scholarly journals Late Nontraumatic Dissociation of the Femoral Head and Trunnion in a Total Hip Arthroplasty

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon J. M. Parker ◽  
Wasim Khan ◽  
Simon Mellor
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Mild Wear ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Utmost Care ◽  
Articulating Surface ◽  
Hip Arthroplasties

Background. Modular total hip arthroplasties are increasingly popular because customisation allows optimal restoration of patient biomechanics. However, the introduction of component interfaces provides greater opportunities for failure. We present a case of late nontraumatic dissociation of the head-neck interface, more than 10 years after insertion.Case Description. A 58-year-old woman had a left metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty in 2002 for hip dysplasia. Following an uneventful 10-year period, she presented to hospital in severe pain after standing from a seated position, and radiographs demonstrated complete dissociation of the modular femoral head from the stem, with the femoral head remaining in its cup. There was no prior trauma or infection. Mild wear and metallosis were present on the articulating surface between the femoral head and trunnion. Soft tissues were unaffected.Discussion and Conclusions. This is the latest occurrence reported to date for nontraumatic component failure in such an implant by more than 7 years. The majority of cases occur in the context of dislocation and attempted closed reduction. We analyse and discuss possible mechanisms for failure, aiming to raise awareness of this potential complication and encouraging utmost care in component handling and insertion, as well as the long term follow-up of such patients.

Ten years on: increased metal ion levels in a cohort of patients who underwent uncemented metal-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 102-B (7) ◽  
pp. 832-837
Author(s):  
Caroline Dover ◽  
Jan Herman Kuiper ◽  
Peter Craig ◽  
Phillip Shaylor
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Revision Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Oxford Hip Score ◽  
Hip Arthroplasties ◽  
Over Time

Aims We have previously demonstrated raised cobalt and chromium levels in patients with larger diameter femoral heads, following metal-on-polyethylene uncemented total hip arthroplasty. Further data have been collected, to see whether these associations have altered with time and to determine the long-term implications for these patients and our practice. Methods Patients from our previous study who underwent Trident-Accolade primary total hip arthroplasties using a metal-on-polyethylene bearing in 2009 were reviewed. Patients were invited to have their cobalt and chromium levels retested, and were provided an Oxford Hip Score. Serum ion levels were then compared between groups (28 mm, 36 mm, and 40 mm heads) and over time. Results Metal ion levels were repeated in 33 patients. When comparing the results of serum metal ion levels over time, regardless of head size, there was a significant increase in both cobalt and chromium levels (p < 0.001). Two patients with larger head sizes had undergone revision arthroplasty with evidence of trunnion damage at surgery. Two patients within the 40 mm subgroup had metal ion levels above the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) threshold for detailed investigation. The increase in cobalt and chromium, when comparing the 36 mm and 40 mm groups with those of the 28 mm group, was not significant (36 mm vs 28 mm; p = 0.092/p = 0.191; 40 mm vs 28 mm; p = 0.200/p = 0.091, respectively). There was no difference, between femoral head sizes, when comparing outcome as measured by the Oxford Hip Score. Conclusion This study shows an increase in cobalt and chromium levels over time for all modular femoral head sizes in patients with metal-on-polyethylene bearings, with two patients demonstrating ion levels above the MHRA threshold for failure, and a further two patients requiring revision surgery. These results may have clinical implications regarding longer term follow-up of patients and future implant choice, particularly among younger patients. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(7):832–837.

Epidemiological Study of Femoral Head Osteonecrosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 974-976
Author(s):  
Alexandru Patrascu ◽  
Liliana Savin ◽  
Dan Mihailescu ◽  
Victor Grigorescu ◽  
carmen Grierosu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Femoral Head ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Head Group ◽  
Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty ◽  
Aseptic Necrosis ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Femoral Head Osteonecrosis

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies on the etiology of femoral head necrosis. We retrospectively reviewed all patients diagnosed with aseptic necrosis of the femoral in the period of 2010-2015. We recorded a total of 230 cases diagnosed with aseptic necrosis of the femoral head, group was composed of 65.7% men and 34.3% women, risk factors identified was 19.13% (post-traumatic), 13.91% (glucocorticoids), 26.52% (alcohol), 3.47% (another cause) and in 36 95% of the cases no risk factors were found. The results of the study based on the type of surgery performed on the basis of stages of disease progression, 8 patients (3.48%) benefited from osteotomy, 28 patients (12.17%) benefited of bipolar hemiarthroplasty prosthesis and 188 patients (81.74%) benefited of total hip arthroplasty. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is characteristic to young patients between the age of 30-50 years old. Predisposing factors, alcohol and corticosteroid therapy remains an important cause of the disease. Total hip arthroplasty remains the best option for the patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

scholarly journals A Novel Measurement Using Digital Radiography to Minimize Fluoroscopy in Total Hip Arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew G. Yun ◽  
Marilena Qutami ◽  
Kory B. Dylan Pasko
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Fluoroscopy Time ◽  
Lesser Trochanter ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Preoperative Templating ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Templating Technique

AbstractPreoperative templating for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is fraught with uncertainty. Specifically, the conventional measurement of the lesser trochanter to the center (LTC) of the femoral head used in preoperative planning is easily measured on a template but not measurable intraoperatively. The purpose of this study was to examine the utility of a novel measurement that is reproducible both on templating and in surgery as a more accurate and practical guide. We retrospectively reviewed 201 patients with a history of osteoarthritis who underwent primary THA. For preoperative templating, the distance from the top of the lesser trochanter to the equator (LeTE) of the femoral head was measured on a calibrated digital radiograph with a neutral pelvis. This measurement was used intraoperatively to guide the choice of the trial neck and head. As with any templating technique, the goal was to construct a stable, impingement-free THA with equivalent leg lengths and hip offset. In evaluating this novel templating technique, the primary outcomes measured were the number of trial reductions and the amount of fluoroscopic time, exposures, and radiation required to obtain a balanced THA reconstruction. Using the LeTE measurement, the mean number of trial reductions was 1.21, the mean number of intraoperative fluoroscopy images taken was 2.63, the mean dose of radiation exposure from fluoroscopy was 0.02 mGy, and the mean fluoroscopy time per procedure was 0.6 seconds. In hips templated with the conventional LTC prior to the LeTE, the mean fluoroscopy time was 0.9 seconds. There was a statistically significant difference in fluoroscopy time (p < 0.001). The LeTE is a reproducible measurement that transfers reliably from digital templating to surgery. This novel preoperative templating metric reduces the fluoroscopy time and consequent radiation exposure to the surgical team and may minimize the number of trial reductions.

Assessment of an Orthopaedic Templating Software Package for Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (04) ◽  
pp. 155-157
Author(s):  
Michael Newman ◽  
David Hartwright
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Acetabular Cup ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Pelvic Radiograph ◽  
Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Femoral Stems ◽  
Hip Arthroplasties ◽  
Acetabular Components ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractThe aim of this study was to assess a large, single-surgeon dataset of uncemented total hip arthroplasties that had been templated using software. This assessment compared preoperative templated predictions with what was implanted with regard to (1) femoral prosthesis size and (2) acetabular cup size. The operation notes for two types of uncemented total hip arthroplasty performed by a single surgeon between January 9, 2008, and March 21, 2019, were assessed. The data were refined so that only those that were fully templated on a correctly calibrated pelvic radiograph were included. This provided a total of 153 cases. The predicted software template was compared with actual implanted component sizes. With regard to the femoral stems, the templating software was exactly correct in 45.75% of cases and was accurate to within one size in 87.59% of cases. With regard to the acetabular component, the templating software was exactly correct in 52.94% of cases and was accurate to within one size (2 mm) in 86.94% of cases. Templating software offers an accurate prediction of the size of uncemented femoral and acetabular components. In addition, the benefits of templating include cognitive rehearsal, insight into potentially challenging aspects of surgery, and highlighting intraoperative issues where there is a large intraoperative deviation from what is templated. This study demonstrates the congruence and reproducibility of templating software when compared with other smaller studies performed in the literature.

scholarly journals Outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head—a current review

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd P. Pierce ◽  
Randa K. Elmallah ◽  
Julio J. Jauregui ◽  
Daniel F. Verna ◽  
Michael A. Mont
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Current Review ◽  
A Current

Comparison of Polyethylene Wear between Highly Crosslinked and Annealed UHMWPE and Conventional UHMWPE against Ceramic Heads in Total Hip Arthroplasty

2012 ◽  
Vol 529-530 ◽  
pp. 279-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taishi Sato ◽  
Yasuharu Nakashima ◽  
Mio Akiyama ◽  
Takuaki Yamamoto ◽  
Taro Mawatari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Polyethylene Wear ◽  
Wear Rates ◽  
Head Penetration ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Patient Demographics ◽  
Ceramic Femoral Head ◽  
Implantation Period

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of ceramic femoral head material on the wear of annealed, crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) (XLPE) in total hip arthroplasty compared to non-crosslinked conventional UHMWPE (CPE). XLPE was fabricated by crosslinking with 60 kGy irradiation and annealing. Femoral heads made from zirconia and alumina ceramics, and cobalt-chrome (CoCr) of 22 mm or 26 mm diameter were used. In this study, the femoral head penetration into the cup was measured digitally on radiographs of 70 hips with XLPE and 50 hips with CPE. The average follow-up periods were 6.1 and 12.7 years, respectively. The steady wear rate of XLPE was significantly lower than those of CPE (0.002 versus 0.08 mm/year, respectively). Zirconia displayed increased wear rates compared to alumina in CPE; however, there was no difference among head materials in XLPE (0.0028, 0.011 and 0.009 mm/year for zirconia, alumina and CoCr, respectively). Neither head size or implantation period impacted XLPE wear. In contrast to CPE, XLPE displayed low wear rates surpassing the effects of varying femoral head material, size, implantation period and patient demographics.

Radiolucent lines do not affect the longevity of highly cross-linked polyethylene cemented components in total hip arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Vol 103-B (10) ◽  
pp. 1604-1610
Author(s):  
Yusuke Takaoka ◽  
Koji Goto ◽  
Jiro Tamura ◽  
Yaichiro Okuzu ◽  
Toshiyuki Kawai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Head ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Acetabular Component ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Radiolucent Lines ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Acetabular Components

Aims We aimed to evaluate the long-term outcome of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) cemented acetabular components and assess whether any radiolucent lines (RLLs) which arose were progressive. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 170 patients who underwent 187 total hip arthroplasties at two hospitals with a minimum follow-up of ten years. All interventions were performed using the same combination of HXLPE cemented acetabular components with femoral stems made of titanium alloy. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed for the primary endpoint of acetabular component revision surgery for any reason and secondary endpoint of the appearance of RLLs. RLLs that had appeared once were observed over time. We statistically assessed potential relationships between RLLs and a number of factors, including the technique of femoral head autografting and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association score. Results The mean follow-up period was 13.0 years (10.0 to 16.3). Femoral head autografting was performed on 135 hips (72.2%). One acetabular component was retrieved because of deep infection. No revision was performed for the aseptic acetabular loosening. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve for the primary and secondary endpoints were 98.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) 88.6% to 99.8%) and 79.3% (95% CI 72.8% to 84.6%), respectively. RLLs were detected in 38 hips (21.2%), at a mean of 1.7 years (1 month to 6 years) postoperatively. None of the RLLs were progressive, and the presence of RLLs did not show a significant association with the survival and clinical score. RLLs were more frequently observed in hips without femoral head autografts than in those with autografts. Conclusion The use of HXLPE cemented acetabular components in total hip arthroplasty demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes after ten years, and no RLLs were progressive, and their presence did not affect the outcome. Femoral head autografting did not negatively impact the acetabular component survival or the appearance of RLLs. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(10):1604–1610.

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