Objectives. This study examines variations in knee arthroplasty patient reported outcome measures according to patient age. Methods. We analysed prospectively collected outcome data (OKS, Eq5D, satisfaction, and revision) on 2456 primary knee arthroplasty patients. Patients were stratified into defined age groups (< 55, 55–64, 65–74, 75–84, and ≥85 years). Oxford Knee Score and Eq5D were analysed pre-operatively, and postoperatively at 6 months and 2 years. Absolute scores and post-operative change in scores were calculated and compared between age groups. Satisfaction scores (0–100) were analysed at 6 months post-operatively. Linear, logistic and ordinal regression modelling was used to describe the association between age and outcomes, for continuous, binary and ordinal outcomes, respectively. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed to describe revision rates at 2 years. Results. Patients aged 65–85 years demonstrated better preoperative status than those aged under 65 (OKS, p=0.03; Eq5D, p=0.048), and over 85 years (OKS, p=0.03). Postoperatively, no significant difference in OKS or Eq5D was observed between age groups. Postoperative change in score showed a linear trend for a greater post-operative change in younger patients at 6-months and 2-years (p< 0.04). Overall satisfaction score was 84.9, but patient satisfaction was significantly lower in those aged < 55 years compared to all other age groups (78.1 Vs. 84.8, p=0.031). Cumulative overall 2-year revision rate was 1.3%. Conclusion. This study demonstrates that good early outcomes, as measured by the OKS and Eq5D, can be anticipated following knee replacement regardless of the patient's age, although younger patients gain greater improvement. However, the lower satisfaction in those aged < 55 years is a concern and suggests that outcome is not fully encapsulated by the OKS and Eq5D alone. This raises the question as to whether the OKS alone is an appropriate measure of pain and function in the younger, more active population

Introduction

The Constant Score (CS) and the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) are shoulder scoring systems routinely used in the UK. Patients with Acromio-Clavicular Joint (ACJ) and Sterno-Clavicular Joint (SCJ) injuries and those with clavicle fractures tend to be younger and more active than those with other shoulder pathologies. While the CS takes into account the recreational outcomes for such patients the weighting is very small. We developed the Nottingham Clavicle Score (NCS) specifically for this group of patients.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of the tapered cone stem in total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with excessive femoral anteversion and after femoral osteotomy.

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This study aims to describe the pre- and postoperative self-reported health and quality of life from a national cohort of patients undergoing elective total conventional hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in Australia. For context, these data will be compared with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) data from other international nation-wide registries.

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To estimate the measurement properties for the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) in patients undergoing revision knee arthroplasty (responsiveness, minimal detectable change (MDC-90), minimal important change (MIC), minimal important difference (MID), internal consistency, construct validity, and interpretability).

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This study aimed to evaluate the association between the sagittal alignment of the femoral component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and new Knee Society Score (2011KSS), under the hypothesis that outliers such as the excessive extended or flexed femoral component were related to worse clinical outcomes.

In this study we evaluated whether pre-operative Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis scores can predict satisfaction following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Prospective data for a cohort of patients undergoing THA from two large academic centres were collected, and pre-operative and one-year post-operative WOMAC scores and a 25-point satisfaction questionnaire were obtained for 446 patients. Satisfaction scores were dichotomised into either improvement or deterioration. Scatter plots and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were used to describe the association between pre-operative WOMAC and one-year post-operative WOMAC scores and patient satisfaction. Satisfaction was compared using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis against pre-operative, post-operative and δ WOMAC scores.

We found no relationship between pre-operative WOMAC scores and one-year post-operative WOMAC or satisfaction scores, with Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients of 0.16 and –0.05, respectively. The ROC analysis showed areas under the curve (AUC) of 0.54 (pre-operative WOMAC), 0.67 (post-operative WOMAC) and 0.43 (δ WOMAC), respectively, for an improvement in satisfaction.

We conclude that the pre-operative WOMAC score does not predict the post-operative WOMAC score or patient satisfaction after THA, and that WOMAC scores can therefore not be used to prioritise patient care.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:150–3.

We explored the outcome of staged bilateral total knee replacement (TKR) for symmetrical degenerative joint disease and deformity in terms of patient expectations, functional outcome and satisfaction. From 2009 to 2011, 70 consecutive patients (41 female) with a mean age of 71.7 years (43 to 89) underwent 140 staged bilateral TKRs at our institution, with a mean time between operations of 7.8 months (2 to 25). Patients were assessed pre-operatively and at six and 12 months post-operatively using the Short Form-12, Oxford knee score (OKS), expectation questionnaire and satisfaction score. The pre-operative OKS was significantly worse before the first TKR (TKR1), but displayed significantly greater improvement than that observed after the second TKR (TKR2). Expectation level increased from TKR1 to TKR2 in 17% and decreased in 20%. Expectations of pain relief and stair-climbing were less before TKR2; in contrast, expectations of sporting and social activities were greater. Decreased expectations of TKR2 were significantly associated with younger age and high expectations before TKR1. Patient satisfaction was high for both TKR1 (93%) and TKR2 (87%) but did not correlate significantly within individuals. We concluded that satisfaction with one TKR does not necessarily translate to satisfaction following the second.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2014;96-B:752–8.

Objectives

To define Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) thresholds for the Oxford hip score (OHS) and Oxford knee score (OKS) at mid-term follow-up.

Pre-operative variables are increasingly being used to determine eligibility for total knee replacement (TKR). This study was undertaken to evaluate the relationships, interactions and predictive capacity of variables available pre- and post-operatively on patient satisfaction following TKR. Using nationally collected patient reported outcome measures and data from the National Joint Registry for England and Wales, we identified 22 798 patients who underwent TKR for osteoarthritis between August 2008 and September 2010. The ability of specific covariates to predict satisfaction was assessed using ordinal logistic regression and structural equational modelling. Only 4959 (22%) of 22 278 patients rated the results of their TKR as ‘excellent’, despite the majority (71%, n = 15 882) perceiving their knee symptoms to be much improved. The strongest predictors of satisfaction were post-operative variables. Satisfaction was significantly and positively related to the perception of symptom improvement (operative success) and the post-operative EuroQol-5D score. While also significant within the models pre-operative variables were less important and had a minimal influence upon post-operative satisfaction. The most robust predictions of satisfaction occurred only when both pre- and post-operative variables were considered together. These findings question the appropriateness of restricting access to care based on arbitrary pre-operative thresholds as these factors have little bearing on post-operative satisfaction.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2013;95-B:1359–65.

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly being used to assess functional outcome and patient satisfaction. They provide a framework for comparisons between surgical units, and individual surgeons for benchmarking and financial remuneration. Better performance may bring the reward of more customers as patients and commissioners seek out high performers for their elective procedures. Using National Joint Registry (NJR) data linked to PROMs we identified 22 691 primary total knee replacements (TKRs) undertaken for osteoarthritis in England and Wales between August 2008 and February 2011, and identified the surgical factors that influenced the improvements in the Oxford knee score (OKS) and EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) assessment using multiple regression analysis. After correction for patient factors the only surgical factors that influenced PROMs were implant brand and hospital type (both p < 0.001). However, the effects of surgical factors upon the PROMs were modest compared with patient factors. For both the OKS and the EQ-5D the most important factors influencing the improvement in PROMs were the corresponding pre-operative score and the patient’s general health status. Despite having only a small effect on PROMs, this study has shown that both implant brand and hospital type do influence reported subjective functional scores following TKR. In the current climate of financial austerity, proposed performance-based remuneration and wider patient choice, it would seem unwise to ignore these effects and the influence of a range of additional patient factors.

Femoral stem design affects periprosthetic bone mineral density (BMD), which may impact long term survival of cementless implants in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of this study was to examine proximal femoral BMD in three morphologically different uncemented femoral stems designs to investigate whether one particular design resulted in improved preservation of BMDMethods: 119 patients were randomised to receive either a proximally coated dual taper wedge stem, a proximally coated anatomic stem or a fully coated collarless triple tapered stem. All surgeries were performed via the posterior approach with mobilization on the day of surgery. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans (Lunar iDXA, GE Healthcare, Madison, WI) assessed BMD across the seven Gruen zones pre-operatively, and post-operatively at 6-weeks, 1-year, and 2-years and compared to the unoperated contralateral femur as a control. Patient reported outcome measures of pain, function and health were also included at these corresponding follow-ups. BMD increased in zones one (2.5%), two (17.1%), three (13.0%), five (10%) and six (17.9%) for all stems. Greater preservation of BMD was measured on the lateral cortex (zone 2) for both the dual taper wedge and anatomic stems (p = 0.019). The dual taper wedge stem also demonstrated preservation of BMD in the medial calcar (zone 7) whilst the anatomic and triple taper stem declined in this region, however this was not statistically significant (p = 0.059). BMD decreased on average by 2.1% inthe mid-diaphysis region, distal to the stem tip (zone 4) for all implants. All stems performed equivalently at final follow-up in all patient reported outcome measures. This study demonstrated maintenance of femoral BMD in three different cementless femoral stem designs, with all achieving excellent improvements in patient reported outcomes. There was no significant stress shielding observed, however longer follow-up is required to elucidate the impact of this finding on implant survivorship

Background. Studies have compared open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with fibular nail fixation (FNF) and shown reduced wound complications with minimal difference to PROMS in the short term. Our aim is to compare long-term outcomes for unstable ankle fractures at 10 year follow up. Methods. Patients from a previously conducted RCT were contacted at a minimum of 10 years post intervention at a single study centre. Case notes were reviewed, and patient reported outcome measures acquired at 10 years. Results. Ninety-nine patients were included (48 FNF and 51 ORIF). After 10 years 75% (33/44) of patients in the FNF group required no further follow up versus 81% (39/48) in the ORIF group. Radiographically at 2 years post-injury, there was no statistically significant difference between groups for development of osteoarthritis (p=0.851). There was one tibio-talar fusion in each group secondary to osteoarthritis, but no statistically significant difference in overall re-operation rate (p=0.518). Fifty-one percent (n=50) of patients have so far returned patient reported outcome measures at a minimum of 10 years (Fibular nail n=23, plate fixation n=27). No significant difference was found between groups for the mean scores of Olerud and Molander Ankle Score (FNF 84.78 vs ORIF 84.07; p=0.883), the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) (FNF 89.54 vs ORIF 96.47; p=0.112), Euroqol-5D Index (FNF 0.88 vs ORIF 0.87; p=0.701) and Euroqol-5D Visual Analogue Score (FNF 77.30 vs ORIF 77.52; p=0.859). Conclusion. The current study illustrates that both methods of treatment result in a satisfactory long-term outcome with no difference in late complications or PROM scores at up to 10 years in patients under 65 years old, although the study is currently under powered

The objectives of our study were to compare patient reported outcome measures between manual and robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty. Between 1st May 2021 and 31st August 2022, 539 consecutive patients who underwent 564 primary total hip arthroplasties were identified from the local registry database. Data were prospectively collected, and included patient demographics, American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade, surgical approach, robotic-assistance, Oxford Hip Score (OHS), EQ-5D-3L and EQ-VAS pre-operatively and at twelve months. Robotic-assistance, compared against manual total hip arthroplasty, was associated with an enhanced median (interquartile range) OHS (46 [42 – 48] vs 43 [36 – 47], p-value < 0.001), EQ-5D-3L (5 [5 – 7] vs 6 [5 – 8], p-value 0.002), and EQVAS (90 [75 – 95] vs 80 [70 – 90], p-value 0.003) at twelve months after surgery. Robotic-assistance was confirmed to be an independent predictor of a greater OHS at twelve months on a multivariate linear regression analysis (p-value 0.001). Robotic assistance was superior to manual total hip arthroplasty in enhancing patient reported outcomes at twelve months after surgery

Introduction. Patellar tendinopathy is a highly prevalent clinical diagnosis supported by ultrasound changes. Numerous interventions are targeted at improving both symptoms and structure of dysfunctional tendons, however little is known of the diagnostic value in a changing ultrasound profile whilst patient reported outcome measures determine recovery. The aim of this study was to assess if change in ultrasound measure is congruent with change in Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment – Patella (VISA-P) score and therefore indicates the use of using ultrasound to assess patellar tendinopathy during symptom change. Method. Four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cinahl) were search in January 2014. Studies selected contained ultrasound and VISA-P scores from ≥ 2 type points. All included studies were quality assessed depending on type and available data underwent meta-analysis. Result. 10 papers of varying study type, of limited to high quality, were synthesised. Meta-analysis indicated that change in ultrasound measure was not congruent with change in VISA-P score. Conclusion. The variation in study quality, along with significant heterogeneity of ultrasound measure outcomes and reporting may influence the congruency of the data, but the association between gradual structure change and varying vascularity with pain or function is questionable throughout tendinopathy literature

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of the synovial joint with synovial inflammation, capsular contracture, articular cartilage degradation, subchondral sclerosis and osteophyte formation contributing to pain and disability. Transcriptomic datasets have identified genetic loci in hip and knee OA demonstrating joint specificity. A limited number of studies have directly investigated transcriptional changes in shoulder OA. Further, gene expression patterns of periarticular tissues in OA have not been thoroughly investigated. This prospective case control series details transcriptomic expression of shoulder OA by analysing periarticular tissues in patients undergoing shoulder replacement for OA as correlated with a validated patient reported outcome measure of shoulder function, an increasing (clinically worsening) QuickDASH score. We then compared transcriptomic expression profiles in capsular tissue biopsies from the OA group (N=6) as compared to patients undergoing shoulder stabilisation for recurrent instability (the control group, N=26). Results indicated that top ranked genes associated with increasing QuickDASH score across all tissues involved inflammation and response to stress, namely interleukins, chemokines, complement components, nuclear response factors and immediate early response genes. Some of these genes were upregulated, and some downregulated, suggestive of a state of flux between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory signalling pathways. We have also described gene expression pathways in shoulder OA not previously identified in hip and knee OA, as well as novel genes involved in shoulder OA

Background. The literature on the outcome of revision total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) remains limited. We aim to report the clinical and radiological outcomes of revision TAA at a high-volume centre in the UK. Methods. Retrospective review of 28 patients that underwent 29 revision TAA procedures using INBONE II prosthesis. Demographic, radiological, and patient reported outcome measures data were analysed. Results. The mean (range) duration from primary TAA to revision was 87.5 (16–223) months. The main indication for the revision was aseptic loosening of the primary TAA (82.8%). Additional procedures were required in 75.9% of patients. At mean (range) follow-up of 40 (24- 60) months, the infection, re-operation, and implant survival rates were 6.9%, 6.9% and 96.5% respectively. A significant postoperative improvement in the component alignment radiographic measures was observed. Osteolysis, subsidence, loosening and heterotopic ossification rates were comparable to other reports and did not influence the clinical outcome. A significant improvement was observed in the MOXFQ (all domains) and the EQ-5D (three domains) at 24 months postoperatively. Conclusions. Revision TAA using INBONE II was associated with good short-term survival and improvement in the postoperative scores at 2 years. Maintenance of the postoperatively improved alignment was documented at follow up. The relatively high survival rate in this series supports the notion that revision TAA is a satisfactory option for failed primary TAA

Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the outcomes of revision ankle replacements, using the Invision implant and impaction allograft for massive talar dome defects following primary ankle replacement failure. Outcomes were assessed in terms of bone graft incorporation; improvement in patient reported outcome measures (PROMs); and survivorship of the revision ankle arthroplasty. Methods. A retrospective review of prospectively collected data identified eleven patients who had massive bone cysts and underwent revision of a failed primary total ankle replacement to the Invision revision system, combined with impaction grafting using morselized femoral head allograft. These revisions occurred at a single high volume ankle arthroplasty centre. Computed tomography (CT) scans were used to assess bone graft incorporation and the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) and EQ-5D scores were used pre and post operatively to assess PROMs. Results. The mean follow up was 18 months (12–48months). In all eleven patients, improvement was reported in the post-operative MOXFQ and EQ-5D scores. CT scans showed bone graft incorporation in all cases. None of the patients have required further surgery and are continue to do well clinically at latest follow up. Conclusions. In the short term, this study confirms revision ankle replacements with the Invision prosthesis and impaction with morselized femoral head allograft is a suitable revision option for primary ankle replacement failure with massive talar bone loss. Long term follow up continues of these complex patients

Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) has been established as an effective technique to treat symptomatic hip dysplasia in young patients. Its role in treating borderline dysplasia and acetabular retroversion is evolving. The aim of this study was to:. Examine the prospectively collected outcomes following a minimally invasive PAO in a large cohort of patients. Compare the outcomes of patients with severe dysplasia, borderline dysplasia and acetabular retroversion. This is a single-surgeon review of patients operated in a high-volume centre with prospectively collected data between 2013 and 2020, and minimal followup of six months. PAO was performed using a minimally invasive modified Smith Peterson approach. 387 patients were operated during the study period and 369 eligible patients included in the final analysis. Radiographic parameters were assessed by two authors (GS and KB) with interrater reliability for 25 patients of 84–95% (IntraClass Coefficient). Patient reported outcome measures (i-HOT 12, NAHS, UCLA and EQ-5D) were collected prospectively. Case note review was also performed to collate complication data and blood transfusion rates. Radiological parameters improved significantly after surgery with Lateral centre-edge angle (LCEA) improving by 16.4 degrees and Acetabular index (AI) improved by 15.8 degrees. Patient reported outcome measures showed significant improvement in post-op NAHS, iHOT and EQ5D at 2 years compared to pre-op scores (NAHS=30.45, iHOT=42, EQ5D=0.32, p=0.01). This significance is maintained over 2 years post procedure (p=0.001). There was no significant difference between the three groups (severe dysplasia, borderline dysplasia and acetabular retroversion). Clinical outcomes showed an overall complication rate n=31, 8.3% (Major complication rate: n=3, 0.81%). Non-union rate: n=11, 2.96% of which 3 required fixation (0.81%). Hip arthroscopy post PAO: n=7, 1.9%. Conversion to THR: n=4, 1.1%. Blood transfusion requirement: n=46, 12.5%. No patient developed a major neurovascular injury. In this large single-centre study, patients had radiological and reported outcome improvements following surgery. Overall, there was a low complication rate, providing further evidence of the safety and efficacy of PAO for ameliorating pain and long-lasting results in the management of symptomatic hip dysplasia

Abstract. Introduction. Active, middle-aged patients with symptomatic cartilage or osteochondral defects can find themselves in a treatment gap when they have failed conservative measures but are not yet eligible for conventional arthroplasty. Data from various cohort studies suggests that focal knee resurfacing implants such as HemiCAP, UniCAP, Episealer or BioBoly are cost-effective solutions to alleviate pain, improve function and delay or eliminate the need for conventional replacement. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in order to(i) evaluate revision rates and implant survival of focal resurfacing; (ii) explore surgical complications; and (iii) evaluate various patient reported clinical outcome measures. Methodology. PubMED, Cochrane Library and Medline databases were searched in February 2022 for prospective and retrospective cohort studies evaluating any of the available implant types. Data on incidence of revision, complications and various patient reported outcome measures was sourced. Results. A total of 24 unique studies were identified with a total of 1465 enrolled patients. A revision rate of 12.97% over a 5.9 year weighted mean follow-up period was observed across all implant types. However, in one series a Kaplan-Meir survival as high as 92.6% at a 10-year follow-up period was noted. A statistically significant improvement was documented across multiple subjective clinical outcomes scores. There was a low reported incidence of post-operative complications such as aseptic loosening or deep wound infection. Conclusions. Focal femoral resurfacing appears to be a viable treatment option for focal symptomatic chondral lesions in patients beyond biological reconstruction, with low revision rates and high patient satisfaction