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The Journal of Arthroplasty, 1995
The operative complications of a consecutive series of 135 cementless revision total hip arthroplasties using a fully porous-coated straight cobalt-chrome femoral stem were reviewed. Intraoperative complications occurred in 59 cases (44%), 22 of which (37%) involved more than one complication. Three categories of intraoperative complications were recorded: eccentric reaming, femoral perforation, and femoral fracture. Complications were noted to decrease throughout the period of the study. Surgical approach did not affect the complication rate. Stem length, stem diameter, and host-bone quality all affected the complication rate. Femoral perforations and fractures were more numerous with femoral stems longer than 200 mm. Larger-diameter femoral stems (> 18 ram) were associated with a higher complication rate (55%). Complications were also more numerous with poorer-quality host-bone. In cases of multiple complications, eccentric reaming often predisposed bone to perforation and subsequently to fracture. There was also greater blood loss in patients with intraoperative complications. Intraoperative complications may be avoided with the use of implants, as well as reaming no longer than absolutely necessary, and the use of intraoperative radiographs or flexible reamers early in femoral canal preparation. Key words: revision hip arthroplasty, porous cobalt-chrome straight stem, operative complications. The reconstruction of a failed total hip arthroplasty (THA) presents many challenges to the orthopaedic surgeon. On the femoral side, the problems of retained components, cement, loss of host-bone, and altered femoral canal geometry are often encountered. Earlier, these reconstructions were performed using cement, but as short-term reports were extended to long-term follow-up studies, the failure rate of cemented revision hip arthroplasty was noted to increase to 30%. M3 Failure of the revision cemented femoral stems and
The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2000
Clinical and radiographic results of 116 patients who had undergone 132 hip arthroplasties at our institution from 1983 to 1988 with a collared cemented straight cobalt-chrome femoral stem using second-generation cementing technique were reviewed. Twenty hips in 20 patients who were part of the original cohort were lost to follow-up. Mean age at the time of surgery was 68.2 years. Mean radiographic follow-up was 9.6 years with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. Ten-year survivorship of the component was 96.5% with revision considered as an endpoint and 94.2% with either revision or radiographic loosening considered the endpoint. Three implants (2.3%) were revised for aseptic loosening at a mean of 8.1 years after implantation. One implant (0.8%) was revised for septic loosening at 10.5 years after surgery. Of the implants not revised, 1 showed evidence of circumferential bonecement radiolucencies, and 1 had radiolucencies at the implant-cement interface. Five of the surviving femoral components (5.0%) showed focal areas of cystic osteolysis, and proximal femoral bone resorption tinder the collar was seen in 32 patients (31.7%). There were no cases of cement fracture or stem subsidence. The biomechanical and material properties of this stem combined with second-generation cementing technique look promising for long-term survivorship.
Primary total hip arthroplasty without the use of bone cement: a 10-year follow-up of 157 hips
Chang Gung Medical Journal, 2002
Background: The cementless fixation technique in total hip arthroplasty (THA) was developed to solve clinical problems such as aseptic loosening and osteolysis which were thought to be associated with the use of bone cement. This retrospective study reports our mid-term results with cementless THA. Methods: A series of 173 consecutive, unselected cementless THA procedures using the Omnifit prosthesis was performed by a single surgeon. Sixteen hips were excluded from the study because of insufficient follow-up evaluation. One hundred and fifty-seven THAs with an average follow-up period of 10.2 (range, 5-12) years were retrospectively reviewed. Results: The overall revision rate was 7.0%. Ninety-five percent of unrevised hips achieved a Merle D'Aubigne hip score of 16 points or above. Radiographically, bone ingrowth occurred in all unrevised cups, and in 95% of unrevised stems. Osteolytic lesions, seen on 28.1% of femora and 8.9% of pelvises, appeared at an average of 3.8 years postoperatively. Femoral osteolytic lesions were confined to the proximal Gruen zones 1 and 7. The mean annual polyethylene wear rate was 0.15 mm. Approximately 1/3 of the hips were noted to have excessive wear. Conclusion: These results suggest that cementless Omnifit THA provides stable fixation for as long as 12 years after implantation. Of significant concern is the high incidence of excessive polyethylene wear and associated osteolysis. Our experience also indicates that a femoral stem with a circumferential porous coating in the proximal region can protect the femur from distal osteolysis.
J Arthroplasty, 2004
Cemented femoral stem fixation is reproducible and provides excellent early recovery of hip function in patients 60 to 80 years old. The durability of fixation has been evaluated up to 20 years with 90% survivorship. Achieving a uniform cement mantle and minimizing polyethylene wear has been shown to reduce the incidence of fixation failure. This article describes the senior author’s (C.S.R.) technique for cemented total hip arthroplasty with particular emphasis on the art of cemented femoral stem fixation and his experience with 3 different cemented stem designs over 30 years. The results of using this cement technique with a modern stem design with a surface roughness of 30 to 40 microinches have produced a 95% survivorship at 10- to 20-year follow-up in patients 60 to 80 years old.
Results of extensively coated femoral stem in revision hip replacement
International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences
Introduction: Revision hip replacement following failed previous hip arthroplasty or internal fixation (dynamic hip screw for intertrochanteric fractures) presents a major surgical challenge. Proximal fitting revision stems do not achieve adequate fixation. Distal fixation with long-stemmed extensively coated cementless implants (like the Solution™ system) affords a suitable alternative. We present our results of 25 patients treated with extensively coated cementless revision stems. Materials and Methods: Twenty five patients with severely compromised proximal femora following either failed hip arthroplasty or failed internal fixation (dynamic hip screw fixation for intertrochanteric fractures) were operated by the senior author over a two-year period. six patients had aseptic loosening of their femoral stems following cemented hip replacements, with severe thinning of their proximal cortices and impending stress fractures. Ten patients had secondary hip arthritis following failure of implants for comminuted intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric femoral fractures. Nine patients had peri-implant fracture following previous primary hip replacement. All patients were treated by removal of implant (cemented or uncemented stems/DHS implants) and insertion of long-stemmed extensively coated cementless revision ('Solution™ DePuy, Warsaw (IN), US') stems along with press-fit acetabular component (Duraloc Cup, DePuy, Warsaw (IN), US). Nine patient with peri-implant fracture and five having compromised proximal femora after inter trochanteric fracture needed osteotomy and undergone encerclage wiring. One patient had protrusion of acetabular cup with deficient acetabular wall in which anti protrusion cage was used. Results: All patients were primarily kept in bed on physiotherapy for six weeks and then gradually progressed to weight-bearing walking over the next six to eight weeks. The Harris Hip Scores and patient satisfaction were used for final evaluation. We achieved good results in the two years duration of study. Out of 25 patients, cerclage wiring was done for peri-implant fractures and osteotomy in 14 patients. One patient had a intraoperative fracture extending into subtrochantric area while hammering in the stem. Post cerclage wiring, she was put on a long knee brace and her mobilization was delayed to 12 weeks. Conclusions: The extensively coated cementless ('Solution™') femoral stem provides a reasonable 'solution' to the deficient femur in hip revision. The proximal femoral deficiences can be relatively easily adressed and distal fixation can be achieved with this stem. Extreme care needs to be taken to avoid fractures and penetration of the femoral shaft, which can, however, be managed by cerclage wiring. successful outcome can be assured by preservation of the functional continuity of the abduction apparatus, care to recognize and prevent distal extension of fracture while inserting the stem and supervised gradual rehabilitation post operatively.
Mastering the art of cemented femoral stem fixation
The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2004
Cemented femoral stem fixation is reproducible and provides excellent early recovery of hip function in patients 60 to 80 years old. The durability of fixation has been evaluated up to 20 years with 90% survivorship. Achieving a uniform cement mantle and minimizing polyethylene wear has been shown to reduce the incidence of fixation failure. This article describes the senior author's (C.S.R.) technique for cemented total hip arthroplasty with particular emphasis on the art of cemented femoral stem fixation and his experience with 3 different cemented stem designs over 30 years. The results of using this cement technique with a modern stem design with a surface roughness of 30 to 40 microinches have produced a 95% survivorship at 10-to 20-year follow-up in patients 60 to 80 years old.
Revision total hip arthroplasty by nonmodular short and long cementless stems
Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2008
Background. The choice of appropriate implant for reconstruction during revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) is controversial. We use proximally porous-coated cementless short stems and fully porous-coated cementless long stems depending on the state of bone loss during revision surgery. Methods. Between January 2000 and December 2003, a total of 21 cementless femoral revision arthroplasties using cementless stems were performed, and 20 of the cases were followed up for 2-6 years (mean 4.3 years). Proximally porous-coated cementless short stems were used in 5 cases with minimum bone loss, and fully porous-coated cementless long stems were used in 15 cases with metaphyseal bone loss. Results. All stems were radiographically stable at the fi nal follow-up. No osteolysis or loosening was seen. None of the patients needed re-revision femoral surgery. Metaphyseal bone loss dramatically diminished in six of nine patients with bypass fi xation of the defect lesion by long stems. Bone remodeling of the lost bone occurred in an additional four cases. The mean preoperative Harris Hip Score was 52.7 points, and at the fi nal follow-up examination it was 79.6 points. Conclusions. Femoral reconstruction during revision THA by short and long cementless stems depending on the degree of bone loss produced a good outcome. To assess long-term durability, it is necessary to follow these cases carefully.
Revision total hip arthroplasty with cemented femoral component
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 2008
We reviewed retrospectively the results of 28 hips (25 patients) after revision of the femoral component with use of a cemented stem, because of aseptic loosening. The mean duration of follow-up was 4.43 years (range 2-12 years). Over the course of the study period, repeat revision was done in 4 hips after an average of 4.45 years. Three hips had a repeat revision of the femoral component because of aseptic loosening and one for a deep infection. The rate of loosening of the femoral component was 32.4% (9 hips) at an average of 5.22 years. The 5-year survival rate was 76.9% with mechanical failure as end point; and 90% with rerevision of femoral component because of aseptic loosening as end point. The cement mantle was the principal factor, which was signiWcantly associated with a better survival rate of femur Wxation (P < 0.05). No correlation was noted between quality of bone loss at the time of revision, bone graft or the use of long stems, and the survival rate of femoral component. By improving the cementing technique and in selected patients, the use of cemented femoral stem could be a good alternative for aseptic loosening THA.
The Journal of Arthroplasty, 1997
This study reports the results of revision total hip arthroplasty with the Anatomic Porous Replacement Revision Hip System (Intermedics Orthopedics, Austin, TX) to investigate the value of cementless fixation. Sixty-six hips in 65 patients were followed for a mean of 4.7 years in patients with a mean age of 56 years. Thirty-six patients were categorized as Chamley class A, 16 as class B, and 13 as class C. Forty (61%) of the femurs were classified before surgery as having loss of bone distal to the intertrochanteric line. Thirty-two (48%) of the femurs required augmentation with demineralized strut cortical allografts, 5 (8%) required bulk femoral allografts, and 12 hips (18%) required acetabular allografts. Overall, 4 stems (6%) and 2 acetabular components (4%) required further revision surgery. The reason for further revision in 1 stem and both acetabular components was allograft failure. Fifty-six (85%) hips had excellent or good Harris hip scores. Ninety percent of hips had no or slight pain, and 90% allowed patients to walk with no or slight limp. Those hips that had hydroxyapatite coating added to the porous coating had statistically improved Harris hip scores for both pain arid limp. Stable fixation was present in 95% of stems. Demineralized strut grafts healed in 30 of 32 hips. Thirty-nine of 44 noncemented revision sockets had no radiolucent lines and there were no loose components. Cementless fixation was effective for these hips. failure rates of both cemented stems and acetabular components were reported. Particularly, the sequential studies reported by Pellicci et al. {8] created concern because of the increase in failure rate from the first to the second report.