¿Se puede predecir el pronóstico de la cadera contralateral tras una artroplastia total de cadera? / Prognosis of the contralateral hip after primary total hip replacement: Can it be predicted?

Introducción: La coxartrosis es una de las patologías más frecuentes e incapacitantes. El 20% de los mayores de 60 años desarrollará coxartrosis sintomática y el 10% requerirá una prótesis total de cadera. La artroplastia total de cadera es uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos que más aumenta la calidad de vida de estos pacientes. Cuando recomendamos la artroplastia en la práctica clínica, los pacientes a menudo preguntan sobre el pronóstico de su otra cadera: ¿Se deteriorará de la misma forma? ¿Será necesario operarla? ¿Cuándo? El objetivo es determinar si existe alguna variable o signo radiológico que prediga el pronóstico a medio plazo de la cadera contralateral tras una artroplastia total de cadera. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de pacientes intervenidos de artroplastia total de cadera en nuestro hospital durante los años 2011 y 2012, con un total de 543 pacientes. Se determinó el grado de coxartrosis, según las clasificaciones JOA y Tönnis, en la radiografía de ambas caderas en el momento de la primera artroplastia y a intervalos regulares durante el seguimiento, analizando cada uno de los ítems incluidos en estas clasificaciones. Se estableció la relación de estos hallazgos radiográficos con la progresión de la artrosis y la necesidad de artroplastia contralateral. Resultados y conclusiones: Podría esperarse una progresión de la artrosis de la cadera contralateral en los próximos 3 años en el 10% de los pacientes. Esta progresión será mayor y más rápida en aquellos con grado JOA III-IV/Tönnis II-III y, especialmente, en aquellos con mayor estrechamiento articular y mayor alteración de la cabeza femoral, pudiendo alcanzar entre el 25 y el 30% de los pacientes. El grado de JOA/Tönnis inicial es un factor predictor de necesitar una prótesis de cadera contralateral.

Introduction: Coxarthrosis is one of the most frequent and disabling pathologies. 20% of individuals over 60 years of age will develop symptomatic coxarthrosis and 10% of them will need a hip replacement; it is probably one of the orthopaedic procedures that most increases quality of life. When we recommend arthroplasty in clinical practice, patients often ask about the prognosis of their other hip. Will it deteriorate in the same way? Will it be necessary to replace it? When? The aim of the study is to determine if there is any variable or radiological sign that predicts the medium-term prognosis of the contralateral hip after total hip arthroplasty. Material and methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty in our hospital during 2011 and 2012 was carried out, with a total of 543 patients. The coxarthrosis degree at X-ray was determined at the time of the first arthroplasty and at regular intervals during follow-up, according to the JOA and Tönnis classifications, analyzing each of the items included in these classifications. Its relation with the progression of osteoarthritis and the need of contralateral hip replacement was established. Results and conclusions: A progression of osteoarthritis of the contralateral hip could be expected in the next 3 years in 10% of patients. This progression will be greater and faster in those with JOA grade III–IV/Tönnis grade II–III, especially, in those with greater joint narrowing and femoral head shape score, and can reach between 25 and 30% of patients. The initial JOA/Tönnis degree is a predictive factor for requiring a hip replacement on the contralateral side.(AU)

[Translated article] Prognosis of the contralateral hip after primary total hip replacement: Can it be predicted? / ¿Se puede predecir el pronóstico de la cadera contralateral tras una artroplastia total de cadera?

Introduction: Coxarthrosis is one of the most frequent and disabling pathologies. 20% of individuals over 60 years of age will develop symptomatic coxarthrosis and 10% of them will need a hip replacement; it is probably one of the orthopaedic procedures that most increases quality of life. When we recommend arthroplasty in clinical practice, patients often ask about the prognosis of their other hip. Will it deteriorate in the same way? Will it be necessary to replace it? When? The aim of the study is to determine if there is any variable or radiological sign that predicts the medium-term prognosis of the contralateral hip after total hip arthroplasty. Material and methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty in our hospital during 2011 and 2012 was carried out, with a total of 543 patients. The coxarthrosis degree at X-ray was determined at the time of the first arthroplasty and at regular intervals during follow-up, according to the JOA and Tönnis classifications, analyzing each of the items included in these classifications. Its relation with the progression of osteoarthritis and the need of contralateral hip replacement was established. Results and conclusions: A progression of osteoarthritis of the contralateral hip could be expected in the next 3 years in 10% of patients. This progression will be greater and faster in those with JOA grade III–IV/Tönnis grade II–III, especially, in those with greater joint narrowing and femoral head shape score, and can reach between 25 and 30% of patients. The initial JOA/Tönnis degree is a predictive factor for requiring a hip replacement on the contralateral side.(AU)

Introducción: La coxartrosis es una de las patologías más frecuentes e incapacitantes. El 20% de los mayores de 60 años desarrollará coxartrosis sintomática y el 10% requerirá una prótesis total de cadera. La artroplastia total de cadera es uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos que más aumenta la calidad de vida de estos pacientes. Cuando recomendamos la artroplastia en la práctica clínica, los pacientes a menudo preguntan sobre el pronóstico de su otra cadera: ¿Se deteriorará de la misma forma? ¿Será necesario operarla? ¿Cuándo? El objetivo es determinar si existe alguna variable o signo radiológico que prediga el pronóstico a medio plazo de la cadera contralateral tras una artroplastia total de cadera. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de pacientes intervenidos de artroplastia total de cadera en nuestro hospital durante los años 2011 y 2012, con un total de 543 pacientes. Se determinó el grado de coxartrosis, según las clasificaciones JOA y Tönnis, en la radiografía de ambas caderas en el momento de la primera artroplastia y a intervalos regulares durante el seguimiento, analizando cada uno de los ítems incluidos en estas clasificaciones. Se estableció la relación de estos hallazgos radiográficos con la progresión de la artrosis y la necesidad de artroplastia contralateral. Resultados y conclusiones: Podría esperarse una progresión de la artrosis de la cadera contralateral en los próximos 3 años en el 10% de los pacientes. Esta progresión será mayor y más rápida en aquellos con grado JOA III-IV/Tönnis II-III y, especialmente, en aquellos con mayor estrechamiento articular y mayor alteración de la cabeza femoral, pudiendo alcanzar entre el 25 y el 30% de los pacientes. El grado de JOA/Tönnis inicial es un factor predictor de necesitar una prótesis de cadera contralateral.

Prognosis of the contralateral hip after primary total hip replacement: Can it be predicted? / ¿Se puede predecir el pronóstico de la cadera contralateral tras una artroplastia total de cadera?

INTRODUCTION: Coxarthrosis is one of the most frequent and disabling pathologies. 20% of individuals over 60 years of age will develop symptomatic coxarthrosis and 10% of them will need a hip replacement; it is probably one of the orthopaedic procedures that most increases quality of life. When we recommend arthroplasty in clinical practice, patients often ask about the prognosis of their other hip. Will it deteriorate in the same way? Will it be necessary to replace it? When? The aim of the study is to determine if there is any variable or radiological sign that predicts the medium-term prognosis of the contralateral hip after total hip arthroplasty. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective review of patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty in our hospital during 2011 and 2012 was carried out, with a total of 543 patients. The coxarthrosis degree at X-ray was determined at the time of the first arthroplasty and at regular intervals during follow-up, according to the JOA and Tönnis classifications, analyzing each of the items included in these classifications. Its relation with the progression of osteoarthritis and the need of contralateral hip replacement was established. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: A progression of osteoarthritis of the contralateral hip could be expected in the next 3 years in 10% of patients. This progression will be greater and faster in those with JOA grade III-IV/Tönnis grade II-III, especially, in those with greater joint narrowing and femoral head shape score, and can reach between 25 and 30% of patients. The initial JOA/Tönnis degree is a predictive factor for requiring a hip replacement on the contralateral side.

[Translated article] Prognosis of the contralateral hip after primary total hip replacement: Can it be predicted?

INTRODUCTION: Coxarthrosis is one of the most frequent and disabling pathologies. 20% of individuals over 60 years of age will develop symptomatic coxarthrosis and 10% of them will need a hip replacement; it is probably one of the orthopaedic procedures that most increases quality of life. When we recommend arthroplasty in clinical practice, patients often ask about the prognosis of their other hip. Will it deteriorate in the same way? Will it be necessary to replace it? When? The aim of the study is to determine if there is any variable or radiological sign that predicts the medium-term prognosis of the contralateral hip after total hip arthroplasty. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective review of patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty in our hospital during 2011 and 2012 was carried out, with a total of 543 patients. The coxarthrosis degree at X-ray was determined at the time of the first arthroplasty and at regular intervals during follow-up, according to the JOA and Tönnis classifications, analyzing each of the items included in these classifications. Its relation with the progression of osteoarthritis and the need of contralateral hip replacement was established. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: A progression of osteoarthritis of the contralateral hip could be expected in the next 3 years in 10% of patients. This progression will be greater and faster in those with JOA grade III-IV/Tönnis grade II-III, especially, in those with greater joint narrowing and femoral head shape score, and can reach between 25 and 30% of patients. The initial JOA/Tönnis degree is a predictive factor for requiring a hip replacement on the contralateral side.