Long-term results of metal-on-metal hip resurfacing in patients 65 years of age or older

2020 ◽  
pp. 112070002092464
Author(s):  
Harlan C Amstutz ◽  
Michel J Le Duff

Background: Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty (MMHRA) is typically used in young and active patients because they have the most to gain from this bone-preserving procedure. However, there is very little long-term data on the performance of MMHRA in patients 65 years of age or older because of the efficacy of conventional total hip arthroplasty in this patient population. Methods: 109 patients (124 hips) age ⩾65 years were treated with Conserve Plus MMHRA. There were 83 male and 26 female patients. Their mean age at surgery was 69.5 (range 65–83) years. UCLA hip scores, SF-12 quality of life score were collected at follow-up visits. Radiographic and survivorship analyses were performed. Results: SF-12 scores and UCLA scores were maintained over time except for a small decrease in activity. 4 patients underwent revision surgery. The 15-year Kaplan-Meier survivorship of the cohort was 93.7%. All revisions surgeries were successful at a mean follow-up time of 113 (range 30–218) months. Unusual radiographic findings from our previous publication did not progress over time except for 1 hip that showed a complete radiolucency around the acetabular component. Conclusions: Our results clearly show that HRA is a viable prosthetic solution with many advantages for all active patients, regardless of their age at the time of surgery.

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 465-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiaan Smeekes ◽  
Pieter B. de Witte ◽  
Bas F. Ongkiehong ◽  
Bart C.H. van der Wal ◽  
Alexander F.W. Barnaart

Background This study presents the long-term results of the Cementless Spotorno (CLS) total hip arthroplasty system and an analysis of factors associated with clinical and radiographic outcome. Methods We studied a series of 120 consecutive CLS arthroplasties in a young patient group (mean age at surgery: 55.9 ± 5.9 years). The Merle d'Aubigné-Postel score, polyethylene (PE) wear, and radiographic status were recorded during follow-up. Survival analyses, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and a nested case-control study were used for statistical evaluation. Results After a mean follow-up of 14.6 years (range 0.1-24.2 years, including revisions and lost to follow-up), 24 revisions had been performed, 16 of which for aseptic cup loosening. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed a 24-year survival of 72.8% (95% CI, 63.0%-82.6%) with revision for any reason as endpoint, and 80.1% (95% CI, 70.9%-89.3%) for revision for aseptic cup loosening. Mean final Merle d'Aubigné-Postel score was 16.1 points (range 7-18). Mean PE wear at final follow-up was 2.3 mm (range 0.6-6.8 mm). A higher rate of PE wear was associated with better clinical scores but also with revision for cup loosening. Factors associated with more PE wear were: younger age at surgery; 32 - mm head; longer follow-up; and steeper inclination angle. Conclusions Beyond 10 years, the CLS stem is reliable, but the high revision rate for aseptic cup loosening is concerning, specifically with better performing (cementless) alternatives available.


1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Garcia-Cimbrelo ◽  
J. Alonso-Biarge ◽  
J. Cordero-Ampuero

This study analyzes the long-term results of 23 metal ring supports used in revision surgery since 1979. Only a metallic ring and a cemented cup were used in this series. Bone grafts and cementless cups were excluded from this study. One deep infection was excluded from the follow-up study. In the 22 cases analyzed, the mean follow-up period was 10 years for all cases and 12.2 years for unrevised cases. Bone defects according to the AAOS classification were: Grade 1, 1 case, Grade 2, 1 case, Grade 3, 10 cases, and Grade 4, 10 cases. A Müller ring was indicated in an anterior or medial wall defect (12 cases) and a Burch-Schneider ring was indicated in an anterior or posterior column defect or in pelvic discontinuity (10 cases). The clinical results were good in 8 cases, fair in 8 cases, and poor in 6 cases. Six cases were rerevised or removed, resulting in a total cumulative probability of rerevison or removal of 23.8% after 10 years according to the Kaplan-Meier analysis. Postoperatively, 18 cases had neutral rings, 2 cases had horizontal rings, and 2 cases had vertical rings. Radiological cup migration was found in 12 cases, resulting in a total cumulative probability of migration of 56.8% after 13 years according to the Kaplan-Meier analysis. Changes in the acetabular angle were present in 2 cases, vertical migration in 12 cases, and medial migration in 10 cases. Our data suggest that the metal ring and cemented cup alone could be used for salvage surgery in elderly patients and in low-demand patients. Possibly, adding bone graft could improve these results.


2020 ◽  
pp. 112070002091793
Author(s):  
Walter van der Weegen ◽  
Henk Hoekstra ◽  
Koen Brakel ◽  
Thea Sijbesma

Background: National and international guidelines lack consistency on how to screen metal-on-metal (MoM) hip arthroplasty patients for adverse reactions to metal debris (ARMD). Long-term outcomes of MoM hip arthroplasty are scarce, hindering further development of such guidelines. We present the clinical, radiological and ARMD status of 158 cases of hip resurfacing with >10 years follow-up. Methods: A prospective analysis of a cohort of 298 consecutive hip resurfacing procedures was performed at a single institution. All patients underwent MARS-MRI scanning for pseudotumour screening at least once, regardless of symptoms. Implant survival and reasons for revision were analysed for all patients. Clinical, radiological and MARS-MRI results were analysed for 158 unrevised procedures with >10 years follow-up. Results: The implant survival was 85.9% at 14.5 years (95% CI, 81.9–90.6) with revision for all causes as endpoint and 92.3% with MoM disease-related revisions excluded (95% CI, 88.2–95.0). Of the 158 cases with >10 years follow-up, 1 had elevated metal ion levels, 29 had a stable C1 pseudotumour and 6 a stable C2 pseudotumour. All pseudotumours were observed within 3 years after initiating our intensified ARMD screening (2011), with no new pseudotumours observed after that period. Conclusions: We suggest that follow-up of MoM hip resurfacing patients beyond 10 years after surgery can be done with large intervals (i.e. every 5 years), and only earlier if a patient becomes symptomatic.


Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 192-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Seldin ◽  
Michael Rosenzweig ◽  
Kathleen T. Finn ◽  
Salli Fennessey ◽  
Anthony Shelton ◽  
...  

Abstract AL amyloidosis is a clonal plasma cell dyscrasia in which misfolded immunoglobulin light chains deposit in tissues and produce organ failure and death. Untreated, median survival is short. Melphalan-based regimens can produce hematologic remissions and improvement in organ function; more than 20% of patients treated with high dose melphalan and autologous stem cell transplantation (HDM/SCT) have survived more than 10 years (Blood, in press). The combination of lenalidomide and dexamethasone can also produce partial and complete hematologic responses (Blood2007;109:492–496). Here we report on remission duration and long-term results of treatment in the original 34 patients and an additional 9 patients, with median follow up of 26.5 m. The median age of the 43 patients was 64 (range, 44–84), 70% were male, 67% were lambda isotype, 46% had multi-organ involvement, and 42% had cardiac involvement. 90% had received prior melphalan-based therapy; in 60% this was HDM/SCT. 14% of patients had received thalidomide and 5%, bortezomib. 10% had no prior treatment. Patients were begun at 15 mg lenalidomide per day for 21 days per month; the median tolerated dose was 10 mg. The response rate was 60% (24% CR, 36% PR); an additional 15% of patients had minor responses. Of the 8 patients who achieved a CR, 6 occurred at 3–6 months of treatment, but 2 were late (18m, 19m). 7 of 8 are alive; one died of cardiac allograft rejection. 3 of 8 have relapsed. 5 of 8 maintain remissions for 6–30 m, of which 4 of 8 continue in CR off therapy for 6–21m. Kaplan-Meier survival for all 43 patients is shown. 7 of 8 patients achieving CR had significant proteinuria: in 2 patients (29%), proteinuria resolved (2 g to 120 mg, 8.8 g to 140 mg); in 3 (43%) it improved by 50% or more; and in 2 there has been no change. Thus, lenalidomide can produce beneficial hematologic and organ responses in AL amyloidosis patients, and remissions can be durable off therapy. Further trials should be done to determine how and when to incorporate lenalidomide into treatment protocols for AL amyloidosis. Figure Figure


2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalliopi Lampropoulou-Adamidou ◽  
Theofilos S Karachalios ◽  
George Hartofilakidis

Introduction: The purpose of the present study was (i) to review the long-term outcome of cemented Charnley total hip replacements (THRs) performed by 1 surgeon (GH), 20 to 42 years ago, in patients ≥60 years, using both the Kaplan-Meier (KM) and the cumulative incidence (CI) methods, and (ii) to compare the estimations of the 2 statistical methods. Methods: We evaluated the outcome of 306 consecutive primary cemented THRs that were performed in 265 patients. The final clinical, radiographic assessment and satisfaction of living patients were also included. The survivorship was estimated with the use of KM and CI methods and the relative difference between their estimations was calculated. Results: Living patients’ final clinical results were significantly improved in comparison with respective preoperative ones, and all the acetabular and 91% of femoral components considered as well fixed. 95% of these patients reported satisfaction. The risk of revision at 25 years, with revision for aseptic loosening for 1 or both components as the endpoint, with 21 hips at risk, assessed with KM analysis was 6.9% and with CI approach was 3.9%. The relative difference between KM and CI estimations was increasing during follow-up, reaching up to 76.8% at 25 years. Conclusions: We concluded that fixation of implants with cement in older patients had satisfactory long-term results and can serve as a benchmark with which to compare newer fixation methods (hybrid and uncemented) and materials. However, KM method, in studies that include older population with long-term follow-up, may significantly overestimate the risk of revision and clinicians could consider using besides the cumulative incidence of competing risk method.


2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 230949901985803
Author(s):  
Goksel Dikmen ◽  
Vahit Emre Ozden ◽  
Fırat Gulagaci ◽  
I. Remzi Tozun

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the long-term results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) for the treatment of ankylosed hip. Methods: Twenty-nine consecutive THAs were performed in 26 patients. The mean age of the patients at the time of the operation was 43.3 years (range, 19–69 years). We used cementless fixation in all hips and the mean duration of follow-up was 10.1 years (range, 4.5–20 years). Radiological evaluation of components, osteolysis, radiolucent lines and loosening were assessed. The Harris Hip Score (HHS), range of motion (ROM), limb-length discrepancy and walking capacity with or without any support were used preoperatively and at final follow-up for clinical evaluation. Survivorship analysis was conducted using the Kaplan–Meier method using second revision for any reason as the endpoint. Results: The mean HHS was 85.6 (range, 55–98) points and mean ROM was 110.5° for flexion. The mean limb-length discrepancy improved from 4.1 cm to 1.1 cm. Positive Trendelenburg sign was recorded in 31% of the patients and 24% of patients needed any support for walking postoperatively. We observed surgical complications related to abductor arm in 25% of the patients. Radiolucency on the acetabular side was seen on one or more zones in 15 patients (16 hips). One aseptic acetabular component loosening was observed. On the femoral side, 11 patients demonstrated non-progressive radiolucent lines and osteolysis around the stem was seen in four hips but there was no aseptic stem loosening. The Kaplan–Meier survival rate considering revision for any reason as the endpoint was 81.5%, for aseptic loosening 91.3%, for a worst-case scenario of 66.4% at 10 years. Conclusion: Cementless fixation showed good to excellent results at 10 years. Preoperative and postoperative abductor status of the patient is critical for patient satisfaction.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e001507
Author(s):  
Antonio Carlo Bossi ◽  
Valentina De Mori ◽  
Carlotta Galeone ◽  
Davide Pietro Bertola ◽  
Margherita Gaiti ◽  
...  

IntroductionSitagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Limited real-world data on its effectiveness and safety are available from an Italian population.Research design and methodsWe evaluated long-term clinical data from the single-arm PERsistent Sitagliptin Treatment & Outcomes (PERS&O) study, which collected information on 440 patients with TD2 (275 men, 165 women; mean age 64.1 years; disease median duration: 12 years) treated with sitagliptin ‘add-on’. For each patient, we estimated the 10-year cardiovascular (CV) risk using the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) Risk Engine (RE). Drug survival was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier survival curves; repeated measures mixed effects models were used to evaluate the evolution of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and CV risk during sitagliptin treatment.ResultsAt baseline, most patients were overweight or obese (median body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) 30.2); median HbA1c was 8.4%; median fasting plasma glucose: 172 mg/dL; median UKPDS RE score: 24.8%, being higher in men (median 30.2%) than in women (median 17.0%) as expected. Median follow-up from starting sitagliptin treatment was 5.6 years. From Kaplan-Meier curves, the estimated median drug survival was 32.8 months when considering discontinuation for any cause and 58.4 months when considering discontinuation for loss of efficacy. A significant improvement in HbA1c was evident during treatment with sitagliptin (p<0.01): the reduction was rapid (median HbA1c after 4–6 months: 7.5%) and continued at longer follow-up. When comparing patients treated with sitagliptin versus those stopping sitagliptin and switching to another antihyperglycemic drug, we detected a significant difference in the evolution of HbA1c in favor of patients who continued sitagliptin treatment. The UKPDS RE score at 10 years and the BMI significantly improved during treatment with sitagliptin (p<0.001). Adverse events were relatively uncommon.ConclusionPatients with T2D treated with sitagliptin achieved an improvement in metabolic control and a reduction in CV risk and did not experience relevant adverse events.


1995 ◽  
Vol 83 (6) ◽  
pp. 989-993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal M. Taha ◽  
John M. Tew ◽  
C. Ralph Buncher

✓ There is a lack of prospective studies for the long-term results of percutaneous stereotactic radiofrequency rhizotomy (PSR) in the treatment of patients with trigeminal neuralgia. The authors present results in 154 consecutive patients with trigeminal neuralgia treated by PSR and prospectively followed for 15 years. Ninety-nine percent of the patients obtained initial pain relief after one PSR. Dysesthesia occurred in 31 patients (23%): in 7% with mild initial hypalgesia; in 15% with dense hypalgesia; and in 36% with analgesia. Dysesthesia was mild and did not require treatment in most patients. The corneal reflex was absent or depressed in 29 patients, and keratitis developed in three patients. In 19 of 22 patients with trigeminal motor weakness, the paresis resolved within 1 year. Of 33 patients who had pain recurrence, 10 patients had pain that was mild or controlled with medications, and 23 patients required additional surgical treatment. The authors estimated using Kaplan—Meier analysis that the 14-year recurrence rate was 25% in the total group: 60% in patients with mild hypalgesia, 25% in those with dense hypalgesia, and 20% in those with analgesia. Timing of pain recurrence varied according to the degree of sensory loss. All pain recurrences in patients with mild hypalgesia occurred within 4 years after surgery; 10% more of the patients with dense hypalgesia had pain recurrences within the first 10 years compared with patients with analgesia. The median pain-free survival rate was 32 months for patients with mild hypalgesia and more than 15 years for patients with either analgesia or dense hypalgesia. Of the 100 patients followed for 15 years after one or two PSR procedures, 95 patients (95%) rated the procedure excellent (77 patients) or good (18 patients). The authors conclude that PSR is an effective, safe treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Dense hypalgesia in the painful trigger zone, rather than analgesia, should be the target lesion.


1994 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. GOCKEL ◽  
M. VASTAMÄKI ◽  
H. ALARANTA

A total of 107 patients with thoracic outlet syndrome were reviewed an average of 4.1 years (range 2–11 years) after primary scalenotomy. The sample included 86 women and 21 men, and the mean age at surgery was 41.9 years (range 16–59 years). The three most disturbing pre-operative symptoms were pain at rest (87%), numbness (66%) and lack of power (55%). The post-operative success rate diminished from 71% 1 month after operation to 63% at follow-up. The retirement frequency increased from 6% up to 33% during the follow-up time. It was highest among factory workers at 60%. Of the patients older than 45 years at surgery, 68% were retired at follow-up. The importance of careful selection for operation is emphasized, and also the need to consider vocational rehabilitation before resorting to surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. We recommend surgical treatment for this disabling disorder, especially for younger patients with clear evidence of thoracic outlet syndrome who are engaged in occupations demanding little repetitive work. The best results have occurred in this group.


1998 ◽  
Vol 80 (11) ◽  
pp. 1587-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAZUYA SUGIMOTO ◽  
YOSHINORI TAKAKURA ◽  
KOHICHI AKIYAMA ◽  
SHIGERU KAMEI ◽  
CHIKARA KITADA ◽  
...  

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