affixed into the femur, and tibia for testing. After carefully removing the soft tissues around the knee joint, while preserving the joint capsule, ligaments, and tendons, digital extensometers (MTS, Minnesota, USA) were attached along the length of the superficial medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). A handheld digital dynamometer (Mark-10, Copiague, USA) was used to apply an abduction or adduction moment of 10 Nm at fixed knee flexion angles of 0°, 30°, 60° and 90°. A motion capture system (Vicon Motion Systems, UK) was used to record the trajectories of the rigid marker frames while synchronized strain data was collected for MCL/LCL. All motion protocols were applied following TKA was performed using PIPB with a cruciate retaining implant (Stryker Triathlon, MI, USA). Furthermore, tibiofemoral kinematics were calculated. 4. and combined with the strain data. Postoperative tibial varus/valgus stresses and collateral ligament strains were compared to the native condition using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test (p<0.05). Postoperative tibial valgus laxity was lower than the native condition for all flexion angles. Moreover, tibial valgus of TKA was significantly different than the native condition, except for 0° (p=0.32). Although, tibial varus laxity of TKA was lower than the native at all angles, significant difference was only found at 0° (p=0.03) and 90° (p=0.02). No significant differences were observed in postoperative collateral ligament strains, as compared to the native condition, for all flexion angles, except for MCL strain at 30° (p=0.02) and 60° (p=0.01). Results from this experimental study supported our hypotheses, barring MCL strain in mid-flexion, which might be associated with the implant design. Restored collateral ligament strains with reduced joint laxity, demonstrated by the PIPB technique in TKA in vitro, could potentially restore natural joint kinematics, thereby improving patient outcomes. In conclusion, to further prove the success of PIPB, further biomechanical studies are required to evaluate the success rate of PIPB technique in different implant designs

High failure rates have been associated with large diameter metal-on-metal total hip replacements (MoM THR). However there is limited literature describing the outcomes following the revision of MoM THR for adverse local tissue reaction (ALTR). A total of 98 large diameter MoM THRs underwent revision for ALTR at our institution. The data was obtained from the clinical records and included the demographics, intra-operative findings of ALTR and post-operative complications. Any subsequent procedures and re-revision for any reason was analysed in detail. The clinical outcome was measured using functional outcome scores using the Oxford hip score (OHS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteo-arthritis index (WOMAC) score and Short Form (SF12). The mean age of the patients at the time of revision was 58.2 yrs. At a mean follow-up of 3.9 years (1.0 to 8.6) from revision for ALTR, there were 15 hips (15.3 %) with post-operative complications and 8 hips (8 %) requiring re-revision. The Kaplan–Meier five-year survival rate for ALTR revision was 91 % (95% confidence interval 78.9 to 98.0). There were no statistically significant predictors of re-revision. The rate of postoperative dislocation following revision was 9.2% (9 hips). The post-operative functional outcome depends on the intra-operative findings of tissue destruction secondary to ALTR. The short term results following revision of large diameter MoM THR for ALTR are comparable with other reports in the literature. The use of constrained liners reduces the incidence of post-operative dislocation. There is an increased risk of postoperative instability following revision THR for ALTR. Early identification and intervention seems to be the logical approach in the management of patients with ALTR

Insall, Laskin and others have taught us that the goal of successful total knee replacement (TKR) is to have well fixed and fitted components in a neutral mechanical axis (MA) with balanced soft tissues. Computer and robotic assisted (C-RAS) TKR with real time validation is an excellent tool to help you to attain these goals. Ritter and others have shown higher early failure rates with TKR's where the final alignment is outside a 3-degree window of the neutral MA. Dalury and Schroer have each shown higher early failure rates in TKR's with postoperative instability and or malalignment. C-RAS TKR helps prevent and significantly lowers the number of TKR outliers that may go on to early aseptic loosening and failure as compared with traditional methods. This featured video was created to show how surgeons can benefit from real-time validation and the kinematic data provided during C-RAS. The system helps in their intraoperative decision-making process and then guides them to make precise bone cuts and balance the soft tissue envelope in a very time efficient and highly repeatable fashion. Additionally, imageless C-RAS breaks away from the paradigm of pre-operative MRI or CT scan imaging studies by no longer requiring such costly procedures. This relatively easy, simple to learn, and cost-efficient procedure is a valuable asset in the operating room, for both the surgeon and patient. Furthermore, it is highly customizable and easily integrated into any surgeon's workflow, technique, and exposure. The viewer will learn the C-RAS TKR simple workflow of Tracking, Registration, Navigation, and Validation. The results of the previously published abstract “Influence of Pre-Operative Deformity on Surgical Accuracy and Time in Robotic-Assisted TKA” JA Koenig; C Plaskos; . BJJprocs.boneandjoint.org.uk. 95-B/SUPP28/62 2013, will also be presented at the end of the video. Finally many have argued that C-RAS TKR is an excellent method to teach the “ART of TKR” to young surgeons, residents and students as they can see with real time validation and data the immediate consequences and effects of their intra-operative actions and maneuvers

Objective. Computed tomography based three-dimensional surgical preoperative planning (3D-planning) has been expanded to achieve more precise placement of knee and hip arthroplasties. However, few reports have addressed the utility of 3D-planning for the total elbow arthroplasty (TEA). The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and precision of 3D planning in unlinked TEA. Methods. Between April 2012 and April 2014, 17 joints in 17 patients (male 4, female 13) were included in this study. Sixteen patients were rheumatoid arthritis and one was osteoarthritis and the average age at the time of the procedure was 61 years (range 28–88). Unlinked K-NOW total elbow system (Teijin-Nakashima Medical. Co. Ltd.) was used in all cases and 3D planning was performed by Zed View (Lexi.Co.). After the appropriate size and position of the prosthesis were decided on the 3D images [Figure 1], the position of the bone tunnel made for the insertion of humeral and ulnar stem was recorded on axial, sagittal, and coronal plane (4 point measurements for humerus, and 6 points for ulna, See Figure 2). After the elbow was exposed via a posterior approach, bone resection and reaming was performed according to the 3D planning. The surgeon took an appropriate adjustment to align the prosthesis properly during the surgery. The final position of the stem insertion was recorded immediately prior to set the prostheses. We analyzed the accuracy of stem size prediction, the correlation between preoperative and final measurements, and postoperative complications. Results. The sizes of humeral stems and ulnar stems were estimated exactly in 70% (12/17) and 94 % (16/17) of all cases, respectively. All of the stem sizes were estimated accurately within one size. There was a strong correlation between the preoperative measurements around stem insertion and final position of the humerus with the correlation coefficient of 0.96–0.99, whereas the correlation was varied widely 0.48–0.97 for the ulna stem. The mean error in 3D orientation of the stem position was 0.56 mm for the humeral stem and 1.03 mm for the ulnar stem. There were no technical difficulties related to use of 3D-planning and the prostheses were properly placed in 16 cases, however posterior penetration of the ulnar stem occurred in 1 case. Conclusion. This study demonstrated the reliability and precision of preoperative 3D planning for unlinked TEA. Proper positioning of the prosthesis is extremely important to prevent maltracking and instability since postoperative instability has been a major complication of the unlinked TEA. This technique will potentially reduce the postoperative complications

Introduction. Selection of an optimum thickness of polyethylene insert in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is important for the good stability and range of motion (ROM). The purpose of this study is to investigate the amount of change of ROM as the thickness of trial insert increase. Material and Method. The study included 86 patients with 115 knees undergoing TKA from October 2012 to February 2014. There were 17 men and 69 women with an average age of 75±8 (58–92) years. The implants posterior stabilized knee (Scorpio NRG, Stryker) was used and all prostheses were fixed with cement. The ROM was measured by the goniometer under the general anesthesia at the time of operation in increments of 1°. Preoperative flexion angle was measured by passively flexing the patient's hip 90 degrees and allowing the weight of the leg to flex the knee joint (Lee et al 1998). Extension angle was measured by holding the heel and raising the leg by another examiner. During TKA, flexion and extension angle was measured in a similar manner when each insert trial (8, 10, 12, and 15mm) was inserted. After the wound closure and removing the draping, ROM was measured again. Statistical analysis of range of motion was performed using a paired t-test to determine significance. Results. Preoperative extension angle was-11.8±7.5°and flexion angle was 125.4±14.9 °. postoperative extension angle after removing drapes was −5.0±3.4°and flexion angle was126.4±8.8°. Although extension angle was improved statistically (p<0.001), flexion angle was not improved. Intraoperative extension and flexion angle that were measured with the same thick insert trial as the polyethylene insert finally selected was −3.7±3.0°and 120.8±9.8°respectively. The thickness of polyethylene insert finally set was 8mm (28knees), 10mm (58knee), 12mm (24 knee), and 15mm (5knee). The amount of deficit in extension ROM by changing the trial inserts those were measured intraoperatively were 2.5±2.2° (n=112, 8 to 10mm, p<0.01), 3.2±2.8° (n=80, 10 to 12mm, p< 0.01), and 4.7±2.5° (n=15, 12 to 15mm, p<0.01). Flexion angle was 0.6±4.3° (8 to 10mm, n.s), 1.5±4.0° (10 to 12mm, p=0.002), 2.6±4.0° (12 to 15mm, p=0.025). Discussion. Although it is important to select a sufficient thick polyethylene insert to prevent postoperative instability, excessive thick polyethylene can decrease ROM especially extension. In many type of prosthesis, thickness of polyethylene insert differs every 2 mm is prepared. In the current study, if the thickness of polyethylene is increased 2mm (8 to10mm and 10 to 12mm) or 3mm (12 to15mm), extension and flexion angle was decreased 2.5–4.7°and 0.6–2.6°respectively

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Prior studies have identified that malseating of a modular dual mobility liner can occur, with previous reported incidences between 5.8% and 16.4%. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of malseating in dual mobility implants at our institution, assess for risk factors for liner malseating, and investigate whether liner malseating has any impact on clinical outcomes after surgery.

Background:. Dual mobility components in total hip arthroplasty have been successfully in use in Europe for greater than 25 years. However, these implants have only recently obtained FDA approval and acceptance among North American arthroplasty surgeons. Both decreased dislocation rate and decreased wear rates have been proposed benefits of dual mobility components. These components have been used for primary total hip arthroplasty in patients at high risk for dislocation, total hip arthroplasty in the setting of femoral neck fracture, revision for hip instability, and revision for large metal-on-metal (MoM) hip articulation. The literature for the North American experience is lacking. Purpose:. We report indications, short term outcomes, and complications of a series of subjects who received dual mobility outcomes at one institution. Study Design:. Consecutive subjects who received dual mobility total hip arthroplasty components from February 2010 and April 2013 were identified. Charts were retrospectively reviewed for surgical indications, comorbidities, component sizes, and perioperative complications including infection, dislocation, mechanical failure, and reoperation. Results:. 86 hips in 83 subjects underwent total hip arthroplasty or revision total hip arthroplasty using dual mobility components. There were 56 primary total hips and 30 revision total hips. Indications included small acetabular components in the setting of AVN (13 hips), DDH (12 hips) or severe inflammatory arthritis (5 hips), femoral neck fracture (5 hips), intraoperative instability (6 hips), recurrent postoperative instability (5 hips), and revision of large MoM articulations in the setting of failed hip resurfacing (10 hips) or failed MoM total hip arthroplasty (6 hips). Mean follow up was 1 year (3 months to 3.3 years). There were no complications in the primary total hip group. In the revision total hip group, only one hip dislocated and this was in a patient with familial dysautonomia and insensitivity to pain. One subject underwent reoperation for acute prosthetic joint infection. No other complications were encountered. Overall dislocation rate was 1.1% and overall complication rate was 2.2%. Conclusions:. These results closely mirror that of the European literature. Dual mobility articulations in total hip arthroplasty have a low short term complication rate in this cohort and provide a simple solution to difficult cases. Indications for these implants include primary and revision total hip arthroplasty in patients at high risk for instability and revision of large MoM implants including hip resurfacing

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It is important to understand the rate of complications associated with the increasing burden of revision shoulder arthroplasty. Currently, this has not been well quantified. This review aims to address that deficiency with a focus on complication and reoperation rates, shoulder outcome scores, and comparison of anatomical and reverse prostheses when used in revision surgery.

Purpose of the study: Correct implant position is one of the factors of long-term success of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Acetabular architectural defects caused by trauma can create difficult situations leading to potential complications and poor outcome. The purpose of this study was to examine retrospectively the results of THA implanted after fracture of the acetabulum treated surgically. The objective was to analyse the specific features and search for factors favouring poor outcome. Material and method: The series included 43 patients who had a THA implanted after treatment of an acetabular fracture. Mean age at trauma was 44.5 years (range 16–87). Five patients had a THA immediately, mean age 75 years (63–87). Thirty eight patients had osteosynthesis. According to the Letournel classification, the fracture was elementary in 12 cases and complex in 26. In ten patients, there was residual joint incongruence measuring more than 2 mm after osteosynthesis. The hips evolved to degenerated joint (n=34) and or necrosis (n=10). Results: Mean time from acetabular osteosynthesis to THA was 94.6 months (range 3–444), excluding those patients whose THA was implanted at the time of the osteosynthesis. Arthroplasty required removal of the osteosynthesis material (n=11), insertion of a supportive ring (n=14) associated with a bone graft (n=13). The acetabular implant was considered to be well positioned according to the Pierchon criteria in 16 hips and was lateralised (n=21) and/or ascended (n=17) in the other hips. Inclination was 42.8 on average, range 10–18. The five-year survival was 80%. Discussion: Arthroplasty after surgical treatment of an acetabular fracture is a difficult procedure. Complementary procedures are often necessary complicating the surgery and increasing the risk of perioperative complications, particularly infection. It is difficult to position the acetabular implant, increasing the risk of postoperative instability and early loosening. This study demonstrated the difficulties of implanting a THA in this context where the revision rate is significantly higher than in first-intention THA

Background:. While reverse shoulder arthroplasty has shown successful outcomes for a variety of shoulder pathologies, postoperative instability continues to be one of the most common complications limiting outcomes. In the literature, reports of instability range from 2.4%–31%. Many authors recommend an initial attempt at closed reduction followed by a period of immobilization for management of the initial dislocation episode while others may seek to rule out infection or other secondary causes; however there is little data to support either practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with postoperative dislocation following reverse shoulder arthroplasty managed with closed reduction. Methods:. A retrospective review of all reverse shoulder arthroplasties performed by a single surgeon (MF) from 2002-present was performed to identify all patients treated for postoperative dislocation treated with closed reduction, either in the office setting or under anesthesia in the operating room. A total of 21 patients were identified. Preoperative patient characteristics, implant selection, and time to initial dislocation episode were recorded. Final outcomes including recurrent instability need for revision surgery, ASES outcome score, and range of motion were evaluated. Results:. There were 9 male and 12 female patients. Nearly 50% (10/21) cases had previous surgery, with the vast majority of these being previous arthroplasty (8/10). The average time to first dislocation was 200 days (range: 2 days–961 days), with 62% (13/21) occurring in the first 90 days. At average follow-up of 28 months following the dislocation episode, 62% of these shoulders remained stable (13/21). Six shoulders (29%) required revision surgery for recurrent instability. The revision procedure included a larger glenosphere and socket in all cases. All of these patients remained stable at final follow-up (Ave 25.5 months). In those cases successfully treated with closed reduction the average time to dislocation was 188 days, whereas the average time to initial dislocation in cases requiring revision surgery was 224 days (p = 0.82). All of these patients remained stable at final follow-up. Two shoulders (9%) remained unstable and either declined or were medically unfit to undergo revision surgery. The average ASES score in patients treated with closed reduction for instability was 68.0, and 62.7 for those treated with revision surgery (p = 0.64). Conclusion:. This study shows that an initial dislocation episode following reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be successfully managed with closed reduction and temporary immobilization in over half of cases. The time to dislocation is not related to the likelihood of a successful closed reduction. Given that outcomes following revision surgery are not different from closed treatment we would continue to recommend an initial attempt at closed reduction in all cases of postoperative reverse shoulder arthroplasty dislocation

Purpose: We hypothesized that lateralization of the RSA, with a glenoid bone graft taken from the osteotomised humeral head, would prevent those problems without increasing torque on the glenoid component by keeping the center of rotation within the glenoid. The objectives of this study were to describe the results of the first 12 patients that underwent a bony increased-offset RSA (BIO RSA). Method: Thirty-six shoulders in 34 consecutive patients with cuff tear arthritis (mean age 72 years, range 52–86 years) received a BIO RSA, consisted of a RSA incorporating an autogenous humeral head bone graft placed beneath the glenoid baseplate. A baseplate with a lengthened central peg (+25 mm) was inserted in the glenoid vault, securing the bone graft beneath the baseplate and screws. All patients underwent clinical and radiographic (computed tomography) review at a minimum 1-year follow-up. Results: All patients were satisfied or very satisfied and all had no or slight pain. Mean active elevation increased from 72° to 142° (p< 0.05), external rotation from 10° to 18° (p< 0.05) and internal rotation from L4 to L3 (p> 0.05). Constant Score improved from 27 to 63 points (p< 0.05). The Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV) increased from 27% to 73% (p< 0.05). Radiographically, the graft healed to the native glenoid in all cases and no graft resorption under the baseplate was observed. Complications included one patient with scapular notching (stage 1) and one patient with previous radiotherapy had a deep infection. No postoperative instability, and no glenoid loosening were observed. Conclusion: The use of an autologous bone graft harvested from the humeral head can lateralize the center of rotation of a RSA while keeping the center of rotation at the glenoid bone-prosthesis interface. The clinical advantages of a BIO RSA are a decrease in scapular notching, enhanced stability and mobility, and improved shoulder contour while keeping the center of rotation at the glenoid bone-prosthesis interface. This bony lateralization allows maintenance of the principles of Grammont and seems to be more appropriate than prosthetic lateralization. These promising early results of this novel procedure warrant further investigation

Aim: To evaluate results of fully congruent Mobile bearing knee arthroplasty for valgus arthritic knees using lateral capsular approach and realignment of vastus lateralis. Material and Method: We reviewed results of 50 mobile bearing total knee arthroplasties performed consecutively between 2001 and 2006 for Valgus arthritic knees, using lateral capsular approach and realignment of vastus lateralis. Patients were evaluated using oxford and International knee society Score. Radiographs were examined for alignment of the component, evidence of loosening and scanograms assessed to evaluate the restoration of mechanical axis. Results: The study group consisted of 47 patients, 20 men and 27 women who received fifty knees. The mean age at the primary operation was 71.57 years (range 47–82 years; SD, 9.5). The mean follow up was 4.2 years (range 1–6 years; SD, 1.35). The mean Valgus deformity was 15.92° (rang from 15–20 SD 1.89). Fixed flexion deformity was seen in 15 knees. The mean Oxford Knee Society ratings was 52 (range 47–55; SD, 3.18) preoperatively, and 19 (range 14–24; SD, 3.72) at final follow up. The pre op mean range motion was 84.28° (range 45°–120°; SD 21.73). At final follow up the average range of motion was 107.5° (range 95°–120°; SD 8.93). According to the system of the Knee Society, the average knee score was 94 points and the average functional score was 89 points at final follow up. There were no clinical failures or cases of postoperative instability and no cases of radiographic loosening or wear. Radiological evaluation: None of these knees had radiographic evidence of loosening or osteolysis. Mechanical axis was restored in all the patients. Conclusion: This study demonstrates satisfactory results of Mobile bearing knee arthroplasty using lateral parapatellar with proximal realignment of vastus lateralis for Valgus arthritic knees

Background Data: Postoperative spondylothesis had been noted for many years, first reported by White in 1977. Biomechanic effect of the facetectomy was reported by Abumi in 1992. There were few reports about the results of surgical treatment for postoperative spondylolisthesis. Purpose: To assess the outcome of surgical treatment for postoperastive spondylolisthesis and examine the factors that might correlate with postoperative spondylolisthesis. Materials and Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed twenty seven patients (eleven male and sixteen female), from 1979 to 1996, who received pedicle screws instrumentation and posterolateral fusion for postoperative spondylolisthesis. Average age was 57.3 years old (from 36.6 to 79.5 years old). Average follow-up time was 40.0 months (from 24 months to 72 months). The grade of fcetectomy, percentage of vertebral slipping, and disc narrowing was checked by plain X-ray. End results were assessed using the modified Stauffer-Coventry’s evaluation criteria. Results: The mean period of postoperative instability was 49.3 months (from 6 months to 141 months) in whole group, 43.7 months (from 6 months to 129 months) in laminectomy group, 43.4 months (from 17months to 82 months) in laminectomy and disectomy groups, and 74.6 months (13 months to 141 months) in disectomy group. After an average follow-up period of 40 months, 29.6 % of patients had excellent results, 44.5% had good results, and 25.9 % had fair result. No complication was found in this study. Conclusions: Pedicle screw instrumentation with posterolateral fusion can get satisfactory result for postoperative spondylolisthesis

Introduction Far lateral disc prolapse (also known as foraminal or extreme lateral prolapse) make up 10% of all disc herniations. In addition, far lateral disc prolapses tend to affect more proximal levels more frequently than do prolapses in the posterolateral location and they are often associated with greater radicular symptoms than typical posterolateral herniations, most likely due to involvement of the dorsal root ganglion. Surgery for far lateral disc protrusions has been associated with a less favourable outcome, perhaps due to delays in diagnosis, inadequate preoperative imaging, and postoperative instability as a result of excessive bony and facet resection during the surgical approach. Methods Twelve patients with far lateral disc herniations operated on by the senior author (RPW) fulfilled the criteria of having both pre- and postoperative Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores recorded at each clinic visit. Results of these cases and those of a cohort of age and sex matched patients undergoing standard posterolateral discectomy undertaken by the same surgeon were analyzed. The presence of radiculopathy pre- and postoperatively, workers compensation status, return to work, length of stay and complications, as well as any prior intervention in the form of nerve root sleeve blocks or surgery were recorded. Results Both groups were well matched in terms of age and sex. Follow up ranged from 4 to 18 months. Herniations at more proximal levels (L2/3 and L3/4) were seen more frequently in the far lateral group than in the posterolateral group. Six patients in the far lateral group had preoperative nerve root sleeve blocks compared with one in the posterolateral group. Two patients in each group had had previous (different level) surgery. Patients in each group had similar preoperative ODI scores. Both groups demonstrated a reduction in the preoperative ODI compared with the preoperative score. The mean improvement was 24 (range −26 to +62) for the far lateral group and 22 (range −6 to +46). There was no significant difference between the groups. Discussion The results of this study are encouraging with respect to surgical treatment of far lateral discs. Recent literature has questioned the efficacy of surgical intervention for this pathology. These results show that with carefully selected patients results are comparable with standard posterolateral discectomy

18 years ago laboratory studies were started to develop a CT-based uncemented customised femoral stem in order to optimise the fixation and strain distribution to the proximal femur in uncemented femoral components. An individual design also aimed to optimise the biomechanics of the joint and to enable use of uncemented stems in femurs with abnormal shape and dimension. The developed prosthesis has now been in clinical use for 13 years. The aim of this paper is to present the preliminary results of a prospective clinical study of this prosthesis. Patients and methods: 685 hips have been operated. 58.8 % of the patients were women. Mean age was 51 years (20–69). 42.3 % of the hips were dysplastic. A high number of hips without major anatomic abnormality of the upper femur were included. The prostheses were designed to obtain a neck anteversion of 10 degrees after insertion, optimised medial femoral head offset and correction of leg length discrepancies up to 3 cm. All patients were followed with radiological and clinical examination. Merle d’Aubigné score was used. RSA and DEXA-studies have been performed in some groups of the patients. Finally, study of the gluteal muscular function in hips with optimised medial femoral head offset after insertion of custom stems was compared to hips where optimisation had not been achieved with use of standard stems. Results: We experienced that use of this type of prosthesis is very simple and offers obvious advantages in abnormal size and geometry of the upper femur. Nine patients sustained a peroperative fissure in the proximal femur (1.3 %). These fissures were treated successfully with cerclage wires. Eight patients sustained a femoral fracture by a fall accident. Four fractures healed after osteosynthesis without loosening of the prosthesis. A long stem pros-thesis had to be used in the other four. No stem loosening was seen except in one case where a non-union after subtrochanteric osteotomy prevented stem fixation. Dislocation occurred in ten hips (1.5%). In four of these the acetabular component had to be replaced. Average total score at 7 years (125 hips) was 17.1 (preop 9.4), at 10 years (56 hips) 17.0 (preop 9.4). The pain scores at the corresponding observations were 5.7 (preop 2.7) and 5.6 (preop 2.8). DEXA-studies showed comparable preservation of femoral bone stock in hips treated with custom and standard stems (ABG). RSA-studies showed no significant stem migration. Superior function of the gluteal muscles was obtained after normalisation of the medial femoral head offset after insertion of a custom stem when compared to hips where normalisation had not been achieved by a standard stem. Conclusions: Use of custom femoral components enables optimisation of the biomechanics of the hip and eliminates the need for highly modular femoral stems. The rate of peroperative fissures and postoperative instability is relatively low indicating adequate fit of the stem and adequate design of the femoral neck. Use of custom prostheses offers obvious advantages in highly abnormal femurs. The mid-term clinical results up to 10 years are promising with a very low risk of aseptic loosening. However, it remains to see whether use of such pros-theses will give superior long term results compared to standard uncemented stems in “normal” femurs

Introduction. The prevalence of reversing of extension coronal deformity during flexion and how that may change the routine algorithm of soft tissue balancing in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has not been published. We name this phenomenon, the reversing coronal deformity (RCD). We observed 12% (45 patients) of coronal deformities consistently reverse in flexion in the osteoarthritic knees before surgery. We conclude that RCD phenomena need to be addressed in every TKA and collateral ligament release need to be modified or avoided; otherwise postoperative flexion instability may be inevitable. Femoral rotation adjustment with posterior capsule release has to be attempted first in RCD patients. Method. We define RCD as the reversing of a coronal extension deformity of more than 2° while the knee reaches 90°of flexion. That is to say a 2° or more varus knee in extension becomes a 2° or more valgus at 90° of flexion or vice versa. We retrospectively analyzed, in a multicenter study the alignment patterns of 387 (US = 270, UK = 117) consecutive computer navigated TKA subjects (June 2004–May 2008). 364/387 (US = 252, UK = 112) subjects were eligible for analysis (23 subjects had incomplete data: US = 18, UK = 5). The coronal deformity kinematics was observed during the range of motion and the range of medial /lateral deflections were analyzed. Result:. 260/364 subjects had varus knees and 104/364 subjects had valgus knees. 18 subjects (7%) of the varus knees reversed to valgus and 27 subjects (26%) of valgus knees reversed to varus by 90°pre-operatively. Therefore, the total number of arthritic knees that reversed their coronal deformity from extension to 90° flexion was 45 (12.4%). Knee alignment in extension was 0° ± 2° in 99% of patients. 1% (4 subjects) had more than 2°of varus or valgus in extension. Collateral ligament was released in 4/45 RCD patients in which all had flexion instability of more than 10° (medial/lateral at 90°). The other 40 patients had posterior capsule release with or without femoral rotation adjustment to balance the flexion gap. None of them had flexion instability (medial /later gaping was 4° or less). The preoperative mean femoral rotation was 3.05° of external rotation (ER) in varus knees and 1.9° ER in valgus knee. While in RCD varus knees, the mean femoral rotation was 1.5 ° ER and RCD valgus knees 2.5°ER. Discussion and Conclusion. Our observation has shed the light on a new concept in the kinematics of the knee, namely the reversing of the coronal deformity (RCD) during flexion which occurs in 12% of patients undergoing TKA. Basically, a varus knee in extension behaves like a valgus knee in flexion and vice versa. It is crucial to be aware of this phenomenon when attempting to do soft tissue release to balance the gaps in TKA. Otherwise, widening one gap in extension to correct a fixed deformity may result in an unacceptable overcorrection of the same gap in flexion in those knees that manifest the reverse coronal deformity phenomena. Soft tissue balance algorithm was noted to be different in such cases in which early collateral ligament release resulted in flexion instability

The benefit of open stabilization for recurrent shoulder instability is well known, however there have been recent reports of postoperative dysfunction of the subscapularis tendon following open shoulder surgery (Habermeyer et al, Scheibel et al). We present our findings in patients who have undergone an open anterior stabilization using a subscapularis split approach. We reviewed 48 patients (49 shoulders), who were treated by the senior author (SB) from 2003–2005. They all underwent an open anterior stabilization of shoulder through a deltopectoral approach, with a subscapularis split technique, without any lateral tendon detachment. The minimum follow-up was 2 years, with average 34 months. Thirty-eight shoulders underwent an isolated anterior stabilization (1 bilateral) and 11 patients had additional procedures (8 bone grafts, 1 SLAP repair, 1 cuff repair, 1 anterior and posterior repair). There were 41 male and 7 female patients, and the mean age was 23.9 years (range 15–47 years). All patients were involved in sports and 45 had presented with recurrent dislocations. Patients were followed up using the Oxford instability score and the Rowe score questionnaires. All had a clinical examination for range of movement, stability, subscapularis muscle function, or signs of dysfunction. All had a MRI to assess the quality of the subscapularis muscle and tendon. Mean postoperative Oxford instability score was 22.5 and the Rowe score was 69.38. Two patients had redislocated following re-injury. There was no evidence clinically of subscapularis dysfunction and the muscle and tendon were normal on all MRI scans. External rotation was reduced by a mean of 15.6 degrees. There was no significant loss of flexion or abduction. 81% of patients returned to their previous level of sport. With a subscapularis split technique for anterior shoulder stabilization there is no significant postoperative dysfunction or damage to the subscapularis muscle, and most patients return to their previous level of sport