Many different designs of total hip arthroplasty
(THA) with varying performance and cost are available. The identification
of those which are the most cost-effective could allow significant
cost-savings. We used an established Markov model to examine the
cost
There is little evidence on the cost effectiveness
of different brands of hip prostheses. We compared lifetime cost effectiveness
of frequently used brands within types of prosthesis including cemented
(Exeter V40 Contemporary, Exeter V40 Duration and Exeter V40 Elite
Plus Ogee), cementless (Corail Pinnacle, Accolade Trident, and Taperloc Exceed)
and hybrid (Exeter V40 Trilogy, Exeter V40 Trident, and CPT Trilogy).
We used data from three linked English national databases to estimate
the lifetime risk of revision, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs)
and cost. . For women with osteoarthritis aged 70 years, the Exeter V40 Elite
Plus Ogee had the lowest risk of revision (5.9% revision risk, 9.0
QALYs) and the CPT Trilogy had the highest QALYs (10.9% revision
risk, 9.3 QALYs). Compared with the Corail Pinnacle (9.3% revision
risk, 9.22 QALYs), the most commonly used brand, and assuming a
willingness-to-pay of £20 000 per QALY gain, the CPT Trilogy is
most cost effective, with an incremental net monetary benefit of £876.
Differences in cost
We used 99 strains of organisms representative of orthopaedic infections to examine the
Aims. Surgical treatment of hip fracture is challenging; the bone is porotic and fixation failure can be catastrophic. Novel implants are available which may yield superior clinical outcomes. This study compared the clinical
Aims. Although periarticular injection plays an important role in multimodal pain management following total hip arthroplasty (THA), there is no consensus on the optimal composition of the injection. In particular, it is not clear whether the addition of a corticosteroid improves the pain relief achieved nor whether it is associated with more complications than are observed without corticosteroid. The aim of this study was to quantify the safety and
The aims of this study were to validate the Forgotten Joint Score-12 (FJS-12) in the postoperative evaluation of periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), identify factors associated with joint awareness after PAO, and determine the FJS-12 threshold for patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS). Data from 686 patients (882 hips) with hip dysplasia who underwent transposition osteotomy of the acetabulum, a type of PAO, between 1998 and 2019 were reviewed. After screening the study included 442 patients (582 hips; response rate, 78%). Patients who completed a study questionnaire consisting of the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain and satisfaction, FJS-12, and Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) were included. The ceiling effects, internal consistency, convergent validity, and PASS thresholds of FJS-12 were investigated.Aims
Methods
The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a patient-specific algorithm which we developed for predicting changes in sagittal pelvic tilt after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This retrospective study included 143 patients who underwent 171 THAs between April 2019 and October 2020 and had full-body lateral radiographs preoperatively and at one year postoperatively. We measured the pelvic incidence (PI), the sagittal vertical axis (SVA), pelvic tilt, sacral slope (SS), lumbar lordosis (LL), and thoracic kyphosis to classify patients into types A, B1, B2, B3, and C. The change of pelvic tilt was predicted according to the normal range of SVA (0 mm to 50 mm) for types A, B1, B2, and B3, and based on the absolute value of one-third of the PI-LL mismatch for type C patients. The reliability of the classification of the patients and the prediction of the change of pelvic tilt were assessed using kappa values and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), respectively. Validity was assessed using the overall mean error and mean absolute error (MAE) for the prediction of the change of pelvic tilt.Aims
Methods
To clarify the mid-term results of transposition osteotomy of the acetabulum (TOA), a type of spherical periacetabular osteotomy, combined with structural allograft bone grafting for severe hip dysplasia. We reviewed patients with severe hip dysplasia, defined as Severin IVb or V (lateral centre-edge angle (LCEA) < 0°), who underwent TOA with a structural bone allograft between 1998 and 2019. A medical chart review was conducted to extract demographic data, complications related to the osteotomy, and modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS). Radiological parameters of hip dysplasia were measured on pre- and postoperative radiographs. The cumulative probability of TOA failure (progression to Tönnis grade 3 or conversion to total hip arthroplasty) was estimated using the Kaplan–Meier product-limited method, and a multivariate Cox proportional hazard model was used to identify predictors for failure.Aims
Methods
The aim of this study was to compare the cost-effectiveness of cemented hemiarthroplasty (HA) versus hydroxyapatite-coated uncemented HA for the treatment of displaced intracapsular hip fractures in older adults. A within-trial economic evaluation was conducted based on data collected from the World Hip Trauma Evaluation 5 (WHiTE 5) multicentre randomized controlled trial in the UK. Resource use was measured over 12 months post-randomization using trial case report forms and participant-completed questionnaires. Cost-effectiveness was reported in terms of incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained from the NHS and personal social service perspective. Methodological uncertainty was addressed using sensitivity analysis, while decision uncertainty was represented graphically using confidence ellipses and cost-effectiveness acceptability curves.Aims
Methods
Registry studies on modified acetabular polyethylene (PE) liner designs are limited. We investigated the influence of standard and modified PE acetabular liner designs on the revision rate for mechanical complications in primary cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). We analyzed 151,096 primary cementless THAs from the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD) between November 2012 and November 2020. Cumulative incidence of revision for mechanical complications for standard and four modified PE liners (lipped, offset, angulated/offset, and angulated) was determined using competing risk analysis at one and seven years. Confounders were investigated with a Cox proportional-hazards model.Aims
Methods
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) with dual-mobility components (DM-THA) has been shown to decrease the risk of dislocation in the setting of a displaced neck of femur fracture compared to conventional single-bearing THA (SB-THA). This study assesses if the clinical benefit of a reduced dislocation rate can justify the incremental cost increase of DM-THA compared to SB-THA. Costs and benefits were established for patients aged 75 to 79 years over a five-year time period in the base case from the Canadian Health Payer’s perspective. One-way and probabilistic sensitivity analysis assessed the robustness of the base case model conclusions.Aims
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of liner malseating in two commonly used dual-mobility (DM) designs. Secondary aims included determining the risk of dislocation, survival, and clinical outcomes. We retrospectively identified 256 primary total hip arthroplasties (THAs) that included a DM component (144 Stryker MDM and 112 Zimmer-Biomet G7) in 233 patients, performed between January 2012 and December 2019. Postoperative radiographs were reviewed independently for malseating of the liner by five reviewers. The mean age of the patients at the time of THA was 66 years (18 to 93), 166 (65%) were female, and the mean BMI was 30 kg/m2 (17 to 57). The mean follow-up was 3.5 years (2.0 to 9.2).Aims
Methods
Aims. Joint-preserving surgery of the hip (JPSH) has evolved considerably
and now includes a number of procedures, including arthroscopy,
surgical dislocation, and redirectional osteotomies of the femur
and acetabulum. There are a number of different factors which lead
to failure of JPSH. Consequently, it is of interest to assess the
various modes of failure in order to continue to identify best practice
and the indications for these procedures. . Patients and Methods. Using a retrospective observational study design, we reviewed
1013 patients who had undergone JPSH by a single surgeon between
2005 and 2015. There were 509 men and 504 women with a mean age
of 39 years (16 to 78). Of the 1013 operations, 783 were arthroscopies,
122 surgical dislocations, and 108 peri-acetabular osteotomies (PAO).
We analysed the overall failure rates and modes of failure. Re-operations
were categorised into four groups: Mode 1 was arthritis progression
or organ failure leading to total hip arthroplasty (THA); Mode 2
was an Incorrect diagnosis/procedure; Mode 3 resulted from malcorrection
of femur (type A), acetabulum (type B), or labrum (type C) and Mode 4
resulted from an unintended consequence of the initial surgical
intervention. Results. At a mean follow-up of 2.5 years, there had been 104 re-operations
(10.2%) with a mean patient age of 35.5 years (17 to 64). There
were 64 Mode 1 failures (6.3%) at a mean of 3.2 years following
JPSH with a mean patient age of 46.8 years (18 to 64). There were
17 Mode 2 failures (1.7%) at a mean of 2.2 years post-JPSH with
a mean patient age of 28.9 years (17 to 42) (2% scopes; 1% surgical
dislocations). There were 19 Mode 3 failures (1.9%) at a mean of
2.0 years post-JPSH, with a mean patient age of 29.9 years (18 to
51) (2% scopes; 2% surgical dislocations; 5% PAO). There were 4
Mode 4 failures (0.4%) at a mean of 1.8 years post-JPSH with a mean
patient age of 31.5 years (15 to 43). Using the modified Dindo-Clavien
classification system, the overall complication rate among JPSHs
was 4.2%. Conclusion. While defining the overall re-operation and complication rates,
it is important to define the safety and
Aims. To analyse the
The aim of this study was to radiologically evaluate the quality of cement mantle and alignment achieved with a polished tapered cemented femoral stem inserted through the anterior approach and compared with the posterior approach. A comparative retrospective study of 115 consecutive hybrid total hip arthroplasties or cemented hemiarthroplasties in 110 patients, performed through anterior (n = 58) or posterior approach (n = 57) using a collarless polished taper-slip femoral stem, was conducted. Cement mantle quality and thickness were assessed in both planes. Radiological outcomes were compared between groups.Aims
Methods
We have investigated the
Routine prophylaxis for venous thromboembolic disease after total hip replacement (THR) is recommended. Pneumatic compression with foot pumps seems to provide an alternative to chemical agents. However, the overall number of patients investigated in randomised clinical trials has been too small to draw evidence-based conclusions. This randomised clinical trial was carried out to compare the
The rate of dislocation when traditional single bearing implants are used in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been reported to be between 8% and 10%. The use of dual mobility bearings can reduce this risk to between 0.5% and 2%. Dual mobility bearings are more expensive, and it is not clear if the additional clinical benefits constitute value for money for the payers. We aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of dual mobility compared with single bearings for patients undergoing revision THA. We developed a Markov model to estimate the expected cost and benefits of dual mobility compared with single bearing implants in patients undergoing revision THA. The rates of revision and further revision were calculated from the National Joint Registry of England and Wales, while rates of transition from one health state to another were estimated from the literature, and the data were stratified by sex and age. Implant and healthcare costs were estimated from local procurement prices and national tariffs. Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) were calculated using published utility estimates for patients undergoing THA.Aims
Methods
The aim of this study was to determine whether national standards of best practice are associated with improved health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in hip fracture patients. This was a multicentre cohort study conducted in 20 acute UK NHS hospitals treating hip fracture patients. Patients aged ≥ 60 years treated operatively for a hip fracture were eligible for inclusion. Regression models were fitted to each of the “Best Practice Tariff” indicators and overall attainment. The impact of attainment on HRQoL was assessed by quantifying improvement in EuroQol five-dimension five-level questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) from estimated regression model coefficients.Aims
Methods
Hip resurfacing has been proposed as an alternative
to traditional total hip arthroplasty in young, active patients.
Much has been learned following the introduction of metal-on-metal resurfacing
devices in the 1990s. The triad of a well-designed device, implanted
accurately, in the correct patient has never been more critical
than with these implants. . Following Food and Drug Administration approval in 2006, we studied
the safety and