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OBJECTIVE@#Using the mono-energy reconstruction images and X-ray films to investigate whether the ABG Ⅱ short-stem could improve the filling ratio, stability, and alignment in the Dorr type C femur, compared with the Corail long-stem.@*METHODS@#Among patients who were with Dorr type C femurs and treated with total hip arthroplasty between January 2006 and March 2012, 20 patients with a Corail long-stem (Corail group) and 20 patients with an ABG Ⅱ short-stem (ABG Ⅱ group) were randomly selected. The differences in gender, age, body mass index, and preoperative diagnoses between the two groups were not significant ( P>0.05). The ABG Ⅱ group was with a mean follow-up of 142 months (range, 102-156 months), and the Corail group was with a mean follow-up of 107 months (range, 91-127 months). There was no significant difference in the Harris score and subjective satisfaction score between the two groups at last follow-up ( P>0.05). At last follow-up, dual-energy CT scans with mono-energy image reconstruction were used to calculate the prosthetic filling ratio and to measure the alignment of the prosthesis in the coronal and sagittal positions. Stability assessment was performed based on X-ray films, and the subsidence distance was measured using EBRA-FCA software.@*RESULTS@#X-ray film observation showed that the prostheses in the two groups were stable and no signs of loosening was found. The incidence of pedestal sign was significantly lower in the ABGⅡ group than in the Corail group ( P<0.05), and the incidence of heterotopic ossification was significantly higher in the ABGⅡ group than in the Corail group ( P<0.05). The subsidence distance of femoral stem in ABG Ⅱ group was significantly greater than that in Corail group ( P<0.05), and the subsidence speed of femoral stem in ABG Ⅱ group was also greater than that in Corail group, but the difference was not significant ( P>0.05). The overall prosthesis filling ratio was significantly higher in the ABG Ⅱ group than in the Corail group ( P<0.05), while the coronal filling ratio at the lesser trochanter, 2 cm below the lesser trochanter, and 7 cm below the lesser trochanter were not significant ( P>0.05). The results of prosthesis alignment showed that there was no significant difference in the sagittal alignment error value and the incidence of coronal and sagittal alignment error >3° between the two groups ( P>0.05), while the coronal alignment error value in the ABG Ⅱ group was significantly greater than that in the Corail group ( P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Although the ABG Ⅱ short-stem avoids the distal-proximal mismatch of the Corail long-stem in the Dorr type C femur and thus achieves a higher filling ratio, it does not appear to achieve better alignment or stability.
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Humans , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/methods , Femur/surgery , Hip Prosthesis , Lower Extremity/surgery , Prosthesis Design , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Short hip arthroplasty has the characteristics of less trauma, stable prosthesis, biomechanics and better bone retention. However, short-stern prosthesis is not widely used in hip arthroplasty at present, and the specific benefits of the population are still unclear. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of long- and short-stem hip arthroplasty for treating femoral head necrosis. METHODS: Clinical randomized controlled trials of long-and short-stem hip arthroplasty were collected from PubMed database, Embese database, Medline database, Web of Science database and Cochrane library database. RevMan 5. 3 software was used for meta-analysis of studies that met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Nine randomized controlled trials were involved in this study. 747 patients were divided into two groups: 383 long-stem hips and 364 short-stem hips. (2) Meta-analysis showed that hip Harris score was higher in the short-stem hip group than in the long-stem hip group at 6 months and more after surgery [MD=5. 74, 95%C/(3. 20, 8. 27), P 0. 05; MD=-0. 02, 95%C/(-0. 08, 0. 03), P > 0. 05; MD=-0. 10, 95%C/(-0. 16, 0. 04), P > 0. 05], These results indicated that short-stem hip arthroplasty is an effective method for the treatment of femoral head necrosis. It can relieve pain, restore joint function as soon as possible and improve surgical effect, especially for young patients with better bone.
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Resumen: La artroplastía total de cadera con los vástagos cortos encaminada a preservar el hueso es una buena opción en pacientes jóvenes a quienes se les prevé futuras cirugías de revisión. También es una buena elección cuando se utilizan cirugías con abordajes miniinvasivos. En este estudio clínico y radiológico hemos evaluado nuestra experiencia en el uso de artroplastía total de cadera con vástagos cortos de anclaje metafisario tipo DePuy Próxima. En total se han intervenido 23 pacientes con una edad media de 50.2 años (rango de 45 a 69 años) en el momento de la cirugía. El seguimiento medio fue de más de cinco años. Hubo un ligero varo del tallo femoral en tres casos, uno de ellos en varo severo. Este último caso presentó dolor continuo en las caras laterales del muslo que aumentó con el tiempo junto con una reacción diafisaria y un aumento en el tallo que requirió cirugía de revisión a los 12 meses postoperatorios. Se requiere un seguimiento más prolongado para analizar los resultados y confirmar la durabilidad de los resultados clínicos observados. Los pacientes fueron evaluados radiológica y clínicamente utilizando el baremo de Merle d'Aubigné (MD).
Abstract: The total hip arthroplasty with short stems to preserve bone is a good choice in young patients that expected future revision surgery, it is also a good choice when we use approaches for minimal invasive surgeries. In this study, we have evaluated, clinically and radiologically, our experience in total hip arthroplasty with the use of short stems and metaphyseal anchorage. In total we have involved 23 patients with a mean age of 50.2 years (range 45 to 69 y/o) at the time of surgery. The median follow-up was greater than five years. There was a slight Varus femoral stem in three cases, one of them in severe varus. The latter presented continuous pain in the lateral aspect of the thigh that increased with time, with a diaphyseal reaction and an increase in radiolucencies around the stem that required revision surgery 12 months postoperative. A longer follow-up is required to analyze the results and confirm the durability of the observed clinical findings. Patients were evaluated radiological and clinically using the scale of Merle d'Aubigné (MD).
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Humans , Aged , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/methods , Hip Prosthesis , Prosthesis Design , Reoperation , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment Outcome , Femur/surgery , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Since the introduction of shoulder arthroplasty by Neer in 1974, the design of not only the glenoid component but also the humeral component used in shoulder arthroplasty has continually evolved. Changes to the design of the humeral component include a gradually disappearing proximal fin; diversified surface finishes (such as smooth, grit-blasted, and porous coating); a more contoured stem from the originally straight and cylindrical shape; and the use of press-fit uncemented fixation as opposed to cemented fixation. Despite the evolution of the humeral component for shoulder arthroplasty, however, stem-related complications are not uncommon. Examples of stem-related complications include intraoperative humeral fractures, stem loosening, periprosthetic fractures, and stress shielding. These become much more common in revision arthroplasty, where patients are associated with further complications such as surgical difficulty in extracting the humeral component, proximal metaphyseal bone loss due to stress shielding, intraoperative humeral shaft fractures, and incomplete cement removal. Physicians have made many attempts to reduce these complications by shortening the stem of the humeral component. In this review, we will discuss some of the limitations of long-stem humeral components, the feasibility of replacing them with short-stem humeral components, and the clinical outcomes associated with short-stemmed humeral components in shoulder arthroplasty.
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Humans , Arthroplasty , Humeral Fractures , Periprosthetic Fractures , ShoulderABSTRACT
Abstract: Background: With the recent evolution of hip arthroplasty, new models of short stems have emerged. So far, we do not have a clear strategy to analyze their outcomes, since there is confusion around the definition of short stem and there is no consensus for their classification. Purposes: The purpose of this study was to review the current state of the art of cementless short stems considering the main design characteristics; it provides a definition of short stem and proposes a classification, grouping them into families by means of a nomenclature that describes them accurately. Material and methods: We conducted a search in the PubMed and Scopus databases and consulted various implant manufacturers, foundations devoted to research on joint arthroplasty, organizations of independent experts on medical device analysis, and national arthroplasty registries. The stems studied were classified according to a new nomenclature system. Conclusions: We identified 44 different models that share 84 design variables and may be grouped into three types and 16 generic families. The stems were manufactured by 20 different companies. Short stems are those occupying the neck, metaphysis and the proximal aspect of the limit between the metaphysis and diaphysis, regardless of the geometric type of endosteum present. A wide variety of models was identified, with multiple design variables. In order to classify them, it was necessary to design a whole new nomenclature capable of describing them in an unequivocal, unique and distinctive way.
Resumen: Antecedentes: Con la reciente evolución de la artroplastia de cadera han surgido nuevos modelos con componentes femorales cortos. Aún no se tiene una forma clara de analizar sus resultados pues existe confusión en las definiciones y no tenemos una clasificación universal. Objetivos: Revisar el estado del arte de los componentes femorales cortos no cementados, considerar sus características de diseño, tratar de establecer una clasificación y una nomenclatura que permita una mejor definición del implante. Material y métodos: Realizamos una búsqueda en PubMed y Scopus, consultamos a varios fabricantes, fundaciones dedicadas a la investigación en artroplastías, organizaciones dedicadas al análisis de los implantes y algunos registros nacionales de artroplastías. Los componentes femorales estudiados se agruparon en esta clasificación propuesta. Conclusiones: Identificamos 3 tipos y 16 familias genéricas de implantes, se logró establecer una clasificación que generó una nueva nomenclatura que permite la identificación específica de cada uno de los diseños.
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Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/instrumentation , Hip Prosthesis , Prosthesis Design , Registries , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
[Objective] Total hip replacement has given good results in the elderly population but with an increasing number of younger patients requiring hip replacement,soft tissue and bone preservation has become important.Studies have shown that a more natural loading of the proximal femur leads to preservation of bone stock and aids remodeling.Proxima hip was developed keeping these requirements in mind.[Methods] Twenty nine Proxima hip replacements were performed on twenty one patients between July 2006 and March 2008 by the senior author.The average age of the patients at the time of surgery was 44 years.Eight of the patients had bilateral hip replacement in the same sitting.The implant used was a Proxima stem with a large diameter metal on metal XL head.Particular care was taken in preserving the full length of femoral neck and the trechanteric muscles.The patients were assessed by Harris hip acore,return to normal and advanced hip functions and satisfaction levels.All patients were followed up with serial X rays and clinical examination.[Results] Average duration of follow up was 1 year.The mean Harris hip score pre surgery was 48 and at last follow up was 88.All patients at 3 to 4 months achieved full weight bearing.One patient had an intra-operation fracture of the lateral cortex which recovered without any sequelae.Another patient had persistent thigh pain without any apparent cause and a poor result.One stem was revised because of aseptic loosening after 9 months.None of the hips showed any sign of acetabular cup loosening or migration.[Conclusions] Early results in this young group of patients are very encouraging.This small implant relies on the preserved neck and the lateral flare for its stability,ensuring a more natural loading of the proximal femur and preserving bone stock and facilitating remodeling.As our results show the Proxima stem as an implant that stands the test of biomechanics and holds a promising future.