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Rolvien T, Thiessen ML, Boese CK, Bechler U, Strahl A, Beil FT, Ries C. Areal bone mineral density is not associated with femoral stem subsidence in patients younger than 70 years undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:1415-1422. [PMID: 38062273 PMCID: PMC10896811 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05137-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Femoral stem subsidence is a known complication after uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of osteoporosis and to investigate the relationship between areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and subsidence in a cohort of patients younger than 70 years. METHODS One hundred consecutive patients (age 60 ± 6 years; 52 female, 48 male) undergoing uncemented THA using a collarless press fit femoral stem were retrospectively reviewed. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was performed preoperatively at the proximal femur and lumbar spine, and if not feasible at these sites, at the distal radius. DXA results were compared to a cohort of 100 patients ≥ 70 years scheduled for cemented THA. Age, sex, and body mass index (BMI), canal flare index (CFI), and canal fill ratio (CFR) were assessed. Analysis of stem subsidence and migration was performed on standardized, calibrated radiographs obtained postoperatively and at follow-up. RESULTS The frequency of osteoporosis was considerably lower in the study cohort compared to patients ≥ 70 years (7% vs. 19%, p = 0.02). Illustrated by the high CFR (mean 96 ± 4%) in the mid-stem region, a sufficient press fit was achieved. After a mean follow-up of 7.4 months, the mean stem subsidence was 0.9 ± 0.9 mm. Only two patients had subsidence greater than 3 mm, one of whom was morbidly obese and the other diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. There were no correlations between any of the parameters (CFI, CFR, age, sex, BMI) and femoral stem subsidence. In addition, aBMD T-scores showed no correlations with subsidence. CONCLUSION aBMD by DXA does not appear to be associated with stem subsidence in patients younger than 70 years and with adequate press fit.
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- Tim Rolvien
- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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Migliorini F, Maffulli N, Pilone M, Velaj E, Hofmann UK, Bell A. Demographic characteristics influencing the stem subsidence in total hip arthroplasty: an imaging study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:887-894. [PMID: 37770626 PMCID: PMC10822810 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05054-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The present study evaluated whether patient demographic characteristics influence the subsidence of the stem in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The following characteristics were evaluated: age, height, weight, and sex. The association between the time elapsed from the THA implantation and the amount of stem subsidence was also investigated. METHODS The records of patients who underwent THA in the period between 2016 and 2023 were accessed. All patients underwent two-staged bilateral THA using cementless DePuy collarless Corail (DePuy Synthes, Raynham, MA, USA) stems. The following parameters were measured and compared to assess stem subsidence: distance from the proximal femur at the stem bone interface and the medial apex of the regular triangle built within the trochanter minor (point A); distance from the medial apex of the regular triangle built within the trochanter minor and the distal portion of the femoral stem (point B). RESULTS Overall, 294 patients were included. 62% (182 of 294 patients) were women. 45% (134 of 296 THAs) were on the right side. The mean age was 64.9 ± 10.4 years. The mean BMI was 28.3 ± 5.1 kg/m2. The mean length of the follow-up was 14.4 ± 11.0 months. The mean subsidence in point A was 2.1 mm (P < 0.0001), and that in point B was 3.1 mm (P < 0.0001). There was evidence of a weak positive association between patient weight (P < 0.0001), age (P = 0.03), follow-up (P = 0.002) and the amount of stem subsidence. Patient height did not demonstrate any association with the amount of stem subsidence (P = 0.07). There was no difference in stem subsidence between women and men (P = 0.9). CONCLUSION Stem subsidence in THA using cementless DePuy collarless Corail implants is approximately 2.6 mm after 14.4 months. Greater patient weight, age, and longer time elapsed from THA implantation were associated with greater stem subsidence. Patient height and sex did not demonstrate any influence on the amount of stem subsidence. These results must be considered in light of the limitations of the present study.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Medical Centre, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52064, Aachen, Germany.
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 39100 Bolzano, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Hospital Sant'Andrea, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke On Trent, England
- Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, Queen Mary University of London, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG, England
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Hospital Sant'Andrea, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
- Residency Program in Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Medical Centre, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52064, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Medical Centre, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52064, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, 52152, Simmerath, Germany
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Leiss F, Goetz JS, Schindler M, Reinhard J, Müller K, Grifka J, Greimel F, Meyer M. Influence of bone mineral density on femoral stem subsidence after cementless THA. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:451-458. [PMID: 37578658 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05006-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Femoral stem subsidence can lead to aseptic loosening after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a risk factor for stem subsidence as it can affect the initial stability and osteointegration. We evaluated whether reduced bone mineral density is related to higher subsidence of the femoral stem after primary cementless THA with enhanced recovery rehabilitation. METHODS 79 patients who had undergone primary cementless THA with enhanced recovery rehabilitation were analyzed retrospectively. Subsidence of the femoral stem was measured on standing pelvic anterior-posterior radiographs after 4-6 weeks and one year. Patient individual risk factors for stem subsidence (stem size, canal flare index, canal fill ratio, body mass index (BMI), demographic data) were correlated. Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans were performed of the formal neck and the lumbar spine including the calculation of T-score and Z-score. Patient-reported outcome measures were evaluated 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS Stem subsidence appeared regardless of BMD (overall collective 2.3 ± 1.64 mm). Measure of subsidence was even higher in patients with normal BMD (2.8 ± 1.7 mm vs. 2.0 ± 1.5 mm, p = 0.05). High BMI was correlated with increased stem subsidence (p = 0.015). Subsidence had no impact on improvement of patient-related outcome measures (WOMAC, EQ-5D-5L and EQ-VAS) after THA. Patients with low BMD reported lower quality of life 12 month postoperatively compared to patients with normal BMD (EQ-5D-5L 0.82 vs. 0.91, p = 0.03). CONCLUSION Stable fixation of a cementless stem succeeds also in patients with reduced BMD. Regarding stem subsidence, enhanced recovery rehabilitation can be safely applied in patients with low BMD.
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- Franziska Leiss
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Regensburg University Medical Center, Kaiser-Karl V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Regensburg University Medical Center, Kaiser-Karl V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Regensburg University Medical Center, Kaiser-Karl V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Regensburg University Medical Center, Kaiser-Karl V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Studies, University Medical Center Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Regensburg University Medical Center, Kaiser-Karl V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Regensburg University Medical Center, Kaiser-Karl V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Regensburg University Medical Center, Kaiser-Karl V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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Aro HT. Bone quality makes a difference. Acta Orthop 2021; 92:503-504. [PMID: 34180754 PMCID: PMC8522809 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2021.1941632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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- Hannu T. Aro
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland,Hannu T. Aro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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