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BACKGROUND: Squeaking is an on-going complication with a variable incidence of 0.5%-20.7%. The mechanism of squeaking has not been understood completely and is most likely multifactorial in nature. Previously, we have reported on a squeaking rate of 7.3% at 2 years. Our current results show a substantial increase in the squeaking incidence from 7.3% to 17.4% with the DeltaMotion articulation at the 5-year follow-up. METHODS: Two hundred six total hip arthroplasties with a large ceramic-on-ceramic bearing were performed on 195 patients by 2 senior authors. The minimum duration of follow-up was 5 years (range 5-6.2). RESULTS: The mean Harris Hip Score remained stable at 91.7 at 5 years compared to 92 after 2 years. However, we observed an increase in the squeaking rate from 7.3% after 2 years to 17.4% after 5 years. As in previous studies, we did not find significant differences between the silent and squeaking group in relation to age, height, weight, and femoral head diameter. In contrast, others reported no significant differences regarding range of motion and gender between the silent and the squeaking hip group at 2 years of follow-up, whereas at 5 years, the squeaking group showed a significantly higher combined range of motion and a higher relative risk of squeaking in women compared to the silent group. CONCLUSION: While large diameter ceramic bearings may produce squeaking, especially in female patients, our mid-term clinical results of a large ceramic-on-ceramic bearing in total hip arthroplasty are encouraging. Nevertheless, long-term follow-up is recommended.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera/efectos adversos , Cerámica , Prótesis de Cadera , Diseño de Prótesis , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Cabeza Femoral , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Incidencia , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Falla de Prótesis , Rango del Movimiento Articular , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Factores Sexuales , SonidoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: In patient-specifically instrumented (PSI) total knee arthroplasty, the correlation between the pre-operative surgical plan, accuracy of the cutting block, and intra-operative resection size is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability to accurately execute the PSI surgical plan and to add to the merging information with respect to this technology with the hypothesis that the PSI blocks would demonstrate good accuracy with regard to the bony thickness of the resections. METHODS: One hundred and thirty TKAs using PSI (MRI/long-leg radiographs) were retrospectively analysed. All surgeries were conducted via similar surgical approach and technique, with resection performed after guide placement and alignment assessment. The bony cut thicknesses of the medial (MTP) and lateral tibial plateau (LTP), distal medial (DM), distal lateral (DL), posterior medial (PM) and posterior lateral (PL) femur were measured with a vernier calliper. The measured resection thickness was subtracted from the planned resection. Errors were defined as ≤1.5 mm (acceptable), 1.5-2.5 mm (borderline), and >2.5 mm (outliers). RESULTS: Overall, 81 (62.3 %) of the knees were free of outliers. The distal femur cut had the highest proportion of acceptable cut error with 209 of 260 total cuts acceptable (80.4 %). The tibial cuts had the lowest proportion of "acceptable" cuts (68.9 %). Tibial cuts had more outliers (33 of 260 cuts, 12.7 %) than the femur (39 of 520 cuts, 7.5 %) (p = 0.01). Pre-operative varus (n = 97) and valgus (n = 33) deformities demonstrated 7.7 % (45/482) and 13.6 % (27/198) of cuts which were outliers, respectively (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: PSI showed only fair to moderate accuracy with 62.3 % of the knees presenting no outliers. The tibia cutting guide was less accurate than the femur. Specific attention is needed when cutting the tibia and in correction of valgus deformity. Moreover, intra-operative verifying measurements can provide feedback to the accuracy of the surgical plan. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV, case series with no comparison group.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla , Articulación de la Rodilla/cirugía , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/métodos , Fémur/diagnóstico por imagen , Fémur/cirugía , Humanos , Imagenología Tridimensional , Articulación de la Rodilla/diagnóstico por imagen , Cuidados Preoperatorios , Cirugía Asistida por Computador , Tibia/diagnóstico por imagen , Tibia/cirugía , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos XRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) comprises pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis and is a complication of particular concern in lower limb arthroplasty. In recent years, aspirin has emerged as a potential alternative thromboprophylactic agent, particularly after its acceptance as a recommended agent by the American College of Chest Physicians. Aspirin is favorable due to its relative cost-effectiveness and convenience compared to novel oral anticoagulants and warfarin. However, its efficacy since its inclusion in the American College of Chest Physicians guidelines remains unclear. The present systematic review aimed to establish the efficacy of aspirin in preventing VTE in total hip and knee arthroplasty. METHODS: Electronic searches were performed using 6 databases from up to June 2015, identifying all relevant studies. Data were extracted and meta-analyzed. RESULTS: Eleven relevant studies were identified for inclusion in the present meta-analysis. The overall rate of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in both hip and knee arthroplasty was 1.2% and 0.6%, respectively. The rate of major bleeding was 0.3%. Pooled mortality rate was 0.2%. All findings demonstrated a high and significant degree of heterogeneity. CONCLUSION: Aspirin, both alone and in multimodal approaches to thromboprophylaxis, confers a low rate of VTE, with a low risk of major bleeding complications. However, the evidence for its use is limited by the low quality of studies and variation in dose in dosing regimes. Future randomized controlled trials should investigate the efficacy of aspirin, as well as the ideal dosing protocol for its use in thromboprophylaxis in arthroplasty.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera/efectos adversos , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/efectos adversos , Aspirina/uso terapéutico , Fibrinolíticos/uso terapéutico , Tromboembolia Venosa/prevención & control , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera/mortalidad , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/mortalidad , Hemorragia/inducido químicamente , Humanos , Extremidad Inferior/cirugía , Embolia Pulmonar/etiología , Embolia Pulmonar/prevención & control , Tromboembolia Venosa/etiología , Trombosis de la Vena/etiología , Trombosis de la Vena/prevención & controlRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: To determine the histological patterns of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) degeneration during aging and in relation to changes in articular cartilage and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) across the entire adult age spectrum. METHODS: Human knee joints (n=120 from 65 donors) were processed within 72 h of postmortem. Articular cartilage surfaces were graded macroscopically. Each PCL was histologically evaluated for inflammation, mucinous changes, chondroid metaplasia, cystic changes and orientation of collagen fibres. The severity of PCL degeneration was classified as normal, mild, moderate or severe. PCL scores were compared to ACL and cartilage scores from the same knees. RESULTS: All knees had intact PCL. Histologically, 6% were normal, 76% showed mild, 12% moderate and 9% severe degeneration. Fibre disorientation was the most prevalent and severe change. Histological grades of PCL and ACL correlated, but significantly fewer PCL than ACL showed severe changes. There was a weaker correlation between aging and total histological PCL scores (R=0.26) compared to aging and ACL scores (R=0.42). ACL scores correlated with cartilage scores (R=0.54) while PCL scores increased with the severity of osteoarthritis from grades 0 to III but not between osteoarthritis grades III-IV (R=0.32). In knees with ruptured ACL, the PCL scores correlated with cartilage scores of the lateral compartment. CONCLUSIONS: PCL histopathological changes were less severe than in the ACL. PCL degeneration was associated with ACL and cartilage damage. The lack of correlation with age indicates independent pathways for PCL versus ACL degeneration.
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Envejecimiento/patología , Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/patología , Cartílago Articular/patología , Articulación de la Rodilla/patología , Osteoartritis/patología , Ligamento Cruzado Posterior/patología , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Cadáver , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation is an increasingly common treatment option for chondral and osteochondral lesions in the knee, but the long-term outcome is unknown. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We determined (1) pain and function, (2) frequency and types of reoperations, (3) survivorship at a median of 13.5 years, and (4) predictors of osteochondral allograft failure in the distal femur. METHODS: We evaluated 122 patients (129 knees) who underwent osteochondral allograft transplantation of the femoral condyle. Mean age was 33 years and 53% were male. Clinical evaluation included the modified Merle d'Aubigné-Postel (18-point), IKDC, and Knee Society function (KS-F) scores. We defined graft failure as revision osteochondral allografting or conversion to arthroplasty. We determined whether patient characteristics or attributes of the graft influenced failure. Minimum followup was 2.4 years (median, 13.5 years); 91% had more than 10 years of followup. RESULTS: Mean modified Merle d'Aubigné-Postel score improved from 12.1 to 16, mean IKDC pain score from 7.0 to 3.8, mean IKDC function score from 3.4 to 7.2, and mean KS-F score from 65.6 to 82.5. Sixty-one knees (47%) underwent reoperations. Thirty-one knees (24%) failed at a mean of 7.2 years. Survivorship was 82% at 10 years, 74% at 15 years, and 66% at 20 years. Age of more than 30 years at time of surgery and having two or more previous surgeries for the operated knee were associated with allograft failure. CONCLUSIONS: Followup of femoral condyle osteochondral allografting demonstrated durable improvement in pain and function, with graft survivorship of 82% at 10 years.
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Trasplante Óseo/métodos , Fémur/cirugía , Supervivencia de Injerto , Traumatismos de la Rodilla/cirugía , Articulación de la Rodilla/cirugía , Osteocondritis Disecante/cirugía , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Cartílago Articular/patología , Cartílago Articular/cirugía , Femenino , Fémur/patología , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Traumatismos de la Rodilla/patología , Articulación de la Rodilla/patología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Osteocondritis Disecante/patología , Trasplante Homólogo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
Metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings for total hip arthroplasty (THA) have come under scrutiny with reports of high failure rates. Clinical outcome studies with several commercially available MoM THA bearings remain unreported. We evaluated 78 consecutive MoM THAs from a single manufacturer in 68 patients. Sixty-six received cobalt-chrome (CoCr) monoblock and 12 received modular titanium acetabular cups with internal CoCr liners. Femoral components were titanium with modular necks. At average 2.1 years postoperatively, 12 THAs (15.4%) demonstrated aseptic failure (10 revisions, 2 revision recommended). All revised hips demonstrated capsular necrosis with positive histology reaction for aseptic lymphocytic vasculitis-associated lesions/adverse local tissue reactions. Prosthetic instability following revision surgery was relatively common. Female gender was a strong risk factor for failure, though smaller cups were not. Both monoblock and modular components fared poorly. Corrosion was frequently observed around the proximal and distal end of the modular femoral necks.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera/instrumentación , Reacción a Cuerpo Extraño/epidemiología , Prótesis de Cadera , Metales , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Diseño de Prótesis , Falla de Prótesis , Anciano , Cromo , Cobalto , Corrosión , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Reoperación , Factores de Riesgo , Factores Sexuales , TitanioRESUMEN
This study compares the incidence of venous thromboembolic event (VTE) in 55 patients (110 knees) undergoing simultaneous bilateral TKA with 287 patients (287 knees) undergoing unilateral TKA using a mobile compression device as monotherapy prophylaxis in both groups. All patients were clinically evaluated 3months after surgery with symptomatic confirmed VTE as an endpoint. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) was documented by duplex ultrasound and pulmonary embolism (PE) was documented by spiral CT. The simultaneous bilateral TKA group had 6 VTEs (10.9%) with 2 PEs (3.6%). The unilateral TKA group had 9 VTEs (3.1%), and 0 PE. Patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral TKA yielded more than twice the rate of VTE compared with patients undergoing unilateral TKA using a mobile compression device as sole thromboprophylactic modality.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/efectos adversos , Aparatos de Compresión Neumática Intermitente , Tromboembolia Venosa/prevención & control , Anciano , Femenino , Humanos , Incidencia , Masculino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Tromboembolia Venosa/etiologíaRESUMEN
Median 14-year follow-up (mean 11.8 years) of a cemented primary posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA) utilizing the Press-Fit Condylar (PFC) Sigma design was evaluated in 77 patients (79 TKA). Follow-up assessment included implant survivorship, x-rays, Knee Society rating system, and clinical evaluation. Radiographic analysis demonstrated minor non-progressive osteolysis in 40% (10/25) knees. Two revisions, one for instability at 4 years and one for polyethylene wear at 10 years were performed. Survivorship of the PFC Sigma knee implant was 97% using revision for any reason and 100% using aseptic loosening as endpoints. The PFC Sigma had excellent survivorship at 14 years, the longest clinical follow-up reported.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla , Prótesis de la Rodilla , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/cirugía , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Articulación de la Rodilla/diagnóstico por imagen , Articulación de la Rodilla/cirugía , Estudios Longitudinales , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Polietileno , Cuidados Posoperatorios , Diseño de Prótesis , Radiografía , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Offset and leg length (LL) restoration are critical for the achievement of a stable, well-functioning hip following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Several techniques are described in the literature, including a hip calibration gauge. We question whether meticulous preoperative planning of a specific surgical technique in combination with the utilisation of a calibration gauge can provide an accurate offset and LL restoration. METHODS: Retrospective review of 101 unilateral THAs via a posterior approach by a single surgeon. Preoperative radiographic LL and offset were radiographically calculated. Intraoperatively prior to hip dislocation a calibration gauge was used to measure LL and offset with a pin inserted into the iliac crest acting as a static referencing point. All had pelvis x-ray performed 6 weeks postoperatively. A literature review was conducted to establish average postoperative LL/offset values for statistical comparison. RESULTS: The average absolute postoperative leg-length discrepancy (LLD) was 2.51 mm compared to preoperatively 3.54 mm (p = 0.018). A total of 93.1% and 100% had LLD of ⩽5 mm and ⩽10 mm, respectively. The mean postoperative offset difference was 2.39 mm. The investigated LLD and offset results were comparable with literature data of studies utilising an intraoperative measuring device. LLD was significantly decreased when compared to a free-hand technique (LLD 4.42 mm, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The technique utilising preoperative templating, intraoperative offset verification together with the use of hip calibration gauge yielded accurate LLD and offset restoration as in the literature. Precise offset restoration, which often is a neglected issue, can lead to better abductor vector restoration, hip function and less pain.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera/métodos , Fémur/cirugía , Luxación de la Cadera/cirugía , Diferencia de Longitud de las Piernas/cirugía , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Calibración , Femenino , Fémur/diagnóstico por imagen , Luxación de la Cadera/complicaciones , Luxación de la Cadera/diagnóstico , Humanos , Periodo Intraoperatorio , Diferencia de Longitud de las Piernas/diagnóstico , Diferencia de Longitud de las Piernas/etiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Periodo Posoperatorio , Radiografía , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) (Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE)), is a common complication in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Recently, aspirin was recommended by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as VTE prophylaxis following TJA. This study investigates VTE rates in TJA patients using as thromboprophylaxis. METHODS: DVT was screened for in 396 consecutive total hip or knee arthroplasty procedures. Patients were treated with early mobilisation, calf compression device and 300â¯mg aspirin for 5 days and then 100â¯mg aspirin for 5 weeks. All patients received lower-limb duplex ultrasonography prior to discharge. Patients were clinically evaluated at 6 weeks post-op documenting any VTE. RESULTS: 51 TJA's (12.87%) were complicated by VTE: one proximal, 47 distal DVT and 3â¯PE. No fatal PE occurred. Only four DVT were symptomatic. Of 159 THA, 2 (1.25%) had VTE: one distal DVT and one PE. Of 237 TKA, 49 (20.67%) had VTE: 1 proximal, 46 distal DVT and 2â¯PE. Patients with a history of diabetes and those receiving TKA were at higher risk of DVT. CONCLUSION: Multimodal VTE prophylaxis demonstrated a low rate of proximal DVT, PE and bleeding complications. The rate of asymptomatic DVT was high, but most were distal and unlikely to be clinically significant. Patients with diabetes and those receiving TKA could be at higher risk of asymptomatic DVT, and may benefit from closer clinical assessment. These findings suggest aspirin is safe and efficacious when used in combination with mechanical compressors and early mobilisation. However, our findings require further validation, particularly with larger, prospective comparative studies.
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BACKGROUND: Injuries to the glenoid labrum frequently require repair with anchors. Placing anchor devices arthroscopically can be challenging, and anchor malpositioning can complicate surgical outcomes. PURPOSE: To determine the safe insertion range and optimal insertion angle of glenoid labral anchors at various positions on the glenoid rim and to establish surgical guidelines that minimize risk of anchor perforation. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive laboratory study. METHODS: Three-dimensional computed tomography scans of 30 normal cadaveric specimens were obtained. A virtual model of a generic labral anchor was inserted into the rim of the glenoid at the clockface positions represented by 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30. At each position, the safe insertion range was the maximal range measured, and the optimal insertion angle was identified as the angle between the bisector of the safe insertion range and the glenoid face. RESULTS: Progressing in the clockwise direction, beginning at the 12:00 position, the safe insertion ranges (mean ± SD ) were 55.9° ± 10.6°, 63.6° ± 17.6°, 47.7° ± 9.1°, 46.1° ± 8°, 73.9° ± 9.7°, 40.9° ± 6.5°, 40.4° ± 7.4°, and 39.9° ± 7.1°, respectively. The optimal insertion angles were 47.9° ± 7.6°, 53.1° ± 10.9°, 35.0° ± 4.4°, 42.4° ± 4.9°, 60.9° ± 8.4°, 36.6° ± 5.9°, 31.2° ± 4.9°, 34.8° ± 4.6°, respectively. CONCLUSION: Optimal insertion angles and safe insertion ranges varied significantly with respect to the position on the glenoid face. The safe insertion range and optimal insertion angle were found to be wider at the anterior glenoid as compared with the posterior glenoid. A posterolateral insertion angle was safer than an anterior insertion angle at the 10:30 position. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Proper arthroscopic technique resulting in anchor insertion at the correct angle, depth, and location will prevent anchor-related glenohumeral complications such as glenoid perforation, cartilage damage, persistent pain, decreased range of motion, and failure of the reconstruction.