Despite higher rates of revision after total hip arthroplasty (THA) being reported for uncemented stems in patients aged > 75 years, they are frequently used in this age group. Increased mortality after cemented fixation is often used as a justification, but recent data do not confirm this association. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the design of the stem and the type of fixation on the rate of revision and immediate postoperative mortality, focusing on the age and sex of the patients. A total of 333,144 patients with primary osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip who underwent elective THA between November 2012 and September 2022, using uncemented acetabular components without reconstruction shells, from the German arthroplasty registry were included in the study. The revision rates three years postoperatively for four types of stem (uncemented, uncemented with collar, uncemented short, and cemented) were compared within four age groups: < 60 years (Young), between 61 and 70 years (Mid-I), between 71 and 80 years (Mid-II), and aged > 80 years (Old). A noninferiority analysis was performed on the most frequently used designs of stem.Aims
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During THA in lateral position, keeping accurate lateral position is very important for obtaining good cup position. We normally use two kinds of hip positioner, but sometimes we can only use universal positioner provided with operational table. The pelvic tilt can be changed by surgical procedures such as traction, dislocation, reduction and so forth. In the present study, pre-op and post-op pelvic tilt was assessed using Kinect (Xbox 360′s sensor) as 3D scanner. As a 3D scanner, “Kinect®” was used (Fig. 1) with scanning software “Artec Studio 9 ®”. First, accuracy of the scanning system was validated, then 6 postero-lateral approach hip replacement with lateral position surgery cases (Fig.2) (1 male and 5 female, average 55.5 y.o., average BMI 27.6, IMP® positioner: 3 cases, Kyocera positioner: 2 cases, universal fixator provided with surgical table: 1 case), one direct anterior approach case, and one supine antero lateral case (Fig. 3) were scanned pre and post operatively. Pelvic tilts were assessed using tableside rails or edges of positioner that is tightly fixed to the table, as the reference.Introduction
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Displaced acetabular fractures in the older patient present significant treatment challenges. There is evidence the morbidity and mortality associated is similar to the fractured neck of femur cohort. Despite growing literature, there remains significant controversy regarding treatment algorithms; varying between conservative management, to fracture fixation and finally surgical fixation and simultaneous THA to allow immediate full weight bearing. £250k NIHR, Research for Patient Benefit (Ref: PB-PG-0815-20054). Trial ethical approval (17/EE/0271). After national consultation, 3 arms included; conservative management, fracture fixation and simultaneous fracture
Periprosthetic fractures around the femur during and after total hip arthroplasty (THA) remain a common mode of failure. It is important therefore to recognise those factors that place patients at increased risk for development of this complication. Prevention of this complication, always trumps treatment. Risk factors can be stratified into: 1. Patient related factors; 2. Host bone and anatomical considerations; 3. Procedural related factors; and 4. Implant related factors. Patient Factors. There are several patient related factors that place patients at risk for development of a periprosthetic fracture during and after total hip arthroplasty. Metabolic bone disease, particularly osteoporosis increases the risk of periprosthetic fracture. In addition, patients that smoke, have long term steroid use or disuse, osteopenia due to inactivity should be identified. A metabolic bone work up and evaluation of bone mineralization with a bone densitometry test can be helpful in identifying and implementing treatment prior to THA. Pre-operative Host Bone and Anatomic Considerations. In addition to metabolic bone disease the “shape of the bone” should be taken into consideration as well. Dorr has described three different types of bone morphology (Dorr A, B, C), each with unique characteristics of size and shape. It is important to recognise that not one single cementless implant may fit all bone types. The importance of templating a THA prior to surgery cannot be overstated. Stem morphology must be appropriately matched to patient anatomy. Today, several types of cementless stem designs exist with differing shape and areas of fixation. It is important to understand via pre-operative templating which stem works best in what situation. Procedural Related Factors. There has been a resurgence in interest in the varying surgical approaches to THA. While the validity and benefits of each surgical approach remains a point of debate, each approach carries with it its own set of risks. Several studies have demonstrated increased risk of periprosthetic fractures during THA with the use of the direct anterior approach. Risk factors for increased risk of periprosthetic fracture may include obesity, bone quality and stem design. Implant Related Factors. As mentioned there are several varying cementless implant shapes and sizes that can be utilised. There is no question that cementless fixation remains the most common mode of
Introduction. We have investigated middle-term clinical results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) cemented socket with improved technique using hydroxyapatite (HA) granules. IBBC (interfacial bioactive bone cement method, Oonishi) (1) is an excellent technique for augmenting cement-bone fixation in the long term. However, the technique is difficult and there are concerns over some points, such as bleeding control, disturbance of cement intrusion to anchoring holes by granules, difficulty of the uniform granular dispersion to the acetabular bone. To improve the original technique, we have modified IBBC (M-IBBC), and investigated the middle-term clinical results and radiographic changes. Materials and Methods. K-MAX HS-3 THA (Kyocera, Japan), with tapered cemented stem with small collar and all polyethylene cemented socket, was used for THA implants (Fig.1). Basically the third generation cementing technique was used for THA using bone cement. The socket fixation was performed with bone cement (Endurance, DePuy) and HA granules (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, Boneceram P; G-2, 0.3–0.6mm in size, Olympus, Japan) (Fig.2). In original IBBC technique, HA granules were dispersed on reamed acetabulum before cementing. In M-IBBC technique, HA granules were attached to bone cement on plastic plate, then inserted to reamed acetabulum and pressurized (Fig.3). 112 hip joints (95 cases) were operated between June 2010 and March 2014, and followed. The average follow-up period was 6.5 years, and average age at operation was 66.5 years. The clinical results were evaluated by Japan Orthopaedic Association Hip Score (JOA score), and X-p findings were evaluated using antero-posterior radiographs. The locations of radiolucent lines were identified according to the zones described by Delee and Charnley for acetabular components, and Zone 1 was divided into two parts, outer Zone 1a and inner Zone 1b. Results and Discussion. Revision was not performed. JOA score improved from 47 to 88. Socket and stem loosening was not observed. X-p findings of sockets demonstrated radiolucent line in Zone 1a/1b/2/3 in 0.9/0/0/0% immediately after the operation, 6.3/1.8/0/0.9% at 2 years postoperatively. After 2 years there was no progressive change, however, improvement of radiolucent line in Zone 1a was observed in two cases after 3 years postoperatively. Accordingly, at 5 years radiolucent line in Zone 1a/1b was observed in 4.4/1.8%. Oonish has reported excellent clinical results of THA with IBBC (1). To easily perform IBBC, we have modified the technique, improving the problems of IBBC. In this study, radiolucent line was observed at the margin of the socket in a small number of cases, and there was no progressive change. In addition, improvement of radiolucent line was observed in M-IBBC in this study, which was not observed in conventional cementing technique. Conclusions. It is demonstrated that M-IBBC provides stable socket cement
The aim of this study was to compare open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with revision surgery for the surgical management of Unified Classification System (UCS) type B periprosthetic femoral fractures around cemented polished taper-slip femoral components following primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Data were collected for patients admitted to five UK centres. The primary outcome measure was the two-year reoperation rate. Secondary outcomes were time to surgery, transfusion requirements, critical care requirements, length of stay, two-year local complication rates, six-month systemic complication rates, and mortality rates. Comparisons were made by the form of treatment (ORIF vs revision) and UCS type (B1 vs B2/B3). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed with two-year reoperation for any reason as the endpoint.Aims
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The April 2023 Trauma Roundup360 looks at: Displaced femoral neck fractures in patients aged 55 to 70 years: internal fixation or total hip arthroplasty?; Tibial plateau fractures: continuous passive motion approves range of motion; Lisfranc fractures: to fuse or not to fuse, that is the question; Is hardware removal after clavicle fracture plate fixation beneficial?; Fixation to coverage in Grade IIIB open fractures – what’s the time window?; Nonoperative versus locking plate fixation in the proximal humerus; Retrograde knee nailing or lateral plate for distal femur fractures?
In recent years, the use of a collared cementless femoral prosthesis has risen in popularity. The design intention of collared components is to transfer some load to the resected femoral calcar and prevent implant subsidence within the cancellous bone of the metaphysis. Conversely, the load transfer for a cemented femoral prosthesis depends on the cement-component and cement-bone interface interaction. The aim of our study was to compare the three most commonly used collared cementless components and the three most commonly used tapered polished cemented components in patients aged ≥ 75 years who have undergone a primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis (OA). Data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry from 1 September 1999 to 31 December 2022 were analyzed. Collared cementless femoral components and cemented components were identified, and the three most commonly used components in each group were analyzed. We identified a total of 11,278 collared cementless components and 47,835 cemented components. Hazard ratios (HRs) from Cox proportional hazards models, adjusting for age and sex, were obtained to compare the revision rates between the groups.Aims
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It is important to analyze objectively the hammering sound in cup press-fit technique in total hip arthroplasty (THA) in order to better understand the change of the sound during impaction. We hypothesized that a specific characteristic would present in a hammering sound with successful fixation. We designed the study to quantitatively investigate the acoustic characteristics during cementless cup impaction in THA. In 52 THAs performed between November 2018 and April 2022, the acoustic parameters of the hammering sound of 224 impacts of successful press-fit fixation, and 55 impacts of unsuccessful press-fit fixation, were analyzed. The successful fixation was defined if the following two criteria were met: 1) intraoperatively, the stability of the cup was retained after manual application of the torque test; and 2) at one month postoperatively, the cup showed no translation on radiograph. Each hammering sound was converted to sound pressures in 24 frequency bands by fast Fourier transform analysis. Basic patient characteristics were assessed as potential contributors to the hammering sound.Aims
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The aim of this investigation was to compare risk of infection in both cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasty (HA) as well as in total hip arthroplasty (THA) following femoral neck fracture. Data collection was performed using the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD). In HA and THA following femoral neck fracture, fixation method was divided into cemented and uncemented prostheses and paired according to age, sex, BMI, and the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index using Mahalanobis distance matching.Aims
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It is important to analyze objectively the hammering sound in cup press-fit technique in total hip arthroplasty (THA) in order to better understand the change of the sound during impaction. We hypothesized that a specific characteristic would present in a hammering sound with successful fixation. We designed the study to quantitatively investigate the acoustic characteristics during cementless cup impaction in THA. In 52 THAs performed between November 2018 and April 2022, the acoustic parameters of the hammering sound of 224 impacts of successful press-fit fixation, and 55 impacts of unsuccessful press-fit fixation, were analyzed. The successful fixation was defined if the following two criteria were met: 1) intraoperatively, the stability of the cup was retained after manual application of the torque test; and 2) at one month postoperatively, the cup showed no translation on radiograph. Each hammering sound was converted to sound pressures in 24 frequency bands by fast Fourier transform analysis. Basic patient characteristics were assessed as potential contributors to the hammering sound.Aims
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The December 2022 Trauma Roundup360 looks at: Anterior approach for acetabular fractures using anatomical plates; Masquelet–Ilizarov for the management of bone loss post debridement of infected tibial nonunion; Total hip arthroplasty – better results after low-energy displaced femoral neck fracture in young patients; Unreamed intramedullary nailing versus external fixation for the treatment of open tibial shaft fractures in Uganda: a randomized clinical trial; The Open-Fracture Patient Evaluation Nationwide (OPEN) study: the management of open fracture care in the UK; Cost-utility analysis of cemented hemiarthroplasty versus hydroxyapatite-coated uncemented hemiarthroplasty; Unstable ankle fractures: fibular nail fixation compared to open reduction and internal fixation; Long-term outcomes of randomized clinical trials: wrist and calcaneus; ‘HeFT’y follow-up of the UK Heel Fracture Trial.
Our primary aim was to assess reoperation-free survival at one year after the index injury in patients aged ≥ 75 years treated with internal fixation (IF) or arthroplasty for undisplaced femoral neck fractures (uFNFs). Secondary outcomes were reoperations and mortality analyzed separately. We retrieved data on all patients aged ≥ 75 years with an uFNF registered in the Swedish Fracture Register from 2011 to 2018. The database was linked to the Swedish Arthroplasty Register and the National Patient Register to obtain information on comorbidity, mortality, and reoperations. Our primary outcome, reoperation, or death at one year was analyzed using restricted mean survival time, which gives the mean time to either event for each group separately.Aims
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Uncemented implants are now commonly used at reimplantation of a two-stage revision total hip arthoplasty (THA) following periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). However, there is a paucity of data on the performance of the most commonly used uncemented femoral implants – modular fluted tapered (MFT) femoral components – in this setting. This study evaluated implant survival, radiological results, and clinical outcomes in a large cohort of reimplantation THAs using MFT components. We identified 236 reimplantation THAs from a single tertiary care academic institution from September 2000 to September 2020. Two designs of MFT femoral components were used as part of an established two-stage exchange protocol for the treatment of PJI. Mean age at reimplantation was 65 years (SD 11), mean BMI was 32 kg/m2 (SD 7), and 46% (n = 109) were female. Mean follow-up was seven years (SD 4). A competing risk model accounting for death was used.Aims
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The primary aim of this study is to assess the survival of the uncemented hydroxyapatite (HA) coated Trident II acetabular component as part of a hybrid total hip arthroplasty (THA) using a cemented Exeter stem. The secondary aims are to assess the complications, joint-specific function, health-related quality of life, and radiological signs of loosening of the acetabular component. A single-centre, prospective cohort study of 125 implants will be undertaken. Patients undergoing hybrid THA at the study centre will be recruited. Inclusion criteria are patients suitable for the use of the uncemented acetabular component, aged 18 to 75 years, willing and able to comply with the study protocol, and provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria includes patients not meeting study inclusion criteria, inadequate bone stock to support fixation of the prosthesis, a BMI > 40 kg/m2, or THA performed for pain relief in those with severely restricted mobility.Aims
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In the UK, the agricultural, military, and construction sectors have stringent rules about the use of hearing protection due to the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Orthopaedic staff may also be at risk due to the use of power tools. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have clear standards as to what are deemed acceptable occupational levels of noise on A-weighted and C-weighted scales. The aims of this review were to assess the current evidence on the testing of exposure to noise in orthopaedic operating theatres to see if it exceeds these regulations. A search of PubMed and EMBASE databases was conducted using PRISMA guidelines. The review was registered prospectively in PROSPERO. Studies which assessed the exposure to noise for orthopaedic staff in operating theatres were included. Data about the exposure to noise were extracted from these studies and compared with the A-weighted and C-weighted acceptable levels described in the HSE regulations.Aims
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This study aimed to investigate the risk of postoperative complications in COVID-19-positive patients undergoing common orthopaedic procedures. Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Programme (NSQIP) database, patients who underwent common orthopaedic surgery procedures from 1 January to 31 December 2021 were extracted. Patient preoperative COVID-19 status, demographics, comorbidities, type of surgery, and postoperative complications were analyzed. Propensity score matching was conducted between COVID-19-positive and -negative patients. Multivariable regression was then performed to identify both patient and provider risk factors independently associated with the occurrence of 30-day postoperative adverse events.Aims
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