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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_5 | Pages 71 - 71
1 Apr 2019
Peterson M Feskanin H Pierson J
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INTRODUCTION

Wedge femoral stems used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) have evolved with modifications including shorter lengths, reduced distal geometries, and modular necks. Unlike fit and fill stems which contact most of the metaphysis, tapered wedge femoral stems are designed to achieve proximal medial/lateral fixation. These single taper, wedge stems have demonstrated positive clinical outcomes. The tapered wedge stem evaluated in this study has further reduced distal geometry to provide a wedge-fit within the metaphysis of the proximal femoral canal for all femur types (Dorr A, B, C). The objective of this study was to evaluate the early clinical outcomes, including femoral stem subsidence, of a tapered wedge femoral stem.

METHODS

Fifty subjects (28 males, 22 females; mean age: 64.7±9.7 years; mean BMI: 29.6±4.6) underwent primary THA with a tapered wedge femoral stem. IRB approval was received prior to conducting the study and all participants signed the informed consent. Clinical data outcomes for this study included the Harris Hip Score (HHS), the Oxford Hip Score (OHS), revisions, and subsidence at the 6-week, 3-month, 1-year, and 2-year post-operative time points. Femoral stem subsidence was measured by an independent third party. Student t-tests were used to identify significant mean differences between genders (p<0.05).


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_5 | Pages 94 - 94
1 Apr 2019
Peterson M Najmabadi Y Robinson R
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INTRODUCTION

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) is used to create porous surfaces that promote bone ingrowth in an effort to improve initial stability and optimize long-term biological fixation. The acetabular cup that was studied is manufactured with titanium alloy powder via electron beam melting. Electron beam melting integrates the porous and solid substrate rather than sintering a porous coating to a solid surface. The 3D-printed acetabular cup's high surface coefficient of friction (up to 1.2), combined with its geometry, creates a predictable press-fit in the acetabulum, improving initial mechanical stability and ultimately leading to reproducible biologic fixation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the early clinical outcomes and implant fixation of this 3D-printed acetabular cup in total hip arthroplasty (THA).

METHODS

Four hundred twenty-eight subjects from 8 US and international research sites underwent primary THA with the 3D-printed acetabular cup. All sites received IRB approval prior to conducting the study, and all participants signed the informed consent. Screw usage and number used during surgery were used as a surrogate measurement for initial implant fixation. Clinical performance outcomes included pre- and post-operative Harris Hip Scores (HHS) and Oxford Hip Scores (OHS), patient satisfaction, and revision assessment. 215 patients had a minimum 1-year post-operative follow-up visit.

Student t-tests were used to identify significant mean differences (p<0.05).


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_6 | Pages 1 - 1
1 Apr 2018
Peterson M Knisely A Loftus E Aldridge J Dunitz S
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INTRODUCTION

Short femoral stem use in total hip arthroplasty (THA) has increased due to positive short-term clinical and biomechanical success. A neck preserving femoral stem not only preserves proximal bone volume, but preserves the high quality bone of the medial neck. The short stem design allows for less invasive surgical exposure and less invasive violation of the femoral canal (Figure 1). Additionally, it facilitates future revision THA, if needed, with a conventional primary stem. The objective of this study was to evaluate the early clinical outcomes of the Alteon® Neck Preserving Femoral Stem (Exactech, Inc.).

METHODS

Forty-nine subjects (25 males, 24 females; mean age: 58.3±7.6 years; mean BMI: 29.8±5.6) from 2 sites underwent primary THA with the Alteon Neck Preserving Femoral Stem. All participants signed the informed consent, and both sites received IRB approval prior to conducting the study. Clinical data outcomes for this study included the Harris Hip Score (HHS), the Oxford Hip Score (OHS), revisions, and subsidence at 3-month, 1-year, and 2-year post-operative time points. Subsidence was measured by an independent third party. Student t-tests were used to identify significant mean differences between genders (p<0.05).


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 90-B, Issue SUPP_I | Pages 165 - 165
1 Mar 2008
Valle AGD Zoppi A Peterson M Salvati E
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First generation uncemented modular cups reproduciblyfixed to bone but they were associated with unacceptable rates of pelvicosteolysis and mechanical failure. Consequently, second generation cups weredeveloped with shells having a limited number of holes or no holes, and improved conformity and locking mechanisms with the liner. The purpose of this study is to report the clinical and radiographic results of a second generation acetabular component for primary total hip arthroplasty.

297 patients who underwent 335 consecutive primary total hip arthroplasties by a single surgeon with the Trilogy modular acetabular component were followed clinically with the Hospital for Special Surgery Hip Scoring System and radiographs, for 4 to 7 years. All cups were implanted with a press-fit technique.

This second generation acetabular cup design achieved predictable fixation and was associated with a low prevalence of revision for loosening and low prevalence of osteolysis at an intermediate follow up.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 90-B, Issue SUPP_I | Pages 165 - 165
1 Mar 2008
Valle AGD Zoppi A Peterson M Salvati E
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The role of surface finish on the survivorship of cemented stems is controversial. The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate the mid-term clinical and radiographic performance of a cohort of patients who underwent total hip replacement with two identical cemented femoral stems differing only in surface finish (VerSys, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN).

64 total hip replacements with a rough stem (Ra: 70–100 micro inches) and 138 total hip replacements with a satin finish stem (Ra: 20–25 micro inches) were followed clinically and radio graphically for 4 to 7 years. All surgeries were performed by one surgeon, during a period of 1 year, utilizing the same surgical approach and technique, ace tabular cup, cement type and cementing technique. The groups had similar demographics, diagnosis, preoperative clinical score, cement mantle quality, alignment, and length of follow up.

The preoperative and postoperative Hospital for Special Surgery Hip Score at last follow up of the patients with a successful operation was not significantly different among the two groups. Five hips in the rough group and none in the satin group developed aseptic loosening and required revision (p=0.0009). The femoral bone-cement interface revealed progressive radiolucent lines or osteolysis in 8 out of 64 rough stems and in 3 out of 138 satin stems (p=0.01). There were progressive radiolucenciesor osteolysis in 44 out of possible 448 Gruen zones in the rough surface group and in 8 out of possible 966 Gruen zones in the satin finish group(p< 0.001).

A rough, textured stem is more likely to fail at intermediate follow-up than a satin surface stem. We recommend that the surface of cemented stems should be satin or polished, with a Ra of less than 20 micro inches.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 88-B, Issue SUPP_I | Pages 73 - 73
1 Mar 2006
Della Valle AG Zoppi A Peterson M Salvati E
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The role of surface finish on the survivorship of cemented stems is controversial. The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate the mid-term clinical and radiographic performance of a cohort of patients who underwent total hip replacement with two identical cemented femoral stems differing only in surface finish (VerSys, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN). 64 total hip replacements with a rough stem (Ra: 70–100 microinches) and 138 total hip replacements with a satin finish stem (Ra: 20–25 microinches) were followed clinically and radiographically for 4 to 7 years. All surgeries were performed by one surgeon during a period of 1 year, utilizing the same surgical technique, acetabular cup, cement type and cementing technique. The groups had similar demographics, diagnosis, preoperative clinical score, cement mantle quality, alignment, and length of follow up. The preoperative and postoperative Hospital for Special Surgery Hip Score at last follow up of the patients with a successful operation was not significantly different among the two groups. Five hips in the rough group and none in the satin group developed aseptic loosening (p=0.0009). The femoral bone-cement interface revealed progressive radiolucent lines or osteolysis in 8 out of 64 rough stems and in 3 out of 138 satin stems (p=0.01). There were progressive radiolucencies or oste-olysis in 44 out of possible 448 Gruen zones in the rough surface group and in 8 out of possible 966 Gruen zones in the satin finish group (p< 0.001). A rough, textured stem is more likely to fail at intermediate follow-up than a satin surface stem. We recommend that the surface of cemented stems should be satin or polished, with a Ra of less than 20 microinches.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 82-B, Issue 6 | Pages 795 - 800
1 Aug 2000
Westrich GH Haas SB Mosca P Peterson M

We performed a meta-analysis of the English literature to assess the efficacy of four common regimes for thromboembolic prophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty: aspirin, warfarin, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and pneumatic compression. We reviewed 136 articles and abstracts published between January 1980 and December 1997. Papers not using routine venography and a lung scan or angiography to detect deep-venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli (PE) respectively, were excluded. Of the 136 studies, 23 with 6001 patients were selected.

The incidence of DVT was 53% (1701/3214) in the aspirin group, 45% (541/1203) in the warfarin group, 29% (311/1075) in the LMWH group, and 17% (86/509) in the pneumatic compression device group. Intermittent pneumatic compression devices and LMWH were significantly better than warfarin (p < 0.0001) or aspirin (p < 0.0001) in preventing DVT.

The incidence of asymptomatic PE was 11.7% in the aspirin group (222/1901), 8.2% (101/1229) in the warfarin group and 6.3% (24/378) in the pneumatic compression group. No studies with LMWH used routine lung scans. Warfarin and pneumatic compression were significantly better than aspirin in preventing asymptomatic PE (p < 0.05).

The incidence of symptomatic PE was 1.3% (23/1800) in the aspirin group, 0.4% (2/559) in the warfarin group, 0.5% (2/416) in the LMWH group and 0% (0/177) in the pneumatic compression group. No statistically significant difference was noted between the above prophylatic regimes due to the very small incidence of symptomatic PE.

Prophylaxis for thromboembolic disease in TKA may have to include a combination of some of the above regimes to incorporate their advantages.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 80-B, Issue 6 | Pages 1057 - 1066
1 Nov 1998
Westrich GH Specht LM Sharrock NE Windsor RE Sculco TP Haas SB Trombley JF Peterson M

We performed a crossover study to evaluate the haemodynamic effect of active dorsal to plantar flexion and seven pneumatic compression devices in ten patients who had a total knee arthroplasty. Using the Acuson 128XP/10 duplex ultrasound unit with a 5MHz linear array probe, we assessed the augmentation of peak venous velocity and venous volume above and below the junction of the greater saphenous and common femoral veins in order to study both the deep and superficial venous systems.

The pneumatic compression devices evaluated included two foot pumps (A-V Impulse System and PlexiPulse Foot), a foot-calf pump (PlexiPulse Foot-Calf), a calf pump (VenaFlow System) and three calf-thigh pumps (SCD System, Flowtron DVT and Jobst Athrombic Pump). The devices differed in a number of ways, including the length and location of the sleeve and bladder, the frequency and duration of activation, the rate of pressure rise, and the maximum pressure achieved. A randomisation table was used to determine the order of the test conditions for each patient.

The enhancement of peak venous velocity occurred primarily in the deep venous system below the level of the saphenofemoral junction. The increases in peak venous velocity were as follows: active dorsal to plantar flexion 175%; foot pumps, A-V Impulse System 29% and PlexiPulse 65%; foot-calf pump, PlexiPulse, 221%; calf pump, VenaFlow, 302% and calf-thigh pumps, Flowtron DVT 87%, SCD System 116% and Jobst Athrombic Pump 263%.

All the devices augmented venous volume, the greatest effect being seen with those incorporating calf compression. The increases in ml/min were found in the deep venous system as follows: foot pumps, A-V Impulse System 9.6 and PlexiPulse Foot 16.7; foot-calf pump, PlexiPulse, 38.1; calf pump, VenaFlow, 26.2; calf-thigh pumps, Flowtron DVT 61.5, SCD System 34.7 and Jobst Athrombic Pump 82.3. Active dorsal to plantar flexion generated 8.5 ml for a single calf contraction.