Cementation of a dual-mobility acetabular component into a well-fixed metal shell during revision total hip arthroplasty: A biomechanical validation

AbstractDislocation is among the most commonly reported complications following revision total hip arthroplasty. Dual-mobility bearings may lower the risk of dislocation. The authors report the results of a multicenter study evaluating the use of a dual-mobility acetabular cup design that was cemented into a metal shell as part of complex acetabular reconstructions or in cases where the risk of dislocation was felt to be high, such as isolated bearing exchanges. Eighteen patients were identified for being at high risk of dislocation who underwent cementation of a dual-mobility shell that is specifically made for cementation, into a fully porous metal revision acetabular cup (10 patients) or into a well-fixed cup at the time of revision without removal of the existing acetabular component (eight patients). Patients were assessed clinically and radiographically at a minimum of 2 years for the evidence of dislocation, revision surgery, and implant loosening. At a mean of 36 months (range, 25–56 months), one patient died and one was lost to follow-up. There were no known cases of hip dislocation. There was one repeat revision, for a deep infection treated with irrigation and debridement. The mean preoperative Harris Hip Score of 46 (range, 40–79) improved to a mean of 65 points (range, 41–97) at the most recent evaluation. Acetabular components were retained in 8 out of 18 cases and the dual-mobility shell was cemented into it. Cementation of a dual-mobility cup into a shell at the time of a revision surgery is a safe and reliable construct at minimum of 2 years for patients at high risk of dislocation. There were no complications related to the cementation of the cup into the metal shell. Longer follow-up is required to further assess the durability of this construct.

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Dislocation Rate at Short-term Follow-up after Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Dual Mobility Component

The Duke Orthopaedic Journal ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10017-1064 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 17-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Samuel S Wellman ◽

David E Attarian ◽

Taylor R McClellan ◽

Roberto D Calderon ◽

Paul F Lachiewicz

Keyword(s):

Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Acetabular Component ◽

Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Dislocation Rate ◽

Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Short Term ◽

Dual Mobility ◽

Total Hip ◽

Increased Risk

ABSTRACT Patients undergoing a revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) are at increased risk for dislocation. The literature suggests dual-mobility components may decrease the frequency of dislocation. We conducted a retrospective study of one type of dual mobility acetabular component implanted in 82 revision THA cases that were considered at increased risk for dislocation. Of the 82 hips, 58 had a mean follow-up of 12 months (3–28 months). The indication for revision was instability in 18 hips (31%), adverse metal-on-metal reaction in 13 hips (22%), reimplantation for infection in 11 hips (19%), and aseptic loosening of the acetabular component in 9 hips (16%). In the course of follow-up, 6 hips developed a deep infection requiring reoperation. There were no early hip dislocations. McClellan TR, Calderon RD, Bolognesi MP, Attarian DE, Lachiewicz PF, Wellman SS. Dislocation Rate at Short-term Follow-up after Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Dual Mobility Component. The Duke Orthop J 2016;6(1):17-20.

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