Aims. Cross-table lateral (CTL) radiographs are commonly used to measure acetabular component anteversion after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The CTL measurements may differ by > 10° from CT scan measurements but the reasons for this discrepancy are poorly understood. Anteversion measurements from CTL radiographs and CT scans are compared to identify spinopelvic parameters predictive of inaccuracy. Methods. THA patients (n = 47; 27 males, 20 females; mean age 62.9 years (SD 6.95)) with preoperative spinopelvic mobility, radiological analysis, and postoperative CT scans were retrospectively reviewed. Acetabular component anteversion was measured on postoperative CTL radiographs and CT scans using 3D reconstructions of the pelvis. Two cohorts were identified based on a CTL-CT error of ≥ 10° (n = 11) or < 10° (n = 36). Spinopelvic mobility parameters were compared using independent-samples t-tests. Correlation between error and mobility parameters were assessed with Pearson’s coefficient. Results. Patients with CTL error > 10° (10° to 14°) had stiffer lumbar spines with less mean lumbar flexion (38.9°(SD 11.6°) vs 47.4° (SD 13.1°); p = 0.030), different sagittal balance measured by pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis mismatch (5.9° (SD 18.8°) vs -1.7° (SD 9.8°); p = 0.042), more pelvic extension when seated (pelvic tilt -9.7° (SD 14.1°) vs -2.2° (SD 13.2°); p = 0.050), and greater change in pelvic tilt between supine and seated positions (12.6° (SD 12.1°) vs 4.7° (SD 12.5°); p = 0.036). The CTL measurement error showed a positive correlation with increased CTL anteversion (r = 0.5; p = 0.001), standing lordosis (r = 0.23; p = 0.050), seated lordosis (r = 0.4; p = 0.009), and pelvic tilt change between supine and step-up positions (r = 0.34; p = 0.010). Conclusion. Differences in spinopelvic mobility may explain the variability of acetabular anteversion measurements made on CTL radiographs. Patients with stiff spines and increased compensatory pelvic movement have less accurate measurements on CTL radiographs. Flexion of the contralateral hip is required to obtain clear CTL radiographs. In patients with lumbar stiffness, this movement may extend the pelvis and increase anteversion of the acetabulum on CTL views. Reliable analysis of acetabular component anteversion in this patient population may require advanced imaging with a CT scan. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(7 Supple B):59–65

Introduction. Cross table lateral (CTL) radiographs are commonly used to measure acetabular component anteversion after total hip arthroplasty (THA). CTL measurements may differ by >10 degrees from CT scan measurements, but the reasons for this discrepancy are poorly understood. We compare anteversion measurements made on CTL radiographs and CT scans to identify spinopelvic parameters predictive of inaccuracy. Methods. THA patients (n=47) with preoperative spinopelvic radiographic analysis and postoperative CT scans were retrospectively reviewed. Acetabular component anteversion was measured on post-operative CTL radiographs, and CT scans using 3D reconstructions of the pelvis. Patients were grouped by error (CTL-CT)>10° (n=11) or <10° (n=36), and spinopelvic mobility parameters were compared using t-tests. Correlation between error and mobility parameters was assessed with Pearson coefficient. Results. Patients with CTL error >10° (range 10–14) had stiffer lumbar spines with less lumbar flexion (38° vs 47°, p=0.03), greater sagittal imbalance measured by pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis mismatch (6° vs −2°, p=0.04), more pelvic extension when seated (pelvic tilt −10° vs −2°, p=0.05), and greater change in pelvic tilt between supine and seated positions (13° vs 4°, p=0.04). The error of CTL measurements showed a positive correlation with increased CTL anteversion (r=0.5, p=0.001), standing lordosis (r=0.23, p=0.05), seated lordosis (r=0.4, p=0.01) and pelvic tilt change between supine and step-up positions (r=0.34, p=0.01). Discussion. Differences in spinopelvic mobility patterns may explain the variable accuracy of acetabular anteversion measurements on CTL radiographs. Patients with stiff spines and increased compensatory pelvic motion have less accurate measurements on CTL radiographs. Flexion of the contralateral hip is required to obtain clear CTL radiographs. In patients with a stiff lumbar spine, this movement may extend the pelvis and increase anteversion of the acetabulum on CTL views. Reliable analysis of acetabular component anteversion in this patient population may require advanced imaging with a CT scan

Introduction:. The lateral radiographs are useful in evaluation of the acetabular cup anteversion. However, this method was affected by variations in pelvic position and radiographic technique. In this study, we employed the ischial axis (IA) as an anatomical landmark on the lateral radiographs, and we investigated a relationship between IA and the anterior pelvic plane (APP) using three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT). Using these findings, we report a new method for accurate measurement of the acetabular cup anteversion on plain lateral radiographs using IA as an anatomical reference. Materials and Methods:. At first, preoperative3D-CT images were obtained in 109 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty. The diagnosis was osteoarthritis in all patients. The angle between the IA (defined by a line connecting the anterior edge of the greater sciatic notch and the lesser sciatic notch) and APP (defined by the bilateral anterosuperior iliac spine and the symphysis) was measured on 3D-CT (Fig. 1). Secondly, postoperative lateral radiographs were obtained at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, and 52 weeks after surgery in 15 patients. The angle between a line tangential to the opening of the cup and a line perpendicular to APP was measured (Fig. 2). Three methods of acetebular cup position assessment were compared: 1) the present method, 2) Woo and Morrey method, and 3) software (2D template, Kyocera) method. Results:. The mean angle between IA and APP was 18.0 ± 3.5°. The mean acetabular cup anteversion measured using present method was 21.3°, Woo and Morrey method was 26.6°, and software method was 21.2°. The mean SDs of present method was 0.64°, Woo and Morrey method was 1.17°, and software method was 0.46°. Conclusions:. APP, considered as vertical in weight bearing, has a relatively consistent relationship between IA. The findings of this study provide a more consistent measurement of acetabular cup by reducing variation due to pelvic position

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Several radiological methods of measuring anteversion of the acetabular component after total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been described. These are limited by low reproducibility, are less accurate than CT 3D reconstruction, and are cumbersome to use. These methods also partly rely on the identification of obscured radiological borders of the component. We propose two novel methods, the Area and Orthogonal methods, which have been designed to maximize use of readily identifiable points while maintaining the same trigonometric principles.

The interaction between the lumbosacral spine and the pelvis is dynamically related to positional change, and may be complicated by co-existing pathology. This review summarises the current literature examining the effect of sagittal spinal deformity on pelvic and acetabular orientation during total hip arthroplasty (THA) and provides recommendations to aid in placement of the acetabular component for patients with co-existing spinal pathology or long spinal fusions. Pre-operatively, patients can be divided into four categories based on the flexibility and sagittal balance of the spine. Using this information as a guide, placement of the acetabular component can be optimal based on the type and significance of co-existing spinal deformity.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:1017–23.

We assessed the orientation of the acetabular component in 1070 primary total hip arthroplasties with hard-on-soft, small diameter bearings, aiming to determine the size and site of the target zone that optimises outcome. Outcome measures included complications, dislocations, revisions and ΔOHS (the difference between the Oxford Hip Scores pre-operatively and five years post-operatively). A wide scatter of orientation was observed (2sd 15°). Placing the component within Lewinnek’s zone was not associated withimproved outcome. Of the different zone sizes tested (± 5°, ± 10° and ± 15°), only ± 15° was associated with a decreased rate of dislocation. The dislocation rate with acetabular components inside an inclination/anteversion zone of 40°/15° ± 15° was four times lower than those outside. The only zone size associated with statistically significant and clinically important improvement in OHS was ± 5°. The best outcomes (ΔOHS > 26) were achieved with a 45°/25° ± 5° zone.

This study demonstrated that with traditional technology surgeons can only reliably achieve a target zone of ±15°. As the optimal zone to diminish the risk of dislocation is also ±15°, surgeons should be able to achieve this. This is the first study to demonstrate that optimal orientation of the acetabular component improves the functional outcome. However, the target zone is small (± 5°) and cannot, with current technology, be consistently achieved.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:164–72.

Aims. Pelvic incidence (PI) is considered an important anatomical parameter for determining the sagittal balance of the spine. The contribution of an abnormal PI to hip osteoarthritis (OA) remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between PI and hip OA, and the difference in PI between hip OA without anatomical abnormalities (primary OA) and hip OA with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH-OA). Methods. In this study, 100 patients each of primary OA, DDH-OA, and control subjects with no history of hip disease were included. CT images were used to measure PI, sagittal femoral head coverage, α angle, and acetabular anteversion. PI was also subdivided into three categories: high PI (larger than 64.0°), medium PI (42.0° to 64.0°), and low PI (less than 42.0°). The anterior centre edge angles, posterior centre edge angles, and total sagittal femoral head coverage were measured. The correlations between PI and sagittal femoral head coverage, α angle, and acetabular anteversion were examined. Results. No significant difference in PI was observed between the three groups. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the category distribution of PI. The DDH-OA group had lower mean sagittal femoral head coverage than the other groups. There were no significant correlations between PI and other anatomical factors, including sagittal femoral head coverage, α angle, and acetabular anteversion. Conclusion. No associations were found between mean PI values or PI categories and hip OA. Furthermore, there was no difference in PI between patients with primary OA and DDH-OA. From our evaluation, we found no evidence of PI being an independent factor associated with the development of hip OA. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(11):1656–1661

Reorientating pelvic osteotomies are performed to improve femoral head coverage and secondary degenerative arthritis. A rectangular triple pelvic innominate osteotomy (3PIO) is performed in symptomatic cases. However, deciding optimal screw fixation type to avoid complications is questionable. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the biomechanical behavior of two different acetabular screw configurations used for rectangular 3PIO osteosynthesis. It was hypothesized that bi-directional screw fixation would be biomechanically superior to mono-axial screw fixation technique. A rectangular 3PIO was performed in twelve right-side artificial Hemi-pelvises. Group 1 (G1) had two axial and one transversal screw in a bi-directional orientation. Group 2 (G2) had three screws in the axial direction through the iliac crest. Acetabular fragment was reoriented to 10.5° inclination in coronal plane, and 10.0° increased anteversion along axial plane. Specimens were biomechanically tested until failure under progressively increasing cyclic loading at 2Hz, starting at 50N peak compression, increasing 0.05N/cycle. Stiffness was calculated from machine data. Acetabular anteversion, inclination and medialization were evaluated from motion tracking data from 250-2500 at 250 cycle increments. Failure cycles and load were evaluated for 5° change in anteversion. Stiffness was higher in G1 (56.46±19.45N/mm) versus G2 (39.02±10.93N/mm) but not significantly, p=0.31. Acetabular fragment anteversion, inclination and medialization increased significantly each group (p≤0.02) and remained non-significantly different between the groups (p≥0.69). Cycles to failure and failure load were not significantly different between G1 (4406±882, 270.30±44.10N) and G2 (5059±682, 302.95±34.10N), p=0.78. From a biomechanical perspective, the present study demonstrates that a bi-directional screw orientation does not necessarily advantageous versus mono-axial alignment when the latter has all three screws evenly distributed over the osteotomy geometry. Moreover, the 3PIO fixation is susceptible to changes in anteversion, inclination and medialization of the acetabular fragment until the bone is healed. Therefore, cautious rehabilitation with partial weight-bearing is recommended

Aims. The effect of pelvic tilt (PT) and sagittal balance in hips with pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with acetabular retroversion (AR) is controversial. It is unclear if patients with AR have a rotational abnormality of the iliac wing. Therefore, we asked: are parameters for sagittal balance, and is rotation of the iliac wing, different in patients with AR compared to a control group?; and is there a correlation between iliac rotation and acetabular version?. Methods. A retrospective, review board-approved, controlled study was performed including 120 hips in 86 consecutive patients with symptomatic FAI or hip dysplasia. Pelvic CT scans were reviewed to calculate parameters for sagittal balance (pelvic incidence (PI), PT, and sacral slope), anterior pelvic plane angle, pelvic inclination, and external rotation of the iliac wing and were compared to a control group (48 hips). The 120 hips were allocated to the following groups: AR (41 hips), hip dysplasia (47 hips) and cam FAI with normal acetabular morphology (32 hips). Subgroups of total AR (15 hips) and high acetabular anteversion (20 hips) were analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using analysis of variance with Bonferroni correction. Results. PI and PT were significantly decreased comparing AR (PI 42° (SD 10°), PT 4° (SD 5°)) with dysplastic hips (PI 55° (SD 12°), PT 10° (SD 6°)) and with the control group (PI 51° (SD 9°) and PT 13° (SD 7°)) (p < 0.001). External rotation of the iliac wing was significantly increased comparing AR (29° (SD 4°)) with dysplastic hips (20°(SD 5°)) and with the control group (25° (SD 5°)) (p < 0.001). Correlation between external rotation of the iliac wing and acetabular version was significant and strong (r = 0.81; p < 0.001). Correlation between PT and acetabular version was significant and moderate (r = 0.58; p < 0.001). Conclusion. These findings could contribute to a better understanding of hip pain in a sitting position and extra-articular subspine FAI of patients with AR. These patients have increased iliac external rotation, a rotational abnormality of the iliac wing. This has implications for surgical therapy with hip arthroscopy and acetabular rim trimming or anteverting periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2021;2(10):813–824

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful surgical procedures of modern times, however debate continues as to the optimal orientation of the acetabular component and how to reliably achieve this. We hypothesised that functional CT-based planning with patient specific instruments using the Corin Optimised Positioning System (OPS) would provide more accurate component alignment than the conventional freehand technique using 2D templating. A pragmatic single-centre, patient-assessor blinded, randomised control trial of patients undergoing THA was performed. 54 patients (age 18–70) were recruited to either OPS THA or conventional THA. All patients received a cementless acetabular component. Patients in both arms underwent pre- and post-operative CT scans, and four functional x-rays (standing and seated). Patients in the OPS group had a 3D surgical plan and bespoke guides made. Patients in the conventional group had a surgical plan based on 2D templating x-rays, and the pre-operative target acetabular orientation was recorded by the surgeon. The primary outcome measure was the difference between planned and achieved acetabular anteversion and was determined by post-operative CT scan performed at 6 weeks. Secondary outcome measures included Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS), Oxford Hip Score (OHS), EQ-5D and adverse events. In the OPS group, the achieved acetabular anteversion was within 10° of the plan in 96% of cases, compared with only 76% of cases in the conventional group. For acetabular inclination, the achieved position in the OPS group was within 10° of the plan in 96% of cases, compared with in only 84% of cases in the conventional group. These differences were not statistically significant. The clinical outcomes were comparable between the two groups. Large errors in acetabular orientation appear to be reduced when functional CT-based planning and patient-specific instruments are used compared to the freehand technique, but no statistically significant differences were seen in the difference between planned and achieved angles. Larger studies are needed to analyse this in more detail and to determine whether the reduced numbers of outliers lead to improved clinical outcomes

INTRODUCTION. Component impingement in total hip arthroplasty (THA) can cause implant damage or dislocation. Dual mobility (DM) implants are thought to reduce dislocation risk, but impingement on metal acetabular bearings may cause femoral component notching. We studied the prevalence of (and risk factors for) femoral notching with DM across two institutions. METHODS. We identified 37 patients with minimum 1-year radiographic follow-up after primary (19), revision (16), or conversion (2) THA with 3 distinct DM devices between 2012 and 2017. Indications for DM included osteonecrosis, femoral neck fracture, concomitant spinal or neurologic pathology, revision or conversion surgery, and history of prosthetic hip dislocation. Most recent radiographs were reviewed and assessed for notching. Acetabular anteversion and abduction were calculated as per Widmer (2004). Records were reviewed for dislocations and reoperations. RESULTS. 2/37 of cases demonstrated femoral component notching, best seen on Dunn views (available in 7/37 cases). Notching was associated with increased mean acetabular anteversion (32.5° with notch, 19.6° without; p=.03). 2/5 patients with anteversion greater than 30° had notching, while no patients with less anteversion had notching (p=.01). Recurrent posterior instability was the indication for 6 revision THAs studied. Both cases of notching were in this group. Although not statistically associated with implant design, notching occurred in 2/18 MDM, 0/10 ADM and 0/9 G7 constructs. Dislocation occurred in 0/18 MDM, 0/10 ADM and 2/9 G7 constructs (p=.04), resulting in one revision to a constrained liner. We observed no significant differences in rate of notching or dislocation with respect to age, cup or head size, or component abduction. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION. Femoral notching was identified in 5% of DM cases, equal to the rate of dislocation. Dunn views are not routine after THA, so the incidence may be underestimated. Increasing acetabular anteversion to minimize posterior dislocation is a risk factor. Dislocation and notching incidence may vary between DM components based on design features. Further study is warranted to determine clinical significance. For any figures or tables, please contact authors directly

We studied 33 third generation, alumina ceramic-on-ceramic bearings retrieved from cementless total hip replacements after more than six months in situ. Wear volume was measured with a Roundtest machine, and acetabular orientation from the anteroposterior pelvic radiograph. The overall median early wear rate was 0.1 mm. 3. /yr for the femoral heads, and 0.04 mm. 3. /yr for the acetabular liners. We then excluded hips where the components had migrated. In this stable subgroup of 22 bearings, those with an acetabular anteversion of < 15° (seven femoral heads) had a median femoral head wear rate of 1.2 mm. 3. /yr, compared with 0 mm. 3. /yr for those with an anteversion of ≥15° (15 femoral heads, p < 0.001). Even under edge loading, wear volumes with ceramic-on-ceramic bearings are small in comparison to other bearing materials. Low acetabular anteversion is associated with greater wear

Purpose. Spinopelvic parameters are associated with the development of symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement and subsequent osteoarthritis. Pelvic incidence (PI) characterizes the sagittal profile of the pelvis and is important in the regulation of both lumbar lordosis and pelvic orientation (i.e. tilt). The purpose of this imaging-based study was to test the association between PI and acetabular morphology. Methods. Measurements of the pelvis and acetabulum were performed for 96 control patients and 29 hip dysplasia patients using 3D-computed topography (3D-CT) scans. Using previously validated measurements the articular cartilage and cotyloid fossa area of the acetabulum, functional acetabular version/inclination, acetabular depth, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, and PI were calculated. Non-parametric statistical tests were used; significance was set at p<0.05. Results. Of the 125 scans analyzed in this study, 65% were females and the average age was 24.8±6.0 years old. Thirty-six (14.4%) hips had acetabular retroversion; 178 (71.2%) had normal acetabular version; and 36 (14.4%) had high acetabular anteversion. Acetabular version moderately correlated with pelvic incidence; (Sρearman= 0.4; p<0.001). Patients with acetabular retroversion had significantly lower PI (44.2. °. ; 95% CI 41.0–47.4. °. ), compared to those with normal acetabular version (49.4. °. ; 95% CI 47.8–51.0. °. ) (p=0.004). Patients with normal version had significantly lower PI compared to those with high acetabular anteversion (56.4. °. ; 95% CI 52.8–60.0. °. ) (p<0.001). A significant difference in pelvic tilt between the groups (retroversion: 3±7; normal: 9±6; high version: 17±7) (p<0.001) was noted. Acetabular depth inversely and weakly correlated with pelvic incidence (ρ= −0.2; p=0.001). No other of the acetabular parameter correlated with the spinopelvic parameters tested. Conclusion. This is the first study to demonstrate the association between PI and functional acetabular version using 3D-CT scans. The results of this study illustrate the importance of PI as a descriptor of both pelvic and acetabular morphology and function

Introduction. Pelvic flexion and extension in different body positions can affect acetabular orientation after total hip arthroplasty, and this may predispose patients to dislocation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate functional acetabular component position in total hip replacement patients during standing and sitting. We hypothesize that patients with degenerative lumbar disease will have less pelvic extension from standing to sitting, compared to patients with a normal lumbar spine or single level spine disease. Methods. A prospective cohort of 20 patients with primary unilateral THR underwent spine-to-ankle standing and sitting lateral radiographs that included the lumbar spine and pelvis using EOS imaging. Patients were an average age of 58 ± 12 years and 6 patients were female. Patients had (1) normal lumbar spines or single level degeneration, (2) multilevel degenerative disc disease or (3) scoliosis. We measured acetabular anteversion (cup relative to the horizontal), sacral slope angle (superior endplate of S1 relative to the horizontal), and lumbar lordosis angles (superior endplates of L1 and S1). We calculated the absolute difference in acetabular anteversion and the absolute difference in lumbar lordosis during standing and sitting (Figure 1). Results. Nine patients had normal lumbar spines or scoliosis, and 11 patients had multilevel disc disease. The median change in cup anteversion for normal and scoliosis patients was 29° degrees (range 11° to 41°) compared to 21° degrees (range 1° to 34°) for multilevel disc disease patients (p=0.03). There was a positive correlation between the change in cup anteversion and the change in lumbar lordosis (p=0.01; Figure 2). From standing to sitting, cup anteversion always increased and lumbar lordosis always decreased. Conclusions. The change in cup anteversion from standing to sitting was variable in patients with normal, degenerative, and scoliosis lumbar spines. Patients with degenerative disc disease have less pelvic extension, and thus less acetabular anteversion in the sitting position compared to normal spines. This may increase their risk of posterior dislocation

Introduction. Implant position plays a major role in the mechanical stability of a total hip replacement. The standard modality for assessing hip component position postoperatively is a 2D anteroposterior radiograph, due to low radiation dose and low cost. Recently, the EOS® X-Ray Imaging Acquisition System has been developed as a new low-dose radiation system for measuring hip component position. EOS imaging can calculate 3D patient information from simultaneous frontal and lateral 2D radiographs of a standing patient without stitching or vertical distortion, and has been shown to be more reliable than conventional radiographs for measuring hip angles[1]. The purpose of this prospective study was to compare EOS imaging to computer tomography (CT) scans, which are the gold standard, to assess the reproducibility of hip angles. Materials and Methods. Twenty patients undergoing unilateral THA consented to this IRB-approved analysis of post-operative THA cup alignment. Standing EOS imaging and supine CT scans were taken of the same patients 6 weeks post-operatively. Postoperative cup alignment and femoral anteversion were measured from EOS radiographs using sterEOS® software. CT images of the pelvis and femur were segmented using MIMICS software (Materialise, Leuven, Belgium), and component position was measured using Geomagic Studio (Morrisville, NC, USA) and PTC Creo Parametric (Needham, MA). The Anterior Pelvic Plane (APP), which is defined by the two anterior superior iliac spines and the pubic symphysis, was used as an anatomic reference for acetabular inclination and anteversion. The most posterior part of the femoral condyles was used as an anatomic reference for femoral anteversion. Two blinded observers measured hip angles using sterEOS® software. Reproducibility was analysed by the Bland-Altman method, and interobserver reliability was calculated using the Cronbach's alpha (∝) coefficient of reliability. Results. The Bland-Altman analysis of test-retest reliability indicated that the 95% limits of agreement between the EOS and CT measurements ranged from −3° to 4° for acetabular inclination, from −5° to 5° for acetabular anteversion, and from −7° to 2° for femoral anteversion. The average difference between EOS measurements and CT measurements was 2° ± 2° for acetabular inclination, 3°± 2° degrees for acetabular anteversion and 4° ± 4° femoral anteversion. Interobserver agreement was good for acetabular inclination (Cronbach's α = 0.55), acetabular anteversion (Cronbach's α = 0.76) and femoral components (Cronbach's α = 0.98) using EOS imaging. Conclusions. EOS imaging can accurately and reliably measure hip component position, while exposing patients to a much lower dose of radiation than a CT scan

Purpose of the study: Two principle angles describe the orientation of the acetabular reconstruction of hip arthroplsty: lateral inclination and anteversion. Lateal inclination is easily determined on the plain x-ray but the measurement of anteversion generally requires axial computed tomography (CT). The values measured for acetabular anteversion depend on the planes chosen as reference. Similarly the measurement of acetabular inclination using conventional radiographs is often considered imprecise due to the large number of variables involved. Several reference planes are described in the literature. The purpose of this work was to characterise the values obtained using two reference planes, the anterior pelvic plan (APP) used for navigation and the pelvic axis (proposed by other authors). Materials and Methods: We used the Hip-Plane-Sympios. ®. software to determine lateral inclination and anteversions using each reference plane. The APP was defined by three points: the anterosuperior border of the pubic symphysis, the anterior border of the two antero-superior iliac spines. The pelvic axis was defined by three points: the centre of the S1 plateau and the centres of the two femoral heads. A control reference plane (the plane of the CT table which corresponds to the conventional radiographic plane) was also used. Seventy-six patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis were included in this protocol. Results: Values measured for the APP were: mean acetabular inclination 52.5°± 4.1° (40–62°), mean acetabular anteversion 24.1°±5.8° (14–35°). Values measured for the pelvic axis were: mean acetabular inclination 47.6°± 4.5° (37–59°), mean acetabular anteversion 12.9°±7° (2–31°). In the plane of the CT table: mean acetabular inclination was 50.6°±4.2° (38–57°) and mean acetabular anteversion 20.2°±702° (1–40°). All of these values were significantly different from the others (p< 0.001). Use of the APP yields values higher than conventional values and those obtained using the pelvic axis, yet the distributions remained identical. Discussion: The APP is used for total hip arthroplasty navigation systems. It is important to recognised that the angles measured in reference to this plane are greater than the classical radiographic values measured for acetabular inclination. The pelvic plane produces angles closer to the generally accepted anatomic values. Angles measured relative to the radiographic table are intermediary

Introduction. This study aims to determine how the acetabular version changes during the key developmental stage of adolescence, and what contributes to this change. In addition, we examined whether patient factors (BMI, activity levels) or the femoral-sided anatomy contribute to any observed changes. Patients/Materials & Methods. This prospective longitudinal cohort study included 19 volunteers (38 healthy hips). The participants underwent clinical examination (BMI, range of movement assessment), MRIs of both hips at recruitment and at follow-up (6 ± 2 years) and HSS Paediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale (Pedi-FABS) questionnaire. MRI scans were assessed at both time points to determine change of the tri-radiate cartilage complex (TCC), the acetabular anteversion, the degree of anterior, posterior, and superior femoral head coverage by the acetabulum, and anterior and antero-superior alpha angles. We investigated if the change in anteversion and sector angles was influenced by the BMI, range of movement measurements, the Pedi-FABS or the alpha angle measurements. Results. At the baseline MRI, all hips had a Grade I (open) TCC; the TCC was Grade III (closed) by follow-up MRI in all of the hips. The acetabular anteversion increased moving caudally further away from the roof for both time-points. The mean anteversion increased from 7.4° ± 3.8 to 12.2° ± 4 (p < 0.001). The increase in version occurred universally on the acetabulum but was greatest at the rostral ¼ of the acetabulum. The change in version did not correlate with any of the patient factors tested (p = 0.1–0.6). Discussion. The native acetabulum orientation changes around adolescence, with the version significantly increasing as a result of a reduction of the femoral head coverage anteriorly. Disturbance of this process would lead to pathology contributing to pincer or retroversion FAI. Conclusion. Further study of greater power is needed to provide further insight into association between version and patient factors

The problem associated with ceramic on ceramic total hip replacement (THR) is audible noise. Squeaking is the most frequently documented sound. The incidence of squeaking has been reported to wide range from 0.7 to 20.9%. Nevertheless there is no study to investigate on incidence of noise in computer assisted THR with ceramic on ceramic bearing. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and risks factors associated with noise. We retrospectively reviewed 200 patients (202 hips) whom performed computer assisted THR (Orthopilot, B. Braun, Tuttlingen, Germany) with ceramic on ceramic bearing between March 2009 and August 2012. All procedures underwent uncemented THR with posterior approach by single surgeon. All hips implanted with PLASMACUP and EXIA femoral stem (B. Braun, Tuttlingen, Germany). All cases used BIOLOX DELTA (Ceramtec, AG, Plochingen, Germany) ceramic liner and head. The incidence and type of noise were interviewed by telephone using set of questionnaire. Patient's age, weight, height, body mass index, acetabular cup size, femoral offset size determined from medical record for comparing between silent hips and noisy hips. The acetabular inclination angle, acetabular anteversion angle, femoral offset, hip offset were reviewed to compare difference between silent hips and noisy hips. The audible noise was reported for 13 hips (6.44%). 5 patients (5 hips) reported click (2.47%) and 8 patients (8 hips) squeaked (3.97%). The mean time to first occurrence of click was 13.4 months and squeak was 7.4 months after surgery. Most common frequency of click was less than weekly (60%) and squeak was 1–4 times per week (50%). Most common activity associated with noise was bending; 40% in click and 75% in squeaking. No patients complained for pain or social problem. Moreover, no patient underwent any intervention for the noise. The noise had not self-resolved in any of the patients at last follow up. Age, weight, height and BMI showed no statistically significant difference between silent hips and click hips. In addition, there was also same result between silent hips and squeaking hips. Acetabular cup insert size and femoral offset stem size the results showed that there was no statistically significant difference between silent hips and click hips, also with squeaking hips. Acetabular inclination, angle acetabular anteversion angle, femoral offset, hip offset the results shown that only acetabular anteversion angle differed significantly between silent hips (19.94±7.78 degree) and squeaking hips (13.46±5.54 degree). The results can conclude that incidence of noise after ceramic on ceramic THR with navigation was 6.44 %. Squeaking incidence was 3.97% and click incidence was 2.47%. The only associated squeaking risk factor was cup anteversion angle. In this study, squeaking hip had cup anteversion angle significant less than silent hip

Background. Supine positioning during direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (DAA THA) facilitates use of fluoroscopy, which has been shown to improve acetabular component positioning on plane radiograph. This study aims to compare 2- dimensional intraoperative radiographic measurements of acetabular component position with RadLink to postoperative 3- dimensional SterEOS measurements. Methods. Intraoperative fluoroscopy and RadLink (El Segundo, CA) were used to measure acetabular cup position intraoperatively in 48 patients undergoing DAA THA. Cup position was measured on 6-week postoperative standing EOS images using 3D SterEOS software and compared to RadLink findings using Student's t-test. Safe-zone outliers were identified. We evaluated for measurement difference of > +/− 5 degrees. Results. RadLink acetabular cup abduction measurement (mean 43.0°) was not significantly different than 3D SterEOS in the anatomic plane (mean 42.6°, p = 0.50) or in the functional plane (mean 42.7°, p = 0.61) (Fig. 1–2). RadLink acetabular cup anteversion measurement (mean 17.9°) was significantly different than 3D SterEOS in both the anatomic plane (mean 20.6°, p = 0.022) and the functional plane (mean 21.2°, p = 0.002) (Fig. 3–4). RadLink identified two cups outside of the safe-zone. However, SterEOS identified 12 (anatomic plane) and 10 (functional plane) outside of the safe-zone (Fig. 5–7). In the functional plane, 58% of anteversion and 92% of abduction RadLink measurements were within +/− 5° of 3D SterEOS. Conclusion. Intraoperative fluoroscopic RadLink acetabular anteversion measurements are significantly different than 3D SterEOS measurements, while abduction measurements are similar. Significantly more acetabular cups are placed outside of the safe- zone when evaluated with 3D SterEOS versus RadLink

Navigation in total hip arthroplasty has been shown to improve acetabular positioning and can decrease the incidence of mal-positioned acetabular components. The aim of this study was to assess two surgical guidance systems by comparing intra-operative measurements of acetabular component inclination and anteversion with a post-operative CT scan. We prospectively collected intra-operative navigation data from 102 hips receiving conventional THA or hip resurfacing arthroplasty through either a direct anterior or posterior approach. Two guidance systems were used simultaneously: an inertial navigation system (INS) and optical navigation system (ONS). Acetabular component anteversion and inclination was measured on a post-operative CT. The average age of the patients was 64 years (range: 24-92) and average BMI was 27 kg/m. 2. (range 19-38). 52% had hip surgery through an anterior approach. 98% of the INS measurements and 88% of the ONS measurements were within 10° of the CT measurements. The mean (and standard deviation) of the absolute difference between the post-operative CT and the intra-operative measurements for inclination and anteversion were 3.0° (2.8) and 4.5° (3.2) respectively for the ONS, along with 2.1° (2.3) and 2.4° (2.1) respectively for the INS. There was significantly lower mean absolute difference to CT for the INS when compared to ONS in both anteversion (p<0.001) and inclination (p=0.02). Both types of navigation produced reliable and reproducible acetabular cup positioning. It is important that patient-specific planning and navigation are used together to ensure that surgeons are targeting the optimal acetabular cup position. This assistance with cup positioning can provide benefits over free-hand techniques, especially in patients with an altered acetabular structure or extensive acetabular bone loss. In conclusion, both ONS and INS allowed for adequate acetabular positioning as measured on postoperative CT, and thus provide reliable intraoperative feedback for optimal acetabular component placement