Caveat Emptor: Adverse Inflammatory Soft-Tissue Reactions in Total Hip Arthroplasty with Modular Femoral Neck Implants

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. e80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anay R. Patel ◽  
Ronak M. Patel ◽  
Danielle Thomas ◽  
Thomas W. Bauer ◽  
S. David Stulberg
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Caveat Emptor ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Soft Tissue Reactions ◽  
Tissue Reactions

Midterm outcomes of total hip arthroplasty with a modular Birmingham head

2019 ◽  
pp. 112070001987738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duncan W Cushnie ◽  
Brent A Lanting ◽  
Richard McCalden ◽  
Douglas DR Naudie ◽  
James L Howard
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Femoral Stem ◽  
Tissue Reaction ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Tissue Reactions ◽  
Clinical Records

Introduction: Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implants may be combined with a conventional femoral stem to create a modular metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty (BHR MoM THA). There is little outcome data regarding this construct. This study examines midterm outcomes of BHR MoM THA compared to oxidised zirconium total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods: A retrospective institutional review identified all patients receiving BHR MoM THA between April 2005 and February 2011 and a matched control cohort of zirconium THA patients. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Harris Hip Score (HHS), and SF-12 Health status scores were obtained. Revisions and complications were collected from clinical records. Radiographs were assessed for evidence of component malposition, loosening, osteolysis, or heterotopic ossification. Results: 63 modular BHR MoM THA were identified in 61 patients (36 with BHR cups, 27 with R3 cups) and 63 zirconium THA in 58 matched controls. Mean follow-up was 58 months. 14 BHR MoM THA hips (22.2%) were revised (4 infections, 1 dislocation, 9 soft tissue reactions) compared to 3 (4.8%) zirconium THA (all infections). At latest follow-up, 18.4% of surviving BHR MoM THA hips were painful compared to 0.5% of zirconium THA controls ( p < 0.001). WOMAC, HHS, and SF-12 did not differ significantly between surviving members of the 2 groups. Discussion: BHR MoM THA demonstrated a high revision rate, largely for adverse local soft tissue reaction and pain. Among those not revised, many reported some residual pain despite similar quality of life measures to those who received zirconium THA.

scholarly journals Clinical Results and Serum Metal Ion Concentrations following Ceramic-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty at a Mean Follow-Up of 60 Months

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Maurer-Ertl ◽  
D. Pranckh-Matzke ◽  
J. Friesenbichler ◽  
G. Bratschitsch ◽  
L. A. Holzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Ion Concentrations ◽  
Current Series ◽  
Metal On Metal ◽  
Soft Tissue Reactions ◽  
Tissue Reactions

Background. Increased metal ion levels following total hip arthroplasty (THA) with metal-on-metal bearings are a highly debated topic. Local soft tissue reactions with chronic pain and systemic side effects such as neuropathy are described. The aim of the current study was to determine the serum metal ion concentrations of Cobalt (Co) and Chrome (Cr) after THA with a ceramic-on-metal (CoM) bearing. Patients and Methods. Between 2008 and 2010, 20 patients underwent THA using a CoM bearing. Clinical function was evaluated by standardized scores systems (Harris Hip Score and WOMAC Score) and radiological examination included X-rays. Patient’s blood samples were obtained for metal ion analysis and correlation analysis was done between these results and implant position. Results. Overall, 13 patients with 14 CoM devices were available for the current series. The mean age at time of surgery was 61 years (range, 41 to 85). The postoperative follow-up ranged from 49 to 68 months (mean, 58). Metal ion determination showed mean concentrations of 3,1 µg/L (range, 0,3–15,2 µg/L) for Co and 1,6 µg/L (range, 0,1–5,5 µg/L) for Cr, respectively. A correlation between cup anteversion and Co and Cr concentrations was shown. Conclusion. The current series showed increments for Co and Cr following CoM THA. However, these levels are lower compared to metal ion concentrations in patients with metal-on-metal bearings and the international accepted threshold for revision of MoM devices. We recommend routine follow-up including at least one obligatory evaluation of serum metal ion concentrations and an MRI once to exclude local soft tissue reactions.

scholarly journals Algorithmic soft tissue femoral release in anterior approach total hip arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morad Chughtai ◽  
Linsen T. Samuel ◽  
Alexander J. Acuña ◽  
Atul F. Kamath
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Anterior Approach ◽  
Total Hip

scholarly journals Dynamics of hip joint effusion after posterior soft tissue repair in total hip arthroplasty

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarunas Tarasevicius ◽  
Uldis Kesteris ◽  
Romas Jonas Kalesinskas ◽  
Hans Wingstrand
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Joint ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Tissue Repair ◽  
Joint Effusion ◽  
Soft Tissue Repair ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Posterior Soft Tissue

Combination of CRP with NLR is a sensitive tool for screening fixation-related infection in patients undergoing conversion total hip arthroplasty after failed internal fixation for femoral neck fracture

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Hong Xu ◽  
Jin-Wei Xie ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Duan Wang ◽  
Ze-Yu Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Femoral Neck Fracture ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Sensitive Tool ◽  
Neck Fracture

Aims Monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) or neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) are useful for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), but their diagnostic values are unclear for screening fixation-related infection (FRI) in patients for whom conversion total hip arthroplasty (THA) is planned after failed internal fixation for femoral neck fracture. Methods We retrospectively included 340 patients who underwent conversion THA after internal fixation for femoral neck fracture from January 2008 to September 2020. Those patients constituted two groups: noninfected patients and patients diagnosed with FRI according to the 2013 International Consensus Meeting Criteria. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to determine maximum sensitivity and specificity of these two preoperative ratios. The diagnostic performance of the two ratios combined with preoperative CRP or ESR was also evaluated. Results The numbers of patients with and without FRI were 19 (5.6%) and 321 (94.4%), respectively. Areas under the ROC curve for diagnosing FRI were 0.763 for MLR, 0.686 for NLR, 0.905 for CRP, and 0.769 for ESR. Based on the Youden index, the optimal predictive cutoffs were 0.25 for MLR and 2.38 for NLR. Sensitivity and specificity were 78.9% and 71.0% for MLR, and 78.9% and 56.4% for NLR, respectively. The combination of CRP with MLR showed a sensitivity of 84.2% and specificity of 94.6%, while the corresponding values for the combination of CRP with NLR were 89.5% and 91.5%, respectively. Conclusion The presence of preoperative FRI among patients undergoing conversion THA after internal fixation for femoral neck fracture should be determined. The combination of preoperative CRP with NLR is sensitive tool for screening FRI in those patients.

scholarly journals Revision Rates After Surgical Treatment for Femoral Neck Fractures: Results of 2-Year Follow-up

Medicina ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Jaunius Kurtinaitis ◽  
Narūnas Porvaneckas ◽  
Giedrius Kvederas ◽  
Tomas Butėnas ◽  
Valentinas Uvarovas
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Surgery Rates

Background and Objective. Intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck account for a major share of fractures in the elderly. Open reduction and internal fixation has been shown to have a higher rate of revision surgery than arthroplasty. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the rates of revision surgery performed after internal fixation and primary total hip arthroplasty. Material and Methods. Between 2004 and 2006, 681 intracapsular femoral neck fractures in 679 consecutive patients were treated with internal fixation or total hip arthroplasty at our institution. Revision surgery rates were evaluated at 1-, 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow-up. Results. There was no significant difference in the ratio of internal fixation to total hip arthroplasty during 2004–2006 (P=0.31). The mean rate of total hip arthroplasty was 19.1% with a lower rate being among patients younger than 60 years. Revision surgery rates at the 2-year followup were higher in the internal fixation group compared with total hip arthroplasty group (28.9% vs. 7.0%, P<0.001). Patients who underwent internal fixation were at a 4-fold greater risk of having revision surgery at the 2-year follow-up than those who underwent total hip arthroplasty (odds ratio, 4.11; 95% CI, 1.95–8.65; P<0.001). Age was a significant risk factor for revision surgery after total hip arthroplasty (hazard ratio, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.87–0.98; P=0.02), but not significant after the internal fixation (P=0.86). Conclusions. Higher revision surgery rates after internal fixation favors arthroplasty as a primary choice of treatment for the femoral neck fractures.

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