In recent years, there has been an increase in hip joint replacement surgery using short bone-preserving femoral stem. However, there are very limited data on postoperative periprosthetic fractures after cementless fixation of these stem although the periprosthetic fracture is becoming a major concern following hip replacement surgery. The purpose of this study is to determine incidence of postoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures following hip arthroplasty using bone preserving short stem in a large multi-center series. We retrospectively reviewed 897 patients (1089 hips) who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) or bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) during the same interval (2011–2016) in which any other cementless, short bone-preserving femoral stem was used at 7 institutions. During the study, 1008 THAs were performed and 81 BHAs were performed using 4 different short femoral prostheses. Average age was 57.4 years (range, 18 – 97 years) with male ratio of 49.7% (541/1089). Postoperative mean follow-up period was 1.9 years (range, 0.2 – 7.9 years).Introduction
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Computer navigation system offers an inherent advantage to surgeons improving the surgical technique of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in that it provides constant visual and numerical feedback throughout the procedure. On this basis, this study was designed to explore the chronologic change of surgical outcomes in TKA by a single surgeon with experience of over 50 Imageless navigation-assisted TKA procedures before. Surgical outcomes were analyzed in 295 consecutive total knee arthroplasties treated in period 1 (2011.1–2012.12) in which both navigation (53 knees, P1-NAVI) and conventional technique (106 knees, P1-CON) were used and in period 2 (2013.1–2013.12) in which conventional technique (136 knees, P2-CON) was only used. The study parameters were implantation accuracy, clinical outcome, operation time and complications. Coronal femoral component and tibial component angle, and hip–knee–ankle mechanical axis alignment were evaluated.BACKGROUND
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Cervical total disc replacement has been in practice for years now as a viable alternative to cervical fusion in suitable cases, aspiring to preserve spinal motion and prevent adjacent segment disease. Reports are rife that neck pain emerges as an annoying feature in the early postoperative period. The facet joint appears to be the most likely source of pain. 50 patients were prospectively followed up through 5 years after having received disc replacement surgery, indicated for symptomatic soft disc herniation of the cervical spine presenting with radiculopathy.
We excluded those with degenerative trophic changes of the cervical spine, focal instability, trauma, osteoporosis, previous cervical spine surgery, previous infection, ossifying axial skeletal disease and inflammatory spondyloarthritides. The device used was an unconstrained implant with stabilizing teeth. Over the 5 years, we studied their postoperative comfort level via the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Visual Analogue Score (VAS). Pre-operative and post-operative analysis of the sagittal axis and of involved facet joints were done. 22 patients suffered postoperative neck pain as reflected by the NDI and VAS scores. Of these, 10 reported of neck pain even 24 months after surgery. However, none were neurologically worse and all patients returned to their pre-morbid functions and were relieved of pain by 28 months. All 22 patients reported of rapid dissolution of neckache after peri-facetal injections of steroids were done under image guidance. We draw attention to the facet joint as the pain generator, triggered by inappropriate implant height, eccentric stresses via hybrid constructs, eccentric loading due to unconstrained devices and unaddressed Luschka joint degeneration. Such factors require careful selection of patients for surgery, necessitate proper pre-operative templating and call for appropriate technical solutions during surgery.
• All were skeletally mature and aged between 22 to 50.
• Single surgeon (first author)
THA as primary treatment for displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly still remains a prominent concern. Overall dislocation rate after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is reported form 1∼5%. But, it is quiet different in situation of femur neck fracture in elderly. The THA is associated with higher rates of dislocation (8%∼11%) in eldery compared to hemiarthroplasty even though THA showed better clinical and functional scores. Recently resurgence about THA using DMC comes after improvement of manufacturing technology. The aim of this prospective multicenter study is to assess the rates of dislocation and re-operation for displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly with THA with Dual Mobility Cup (DMC) and to review systematically comparison of previous reports. Up to our knowledge, this is first report from asian conutry about the clinical outcomes THA using DMC for displaced femur neck fracture in elderly. Prospective consecutive groups of patients treated for displaced femoral neck fractures by three surgeons at each three center were included. 131 hips underwent THA with DMC for acute displaced femoral neck fracture in patients aged older than 70 years. Data regarding rates of dislocation and re-operation were obtained by review of medical records. Additionally From 2009 which the US FDA first approved the DMC, the authors searched reports regarding to THA using DMC for displaced femur neck fracture in elderly using the MEDLINE including cases series and comparative studies with bipolar hemiarthroplasty and THA. Therefore, current report was compared with previous reports.INTRODUCTION
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This meta-analysis was designed to evaluate the effects of computer navigation on blood conservation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) by comparing postoperative blood loss and need for allogenic blood transfusion in patients undergoing computer navigation and conventional primary TKAs. Studies were included in this meta-analysis if they compared change in haemoglobin concentration before and after surgery, postoperative blood loss via drainage or calculated total blood loss, and/or allogenic blood transfusion rate following TKA using computer navigation and conventional methods. For all comparisons, odds ratios and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) were calculated for binary outcomes, while mean difference and 95 % CI were calculated for continuous outcomes.Purpose
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The positon of short stem is affected by the native anatomy of femoral neck and also by fixation mechanism dependent on design. As a consequence, it has been speculated that restoration of hip geometry might be limited in total hip arthroplasty (THA) using short stem. Therefore, the present study assessed the predictability of restoration of hip geometry using two different CCD-angled short stem engaging the lateral cortex The 60 patients included 15 females and 45 males. The average age was 48.0 years with average BMI 24.2. Biomechanical parameters of hip geometry were analysed on postoperative calibrated radiographs in 30 consecutive primary unilateral THAs using short stem (Purpose
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical, radiological outcomes of the group of patients with distal femoral cortical hypertrophy (DFCH) and without DFCH after hip arthroplasty using a cementless double tapered femoral stem and to analyze a correlation between patients factors and DFCH. Four hundreds four patients (437 hips) who underwent total hip arthroplasty (n = 293) or hemiarthroplasty (n = 144) using a Accolade TMZF femoral stem between Jun 2006 and March 2012 and were follow up period more than 24 months after surgery were enrolled in this study. They were divided into 2 groups, the one group (n = 27) included patients with DFCH, and the other group (n = 410) included patients without DFCH. The mean follow up period was 54.5 months (range, 24 to 85 months) and 56.2 months (range, 24 to 92 months) for patients with DFCH and without DFCH.Purpose
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the discrepancies of rotational profiles of whole limb between operated and non-operated limb following unilateral total knee arthroplasty. We conducted an analysis the CT data from 32 patients undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty using measured resection technique, which femoral component was always implanted with external rotation to posterocondylar axis from July 2009 to April 2013. Using these CT scan, rotational profiles of total limb such as femoral torsion angle (femoral neck anteversion angle; FTA), tibial torsion angle (TTA), knee joint rotation angle (KJRA) and total limb rotation (TLR) were measured.Introduction
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The purpose of this study was to examine the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) on patella-femoral joint (PFJ) after open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) and unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) in correlation with pain and functional outcomes. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 101 knees (89 patients), which received an OWHTO in 42 knees and UKA in 59 knees between 2003 and 2008 with minimum 5-years follow-up. Preoperative and the last follow-up radiologic evaluations were performed on the specific radiographic parameters that reflect the patella and knee alignment. Progressions of OA on PFJ at pre-operation and the last follow up were assessed and compared with modified OA grading system. The patella-femoral (PF) pain and function score were recorded using modified PF scoring system at the last follow up.Purpose
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A careful consideration of change of the rotational profiles of total limb after unilateral total knee arthroplasty is necessary. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the discrepancies of rotational profiles of total limb between operated and non-operated limb following unilateral total knee arthroplasty. We conducted a retrospective analysis the CT data from 32 patients undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty using measured resection technique, which femur implant was applied at an external rotation of 3° relative to the posterior condylar axis from July 2009 to April 2013 in our hospital. Using these CT studies, rotational profiles of total limb such as femoral torsion angle (femoral neck anteversion angle; FTA), tibial torsion angle (TTA), neck-malleolar angle (NMA), knee joint rotation angle (rotational mismatch; KJRA) and total limb rotation (TLR) were measured.Background
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Interestingly, recent studies have shown promising outcomes in elderly. To the best of our knowledge there are no reports available assessing sequential bone remodelling around DCPD (dicalcium phosphate dehydrate) coated short metaphyseal loading stem using serial radiography. Hence we report the unique patterns of bone remodelling in patients 70 years and older and whether these patterns were different from those seen in younger patients. A total of 41 consecutive primary hip arthroplasties were performed in patients with averaged age of 78.3 years using short stem. The presence and patterns of radiolucent lines, radio-opaque lines, calcar rounding, proximal bone resorption, spot welds, cortical hypertrophy, and intramedullary bone formation around the distal tip were assessed at serial radiography up to averaged follow up of 24.5 months. In early stage of stability, the radio-opaque line appeared in lateral aspect of stem which might means the tension force of stem. On the contrary to this findings, the medial side of stem mainly showed the spot welds due to compression on calcar support. The sequential radiographic bone remodelling in 70 years and older showed the different pattern from those of 30 to 50 year-old. Formation of new endosteal trabeculation (spot welds) were seen only in 55.6% of stems among the elderly study group where as all patients showed spot welds in the younger group. Calcar resorption was often observed in younger group but the degree of calcar resorption was less. The other findings in elderly patients was not different compared to those of younger patients.
