Implant stability in revision total hip arthroplasty: Allograft bone packing following extended proximal femoral osteotomy

One method of revising the femoral component in revision total hip arthroplasty in the presence of compromised femoral bone stock is to pack the upper femur with particulate allograft and then to cement the femoral component into the allograft bed. This technique is being used clinically with encouraging results. Additionally, surgical exposure of the femoral canal during revision total hip arthroplasty can be greatly improved with an extended trochanteric osteotomy, which is subsequently repaired with wires or cables. To assess the feasibility of performing the allograft bone packing technique following an extended trochanteric osteotomy, the stability of this construct in a cadaver model was measured, using micromotion sensing instruments and loads applied on a materials testing machine. The stability of the cemented allograft impaction construct following extended trochanteric osteotomy was comparable to the stability of the control construct, which consisted of a similar impacted allograft construct without osteotomy. The stability of the osteotomized side was comparable to that of the control side. It is concluded that the initial in vitro stability of the allograft impaction technique following extended proximal femoral osteotomy is adequate to justify experimental in vivo use.     

Trochanteric osteotomy and fixation during total hip arthroplasty

Once used routinely, trochanteric osteotomy in total hip arthroplasty now is usually limited to difficult primary and revision cases. There are three types: the standard trochanteric osteotomy and its variations, the trochanteric slide, and the extended trochanteric osteotomy. Each has unique indications, fixation techniques, and complications. Primary total hip arthroplasty procedures requiring the enhanced exposure provided by trochanteric osteotomy may be needed in patients with hip ankylosis or fusion, protrusio acetabuli, proximal femoral deformities, developmental dysplasia, or abductor muscle laxity. Trochanteric osteotomies in revision arthroplasties, primarily the extended trochanteric osteotomy, facilitate the removal of well-fixed femoral components, provide direct access to the diaphysis for distal fixation, and enhance acetabular exposure.     

Extended trochanteric osteotomy: Component retrieval and repair

The burden of revision total hip arthroplasty is increasing due to the rising incidence of total hip arthroplasty. Frequently, additional exposure is needed that is not required during the initial procedure in order to adequately visualize the components and to avoid iatrogenic bone loss or complications. Several osteotomies have been described in order to help achieve this goal; however, we advocate for the extended trochanteric osteotomy. This osteotomy allows for a safe, efficient, and accurate method for revision of cemented or cementless femoral components.     

Nonunion of extended trochanteric osteotomies in impaction grafting femoral revisions

Extended trochanteric osteotomies have been recommended to facilitate femoral component removal, femoral cement removal, and acetabular exposure in cases of difficult revision hip arthroplasty. Complications due to the osteotomy have been rare and no nonunions have been reported when this osteotomy has been used in conjunction with extensively porous-coated implants. It has been suggested that the osteotomy should also work well with impaction grafting revisions. This is a report of two cases of nonunion of extended trochanteric osteotomies in which the impaction grafting technique was used.     

Subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy in total hip arthroplasty for high-riding developmental dislocation of the hip

A surgical technique, which uses a transverse osteotomy, for subtrochanteric femoral shortening and derotation in total hip arthroplasty for high-riding developmental dislocation of the hip is described. Anteversion is set by rotating the osteotomy fragments, and torsional stability is augmented with allograft struts and cables when indicated. Eight patients with 9 total hip arthroplasties were followed for an average of 43 months (range, 24–84 months). Good to excellent results were obtained in 87% of patients (7 of 8). Eight of 9 osteotomies (89%) demonstrated radiographic evidence of healing at an average of 5 months. One patient had an asymptomatic nonunion of the osteotomy site but still had a good overall clinical result. Another patient suffered fatigue failure of a distally ingrown porous device, which necessitated revision total hip arthroplasty 18 months after surgery. Subtrochanteric osteotomy in total hip arthroplasty for developmental dislocation of the hip allows for acetabular exposure and diaphyseal shortening while facilitating femoral derotation. Furthermore, proximal femoral bone stock is maintained and some of the potential complications of greater trochanteric osteotomy may be avoided.     

股骨大转子延长截骨在假体稳定股骨柄翻修中的应用

目的 评估大转子延长截骨在股骨假体固定稳定型全髋关节翻修术中应用的中期临床效果.方法 1998年1月至2005年6月对27例患者(27髋)采用大转子延长截骨对股骨柄和(或)骨水泥壳固定稳定的全髋关节翻修.临床随访评估包括Harris评分和WOMAC评分,术前Harris评分平均42.7分,WOMAC评分平均55.6分;影像学评估包括术后拍摄X线片,对比观察截骨块愈合时间、是否存在截骨延迟愈合或不愈合,截骨块是否发生移位以及假体是否下沉等.结果 共19例患者(19髋)获得随访,平均随访时间5.3年.无一例发生术中或术后骨折.术后Harris评分平均87.3分,WOMAC评分平均46.3分.所有患者大转子截骨块均于术后6个月内愈合.无股骨大转子截骨块向近端移位,3例发生股骨柄下沉,平均下沉3.4 mm,无钢丝断裂.结论 对于假体固定稳定型股骨柄翻修,采用股骨大转子延长截骨有利于手术操作和翻修假体的植入和固定,有利于截骨块的愈合,降低术中、术后并发症发生率,中期疗效显著.     

Vastus-psoas release for acetabular exposure in revision hip surgery

A technique is presented for wide exposure of the acetabulum for revision total hip arthroplasty surgery in the presence of a solidly fixed, modular, or monoblock femoral component without the need for trochanteric osteotomy. The technique involves release of the proximal portion of the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis muscles and the iliopsoas tendon from the femur and placement of the femoral head/neck posterior to the acetabulum. The exposure afforded by this release usually precludes the need for trochanteric osteotomy and/or removal of a well-fixed femoral component in revision surgery that is being done for isolated loosening of acetabular components, thereby decreasing operative time, morbidity, and the risks of complication of trochanteric osteotomy.     

Extended trochanteric osteotomy for the treatment of vancouver B2/B3 periprosthetic fractures of the femur

Periprosthetic femur fractures after total hip arthroplasty are a growing concern as their prevalence is expected to rise. A retrospective review was performed of all patients undergoing revision total hip arthroplasty with an extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) for treatment of a Vancouver B2/B3 fracture at our institution. Fourteen patients were identified having a minimum of 2-year follow-up. Clinical and radiographic evaluation was performed for all patients. At a mean 44.5 months of follow-up, mean modified D'Aubigne and Postel scores were 8.6. In all cases the ETO and fracture healed with radiographic evidence of osseointegration of the femoral component. Use of an ETO for the treatment of periprosthetic femur fractures provides excellent exposure, facilitates component implantation, and is compatible with fracture healing and good short-term clinical results.     

全髋关节置换术中大转子骨折的原因与治疗

目的探讨全髋关节置换术及翻修术中股骨大转子骨折的原因与治疗方法。方法对1996年5月至2005年1月,471髋行全髋关节置换及96例全髋关节翻修术发生大转子骨折及大转子截骨不愈合的14例患者进行回顾性分析。其中大转子骨折11例,截骨不愈合3例。2例保守治疗,12例采用螺钉或克氏针加张力带钢丝固定的方法治疗。结果术后随访5~64个月,平均25个月。14例患者全部愈合。Harris评分从术前平均48分恢复到术后随访时平均90分。结论骨质疏松、髋内翻、髋脱位及股骨颈截骨不当等因素是全髋关节置换术及翻修术中股骨大转子骨折的主要原因。采用螺钉或克氏针加张力带钢丝固定的方法治疗效果良好。     

Outcomes and Risk Factors of Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy in Aseptic Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

BackgroundAlthough extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) is an effective technique for femoral stem removal and for the concomitant management of proximal femoral deformities, complications including persistent pain, trochanteric nonunion, and painful hardware can occur.MethodsThe US National Library of Medicine (PubMed/MEDLINE) and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were queried for publications utilizing the following keywords: “extended” AND “trochanteric” AND “osteotomy.”ResultsNineteen articles were included in the present study with 1478 ETOs. The mean overall union rate of the ETO was 93.1% (1377 of 1478 cases), while the overall rate of radiographic femoral stem subsidence >5 mm was 7.1% (25 of 350 cases). ETO union rates and femoral stem subsidence rates were similar between patients with periprosthetic fractures treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA) revision and ETO and patients treated with THA revision and ETO for reasons other than fractures. There was limited evidence that prior femoral cementation and older age might negatively influence ETO union rates.ConclusionThere was moderate quality evidence to show that the use of ETO in aseptic patients undergoing single-stage revision THA is safe and effective, with a 7% rate of ETO nonunion and subsidence >5 mm in 7%. ETO can be safely used in cases with periprosthetic fractures in which stem fixation is jeopardized and a reimplantation is required. A well-conducted ETO should be preferred in selective THA revision cases to prevent intraoperative femoral fractures which are associated with deteriorated clinical outcomes. The use of trochanteric plate with cables should be considered as the first choice for ETO fixation.     

Extended trochanteric osteotomy in complex primary total hip arthroplasty. A brief note

BACKGROUND: The extended trochanteric osteotomy has been a useful approach for patients undergoing revision total hip arthroplasty; however, it has not been well described as an approach for those undergoing complex primary total hip arthroplasty. The purpose of the present report is to describe our experience with the use of an extended trochanteric osteotomy for patients undergoing complex primary total hip arthroplasty. METHODS: Six patients underwent primary total hip arthroplasty with use of an extended trochanteric osteotomy. The reasons for the use of this technique included severe femoral deformity, removal of intraosseous hardware, and high-riding developmental hip dysplasia. A fully porous-coated femoral component with diaphyseal fixation was used for all reconstructions. The mean age of the patients at the time of surgery was fifty-six years. Clinical and radiographic evaluation was performed at a minimum of two years. RESULTS: After a mean duration of follow-up of fifty months, all patients had an osseointegrated, stable femoral component. The site of the extended trochanteric osteotomy healed in five of the six patients. One patient had nonunion at the osteotomy site and a fracture at the base of the greater trochanter, with a subsequent fracture of the femoral component. The mean Merle D'Aubigné and Postel pain and walking scores improved from 2.2 and 2.3 preoperatively to 5.3 and 4.7 at the time of the final follow-up (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The extended trochanteric osteotomy is useful for the correction of femoral deformity and facilitates the removal of intraosseous hardware in carefully selected patients undergoing complex primary total hip arthroplasty.     

Combined vertical and horizontal cable fixation of an extended trochanteric osteotomy site

BACKGROUND: The use of an extended trochanteric osteotomy facilitates exposure and aids in the removal of a well-fixed femoral implant and cement during revision total hip arthroplasty. Occasionally, nonunion, fracture, and trochanteric migration have been reported following osteotomy. We evaluated the rate of healing of the osteotomy site and of implant stability when fixation was accomplished with use of vertical trochanteric and horizontal metaphyseal cable fixation (combined cable fixation). METHODS: The clinical and radiographic results of revision total hip arthroplasty with use of an extended trochanteric osteotomy followed by implantation of a distally porous-coated component and combined cable fixation of the osteotomy site in forty-two consecutive patients (forty-three hips) were reviewed. Intraoperative fracture at the osteotomy site occurred in five hips (12%). RESULTS: All osteotomy sites healed by six months, with an average time to union of fifteen weeks. One implant subsided 5 mm in a patient in whom a fracture had occurred at the time of the osteotomy. No trochanteric migration occurred. Two patients required a reoperation: one because of instability, and another because of recurrent infection. CONCLUSIONS: The extended trochanteric osteotomy facilitates revision of a well-fixed femoral component. Despite occasional intraoperative fracture at the osteotomy site, combined vertical trochanteric and horizontal metaphyseal cable fixation resulted in an excellent rate of healing and implant stability.     

Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Using an Extensively Porous Coated Femoral Stem

Background

To determine the benefit of an extensively porous coated femoral stem in patients receiving revision total hip arthroplasty.

Methods

This study reviewed the results of 35 patients who received a revision total hip arthroplasty with extensively porous coated femoral stem between August, 1996, and December, 2002. The mean follow-up period was 77.5 months. The clinical and radiological results were evaluated by the Harris hip score and serial roentgenographic findings.

Results

The preoperative and postoperative Harris hip score was 68.3 and 92.5, respectively. Radiographically, none of the acetabular components showed any evidence of migration, tilt, rotation, or shedding of metal particles. In addition, none of the femoral components showed evidence of subsidence, pedestal, or shedding of metal particles. Twenty-two hips had a mild stress shield and 2 hips had a moderate stress shield. The perioperative complications encountered were deep vein thrombosis (1 case), mild heterotopic ossification (4 cases), intraoperative periprosthetic fractures (1 case), and nonunion of the trochanteric osteotomy site (2 cases).

Conclusions

Extensively porous coated femoral stems and acetabular components produce excellent clinical and radiological results in revision total hip arthroplasty.     

Proximal femoral osteotomy as an adjunct in cementless revision total hip arthroplasty

Cementless total hip replacement techniques are increasingly used in revision arthroplasty. A major challenge is to achieve implant stability in a femur distorted by a failed arthroplasty. Five patients with aseptic loosening of cemented primary or revision total hip replacements complicated by significant proximal femoral disease, four with marked angular deformity of the femur and one with a subtrochanteric nonunion, were treated successfully with cementless revision arthroplasty combined with proximal femoral osteotomy. At follow-up examination, all femoral and trochanteric osteotomies had healed and D'Aubigne and Postel scores for pain, function, and range of motion had improved. All porous prostheses demonstrated radiographic features consistent with bone ingrowth fixation. No progressive stress shielding has been observed. Concomitant femoral osteotomy to correct anatomic deformity, in association with cementless total hip arthroplasty, results in union of the osteotomy and restoration of hip function.     

大转子延长截骨在全髋关节翻修术中应用的临床评价

目的 回顾性研究采用大转子延长截骨(extended troehanteric osteotomy,ETO)行全髋关节翻修术后股骨柄的位置变化,评价ETO在股骨假体稳定件髋关节翻修术中的作用.方法 1998年1月至2007年6月,采用ETO对股骨柄或骨水泥壳固定稳定性全髋关节33例33髋进行翻修.翻修术后采用Harris评分和MOMAC评分评估髋关节功能,摄动态X线片观察截骨块愈合、假体位置改变及股骨柄与股骨髓腔匹配等情况.结果 25例随访12～103个月,平均63个月.Harris评分由术前平均38.4分,提高到末次随访时88.7分;WOMAC评分由术前平均56.2分,降至末次随访时42.8分.大转子截骨块均在术后4～10个月骨性愈合.3例发生股骨柄下沉.平均3.4mm.股骨柄假体出现外翻、内翻各1例.无术中或术后骨折、钢丝断裂、感染、假体周围骨溶解以及异位骨化发生.术后关节脱位1例.结论 对假体固定稳定性股骨柄进行翻修,采用ETO有利于假体的安全取出,术后截骨块愈合率高,延长截骨不影响假体稳定性.股骨柄下沉、位置改变、截骨块骨折等并发症发生率低.     

Clinical experience with a triradiate exposure of the hip for difficult total hip arthroplasty

A triradiate exposure of the hip was developed to facilitate the performance of certain difficult primary and revision total hip arthroplasties. Using this triradiate skin and fascial incision, complete anterior and posterior exposure of the hip capsule can be performed with relative ease. Between October 1980 and January 1985, this exposure was used 50 times in selected cases, including 9 of 320 (3%) primary total hip arthroplasties. All of these cases involved obesity, acetabular protrusion, and/or fragile femoral bone, conditions that would have made safe, adequate exposure without trochanteric osteotomy considerably more difficult through a routine anterolateral or posterior approach. Over this period, the majority of revision hip arthroplasties were performed using triradiate exposure; trochanteric osteotomy was routinely performed in these revision cases. Excellent wound healing was observed in every case, despite unfavorable factors such as advanced age, prednisone therapy, and the presence of prior incisional scars. The triradiate incision offers safe, controlled, and improved exposure in selected primary and revision total hip arthroplasties. It has become nearly the routine incision for the senior author for revision cases.     

Revision total hip replacement without trochanteric osteotomy

Revision total hip replacement has traditionally required a trochanteric osteotomy for successful cement removal and component reinsertion. In this study the authors have concluded that in most instances the revision total hip replacement procedure can be successfully performed without trochanteric osteotomy. The advantages are underscored by the high percentage of trochanteric complications with trochanteric osteotomy for revision total hip replacement and the ease of rehabilitation without trochanteric osteotomy. Also, improved functional results without trochanteric osteotomy were noted. The specific indications for the procedure included revision total hip replacement with ununited prior trochanteric osteotomy, revision total hip replacement with femoral shaft fractures, and revision total hip replacement with stem fractures requiring only acetabular revision. The contraindications to the procedure are fibrous union or ununited trochanteric osteotomy from prior total hip replacement, severe acetabular protrusion of the acetabular component, advanced myositis ossificans, ankylosis of the hip, and advanced proximal femoral osteoporosis. The operating room records, x-rays, and outpatient records of 63 total hip revisions in 52 patients were reviewed. There was a minimum 2-year follow up with a range from two years to seven years. The patients were divided into two groups, comparing 21 trochanteric osteotomized revisions to 44 with trochanteric sparing techniques. Both groups were analyzed for age, type of implant, intraoperative perforation of femur, intraoperative femoral shaft fractures, intraoperative cortical window, component malpositioning extraneous cement, intraoperative blood loss, operating time, postoperative leg length inequality, persistent abductor weakness, average first day of ambulation, wound infection, dislocation, nonunion of the trochanter, and postoperative pain. In the nonosteotomized group, there was a 21% decreased blood loss, a 14% decrease in persistent abductor weakness, a 14% decrease in subluxation and dislocation, a 30% decrease operating time and a 50% reduction in intraoperative femoral perforation. In the osteotomized group there were six cases of fibrous union of the greater trochanter, two cases requiring removal of broken wires for trochanteric bursitis. A detailed surgical technique and representative cases are presented. In carefully selected cases, revision total hip replacement is optimally performed without trochanteric osteotomy. Postoperative trochanteric problems of nonunion, broken wires, bursitis, and abductor weakness can effectively be eliminated by avoiding trochanteric osteotomy.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)     

Extensile exposure of the hip for revision arthroplasty

The authors describe a lateral approach to the hip without trochanteric osteotomy that allows sufficient access to the femur and acetabulum for revision total hip arthroplasty. When bone loss is extensive, this approach permits massive autograft/allograft arthroplasty of the proximal femur and acetabulum. This approach follows anatomic muscle planes, maintains abductor function, and allows wound closure with a viable muscle cuff around the acetabulum and upper femur. The exposure is adequate for anatomic placement of components and correction of leg length discrepancy.     

全髋关节翻修术中大转子粉碎性骨折或截骨不愈合的治疗

目的 探讨在全髋关节翻修术中采用张力带方法治疗大转子粉碎性骨折或截骨不愈便的临床效果。方法 1992年1月～1998年10月，对295例行全髋关节翻修术中大转子粉碎性骨折或截骨不愈合的19例(20髋)患者进行治疗，男7例．女12例；年龄63～76岁，平均69岁。20髋中，16髋为假体松动伴骨溶解在翻修术中发生股骨大转子骨折，4髋为全髋关节置换时采用股骨转子截骨入路。因转子截骨不愈合致髋外展肌力不足而行翻修术。采用多枚克氏针加张力带钢丝固定的方法进行治疗。结果 术后随访12～118个月,平均30个月。Harris髋关节评分从术前的平均45分恢复至随访时的平均89分。19髋达一期愈合，1髋固定失败后再次行大转于张力带固定后愈合。19髋平均愈合时间为166周。所有病例术后均无髋关节脱位。结论 在全髋关节翻修术中使用多枚克氏针加张力带钢丝固定的方法治疗股骨大转子骨折或截骨不愈合，可以提高愈合率，维持正常的髋关节外展肌功能。该方法也适用于大转子粉碎性骨折或骨质疏松的患者。     

扩展型转子截骨技术在骨水泥型股骨柄翻修中的临床应用

目的探讨扩展型转子截骨技术在较困难的骨水泥型股骨柄翻修手术中的作用和临床效果。方法2002年2月至2006年5月采用扩展型转子截骨翻修股骨侧假体12例，应用扩展型转子截骨技术取出所有骨水泥和假体柄，重新植入翻修用假体柄，以多道金属线缆环扎固定。其中1例选择的是骨水泥股骨假体，11例是非骨水泥股骨假体。结果所有患者均获得随访，时间16～24个月，术后6个月所有截骨处均愈合，无大转子移位。Harris评分由术前平均（48．4±7．5）分上升至术后平均（89．3±8．1）分（为术后1年的评分），假体无松动、下沉、假体周围未见骨吸收、骨溶解。结论扩展型转子截骨对骨水泥取出困难的股骨侧翻修术具有骨水泥取除彻底，安全可靠，手术时间短，并发症少的优点。