Total Hip Arthroplasty for Crowe Type IV Hip Dysplasia: Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Complications

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) of Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is challenging. Although traditional (lateral, posterolateral, and posterior) THA approaches have been used with great anatomic success, they damage periarticular muscles, which are already quite weak in type IV DDH. The recently developed direct anterior approach (DAA) can provide an inter‐nerve and inter‐muscle approach for THA of type IV dysplasia hips. However, femur exposure with the DAA could be difficult during surgery and it is hard to apply femoral shortening osteotomy. THA techniques used for type IV DDH include anatomic hip center techniques (true acetabular reconstruction) and high hip center techniques, wherein an acetabulum is reconstructed above the original one. Although anatomic construction of the hip center is considered “the gold standard” treatment, it is impossible if the anatomical acetabular is too small and shallow. Procedures used to support type IV DDH reduction with anatomic hip center techniques include greater trochanter osteotomy, lesser trochanter osteotomy, and subtrochanteric osteotomy. However, these techniques have yet to be standardized, and it is unclear which is best for type IV DDH. One‐state and two‐state non‐osteotomy reduction techniques have also been introduced to treat type IV DDH. Potential complications of THA performed in patients with type IV DDH include leg length discrepancy (LLD), peri‐operative femur fracture, nonunion of the osteotomy site, and nerve injury. It is worth noting that nowadays an increasing number of Crowe type IV DDH patients are more sensitive to postoperative LLD.     

成人发育性髋关节发育不良的全髋关节置换的治疗

对于继发有创伤性髋关节炎且临床症状明显的成人发育性髋关节发育不良(DDH)患者,人工全髋关节置换(THR)是首选治疗方法。此类患者的髋臼及股骨解剖结构的异常具有特殊性,包括髋臼浅小、股骨头较小、股骨干近端髓腔狭窄等,因此其THR也与一般的THR有很大的区别且具有很高的难度。本文主要综述了对DDH的治疗很重要的临床分型,其THR尤其是髋臼重建、股骨假体的安放等过程中的难点以及解决方法。     

The effect of the "mini" incision in total hip arthroplasty on component position

This study compares cemented and uncemented total hip arthroplasties performed through either a standard or mini incision. The parameters evaluated were dislocation rates, Gruen and DeLee zones, Barrack cement grading, component positioning, and heterotopic bone levels. There were no statistically significant differences found between the mini and standard incision groups except in 2 parameters. Analysis of femoral stems not in neutral position revealed statistically significant differences between cemented and uncemented stems. The mean anteversion of the mini incision cup was also significantly less than the standard group, although probably not clinically significant. In conclusion, the mini incision does not compromise total hip arthroplasty results on the acetabular side, but varus positioning of the cemented femoral component nearing 2 degrees is concerning for the long-term success of these arthroplasties.     

Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty for Patients with Crowe Type III or IV Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Two-Stage Total Hip Arthroplasty Following Skeletal Traction after Soft Tissue Release for Irreducible Hips

Background

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) for severe developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a technically demanding procedure for arthroplasty surgeons, and it is often difficult to reduce the hip joint without soft tissue release due to severe flexion contracture. We performed two-stage THAs in irreducible hips with expected lengthening of the affected limb after THA of over 2.5 cm or with flexion contractures of greater than 30 degrees in order to place the acetabular cup in the true acetabulum and to prevent neurologic deficits associated with acute elongation of the limb. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of cementless THA in patients with severe DDH with a special focus on the results of two-stage THA.

Methods

Retrospective clinical and radiological evaluations were done on 17 patients with Crowe type III or IV developmental DDH treated by THA. There were 14 women and 3 men with a mean age of 52.3 years. Follow-ups averaged 52 months. Six cases were treated with two-stage THA followed by surgical hip liberalization and skeletal traction for 2 weeks.

Results

The mean Harris hip score improved from 40.9 to 89.1, and mean leg length discrepancy (LLD) in 13 unilateral cases was reduced from 2.95 to 0.8 cm. In the patients who underwent two-stage surgery, no nerve palsy was observed, and the single one-stage patient with incomplete peroneal nerve palsy recovered fully 4 weeks postoperatively.

Conclusions

The short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of primary cementless THA for patients with Crowe type III or IV DDH were encouraging. Two-stage THA followed by skeletal traction after soft tissue release could provide alternative solutions to the minimization of limb shortenings or LLD without neurologic deficits in highly selected patients.     

Cementless Anatomic Total Hip Femoral Component With Circumferential Porous Coating for Hips With Developmental Dysplasia: A Minimum Ten-Year Follow-Up Period

Anatomic femoral components are optimized for primary osteoarthritis, and few long-term results for their use are available for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). We reviewed 135 uncemented total hip arthroplasties in which an anatomic femoral component was used in 106 patients with DDH, excluding femurs with neck–shaft angles of > 160° and femurs with anteversion of > 50°. The mean age of patients at surgery was 49.4 years (range, 33–66 years), and the mean duration of follow-up was 13.5 years (range, 10–18 years). No osteoporotic femurs were included in our study group. Despite 18 acetabular revisions, no femoral component was removed for any reason. No femoral loosening was seen at the final follow-up examination. An anatomic femoral component with circumferential porous coating can produce good clinical and radiologic findings in young patients with good bone quality who have DDH without excessive femoral deformity.     

Long-term results of total hip arthroplasty with a cemented custom-designed swan-neck femoral component for congenital dislocation or severe dysplasia: a follow-up note

BACKGROUND: This follow-up study updates the results in a consecutive series of nineteen cemented total hip replacements with a swan-neck femoral component in patients with congenital dislocation or severe hip dysplasia. The series was previously reported on in 1993. METHODS: The patients were petite, with an average height of 152 cm and an average weight of 50 kg, and the femoral canals could not accommodate an off-the-shelf femoral component. Sixteen of the nineteen hips were available for follow-up at an average of 13.3 years (range, eleven to twenty years). Fourteen hips had up-to-date clinical and radiographic examinations. RESULTS: At the time of the latest follow-up, thirteen hips were rated as excellent; two, as good; and one, as a failure because of loosening of both components requiring revision eleven years after the index operation. Another hip required acetabular revision because of loosening fifteen years after the index operation. The rates of femoral and acetabular component revision were 6% and 12.5%, respectively. Radiographic analysis demonstrated that no femoral component was loose. One cup was definitely loose at 19.5 years, and three cups were possibly loose at an average of fourteen years. The radiographic rate of acetabular loosening was 33%. The total rate of cup failure (radiographic loosening and revision) was 43%. CONCLUSIONS: The excellent clinical and radiographic results associated with the swan-neck femoral component, and the 94% rate of survival, at an average of 13.3 years (range, eleven to twenty years) indicate that the biomechanical objectives of this custom-designed prosthesis for patients with congenital dislocation or severe hip dysplasia were met. On the basis of this favorable long-term experience, we still use this prosthesis when the anatomic abnormality cannot be adequately addressed by use of a commercially available prosthetic component.     

成人常见髋关节疾病双侧髋关节解剖参数的研究

目的探讨行全髋关节置换术中利用对侧相对正常髋关节的解剖参数作为模板重建患侧髋关节的准确性。 方法选取2019年9月至2020年12月于大连医科大学附属第一医院关节外科行首次单侧全髋关节置换术的患者作为研究对象。纳入标准：患侧诊断为髋关节骨关节炎、股骨头坏死或髋关节发育不良Crowe Ⅰ型；对侧髋关节形态不影响测量。排除标准：患侧髋关节既往手术史；畸形严重影响测量；髋关节发育不良Crowe Ⅱ型及以上。最后共纳入82例患者，其中33例男性，49例女性，年龄范围29~74岁。根据患者X线及CT影像数据，分别测量患者患侧及对侧髋臼前倾角、髋臼外展角、股骨前倾角、颈干角以及股骨偏心距，并计算其各自的联合前倾角。运用t检验、Pearson相关性分析等统计学方法分析双侧髋关节解剖参数的对称性。 结果对股骨头坏死及髋关节骨关节炎患者来说，除双侧股骨偏心距患侧小于对侧外(t＝0.523，P <0.05)，余双侧髋关节解剖参数包括髋臼前倾角、髋臼外展角、股骨前倾角、联合前倾角及颈干角的差异均无统计学意义(均为P>0.05)。Pearson相关性分析显示股骨头坏死及骨关节炎患者股骨偏心距的不对称性与颈干角有相关性(r＝-0.519，P<0.001)，颈干角的不对称性与股骨前倾角(r＝0.303，P＝0.041)以及股骨偏心距有相关性，联合前倾角的不对称性与髋臼外展角(r＝0.311，P＝0.035)、颈干角(r＝0.049，P＝0.032)有相关性。Crowe Ⅰ型髋关节发育不良患者的髋臼前倾角(t＝2.081，P＝0.045)、股骨偏心距(t＝3.934，P<0.001)患侧小于对侧，颈干角患侧大于对侧(t＝3.792，P＝0.001)；而双侧髋臼外展角、股骨前倾角、联合前倾角差异均无统计学意义(均为P>0.05)。Pearson相关性分析发现股骨偏心距的不对称性与颈干角(r＝-0.709，P<0.001)、股骨前倾角(r＝-0.349，P＝0.037)有相关性。Crowe Ⅰ型髋关节发育不良患者的股骨偏心距小于股骨头坏死患者或髋关节骨关节炎患者，而髋臼前倾角、髋臼外展角、颈干角大于后者。 结论对于股骨头坏死患者及髋关节骨关节炎患者来说利用对侧肢体作为模板重建患侧髋关节是可行的。而Crowe Ⅰ型髋关节发育不良患者双侧髋关节解剖形态差异较大，对这类患者的全髋关节置换术需个体化。     

Factors leading to hip subluxation and dislocation in femoral lengthening of unilateral congenital short femur

Congenital short femur is a rare and complex deformity. For it to be treated in the most accurate way, we must know of every possible complication. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors leading to hip subluxation or dislocation in patients with an unilateral congenital short femur who underwent a femoral lengthening procedure. Forty-four patients with congenital unilateral short femora types I, II, and IIIA were seen between 1981 and 1993 at Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Seventeen patients had type I, 9 patients had type II, and 18 patients had type IIIA. Twenty patients underwent simultaneous lengthening of the femur and tibia, and 24 patients had primary lengthening of the femur. Eleven patients had an epiphysiodesis of the contralateral femur for residual leg length discrepancies of <6 cm. We observed that in patients with type IIIA, the acetabular dysplasia is severe, as well as the coxa vara deformity, and is associated with progressive subluxation and dislocation of the hip with lengthening. We believe that the combined abnormality of coxa vara and bow of the femoral shaft contributes to hip subluxation and dislocation in congenital short femur in association with an acetabular dysplasia prior to the lengthening. We recommend correction of the varus bow of the femur and the neck-shaft angle to 120 degrees and the acetabular index to <25 degrees prior to lengthening of type IIIA femora.     

Challenges and solutions for total hip arthroplasty in treatment of patients with symptomatic sequelae of developmental dysplasia of the hip

Conditions that adversely affect a child's hip alignment, joint congruity, or articular surfaces often result in joint destruction associated with pain and motion limitation later in life. The usual culprits are developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, infection, trauma, and neoplasm. In this review, we address DDH, the most common cause of secondary osteoarthritis of the hip. Symptomatic sequelae of DDH present challenges for total hip arthroplasty, including excessive proximal femoral anteversion, narrowing of the medullary canal, acetabular anteversion, verticality, hypoplasia and incongruity, pseudoacetabulum, and neurovascular shortening. Presiding corrective femoral and/or acetabular osteotomies, as well as retained hardware, further complicate total hip arthroplasty. This review emphasizes evaluation of hip morphology while considering reconstructive techniques and implants.     

Survival Analysis of Total Hip Arthroplasty for High Hip Dislocation Secondary to Developmental Dysplasia or Septic Arthritis of the Hip

BackgroundThis retrospective study was conducted to know clinical and radiographic outcomes, complication rate, and survival of THA in patients with high hip dislocation secondary to developmental dysplasia(DDH) or septic arthritis of the hip(SSH).MethodsBetween March 2005 and September 2014, there were consecutive series of 53 THAs in patients with a highly dislocated hip secondary to DDH or SSH. Of these, 48 hips (DDH 24 and SSH 24) were reviewed at a mean follow-up of 7.9 years(range, 5.0-14.3 years). The mean age at the time of THA was 39.1 years(range, 18.0-59.0 years).ResultsIntraoperative blood loss, total drainage and blood transfusion amounts, and mean time to greater trochanter union were significantly lower in the DDH group than in the SSH group (P = .001, P = .039 and P = .014, and P = .015, respectively). No significant difference in Kaplan–Meier survivorship was observed between groups (log-rank, P = .343). The survival rates with an endpoint of cup aseptic loosening in cases with a cemented cup at 7.9 and 10 years (68.1% and 60.5%, respectively) were significantly lower than those in cementless cup cases (100%) at the same checkpoints (P = .019)..ConclusionWe found similar clinical outcomes between the DDH and SSH groups. However, due to poor bone quality and a lack of containment, cementless acetabular cups could not be performed in more than 50% of patients. Our experience shows that revision cementless fixation cup was possible due to reconstitution of the acetabulum in cases with failed cemented fixation.     

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Crowe III/IV Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Acetabular Morphology and Reconstruction Techniques

The severe anatomic deformities render acetabular reconstruction as one of the greatest challenges in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for patients with Crowe III/IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Thorough understanding of acetabular morphology and bone defect is the basis of acetabular reconstruction techniques. Researchers have proposed either true acetabulum position reconstruction or high hip center (HHC) position reconstruction. The former can obtain the optimal hip biomechanics, including bulk femoral head autograft, acetabular medial wall displacement osteotomy, and acetabular component medialization, while the latter is relatively easy for hip reduction, as it can avoid neurovascular lesions and obtain more bone coverage; however, it cannot achieve good hip biomechanics. Both techniques have their own advantages and disadvantages. Although there is no consensus on which approach is better, most researchers suggest the true acetabulum position reconstruction. Based on the various acetabular deformities in DDH patients, evaluation of acetabular morphology, bone defect, and bone stock using the 3D image and acetabular component simulation techniques, as well as the soft tissue tension around the hip joint, individualized acetabular reconstruction plans can be formulated and appropriate techniques can be selected to acquire desired clinical outcomes.     

Cementless total hip replacement with subtrochanteric femoral shortening for severe developmental dysplasia of the hip

Introduction Total joint replacement in patients suffering from developmental dysplasia of the hip poses specific technical difficulties due to insufficient bone stock at the site of the original and secondary acetabulum and a narrow, cranially displaced proximal femur.Materials and methods Twelve hips with severe congenital dislocation (4 Crowe type II, 5 type III, 3 type IV) were treated with cementless, porous structured total hip replacement. The cup was implanted at the anatomic height, a femoral segment was resected below the minor trochanter to reduce the femoral component in all cases.Results One femoral component was exchanged for a longer stem after 2 months due to insufficient fit and fill. After a mean follow-up of 5.1 years, there were no further revisions or radiographic signs of loosening. No cup was revised or loose radiographically. Harris hip score (mean) improved from 36 to 82 points, mean leg length discrepancy was reduced from 5.4 to 1.3 cm.Conclusion The cementless technique described is useful in cases of severe congenital dislocation of the hip when the cup is implanted at the anatomic level, and implant reduction is not possible despite thorough soft-tissue release or not advisable because of excessive limb lengthening. A reconstruction of the original joint center and good mid-term results are demonstrated.     

Evaluation of Dislocation Risk Factors With Total Hip Arthroplasty in Developmental Hip Dysplasia Patients: A Multivariate Analysis

BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the risk factors for dislocation in patients diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) who underwent total hip arthroplasty.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 40 patients who developed dislocation and compared them with 400 patients in the control group without hip instability. Patients-, surgery-, and implant-related factors were investigated. Risk factors were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression.ResultsThe mean follow-up period was 32.3 months. The mean time to dislocation was 4.4 months. There were 7 men (17.5%) and 33 women (82.5%) in the dislocation group and 83 men (20.7%) and 317 women (79.3%) in the control group (P = .627). Diabetes mellitus (DM; P = .032) and history of previous hip surgery for DDH were associated with dislocation (P < .001). The subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy (P = .001), acetabular inclination (P = .037), acetabular anteversion (P < .001), femoral head size (P < .001), and postoperative infection (P = .003) were associated with dislocation. Major predictors of hip dislocation after total hip arthroplasty in patients with DDH were previous hip surgery (odds ratio [OR], 6.76; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.86-24.6; P = .004), high hip center (OR, 2.90; 95% CI, 1.31-6.38; P = .008), DM (OR, 2.68; 95% CI, 1.06-6.80; P = .037), and acetabular inclination (OR, 2.62; 95% CI, 1.09-6.26; P = .03).ConclusionPatients with DM and previous hip surgery should be informed about increased dislocation rates. Using a larger head diameter and restoration of the true hip rotation center are essential to prevent hip dislocation in these patients. Furthermore, accurate positioning of the acetabular inclination and anteversion are also important.     

Compliant positioning of total hip components for optimal range of motion.

Impingement between femoral neck and endoprosthetic cup is one of the causes for dislocation in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Choosing a correct combined orientation of both components, the acetabular cup and femoral stem, in manual or computer-assisted implantation will yield a maximized, stable range of motion (ROM) and will reduce the risk for dislocation. A mathematical model of a THA was developed to determine the optimal combination of cup inclination, cup anteversion, and stem antetorsion for maximizing ROM and minimizing the risk for cup-neck impingement. Single and combined hip joint motions were tested. A radiographic definition was used for component orientation. Additional parameters, such as stem-neck (CCD) angle, head-neck ratio, and the design of the acetabular opening, were also considered. The model showed that a maximized and safe ROM requires compliant, well-defined combinations of cup inclination, cup anteversion, and stem antetorsion depending on the intended ROM. Radiographic cup anteversion and stem antetorsion were linearly correlated. Additional internal rotation reduced flexion, and additional external rotation reduced extension, abduction and adduction. The articulating hemispheric surface of acetabular cups should be oriented between 40 degrees and 45 degrees of radiographic inclination, between 20 degrees and 28 degrees of radiographic cup anteversion, and should be combined with stem antetorsion so that the sum of cup anteversion plus 0.7 times the stem antetorsion equals 37 degrees. Final component orientation must also consider cup containment, implant impingement with bone and soft tissue, and preoperative skeletal contractures or deformities to achieve the optimal compromise for each patient.     

Eccentric Rotational Acetabular Osteotomy Using Computed Navigation Guidance for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip,Sacroiliac Fusion,and Femoroacetabular Impingement Owing to Acetabular Retroversion: A Case Report

BackgroundDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the main factor that causes secondary osteoarthritis of the hip (hip OA). Acetabular retroversion results in pincer‐type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and this is also known to cause secondary hip OA. However, few cases of DDH with acetabular retroversion have been reported, and there is no definite opinion on the optimal treatment. We report a rare case of DDH and FAI owing to acetabular retroversion and dysostosis of the sacroiliac joint that was treated with eccentric acetabular rotational osteotomy (ERAO) using navigation guidance.Case PresentationA 27‐year‐old woman presented with DDH and acetabular retroversion with FAI and dysostosis of the sacroiliac joint on the contralateral side. We performed ERAO using computed navigation guidance and improved the coverage and retroversion of the acetabulum. The acetabular anteversion angle improved from 1° retroversion to 9° anteversion after surgery, the center edge angle improved from 18° to 43°, and the acetabular head index improved from 69% to 93%. The cam lesion of the femur was resected. The Harris Hip Score improved from 55.7 to 100 points at the final examination 2 years after surgery.ConclusionsIn this rare case of DDH and FAI, ERAO using computed navigation guidance accurately improved the coverage and retroversion of the acetabulum.     

Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty With Subtrochanteric Osteotomy in Dysplastic Hips

Background  

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the presence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) can be technically challenging. Restoring the anatomic center of hip rotation may require femoral osteotomy. Techniques using cementless components are widely reported but less is known about using cemented components that may be more appropriate with osteopenic bone.     

联合前倾角技术在成人发育性髋关节发育不良全髋关节置换术中的应用

目的探讨联合前倾角技术在成人发育性髋关节发育不良全髋关节置换术中应用的可行性及临床价值。方法回顾性分析自2016-09—2018-06采用联合前倾角技术行全髋关节置换术治疗的31例(36髋)成人发育性髋关节发育不良,比较手术前后髋臼前倾角、股骨前倾角、联合前倾角及髋关节功能Harris评分。结果31例均获得12个月以上随访。术后骨盆正位及髋关节侧位X线片显示假体位置及对应关系良好,无假体松动、下沉,无脱位表现。末次随访时所有患者步态均明显改善,髋部疼痛均消失,仅2例轻度跛行。术后髋臼前倾角、股骨前倾角、联合前倾角较术前明显减小,末次随访时髋关节功能Harris评分较术前明显增加,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论联合前倾角技术应用于成人发育性髋关节发育不良全髋关节置换术对于指导合适假体的选择、设计以及确定合适的髋臼前倾角、股骨柄前倾角具有重要意义,良好的联合前倾角能够有效预防术后假体脱位的发生。     

The effect of acetabular cup orientations on limiting hip rotation.

The orientation of the acetabular cup and position of lip augmentation (if present) may improve postoperative total hip replacement stability by decreasing dislocation caused by hip prosthesis impingement during rotation. To determine how these cup parameters affect dislocation, the range and amount of rotation for two standard femoral components was determined in a Sawbones hemipelvis model. The parameters that allowed for maximal range of rotation were a cup angle of inclination between 35 degrees and 45 degrees and cup anteversion between 0 degrees and 10 degrees. Cup anteversion angles greater than 20 degrees and cup angles of inclination greater than 45 degrees significantly limited internal and external rotation, particularly for hip flexion greater than 60 degrees. The position of the cup lip augmentation did not affect the amount of rotation except when the hip was flexed and the lip superiorly oriented. Although there are currently devices to facilitate a particular cup position, hip stem type and orientation are other important factors affecting range of rotation that must be considered.     

Leg-Length Discrepancy After Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Are Modular Stems Superior?

We retrospectively reviewed data for 79 consecutive patients who underwent revision hip arthroplasty using cementless femoral stems at our center between September 2008 and November 2010. Two cohorts were included, one using MP (modular) femoral stems and the other using Wagner (monoblock) femoral stems. We assessed leg-length discrepancy (LLD) before and after revision and compared the occurrence of leg-length inequality between the 2 cohorts. We found that the incidence of LLD was high in revision hip arthroplasty and that leg shortening was more common than lengthening. Both acetabular and femoral sides contributed to postoperative LLD. Appropriate placement of the femoral components was most critical in adjusting LLD. We also found that compared with monoblock stems, modular stems made adjustment of postoperative leg length easier.