scholarly journals Synchronous or sequential cementless bilateral total hip arthroplasty for osseous ankylosed hips with ankylosing spondylitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Mou ◽  
Wei Nan Zeng ◽  
Yu Chen ◽  
Zongke Zhou

Abstract Background Bilateral osseous ankylosed hips secondary to ankylosis spondylitis (AS) are relatively rare but impact the quality of life hugely. Cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) for bilateral osseous ankylosed hips with AS is a challenging procedure. No previous literature compares the clinical outcomes of synchronous and sequential bilateral THA for these special patients. Methods 23 patients (46 hips) were retrospectively analyzed and divided into bilateral THA synchronously (group A) and sequentially (group B). The clinical measurement, radiological assessments, and complications were compared. Independent sample T test was used for data analysis. Results Harris Hip Scores (HHS) improved greatly for both groups (P = 0.58) as well as the range of motion (P = 0.64). But group B can realize shorter time (3.6 ± 1.2 days) to walk for the first time postoperatively (P = 0.02). Group A needed more blood transfusions (P = 0.028). For group A, no statistical difference was found in the bilateral inclination of cup (IC) (P = 0.48) and femoral offset (FO) (P = 0.07). For group B, no statistical difference was observed in bilateral IC (P = 0.37) but in bilateral FO (P = 0.04). Group A showed the fewer difference of bilateral IC (P = 0.02), while comparative measurements were found for two groups in the difference of bilateral FO (P = 0.78) and leg length discrepancy (P = 0.83). For both groups, the total hospital expense for each patient was similar and almost all patients were very satisfied with the outcomes. For group A, one patient encountered femoral fracture intraoperatively and another patient encountered hip dislocation and delay union of wound. 3 hips from group A and 3 hips from group B encountered heterotopic ossification. Conclusions Our retrospective research demonstrated that cementless bilateral THA was a reliable treatment for osseous ankylosed hip due to AS. Synchronous and sequential bilateral THA can realize similarly satisfactory clinical outcomes and radiographic evaluation.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Mou ◽  
Nan Wei Zeng ◽  
Yu Chen ◽  
Zongke Zhou

Abstract Purpose cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) for bilateral osseous ankylosed hips with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a challenging procedure. No literature compares the clinical outcomes of synchronous and sequential bilateral THA of these special patients. Methods 23 patients (46 hips) were retrospectively analyzed and classified into receiving bilateral THA synchronously (group A) and receiving bilateral THA sequentially (group B). The clinical measurement, radiological assessments and complications were compared. Independent sample T test were used for data analysis. Results Harris Hip Scores (HHS) improved greatly for both groups (P = 0.58) as well as the range of motion (P = 0.64). But group B can realize shorter time (3.6 ± 1.2 days) to walk for the first time postoperatively (P = 0.02). The group A need more blood transfusions (P = 0.028). For group A, no statistic difference was found in bilateral inclination of cup (IC) (P = 0.48) and femoral offset (FO) (P = 0.07). For group B, no statistic difference was observed in bilateral IC (P = 0.37) but in bilateral FO (P = 0.04). The group A showed fewer difference of bilateral IC (P = 0.02), while comparative measurements for two groups in the difference of bilateral FO (P = 0.78) and leg length discrepancy (P = 0.83). For group A, one patient encountered femoral fracture intraoperatively and one patient encountered hip dislocation and delay union of wound as well as three hips encountering heterotopic ossification (HO). For group B, only three hips encountered HO. Conclusion Cementless bilateral THA was a safe and effective technique to improve hip function for patients diagnosed with osseous ankylosed hip due to AS. Synchronous bilateral THA can realize good clinical outcomes and more superior radiographic evaluation compared to sequential bilateral THA.


Author(s):  
Matthias Luger ◽  
Julian Stiftinger ◽  
Jakob Allerstorfer ◽  
Rainer Hochgatterer ◽  
Tobias Gotterbarm ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose Short stems are increasingly used in in total hip arthroplasty (THA) because of advantages in bone and soft tissue preservation and reconstruction of hip geometry. Short stems can be inserted in a more varus position compared to conventional straight stems. This poses the risk of final varus misplacement of the femoral component, which is not intended in all femoral short stems. Methods We wanted to evaluate the effect of a high varus stem positioning in MIS THA on hip offset, leg length and femoral canal fill index. A series of 1052 consecutive THAs with a singular cementless femoral short stem and press-fit cup was retrospectively screened for inclusion. One hundred six patients with unilateral THA and a contralateral healthy hip met the inclusion criteria. Measurements were carried out on preoperative and 3 months anterior–posterior postoperative radiographs. Patients were divided into Group A (varus stem alignment ≤ 3°) and Group B (varus stem alignment > 3°). Results Hip offset (HO) increased significantly in Group B by 4 mm (p = 0.013). No influence on leg length difference was detected in both groups. Preoperative CCD angle was significantly lower in Group B (p < 0.001). Canal Fill Indices (CFI) were significantly lower in Group B (CFI I: p < 0.001; CFI II p = 0.003; CF III p = 0.002). Conclusion High varus stem alignment > 3° leads to a statistically significant but minor increase in HO and poses the risk of stem undersizing. A preoperatively low genuine CCD angle pose a risk for varus stem positioning.


Author(s):  
Bjoern Vogt ◽  
Christoph Theil ◽  
Georg Gosheger ◽  
Adrien Frommer ◽  
Burkhard Moellenbeck ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and purpose Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a successful approach to treat unilateral symptomatic neglected hip dislocation (NHD). However, the extensive leg length discrepancy (LLD) can hereby only be partially corrected. In case of residual LLD of more than 2 cm, subsequent femoral lengthening can be considered. Patients/material/methods Retrospective analysis of clinical data and radiographs of five patients (age 38.1 (28–51) years) with unilateral NHD who underwent THA with (n  = 3) or without (n = 2) subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy (SSO) and secondary intramedullary femoral lengthening through a retrograde magnetically-driven lengthening nail (follow-up 18.4 (15–27) months). Results LLD was 51.0 (45–60) mm before and 37.0 (30–45) mm after THA. Delayed bone union at one SSO site healed after revision with autologous bone grafting and plate fixation. Subsequent lengthening led to leg length equalisation in all patients. Complete consolidation was documented in all lengthened segments. Conclusion Staged reconstruction via THA and secondary femoral lengthening can successfully be used to reconstruct the hip joint and equalise LLD. The specific anatomical conditions have to be taken into consideration when planning treatment, and patients ought to be closely monitored.


2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-103
Author(s):  
Arne Borgwardt ◽  
Bo Zerahn ◽  
Sandra D. Fabricius ◽  
Tine H. Bertelsen ◽  
Henrik Daugaard ◽  
...  

Purpose To compare 4 different bearings in total hip arthroplasty (THA) in a randomised controlled clinical study on clinical performance. Methods 393 patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or avascular necrosis were included and allocated to 1 of the head-and-cup couples zirconia-on-polyethylene (group A), metal-on-metal (group B), zirconia-on-polyethylene with the liner moulded into the shell (group C), or alumina-on-alumina (group D). In the individual case the surgeon could choose other implants if indicated. Results 299 patients were operated with the allocated prosthesis. The estimated cumulated prosthesis survival percentages and 95% confidence interval after 10 years were: group A 84.6 (75.8-93.4); group B 95.0 (89.5-100); group C 93.2 (86.7-99.7); group D 66.1 (54.5-77.7). The patients' physical function was significantly improved and remained equally good in all 4 groups, however slightly declining with ageing. The luxation rate was initially high, and equal between the groups, but was reduced by improving the surgical procedure introducing capsule repair by reinsertion of the short external hip rotators. Conclusions The metal-on-metal or zirconia-on-polyethylene prostheses had high 10-year survival percentages. The longevity of these bearing couples by themselves was not related to the combination of materials. The zirconia-on-polyethylene prosthesis with the liner mounted peroperatively possibly exhibited cases of backside wear which the corresponding bearing couple with moulded polyethylene (Asian) did not. The alumina-on-alumina bearing performed poorly - it was redesigned after our study initiation and later withdrawn from the market.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Shen Wang ◽  
Xin-Yu Wang ◽  
Hao-tian Tu ◽  
Yi-Fan Huang ◽  
Xin Qi ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Whether using tissue adhesive alone after subcutaneous suture can close the skin incision with safety as well as cosmetic appearance after total hip arthroplasty was not clear. Methods A prospective study was conducted. The same surgical methods were consistent throughout the entire study. After implanting prosthesis, the joint capsule was reconstructed. Fascial and subcutaneous layer were respectively closed by continuous running barbed suture. Patients were randomized allocated to group A with octyl-2-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive alone, to group B with tissue adhesive after continuous subcuticular suture, or to group C with skin staples. Time of closure, drainage, pain, wound complications, and cosmesis were compared. All data were analyzed statistically. Results There was no significant difference in drainage, Visual Analog Scale score or early wound complications between the three groups. However, there was significant difference in time of closure (P = 0.013). In pairwise comparison, time of closure in groups A and B was significantly longer than those in group C (P = 0.001 and P = 0.023, respectively); time of closure in group A was significantly shorter than those in group B (P = 0.003). Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale total scores were not significantly different at 6 weeks and 3 months postoperatively (P = 0.078 and P = 0.284, respectively). Conclusion Tissue adhesive without subcuticular suture was similar with a combination of subcuticular suture and tissue adhesive as well skin staples in terms of safety and cosmetic appearance after total hip arthroplasty.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gongyin Zhao ◽  
Ruixia Zhu ◽  
Shijie Jiang ◽  
Nanwei Xu ◽  
Hongwei Bao ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) has specific advantages, but injury to the tensor fasciae lata muscle (TFLM) remains a concern. This injury in part negates some of the advantages of the intermuscular approach, because injury of the muscle fibers of the TFLM can lead to less satisfactory clinical results. Thus, in this study, we propose an intraoperative method to protect the TFLM and demonstrate its feasibility.Methods Fifty-six patients undergoing THA by the direct anterior approach were divided randomly into two groups. In group A, the TFLM was protected by an autogenous tissue “pad” created from the anterior capsule of the joint that was rotated to protect the TFLM from direct contact with the retractors needed to expose the joint space. In group B, the operation was carried out in the typical fashion with no other protection of the TFLM except the attempt by the surgeons to consciously avoid compressive injury of the TFLM. We evaluated the magnitude of changes in the muscle cross-sectional area (MSCA) and fatty atrophy (FA) early and postoperatively between groups by magnetic resonance imaging. The differences in blood hemoglobin and serum levels of myoglobin, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) were compared at 8, 24, and 48 h, postoperatively. Postoperative drainage volume and pain evaluated by visual analogue scores (VAS) were compared between the two groups.Results LDH, CPK and myoglobin in group B were significantly higher than those in group A at 8, 24, and 48 hours after the surgery. (p<0.05) Compared to the group A, the decrease of hemoglobin in group B displayed significantly at 24 and 48 hours after surgery. (P<0.05) The significantly increased MSCA and FA of TFLM were demonstrated in group B. The PDV and VAS in group B were significantly higher compared with those in group A. (P<0.05)Conclusions Using the anterior capsule of the hip joint as an autogenous, protective capsular tissue pad to limit the trauma to the TFLM during a direct anterior approach to THA is an effective method to protect the TFLM and improve the clinical effect.


2006 ◽  
Vol 63 (9) ◽  
pp. 807-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjana Kocic ◽  
Milica Lazovic ◽  
Zoran Kojovic ◽  
Milorad Mitkovic ◽  
Sasa Milenkovic ◽  
...  

Background/aim: In the prevention of periarticular heterotopic ossification (HO), a common complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA), nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID) and irradiation are used. Some theories presume that local hypoxia of the soft tissue causes HO. The aim of this study was to investigate if the early use of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) could prevent this ossification since it accelerates the circulation and oxigenation of soft tissue. Methods. The study included three groups of the patients with primary THA. The group C consisted of 66 patients/79 hips who had only kinesitherapy in postoperative rehabilitation. The group B consisted of 117 patients/ 131 hips who had PEMF and interferential current (IC) which, on average, started on the 14th day after the surgery combined with the standard kinesitherapy. The group A consisted of 117 patients/131 hips who had PEMF from the third postoperative day and IC from, on average, the 14th postoperative day with the standard kinesitherapy. The classification of HO was done on a standard AP roentgenograms of the hips, taken at least one year after the surgery. Results. The overall HO was seen in 50.63% of the group C patients, in 43.51% of the B group and in 16.67% of the group A. Severe HO (III and IV class according to Brooker) was seen in 26.58% of the group C patients and in 6.10% of the group B, but none in the group A. Conclusion. According to the obtained results an early treatment with PEMF could prevent severe HO and reduce the overall HO.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Huang ◽  
Xiao Huang ◽  
Fulin Li ◽  
Wenwen Huang ◽  
Dong Yin

Abstract Introduction: Although tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce bleeding during total hip arthroplasty (THA), the amount of perioperative bleeding is greater in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS); So blood management is more challenging. Patient Blood Management (PBM) program can improve AS patients care and reduce health costs in THA. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of PMB program on allogeneic transfusion rate, length of hospital stay(LOS), hospitalization expenses and adverse events. Methods : We conducted a retrospective observational study of patients with AS who underwent THA. All patients were treated with tranexamic acid before and after operation. Our PBM program included preoperative evaluation, preoperative acute normovolemic hemodilution and intraoperative recovery autotransfusion. We compared results between the group of patients before and the one after the PBM program implementation. Result: We included 68 as patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty before PBM program from January 2013 to December 2015 (group A) and 84 as patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty after PBM program from January 2016 to December 2019 (group B). In the comparison of intraoperative blood transfusion volume, intraoperative blood transfusion rate and total blood transfusion rate between the two groups, the group B was significantly lower than the group A (P ≤ 0.05); The length of stay and hospitalization expenses of the group B were lower than the group A (P ≤ 0.05). No adverse events were recorded. Conclunsions: Our PMB program can reduce allogeneic blood transfusion, hospital stay and hospitalization expenses, without risking patients to higher number of com- plications in AS patients undergoing THA.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidetatsu Tanaka ◽  
Norikazu Yamada ◽  
Hiroaki Kurishima ◽  
Yu Mori ◽  
Takashi Sakamoto ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The anterolateral muscle-sparing total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the supine position is advantageous owing to the very low-dislocation rate and excellent leg length discrepancy control. However, femur exposure is challenging. Although the conjoined external rotators tendon (CERT) release is effective in improving femoral access, the effects on clinical outcomes remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of CERT release in the anterolateral muscle-sparing THA approach. Methods The study was performed as a retrospective cohort study and included 85 hips in 85 patients who underwent primary anterolateral THA. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were investigated 6 months and 1 year after THA (CERT-preserved and non-released patients). The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) hip score, JOA Hip-disease Evaluation Questionnaire (JHEQ), forgotten joint score (FJS), and the 36 short-form questionnaires (SF-36 mental and physical) were evaluated. The leg length discrepancy, cup inclination and stem orientation were evaluated with radiographs. Results Among all the included hips, 37 patients (43.5%) retained the CERT, and 48 patients (56.5%) included the released CERT. There were no significant differences in the JOA hip scores, JHEQ, FJF-12 and SF-36 between the released and non-released groups. There were significant differences in sagittal stem alignments between groups. Conclusion The CERT release in anterolateral muscle-sparing THA has a limited effect on post-operative clinical outcomes. The CERT release improved the femur exposure and is more invasive than the preserved CERT. We infer that the CERT should be maintained in patients with a wide range of motions, and release the CERT in inadequate femur canal preparation cases.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Mou ◽  
Hua Li ◽  
An-Jing Chen ◽  
Zheng Ji ◽  
Xin-Yi Dai ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Hip involved secondary to ankylosis spondylitis (AS) had a huge influence on hip function. Cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) can improve hip function. However, no previous study compared the outcomes of THA for AS patients with three different degrees of hip involvement. Methods The 195 hips were retrospectively analyzed and divided into non-ankylosed group (group A, 94 hips), fibrous ankylosed group (group B, 49 hips), and bony ankylosed group (group C, 52 hips). postoperative range of motion (ROM), harris hip scores (HHS), the short-form 12 health survey (SF-12), length of stay (LOS), cost, radiological assessments, and complications were compared. Results The follow-up time was (79.4 ± 29.5) months for group A, (80.6 ± 28.9) months for group B, and (79.1 ± 28.9) months for group C (P = 0.966). Group A had the best postoperative hip ROM (P < 0.001), while group A and B can realize better HHS than group C (P < 0.001). The three groups had similar SF-12 postoperatively. For group A, LOS and cost for unilateral procedure were the least than that for group B and C (P = 0.003 and P = 0.001). Similar radiological assessments were achieved for three groups. 1 hip in group A encountered delay union of wound. 1 hip in group C encountered delay union of wound and dislocation and another patient encountered femoral fracture intraoperatively. 12 hips (12.8%) in group A, 6 hips (12.2%) in group B, and 6 hips (11.5%) in group C encountered asymptomatic heterotopic ossification (P = 0.977). Conclusion For AS patients with hip involvement, THA can improve hip ROM and function. THA for the non-ankylosed hip can realize the better hip function and postoperative ROM than ankylosed hip.


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