Deformity after slipped upper femoral epiphysis
(SUFE) can cause cam-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and
subsequent osteoarthritis (OA). However, there is little information
regarding the radiological assessment and clinical consequences
at long-term follow-up. We reviewed 36 patients (43 hips) previously
treated by We conclude that persistent deformity with radiological cam FAI
after SUFE is associated with poorer clinical and radiological long-term
outcome. Although the radiological measurements had quite wide limits
of agreement, they are useful for the diagnosis of post-slip deformities
in clinical practice.
In the majority of patients with slipped upper
femoral epiphysis only one hip is involved at primary diagnosis. However,
the contralateral hip often becomes involved over time. There are
no reliable factors predicting a contralateral slip. Whether or
not the contralateral hip should undergo prophylactic fixation is
a matter of controversy. We present a number of essential points
that have to be considered both when choosing to fix the contralateral
hip prophylactically as well as when refraining from surgery and
instead following the patients with repeat radiographs.
This study aimed to evaluate implant survival of reverse hybrid
total hip arthroplasty (THA) at medium-term follow-up. A consecutive series of 1082 THAs in 982 patients with mean follow-up
of 7.9 years (5 to 11.3) is presented. Mean age was 69.2 years (21
to 94). Of these, 194 (17.9%) were in patients under 60 years, 663
(61.3%) in female patients and 348 (32.2%) performed by a trainee.
Head size was 28 mm in 953 hips (88.1%) or 32 mm in 129 hips (11.9%).
Survival analysis was performed and subgroups compared using log
rank tests.Aims
Patients and Methods
The number of patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery of the
hip has increased significantly during the past decade. It has now
become an established technique for the treatment of many intra-
and extra-articular conditions affecting the hip. However, it has
a steep learning curve and is not without the risk of complications.
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the prevalence
of complications during and following this procedure. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
guidelines were used in designing this study. Two reviewers systematically
searched the literature for complications related to arthroscopy
of the hip. The research question and eligibility criteria were
established Aims
Materials and Methods
In 2004 we described the ten-year prospective results of 38 total hip replacements using the Furlong hydroxyapatite-ceramic-coated femoral component in 35 patients <
50 years old. We have now reviewed the surviving 35 arthroplasties in 33 patients at a mean of 16 years (10.3 to 19.9). The mean age of the surviving patients at the time of operation was 41.3 years (26.0 to 49.0). Of these, eight have undergone revision of their acetabular component for aseptic loosening. None of the femoral components has had revision for aseptic loosening giving a survival rate of 100% at 16 years (95% confidence interval 89% to 100%). The Furlong hydroxyapatite-ceramic-coated femoral component gives excellent long-term survival in young and active patients.
