scholarly journals Our experience of total hip arthroplasty in adolescents with consequences of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-174
Author(s):  
Khisrav D. Imomov ◽  
Vladimir E. Baskov ◽  
Valentin A. Neverov ◽  
Pavel I. Bortulev

BACKGROUND: Currently, the number of adolescents with terminal stages of coxarthrosis of various origins who underwent total hip joint arthroplasty has increased, as the use of modern implant models with a long service life has narrowed the age limit and expanded the indications for this intervention. AIM: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty in adolescents with stage 3 coxarthrosis caused by acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study analyzed preoperative data and postoperative clinical, radiological, and functional examination data of 40 patients aged 1318 (15 1.2) years with stage 3 coxarthrosis caused by acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. The study group was composed of 21 (52.5%) boys and 19 (47.5%) girls. The control group consisted of 32 patients with stage 3 post-traumatic coxarthrosis, aged 1218 (15.4 1.7) years, of which 14 (43.75%) were girls and 18 (56.25%) were boys. RESULTS: The long-term functional results were evaluated using the Harris hip score (14). The average Harris hip scores before and after arthroplasty were 44.87 5.65 and 80 7.61 (p 0.05), respectively. In the comparison group, the mean Harris hip scores before and after surgery were 33.73 4.28 and 89.47 5.60 points, respectively (p 0.05). The postoperative follow-up duration was 5 3 M SD (95% confidence interval) years. No complications were observed in the early and late postoperative periods. CONCLUSIONS: In adolescents, total hip arthroplasty is an effective surgical treatment for complications of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. It quickly provides attainable, stable, and favorable outcomes, which improve the quality of life and social adaptation of adolescents.

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 310-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Fu ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Kan Liu ◽  
Jiying Chen ◽  
Ming Ni ◽  
...  

Introduction: Sexual activity is often an important component of life. To date, no studies have examined sexual activity before and after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in male patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of THA on sexual activity and to explore the most commonly reported and comfortable coital position for male AS patients with hip involvement. Methods: Data from 31 male AS patients who underwent THA for hip involvement were retrospectively reviewed. Information from the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), the Harris Hip Score (HHS) and other clinical parameters was collected and monitored over time. We compared the above-mentioned parameters before surgery and 2 years after surgery and analysed the correlation between changes on the IIEF and changes in clinical parameters. Results: The domain and total scores of the IIEF, except EF, were significantly higher after surgery than were those before surgery ( p < 0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between changes on the IIEF and improvement in flexion-extension range of motion (ROM), adduction-abduction ROM and HHS ( p < 0.05). Most patients (26/31, 83.9%) resumed sexual activity 5–12 weeks after surgery. The pre- and postoperative distributions of the most commonly reported and comfortable position were not significantly different (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Successful THA may improve sexual activity in male AS patients with hip involvement. Changes in hip ROM show the most significant correlation with improvement in sexual activity. Resumption of sexual activity occurs within 5–12 postoperative weeks.


2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascal C Haefeli ◽  
Moritz Tannast ◽  
Martin Beck ◽  
Klaus A Siebenrock ◽  
Lorenz Büchler

Introduction: The best treatment of acetabular chondral flaps during surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is unknown. We asked if subchondral drilling improves clinical and radiographic outcome and if there are factors predicting failure. Methods: We treated 79 patients with symptomatic FAI and acetabular chondral flaps with surgical hip dislocation between January 2000 and December 2007. Exclusion of all patients with previous hip pathology or trauma resulted in 62 patients (80 hips). The chondral flap was slightly debrided in 43 patients/51 hips (control group). In 28 patients/29 hips (study group), additional osseous drilling was performed. 4 patients (5 hips, 6%) were lost to follow-up. Mean follow-up was 9 years (5–13 years). The groups did not differ in demographic data, radiographic parameters or follow-up. Clinical outcome was assessed with the Merle d’Aubigné score, modified Harris Hip Score and University of California Los Angeles activity score and progression of osteoarthritis with the Tönnis grade. Results: No patient underwent conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the drilling group compared to 7 patients (8 hips, 16%) in the control group ( p = 0.005); in the remaining hips, clinical scores and progression of Tönnis grade did not differ. Increased acetabular coverage, age and body mass index were univariate predictive factors for conversion to THA. No drilling was as an independent predictive factor for conversion to THA (hazard ratio 58.07, p = 0.009). Conclusion: Subchondral drilling under acetabular chondral flaps during surgical treatment of FAI is an effective procedure to reduce the rate of conversion to THA.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Thomas P Vail ◽  
Apostolos Dimitroulias ◽  
Jeff Hodrick ◽  
Rusty Brand ◽  
Nicholas Viens ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Background Vascularized fibular grafting has been reported as a successful joint preserving surgery for patients with femoral head osteonecrosis. Few reports exist regarding the outcomes associated with total hip arthroplasty after failed vascularized fibular grafting. This study aims to highlight the early results and complications associated with this procedure. Materials and methods We retrospectively reviewed charts and radiographs of 30 patients (38 hips) who underwent conversion of prior vascularized fibular grafting to an uncemented total hip arthroplasty utilizing modern bearings (highly cross-linked polyethylene-on-metal or metal-on-metal). Mean follow-up was 41 months. A control group of 15 osteonecrosis patients (19 hips) was used who had a history of total hip arthroplasty without previous surgery. Outcome measures used were perioperative complications, clinical and radiological findings. Results The prior vascularized fibular grafting group had longer surgical times and more perioperative complications (calcar fracture and persistent wound drainage requiring early reoperation). In the prior vascularized fibular grafting group there were two cases requiring revision for aseptic loosening (one femoral and one acetabular component) and three cases of asymptomatic radiographic loosening (two femoral and one acetabular component). Furthermore, three patients reported symptoms of trochanteric bursitis. None of the above complications were seen in the control group. There was one dislocation in each group; and both were treated successfully with closed reduction. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the final postoperative Harris Hip Score (HHS). Conclusion Despite an increased complication rate, comparable clinical outcomes can be expected after conversion of vascularized fibular grafting to total hip arthroplasty. Dimitroulias A, Hodrick J, Brand R, Viens N, Attarian DE Vail TP, Bolognesi MP. Total Hip Arthroplasty after Vascularized Fibular Grafting. The Duke Orthop J 2012; 2(1):12-17.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pika Krištof Mirt ◽  
Vojko Strojnik ◽  
Gregor Kavčič ◽  
Rihard Trebše

Abstract BackgroundTotal hip arthroplasty (THA) is very effective in alleviating pain, but functional deficits persist up to a year following surgery. Regardless of standard physiotherapy programs, significant additional muscular atrophy and weakness occurs. Deficits in strength have serious adverse consequences for these patients with respect to physical function, the maintenance of independence and the requirement for revision surgery. Progressive resistance training in rehabilitation following THA has been shown to significantly enhance muscle strength and function. The fundamental principle is to progressively overload the exercised muscle as it becomes stronger. Different strength training protocols have been used at different times in the postoperative phase, in group or individual practices, with major differences being in center-based and home-based programs with or without supervision. The primary objectives of our study are to evaluate whether an early postoperative home-based strength training protocol is feasible for all elective THA patients, does not cause major adverse effects and can improve patient functional outcomes at 3 months and 1 year following surgery.Methods/DesignThis study is a prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial to be conducted in the orthopedic departments of two Slovenian hospitals. In each hospital, 124 patients aged 60 or older with unilateral osteoarthritis, an ASA score between 1 and 3, signed informed consent form, and no terminal illness disabling rehabilitation participation will be randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. THA with an anterior approach will be performed. All patients will receive current standard physiotherapy during hospitalization. Patients in the intervention group will also learn strength and sensory-motor training exercises. Upon discharge all will receive USB drives with exercise videos, written exercise instructions and a training diary. Physiotherapists will perform the assessments (physical tests and the maximal voluntary isometric contraction assessment), and patients will fill out outcome assessment questionnaires (the Harris Hip Score and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey) at baseline and 1, 3 and 12 months after surgery.DiscussionThe main purpose of our study is to design a new standardized rehabilitation protocol with videos that will be effective, safe and accessible to all Slovenian THA patients.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04061993. Protocol ID: PRT_PhD. Record Verification April 2021. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04061993


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0255037
Author(s):  
Xavier Gasparutto ◽  
Mathieu Gueugnon ◽  
Davy Laroche ◽  
Pierre Martz ◽  
Didier Hannouche ◽  
...  

Six to eight months after total hip arthroplasty, patients only attain 80% of the functional level of control groups. Understanding which functional tasks are most affected could help reduce this deficit by guiding rehabilitation towards them. The timed up-and-go test bundles multiple tasks together in one test and is a good indicator of a patient’s overall level of function. Previously, biomechanical analysis of its phases was used to identify specific functional deficits in pathological populations. To the best of our knowledge, this analysis has never been performed in patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty. Seventy-one total hip arthroplasty patients performed an instrumented timed up-and-go test in a gait laboratory before and six months after surgery; fifty-two controls performed it only once. Biomechanical features were selected to analyse the test’s four phases (sit-to-stand, walking, turning, turn-to-sit) and mean differences between groups were evaluated for each phase. On average, six months after surgery, patients’ overall test time rose to 80% of the mean of the control group. The walking phase was revealed as the main deficiency before and after surgery (-41 ± 47% and -22 ± 32% slower, respectively). High standard deviations indicated that variability between patients was high. On average, patients showed improved results in every phase of the timed up-and-go test six months after surgery, but residual deficits in function differed between those phases. This simple test could be appropriate for quantifying patient-specific deficits in function and hence guiding and monitoring post-operative rehabilitation in clinical settings.


Diagnostics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 941
Author(s):  
Assunta Pozzuoli ◽  
Antonio Berizzi ◽  
Alberto Crimì ◽  
Elisa Belluzzi ◽  
Anna Chiara Frigo ◽  
...  

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) with metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings have shown problems of biocompatibility linked to metal ion release at the local level causing an adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD) and at a systemic level. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes, and metal ion concentrations in the blood and urine of patients who underwent THA with the LIMA Met-Met hip system. Patients with ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearings were included as a control group. In this study, 68 patients were enrolled: 34 with MoM THAs and 34 with CoC THAs. Patients were evaluated clinically (Harris Hip Score, SF-36) and radiologically at a median of 7.4 years after surgery. Whole blood and urinary cobalt and chromium levels were also assessed. Both types of implants were comparable in terms of clinical and functional results. Ion levels were significantly higher in the MoM group compared with CoC group 7 years after surgery. No correlations were found between metal ion levels and patient demographics, functional and radiological outcomes, and prosthesis features. Patient monitoring is thus advised to establish if prosthesis revision is necessary, especially in the case of MoM THA.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Igor E. Nikityuk ◽  
Elizaveta L. Kononova ◽  
Vladimir E. Baskov ◽  
Khisrav D. Imomov

Background. Deforming arthrosis of the hip joint in children leads to serious disorders of the walking biomechanics due to a decrease in the support and motor functions of the lower limbs. In patients with stage III coxarthrosis, when the potential of reconstructive surgeries has been exhausted, a total hip arthroplasty is performed. Objective. To study the biomechanical parameters of support ability of the lower limbs in children with bilateral coxarthrosis before and after bilateral total hip arthroplasty. Material and methods. Stabilometric and plantographic studies were conducted in 12 patients with bilateral coxarthrosis, aged from 13 to 17 years old, before and after hip arthroplasty. The time interval between operations on the contralateral joints ranged from 6 to 12 months. The control group consisted of 15 children of the same age, with no signs of orthopedic disorders. Results. Before carrying out hip arthroplasty in patients, the tension of the statokinetic system was revealed during the implementation of support for the vertical balance of the body. The plantography method made it possible to diagnose disorders of the support function of the feet in the form of supination rigidity of the anterior section, a tendency toward rigidity of the internal longitudinal arch. After bilateral total hip arthroplasty in patients, the stability of the vertical posture improved, the support ability of the heads of the 1st metatarsal bones was significantly restored, and the weight-bearing distribution across the foot sections was normalized. Conclusion. After bilateral hip arthroplasty in patients with coxarthrosis, stabilization of the support function of the postoperative lower limbs was achieved.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenzel Waldstein ◽  
Ulrich Koller ◽  
Bernhard Springer ◽  
Paul Kolbitsch ◽  
Wolfram Brodner ◽  
...  

Aims Second-generation metal-on-metal (MoM) articulations in total hip arthroplasty (THA) were introduced in order to reduce wear-related complications. The current study reports on the serum cobalt levels and the clinical outcome at a minimum of 20 years following THA with a MoM (Metasul) or a ceramic-on-polyethylene (CoP) bearing. Methods The present study provides an update of a previously published prospective randomized controlled study, evaluating the serum cobalt levels of a consecutive cohort of 100 patients following THA with a MoM or a CoP articulation. A total of 31 patients were available for clinical and radiological follow-up examination. After exclusion of 11 patients because of other cobalt-containing implants, 20 patients (MoM (n = 11); CoP (n = 9)) with a mean age of 69 years (42 to 97) were analyzed. Serum cobalt levels were compared to serum cobalt levels five years out of surgery. Results The median cobalt concentration in the MoM group was 1.04 μg/l (interquartile range (IQR) 0.64 to 1.70) at a mean of 21 years (20 to 24) postoperatively and these values were similar (p = 0.799) to cobalt levels at five years. In the CoP control group, the median cobalt levels were below the detection limit (< 0.3 μg/l; median 0.15 μg/l, IQR 0.15 to 0.75) at 20 years. The mean Harris Hip Score was 91.4 points (61 to 100) in the MoM group and 92.8 points (63 to 100) in the CoP group. Conclusion This study represents the longest follow-up series evaluating the serum cobalt levels after 28 mm head MoM bearing THA and shows that serum cobalt concentrations remain at low levels at a mean of 21 years (20 to 24) after implantation. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res. 2020;9(3):145–150.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Jaunius Kurtinaitis ◽  
Narūnas Porvaneckas ◽  
Manvylius Kocius ◽  
Rimvaldas Broga

Jaunius Kurtinaitis, Narūnas Porvaneckas, Manvylius Kocius, Rimvaldas BrogaVilniaus universiteto Ortopedijos-traumatologijos ir plastinės chirurgijos klinikaVilniaus greitosios pagalbos universitetinė ligoninėŠiltnamių g. 29, LT-2043 Vilnius.El paštas: [email protected] Įvadas / tikslas Dažniausia endoprotezuoto klubo sąnario problema – gūžduobinio komponento intarpo susidėvėjimas arba jo išklibimas. Vieni autoriai pripažįsta cementinio, kiti – mechaninio tvirtinimo metodiką. Abiem atvejais vėlyvieji rezultatai yra panašūs. Kiekviena metodika tam tikru endoprotezuoto sąnario laikotarpiu išryškina jai būdingas problemas. Mūsų darbo tikslas – įvertinti vėlyvuosius mišraus ir mechaninio tvirtinimo klubo sąnario pirminio endoprotezavimo rezultatus po operacijos praėjus 5–10 metų. Ligoniai ir tyrimo metodai 1993–1998 metais VGPUL Ortopedijos, traumatologijos ir plastinės chirurgijos klinikoje buvo operuoti 36 ligoniai, kuriems buvo atliktos 39 pirminės klubo sąnario endoprotezavimo operacijos naudojant Bi-Metric mechaninio ir mišraus tvirtinimo endoprotezus (EP). Į tyrimą įtraukti 27 ligoniai (29 endoprotezai – 18 mechaninio ir 11 mišraus tvirtinimo), 2002–2003 metais atvykę pasitikrinti. Vidutinis pacientų su mechaninio tvirtinimo protezais stebėjimo laikas (mediana) siekė 7 metus, o su mišraus tvirtinimo – 5 metus. Visiems atvykusiems pacientams buvo atliktos ir įvertintos priekinės abiejų klubo sąnarių rentgenogramos, nustatyta klubo sąnario funkcija pagal Harris Hip Score skalę. Rezultatai 2002–2003 m. ištirta 29 (80%) iš 36 ligonių, operuotų 1993–1998 m. Rentgenologinių tyrimų rezultatai parodė, kad aplink mechaninio tvirtinimo komponentus linijinės demarkacijos nėra. Visi komponentai buvo stabilūs. Kaulas įaugo į mechaninio tvirtinimo komponentus 100% atvejų. Įvertintos osteolizinio proceso aplink gūžduobinį ir šlaunikaulinį komponentus ypatybės, polietileninio intarpo susidėvėjimo prognozės veiksniai atsižvelgiant į endoprotezo tipą, ektopinė osifikacijos įtaka vėlyviesiems klubo sąnario funkciniams rezultatams. Išvados Įvertinti pagal HHS skalę mechaninio ar mišraus tvirtinimo endoprotezavimo rezultatai po 5–10 metų yra geri ir labai geri. Lyginant rentgenologinius pokyčius aplink gūžduobinį ir šlaunikaulinį komponentus matyti, kad pokyčiai aplink mechaninio ir cementinio tvirtinimo šlaunikaulinius komponentus yra gerokai mažesni negu aplink gūžduobinius. Statistiškai patikimo skirtumo tarp polietileno intarpo susidėvėjimo ir panaudoto endoprotezo tipo nebuvo. Gūžduobinio ir šlaunikaulinio komponentų osteoliziniai procesai yra besimptomiai. Šie procesai ir 76% atvejų nustatyta ektopinė osifikacija neturi įtakos geriems ir labai geriems vėlyviesiems operuoto klubo sąnario funkciniams rezultatams. Prasminiai žodžiai: pirminis klubo sąnario endoprotezavimas, mechaninio tvirtinimo endoprotezai, mišraus tvirtinimo endoprotezai. Primary hybrid and cementless total hip arthroplasty. 5 to 10 year follow-up results Jaunius Kurtinaitis, Narūnas Porvaneckas, Manvylius Kocius, Rimvaldas Broga Background / objective The major issue of hip arthroplasty is the wearout or loosening of the acetabular component. Some authors prefer cemented and others cementless hip arthroplasty. In both cases the outcome is similiar. Each method in different periods has its own problems. The aim of the study was to evaluate the late outcome of primary cementless and hybrid total hip replacement 5–10 years after operation. Patients and methods There were 36 patients operated on and 39 operations of primary total hip arthroplasty performed using Bi-Metric hybrid and cementless endoprostheses in 1993–1998. The study included 27 patients (29 endoprostheses) who responded to invitation in 2002–2003. Anteroposterior radiographs of the hip joints were performed for the patients and the functional outcome was evaluated using the Harris Hip score scale. Results During 2002–2003 investigation was carried out on 29 (74%) of 36 hip arthroplasties performed in 1993–1998. Analysis of the data showed no radiolucency signs around the cementless fixation components. All of the components were stable. Bone ingrowth into the cementless prosthesis components was observed in 100% of cases. The osteolysis zones around the acetabular and femoral components were related to the wearout of polythene insertion, but it was asymptomatic. There was no reliable difference between polythene insertion wearout and the type of prosthesis. Ectopic ossification was observed in 76% of cases. Conclusions The study based on HHS score revealed good and very good results 5–10 years after operation. They were comparable with the findings in similar studies. Rentgenological features indicated that there were less alterations around the femoral component compared to the acetabular. Osteolysis around the femoral and acetabular components was asymptomatic and ectopic ossification found in 76% of cases did not interfere with the good functional results. Keywords: primary total hip arthroplasty, cementless prostheses, hybrid prostheses


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