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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 105-B, Issue SUPP_17 | Pages 46 - 46
24 Nov 2023
Fowler M Nocon A Chiu Y Tam K Carli A
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Aim

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating and costly complication of total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Use of extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis (EOAP) has become increasingly popular in the United States following a highly publicized study (Inabathula et al) from a single center demonstrating a significant protective effect (81% reduction) against PJI in ‘high-risk’ patients. However, these results have not been reproduced elsewhere and EOAP use directly conflicts with current antibiotic stewardship efforts. In order to study the role of EOAP in PJI prevention, consensus is needed for what defines ‘high-risk’ patients. The revision TJA (rTJA) population is an appropriate group to study due to having a higher incidence of PJI. The purpose of the current study was to rigorously determine which preoperative conditions described by Inabathula et al. (referred to as Inabathula criteria (IBC)) confer a higher rate of PJI in patients undergoing aseptic rTJA.

Method

2,256 patients that underwent aseptic rTJA at a single high-volume institution between 2016–2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient demographics and comorbidities were recorded to determine if they had 1 or more ‘IBC’, a long list of preoperative conditions including autoimmune diseases, active smoking, body mass index (BMI)>35, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Reoperation for PJI at 90-days and 1-year was recorded. Chi-squared or Fischer's exact tests were calculated to determine the association between preoperative presence/absence of IBC and PJI. Multivariable logistic regressions were conducted to determine if specific comorbidities within the IBC individually conferred an increased PJI risk.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 44 - 44
1 Jan 2018
Sculco T De Martino I Sculco P D'Apolito R Nocon A
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Instability continues to be a troublesome complication after THA and has been reported to be the main indication for revision in the United States, accounting for 22.5% of revisions. Risk factors associated with dislocation include: age of 75 years or older, body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater, alcohol abuse, and neuro-degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease. Dual-mobility articulations have become an increasingly popular option for these “at risk” primary THAs. Few studies have assessed their use in this complex patient population. The purpose of this study was to assess dislocation rate, radiographic outcomes and complications of the dual-mobility articulation in the setting of primary THA for patients at high risk for dislocation at a minimum follow up of 2 years.

We retrospectively reviewed 151 dual mobility acetabular components, that had been performed using a single design (ADM Stryker, Mahwah, NJ) between 2010 and 2014 at a single institution by a single surgeon. The mean age at time of index surgery was 82 years (range, 73–95), 114 patients were female, and mean BMI was 26.2 kg/m2 (range, 16.1–60.9). Dislocation rate and complications associated with dual mobility cups were reviewed, along with the radiographic outcomes after an average follow-up period of 3.6 years (range, 1.9–6.1 years).

The indication for hip replacement was osteoarthritis in all cases. We had one traumatic dislocation which required component revision after intraprosthetic dislocation following an attempt of closed reduction. There were no further dislocations in this cohort. No progressive radiolucencies or component positional changes were seen on radiographic assessment.

At short-term follow-up dual mobility provides a stable reconstruction in patients at high risk of dislocation with excellent radiographic results. Longer follow-up is needed to confirm the durability of these reconstructions.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 12 - 12
1 Jan 2018
De Martino I D'Apolito R Nocon A Sculco P Sculco TP Bostrom M
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Proximal femoral replacements are commonly used in oncologic limb salvage procedures. Recently, these megaprostheses have been utilized in complex revision arthroplasties where proximal femoral bone is compromised. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic survivorship of proximal femoral replacements as a salvage treatment for bone loss after hip arthroplasty. We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and radiographic outcomes of 31 proximal femoral replacements of a single design between 2004 and 2013 at a single institution. The mean age at time of index surgery was 62 years, 58% were female, and mean BMI was 28.1 Kg/m2. The indications and complications associated with megaprosthesis implantation were collected. Average follow-up was 60 months (range 24–120 months). Kaplan-Meier survivorship assessed clinical and radiographic survivorship. Indication for revision, use of a constrained liner and construct length were assessed as risk factors for construct failure.

The indications for proximal femoral replacement were periprosthetic infection (n=12, 38.7%), aseptic loosening (n=10, 32.3%), periprosthetic fracture (n=6, 19.3%), and non-union (n=3, 9.7%). A constrained liner was used in 22 hips (71%). The average length of bone resection was 148 cm (range 81–240 cm). There were nine revisions (29.2%): 3 for infection (9.7%) 2 for dislocation (6.5%), 2 for aseptic loosening (6.5%), and 2 for periprosthetic fracture (6.5%). Two of the 3 infections were in patients treated for infection. Overall survivorship was at 70.8%. There was no relation between the length of the bone resection, indication for revision and failure rate.

Proximal femoral replacement in non-oncologic revision hip arthroplasty demonstrated a high failure rate at 2–10 year follow-up. Despite the high failure rate, the benefits of this salvage construct are that they allow full weight-bearing and allow rapid mobilization with minimal morbidity.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_5 | Pages 112 - 112
1 Mar 2017
Ricciardi B Mount L McLawhorn A Nocon A Su E
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Background

Coronal malalignment has been proposed as a risk factor for mechanical failure after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In response to these concerns, technologies that provide intraoperative feedback to the surgeon about component positioning have been developed with the goal of reducing rates of coronal plane malalignment and improving TKA longevity. Imageless hand-held portable accelerometer technology has been developed to address some the limitations associated with other computer assisted navigation devices including line-of-sight problems, preoperative imaging requirements, extra pin sites, up-font capital expenditures, and learning curve. The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy and precision of a hand-held portable navigation system versus conventional instrumentation for tibial and femoral resections in TKA.

Methods

This study was a single-surgeon, retrospective cohort study. Consecutive patients undergoing TKA were divided into three groups: 1) tibial and femoral resections performed with conventional intra- and extramedullary resection guides (CON group; N=84), 2) a hand-held portable navigation system (KneeAlign, OrthoAlign Inc, Aliso Viejo, CA) for tibial resection only (TIBIA group; N=78), and 3) navigation for both tibial and distal femoral resections (BOTH group; N=80). Postoperative coronal alignment of the distal femoral and proximal tibial resection were measured based on the anatomic axis from standing AP radiographs and compared between the three groups for both precision and accuracy. Malalignment was considered to be greater than 3° varus/valgus from expected resection angle.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_3 | Pages 93 - 93
1 Feb 2017
De Martino I Sculco P Meyers K Nocon A Wright T Sculco T
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Introduction

Successful cementless acetabular designs require sufficient initial stability between implant and bone (with interfacial motions <150 μm) and close opposition between the porous coating and the reamed bony surface of the acetabulum to obtaining bone ingrowth and secondary stability. While prior generations of cementless components showed good clinical results for long term fixation, modern designs continue to trend toward increased porosity and improved frictional characteristics to further enhance cup stability.

Objectives

We intend to experimentally assess the differences in initial stability between a hemispherical acetabular component with a highly porous trabecular tantalum fixation surface (Continuum® Acetabular System, Zimmer Inc, Warsaw, IN)(Fig 1) and a hemispherical component with the new highly porous Trabecular Titanium® surface (Delta TT, Lima Corporate, Italy)(Fig 2) manufactured by electron beam melting.