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Afghanyar Y, Afghanyar B, Loweg L, Drees P, Gercek E, Dargel J, Rehbein P, Kutzner KP. Ten-year clinical and radiological outcomes with a vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular cup. Bone Jt Open 2024; 5:825-831. [PMID: 39357881 PMCID: PMC11446611 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.510.bjo-2023-0179.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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Aims Limited implant survival due to aseptic cup loosening is most commonly responsible for revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). Advances in implant designs and materials have been crucial in addressing those challenges. Vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene (VEPE) promises strong wear resistance, high oxidative stability, and superior mechanical strength. Although VEPE monoblock cups have shown good mid-term performance and excellent wear patterns, long-term results remain unclear. This study evaluated migration and wear patterns and clinical and radiological outcomes at a minimum of ten years' follow-up. Methods This prospective observational study investigated 101 cases of primary THA over a mean duration of 129 months (120 to 149). At last follow-up, 57 cases with complete clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated. In all cases, the acetabular component comprised an uncemented titanium particle-coated VEPE monoblock cup. Patients were assessed clinically and radiologically using the Harris Hip Score, visual analogue scale (pain and satisfaction), and an anteroposterior radiograph. Cup migration and polyethylene wear were measured using Einzel-Bild-Röntgen-Analyze software. All complications and associated treatments were documented until final follow-up. Results Clinical assessment showed persistent major improvement in all scores. On radiological assessment, only one case showed a lucent line (without symptoms). At last follow-up, wear and migration were below the critical thresholds. No cup-related revisions were needed, indicating an outstanding survival rate of 100%. Conclusion Isoelastic VEPE cups offer high success rates and may prevent osteolysis, aseptic loosening, and the need for revision surgeries in the long term. However, longer follow-up is needed to validate our findings and confirm the advantages offered by this cup.
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- Yama Afghanyar
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- ENDOPROTHETICUM, Mainz, Germany
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Callary SA, Sharma DK, D’Apollonio TM, Critchley O, Mercer G, Wilson C, Campbell DG. What is the Long-term Wear of a 5-Mrad Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liner? A 14-year RSA Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2024; 482:1789-1797. [PMID: 38546666 PMCID: PMC11419525 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000003047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lower doses of irradiation (≤ 5 Mrad) during the manufacture of highly crosslinked polyethylene acetabular liners may result in less crosslinking and an increased wear rate. Radiostereometric analysis (RSA) studies have found that wear of more highly irradiated highly crosslinked polyethylene liners (7 to 10 Mrad) decreases at longer-term follow-up compared with earlier reports of the same cohorts. Although wear of 5-Mrad irradiated liners appears to increase at midterm follow-up, it is unclear whether that remains true at longer follow-up. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We asked: (1) In patients who underwent THA with a 5-Mrad highly crosslinked polyethylene liner, what is the wear rate evaluated with RSA during the first 14 years? (2) Does the wear rate decrease after 6 years in situ? METHODS This is a brief follow-up of prior RSA studies performed at 2 and 6 years. We prospectively reviewed the longer-term wear rate in 13 patients who underwent primary THAs with the same design of a 5-MRad irradiated crosslinked acetabular liner and a 28-mm cobalt-chromium articulation. Of the initial 30 patients who were enrolled, 13 (43%) were available at the 14-year timepoint; nine patients had died, 1 patient had withdrawn, 1 had an intraoperative fracture, 3 patients were too infirm to have radiographs, 2 had no baseline RSA radiographs, and 1 had poor-quality RSA images. Tantalum markers were inserted during surgery, and all patients had RSA radiographic examinations at 1 week, 6 months, and 1, 2, 6, and 14 years postoperatively. RESULTS The mean ± standard deviation proximal, 2D, and 3D wear rates calculated between 1 year and 14 years were 0.019 ± 0.013 mm, 0.022 ± 0.015 mm, and 0.025 ± 0.019 mm per year, respectively. No patient had proximal 2D or 3D wear rates exceeding 0.06 mm per year. An increasing wear rate over time was measured for proximal and 2D wear rates between 6 and 14 years (0.024 and 0.030 mm per year) compared with that between 1 and 6 years (0.008 and 0.010 mm per year; p = 0.03). CONCLUSION The proximal, 2D, and 3D wear of a highly crosslinked polyethylene liner produced using 5-Mrad radiation remains low in the longer-term. With the small numbers available in a long-term RSA study such as this, we confirmed that the wear rate did not decrease at longer-term follow-up, unlike previous RSA studies of more highly irradiated highly crosslinked polyethylene liners. Nevertheless, the wear rate remains very low and below the threshold typically associated with the development of osteolysis (0.1 mm/year of wear). This should provide assurance to orthopaedic surgeons monitoring patients with this 5-Mrad irradiated liner in situ, while providing useful information to manufacturers of future highly crosslinked polyethylene liners. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV therapeutic study.
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- Stuart A. Callary
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Repatriation General Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Johannessen HG, Hallan G, Kadar T, Fenstad AM, Lygre SHL, Haugan K, Høl PJ, Badawy M, Jonsson B, Indrekvam K, Aamodt A, Furnes O. Polyethylene wear and cup migration of cemented total hip arthroplasty with femoral heads made of oxidized zirconium, steel, or cobalt chromium: a 10-year secondary analysis from a randomized trial using radiostereometry. Acta Orthop 2024; 95:578-585. [PMID: 39347798 PMCID: PMC11441331 DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2024.41945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate polyethylene (PE) wear, cup migration, and clinical outcome over 10 years in total hip arthroplasties (THA) using different articulations. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of 150 patients randomized into 5 groups, using different articulations: Charnley/Charnley Ogee for steel and conventional polyethylene (CPE), or Spectron EF/Reflection with either CPE or highly cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) cups, paired with heads made of either cobalt-chromium (CoCr) or oxidized zirconium (OxZr). All cups were cemented. Patients underwent repeated radiostereometric analysis (RSA) measurements for up to 10 years to assess wear and migration. Clinical outcome was assessed using Harris Hip Score (HHS). RESULTS After 10 years, the XLPE cups demonstrated low wear rates: 0.08 mm (95% confidence interval [CI] -0.11 to 0.26 mm) with CoCr heads and 0.06 mm (CI -0.14 to 0.26 mm) with OxZr heads, with a mean difference of 0.01 mm (CI -0.26 to 0.29 mm). In contrast, CPE cups exhibited significantly more wear: 1.35 mm (CI 1.16 to 1.55 mm) with CoCr heads and 1.68 mm (CI 1.44 to 1.92 mm) with OxZr heads, with a mean difference of 0.33 mm (CI 0.02 to 0.64 mm). The Charnley/Ogee group (CPE) showed PE wear of 0.34 mm (CI 0.12 to 0.56 mm). The CPE groups with OxZr and CoCr heads had 0.67 mm (CI 0.38 to 0.96 mm) and 0.35 mm (CI 0.09 to 0.61 mm) greater proximal migration respectively than the corresponding XLPE groups. HHS was similar across all groups. CONCLUSION We found no significant advantage of OxZr over CoCr heads in reducing wear or migration. XLPE demonstrated a major reduction in wear as well as a reduction in cup migration compared with CPE. Charnley performed better than the other CPE cups in terms of PE wear and cup migration. No differences in clinical outcome were found.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen; Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen; Coastal Hospital in Hagavik, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen; Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Biomatlab, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Coastal Hospital in Hagavik, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen; Coastal Hospital in Hagavik, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lovisenberg Diakonal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen; Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Nepple CM, Blackburn AZ, Feder OI, Prasad AK, Bedair HS. Minimum 10-Year Follow-Up of Vitamin-E Diffused Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Comparative Evaluation from a Prospective, International, Multicenter Cohort Study. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00939-2. [PMID: 39303910 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a proven, effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis. The success of THA is due in part to highly crosslinked (XL) polyethylene implants. In 2007, a new generation of polyethylene liners entered clinical use. The new liners infused polyethylene with vitamin E (EP). The EP liner was hypothesized to prevent the loss of mechanical properties caused by oxidation, extending the lifetime of the implant. This international prospective study aimed to quantify the clinical outcomes of a 977-patient cohort receiving EP and XL liners 10 years after surgery. METHODS The prospective cohort study began in 2007, including eight countries and seventeen centers. The final cohort included 977 patients (EP liner: n = 520; XL liner: n = 457). Patients were followed preoperatively, postoperatively, and at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years. Each follow-up visit involved clinical evaluation, radiography, and survey collection. Demographics and revisions were also recorded. Mann-Whitney U tests were used to evaluate statistical differences. RESULTS At ten years following surgery, 534 patients were eligible for follow-up. Of those eligible, 352 patients returned for clinical evaluation (65.9% eligible; 36.0% overall). No statistical differences were found (P > 0.05) in the demographics of the followed-up cohort. The linear wear rates were 0.00338 mm/year for XL liners and 0.0236 mm/year for EP liners using individual regression (P < 0.0001). No significant difference was observed in wear rates using cohort regression. Similarly, surveys suggested no significant outcomes between the EP and XL liner cohorts. The overall incidence of revision was 2.3% for EP and 2.0% for XL liners. CONCLUSION The EP liner demonstrated significantly lower wear than its XL counterparts at 10-years after implantation. Results are promising, as vitamin E polyethylene may improve the lifetime performance of THA implants and ensure arthroplasty innovations reflect the changing patient population.
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- Cecilia M Nepple
- Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 25 Shattuck St., Boston, MA.
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Kjærgaard K, Yilmaz S, Kaptein B, Overgaard S, Ding M. Measuring total hip arthroplasty liner wear using the EOS Imaging System: experimental and clinical results. Acta Orthop 2024; 95:530-535. [PMID: 39268932 PMCID: PMC11395818 DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2024.41912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The low-dose EOS Imaging System is an emerging tool for 3-dimensional measurements in orthopedics. The clinical feasibility for measuring total hip arthroplasty (THA) liner wear has not yet been investigated. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using EOS to measure THA liner wear by examining the experimental accuracy using a THA phantom and clinical precision of patients with THA, considering a clinically relevant precision at the 95% repeatability limit to be 0.2 mm. METHODS An experimental THA phantom with movable stem and a fixed cup with a plastic liner was constructed to simulate progressive 3D liner wear. Series of 11 pairs of radiographs with 50 μm femoral movement in between were obtained for each 3D axis in EOS. 30 patients with a THA were scanned twice using EOS to assess precision. Model-based radiostereometric analysis (RSA) was used for wear measurement. RESULTS The mean difference (true minus simulated wear) with standard deviation (SD) and 95% limits of agreement for experimental THA wear were 0.005 (0.037) and [-0.069 to 0.079] mm for the vertical (y) axis. The mean (SD) and 95% repeatability limit for precision for clinical measurement were -0.029 (0.105) and 0.218 mm. CONCLUSION Experimental THA liner wear using EOS was within clinically relevant tolerances and without bias. The clinical precision was just outside our defined clinically relevant precision. Compared with conventional RSA, EOS is less accurate and precise but may still be of value for certain clinical applications, provided larger sample size or longer follow-up are available.
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- Kristian Kjærgaard
- Orthopaedic Research Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Orthopaedic Research Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Department of Orthopedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Research Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense; Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Orthopaedic Research Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Boyer B, Uribe J, Launay M, Aurelle JL, Philippot R, Geringer J. Zirconia ageing is related to total hip arthroplasty aseptic loosening. A study of 45 retrieved zirconia heads. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024:103991. [PMID: 39251063 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2024.103991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Y-TZP zirconia heads were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001 and zirconia alone was no longer used in orthopedics. Tunnel furnace sintering was suspected of producing defects responsible for early material failure. As Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) matrices are widely used as bearing material and contain zirconia grains, there remains a need to better understand the in vivo ageing process of zirconia and its clinical implications when the material is produced by batch furnace sintering, the validated sintering process. QUESTIONS/OBJECTIVES Is there an association between the ageing of batch furnace produced zirconia and THA revision? METHODS 45 retrieved femoral heads, batch furnace sintered only, were analyzed. Roughness was measured by 3D profilometry, phase transfer by μRaman spectroscopy. Clinical data were compared with material characteristics. RESULTS Irrespective of the cause of revision, all heads showed a crystallographic phase transition from tetragonal to monoclinic over 19.5%. A correlation was found between the phase change, roughness increase and aseptic loosening, with a threshold set at 24.5% of monoclinic phase. CONCLUSIONS The ageing process of zirconia may lead to aseptic loosening, which, in the absence of contrary evidence, prohibits its use as the sole component of orthopedic materials. ZTA matrices should be clinically monitored, especially in young patients, and better in vitro modelling needs to be performed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; Case series.
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- Bertrand Boyer
- Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologie, CHU Saint-Etienne, France; Univ Jean Monnet, INSERM, Mines Saint-Étienne, U1059 SAINBIOSE, 42270 Saint-Étienne, France; Centre de Référence des Infections Ostéo-Articulaires complexes (CRIOAc) de Saint Etienne, 42270 Saint-Étienne, France.
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- Universidad de Antioquía, Department of Bioengineering, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
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- Centre de Référence des Infections Ostéo-Articulaires complexes (CRIOAc) de Saint Etienne, 42270 Saint-Étienne, France; Centre Régional de Pharmacovigilance, CHU de Saint Etienne, 42270 Saint-Etienne, France
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- MENIX Group, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, 85 Avenue des Bruyères, 69150 Décines, France
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- Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologie, CHU Saint-Etienne, France; Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité (LIBM), Université Jean Monnet, Saint Etienne Cedex 2, 42055, France
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- Univ Jean Monnet, INSERM, Mines Saint-Étienne, U1059 SAINBIOSE, 42270 Saint-Étienne, France; Mines Saint-Etienne, INSERM, U1059 SAINBIOSE, Univ Jean Monnet, 42270 Saint Etienne, France
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Portet A, Besnard M, Ratsimbazafy C, Berhouet J, Samargandi R, Le Nail LR. The RM Press fit cup™: an investigation in 182 hips at ten-year follow-up. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024:103988. [PMID: 39245266 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2024.103988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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INTRODUCTION For over 10 years, the RM Pressfit cup™ has been used in our department. This is a one-piece, elastic, cementless implant designed with standard polyethylene (PE), covered with a thin coating of titanium particles. To date, there is no French study evaluating this cup after more than 10 years. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective study in order to: (1) evaluate the survival of the implant with a minimum follow-up of 10 years, (2) evaluate the functional scores at the last follow-up, (3) measure the wear of the PE, (4) identify radiological loosening, (5) search for risk factors for cup removal, (6) identify complications that required management in the operating theatre. HYPOTHESIS The working hypothesis was that the survival of this implant was greater than 95% at 10 years' follow-up, in accordance with the criteria of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective monocentric study, including adult patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) with an RM Pressfit cup™ (28 mm friction size) for coxarthrosis (primary or secondary) or femoral head osteonecrosis. Exclusion criteria were a follow-up period of less than 10 years, the placement of an RM Pressfit cup™ as a secondary intention for a THA (n = 5) or following a trochanteric fracture (n = 1). In total, 163 patients (182 hips) with a median age (Q1-Q3) of 63 (56-68) years, and a sex ratio (M/F) of 1.7 were included. Functional scores were evaluated using the Harris and Oxford scores. Radiographs were analyzed in the immediate postoperative period and at the last follow-up. RESULTS The median follow-up was 10.5 (10-11.5) years. Of the 182 included hips, 7 cups were removed, corresponding to a 10-year survival rate of 96.1% (95% CI [93.3; 96.9]). The median Harris and Oxford scores at 10.5 years were 95 (90-98) and 19 (17-23) points, respectively. The median PE wear rate was 0.058 (0.039-0.087) mm/year. Univariate analysis showed that male gender was associated with PE wear (OR = 3.6; 95% CI [1.3; 12.9] [p = 0.012]). Ten cups (6%) showed radiological instability with migration greater than 3 mm and/or variation in inclination greater than 8 °, and only 9 hips (6%) showed bone resorption. No preoperative or perioperative factors analyzed were associated with cup removal. Dislocation accounted for 71% (n = 5) of the causes of cup removal. Additionally, 6 hips experienced at least one dislocation episode requiring reduction by external maneuvers in the operating room, bringing the overall dislocation rate in the series to 6% (n = 11). Increased cup inclination was the only risk factor for prosthetic dislocation (OR = 1.2; 95% CI [1.09; 1.4] [p = 0.0003]). Overall complications requiring surgical intervention included 15 (8.3%) implanted cups (7 removed cups, 6 dislocation episodes requiring reduction by external maneuvers in the operating room, and 2 hips reoperated for washing and changing of mobile components due to early infection). CONCLUSION The RM Pressfit cup™ gives good long-term clinical and radiological results with an overall survival of 96.1% and a low complication rate over 10 years. Over the last 2 years the RM Vitamys™ cup has been introduced allowing the use of 32 mm femoral head diameter for size 48 cups, to reduce the risk of dislocation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; retrospective cohort.
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- Adrien Portet
- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, Avenue de la République, Chambray-lès-Tours, Tours Cedex 9, 37044, France.
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- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Amboise-Château-Renault, Hôpital Robert-Debré, rue des Ursulines, BP 329, 37403 Amboise Cedex, France
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- Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Pharmacie, GHU AP-HP Sorbonne Université 184 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, Avenue de la République, Chambray-lès-Tours, Tours Cedex 9, 37044, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, Avenue de la République, Chambray-lès-Tours, Tours Cedex 9, 37044, France; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Hôpital Trousseau, CHRU de Tours, Avenue de la République, Chambray-lès-Tours, Tours Cedex 9, 37044, France
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Gibon E, Takakubo Y, Zwingenberger S, Gallo J, Takagi M, Goodman SB. Friend or foe? Inflammation and the foreign body response to orthopedic biomaterials. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:1172-1187. [PMID: 37656958 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
Abstract
The use of biomaterials and implants for joint replacement, fracture fixation, spinal stabilization and other orthopedic indications has revolutionized patient care by reliably decreasing pain and improving function. These surgical procedures always invoke an acute inflammatory reaction initially, that in most cases, readily subsides. Occasionally, chronic inflammation around the implant develops and persists; this results in unremitting pain and compromises function. The etiology of chronic inflammation may be specific, such as with infection, or be unknown. The histological hallmarks of chronic inflammation include activated macrophages, fibroblasts, T cell subsets, and other cells of the innate immune system. The presence of cells of the adaptive immune system usually indicates allergic reactions to metallic haptens. A foreign body reaction is composed of activated macrophages, giant cells, fibroblasts, and other cells often distributed in a characteristic histological arrangement; this reaction is usually due to particulate debris and other byproducts from the biomaterials used in the implant. Both chronic inflammation and the foreign body response have adverse biological effects on the integration of the implant with the surrounding tissues. Strategies to mitigate chronic inflammation and the foreign body response will enhance the initial incorporation and longevity of the implant, and thereby, improve long-term pain relief and overall function for the patient. The seminal research performed in the laboratory of Dr. James Anderson and co-workers has provided an inspirational and driving force for our laboratory's work on the interactions and crosstalk among cells of the mesenchymal, immune, and vascular lineages, and orthopedic biomaterials. Dr. Anderson's delineation of the fundamental biologic processes and mechanisms underlying acute and chronic inflammation, the foreign body response, resolution, and eventual functional integration of implants in different organ systems has provided researchers with a strategic approach to the use of biomaterials to improve health in numerous clinical scenarios.
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- Emmanuel Gibon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Yamagata University, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- University Center for Orthopaedics, Traumatology, and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc Teaching Hospital, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and (by courtesy) Bioengineering, Stanford University Medical Center Outpatient Center, California, USA
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Tsikandylakis G, Mortensen KRL, Gromov K, Mohaddes M, Malchau H, Troelsen A. The Use of Large Metal Heads in Thin Vitamin E-Doped Cross-Linked Polyethylene Inserts Does Not Increase Polyethylene Wear in Total Hip Arthroplasty: 5-Year Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1804-1810. [PMID: 38350518 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.02.008] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin E-doped cross-linked polyethylene (VEPE) has encouraged the use of larger heads in thinner liners in total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, there are concerns about wear and mechanical failure of the thin liner, especially when metal heads are used. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate if the use of a large metal head in thin VEPE liner would increase polyethylene wear compared with a standard 32-mm metal head and to compare periacetabular radiolucencies and patient-reported outcomes in THA. METHODS There were 96 candidates for uncemented THA who were randomly allocated to either the largest possible metal head (36 to 44 mm) that could be fitted in the thinnest available VEPE liner (intervention group) or a standard 32-mm metal head (control group). The primary outcome was proximal head penetration, measured with a model-based radiostereometric analysis. Secondary outcomes were periacetabular radiolucencies and patient-reported outcomes. The midterm results of the trial at 5 years are presented. RESULTS The median total proximal head penetration (interquartile range) was -0.04 mm (-0.12 to 0.02) in the intervention group and -0.03 mm (-0.14 to 0.05) in the control group (P = .691). The rates of periacetabular radiolucencies were 1 of 44 and 4 of 42 (P = .197), respectively. Patient-reported hip function and health-related quality of life did not differ between the groups, but participants in the intervention group reported a higher level of activity (median University of California Level of Activity score 7 versus 6, P = .020). There were 5 revisions caused by dislocations (2), periprosthetic fracture (1), stem subsidence (1), or iliopsoas impingement (1). CONCLUSIONS Large metal heads in thin VEPE liners did not increase liner wear and were not associated with liner failure 5 years after THA.
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- Georgios Tsikandylakis
- Department of Orthopaedics, Region of Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden; Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark; Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark; Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Region of Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden; Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Region of Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden; Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark; Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Jalali O, Fiske J, DeJardin MG, Scudday TS, Barnett SL, Gorab RS. Wear of Third-Generation Cross-Linked Polyethylene in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A 10-Year Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1335-1340. [PMID: 37977306 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.11.016] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sequential modifications to the manufacturing process of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) have improved the wear resistance and implant survival of these liners in total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, no study has examined the long-term (mean 10 year) wear rates and clinical outcomes of third-generation HXLPE in THA. The aim of our study was to report the longest-to-date analysis of wear rates and clinical outcomes of a third-generation HXLPE liner. METHODS A series of 133 THAs using a specific HXLPE acetabular liner were retrospectively evaluated. Linear and volumetric wear rates were determined using a validated radiographic technique and clinical outcomes were analyzed. Multivariate analyses were performed to determine risk factors for accelerated wear. RESULTS At a mean follow-up of 10.4 years (range, 8 to 13.4), the mean linear wear rate was 0.0172 mm/year and the mean volumetric wear rate was 16.99 mm3/year. There were no instances of osteolysis or mechanical failures at any time point and there was a 100% acetabular component survival rate. Younger age and use of offset liners were independent risk factors for increased wear (P < .01 for both). CONCLUSIONS Our series of a third-generation HXLPE demonstrated very low wear rates and excellent implant survival at a mean of 10.4 years following primary THA. Future comparative studies at the 15- and 20-year follow-up timepoints are necessary to determine if such findings translate to true improvements in the tribological properties and longevity of these liners when compared to previous generations of HXLPE liners.
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- Omid Jalali
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, Vallejo, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Irvine, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Irvine, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Irvine, California
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Saviour CM, Gupta S. Towards an optimal design of a functionally graded porous uncemented acetabular component using genetic algorithm. Med Eng Phys 2024; 126:104159. [PMID: 38621833 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2024.104159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Generation of polyethylene wear debris and peri‑prosthetic bone resorption have been identified as potential causes of acetabular component loosening in Total Hip Arthroplasty. This study was aimed at optimization of a functionally graded porous acetabular component to minimize peri‑prosthetic bone resorption and polyethylene liner wear. Porosity levels (porosity values at acetabular rim, and dome) and functional gradation exponents (radial and polar) were considered as the design parameters. The relationship between porosity and elastic properties were obtained from numerical homogenization. The multi-objective optimization was carried out using a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm integrated with finite element analysis of the hemipelvises subject to various loading conditions of common daily activities. The optimal functionally graded porous designs (OFGPs -1, -2, -3, -4, -5) exhibited less strain-shielding in cancellous bone compared to solid metal-backing. Maximum bone-implant interfacial micromotions (63-68 μm) for OFGPs were found to be close to that of solid metal-backing (66 μm), which might facilitate bone ingrowth. However, OFGPs exhibited an increase in volumetric wear (3-10 %) compared to solid metal-backing. The objective functions were found to be more sensitive to changes in polar gradation exponent than radial gradation exponent, based on the Sobol' method. Considering the common failure mechanisms, OFGP-1, having highly porous acetabular rim and less porous dome, appears to be a better alternative to the solid metal-backing.
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- Ceby Mullakkara Saviour
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721 302, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721 302, West Bengal, India.
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LaValva SM, LeBrun DG, Canoles HG, Ren R, Padgett DE, Su EP. Clinical outcomes and return to dance after total hip arthroplasty or hip resurfacing in professional dancers. Bone Joint J 2024; 106-B:17-23. [PMID: 38425296 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.106b3.bjj-2023-0854.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Aims Professional dancers represent a unique patient population in the setting of hip arthroplasty, given the high degree of hip strength and mobility required by their profession. We sought to determine the clinical outcomes and ability to return to professional dance after total hip arthroplasty (THA) or hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA). Methods Active professional dancers who underwent primary THA or HRA at a single institution with minimum one-year follow-up were included in the study. Primary outcomes included the rate of return to professional dance, three patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) (modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS-JR), and Lower Extremity Activity Scale (LEAS)), and postoperative complications. Results A total of 49 hips in 39 patients (mean age 56 years (SD 13); 80% female (n = 39)) were included. Mean follow-up was 4.9 years (SD 5.1). Of these 49 hips, 37 THAs and 12 HRAs were performed. In all, 96% of hips returned to professional dance activities postoperatively. With regard to PROMs, there were statistically significant improvements in mHHS, HOOS-JR, and LEAS from baseline to ≥ one year postoperatively. There were complications in 7/49 hips postoperatively (14%), five of which required revision surgery (10%). There were no revisions for instability after the index procedure. Two complications (5.4%) occurred in hips that underwent THA compared with five (42%) after HRA (p = 0.007), though the difference by procedure was not significantly different when including only contemporary implant designs (p = 0.334). Conclusion Active professional dancers experienced significant improvements in functional outcome scores after THA or HRA, with a 96% rate of return to professional dance. However, the revision rate at short- to mid-term follow-up highlights the challenges of performing hip arthroplasty in this demanding patient population. Further investigation is required to determine the results of THA versus HRA using contemporary implant designs in these patients.
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- Scott M LaValva
- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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Thalody HS, Ponzio DY, Santoro AJ, Radack TM, Post ZD, Ong AC. Large Femoral Heads With Small Acetabular Components: An Examination of 10-Year Polyethylene Wear. Orthopedics 2024; 47:118-122. [PMID: 37561101 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20230804-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) has improved polyethylene (PE) wear rates while decreasing osteolysis and aseptic loosening. However, concerns exist regarding the risk of mechanical failure with thin HXLPE liners in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Our purpose was to evaluate long-term outcomes and PE wear rates in primary THAs pairing large femoral heads with small acetabular components and thin HXLPE liners. We retrospectively reviewed 29 patients who underwent 33 primary THAs using large femoral heads (32 or 36 mm) with small acetabular components (48 or 50 mm) and thin HXLPE liners (3.9 or 5.9 mm) at minimum 10-year follow-up. PE liner wear was measured using a validated radiographic technique. Mean age was 66 years, 97% of the patients were women, and mean body mass index was 26.3 kg/m2. Thirty hips (90.9%) had ceramic femoral heads, and 13 hips (39%) had 36-mm femoral heads with 3.9-mm HXLPE liners. All cases used a neutral PE design. Mean linear wear rate and volumetric wear rate were 0.04 mm/year and 39.6 mm3/year, respectively, at mean 10.9-year follow-up. There were no instances of liner fracture, liner dissociation, or revision. Mean Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS, JR) was 92.1. In the largest long-term study of primary THAs using large femoral heads with small acetabular components and thin HXLPE liners, we found low linear and volumetric wear rates and no cases of liner mechanical failures. Thin HXLPE liners are a safe and viable option for THA surgeons. [Orthopedics. 2024;47(2):118-122.].
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Parilla FW, Anthony CA, Bartosiak KA, Pashos GE, Thapa S, Clohisy JC. Ten Year Outcomes of Contemporary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients are Favorable. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:754-759. [PMID: 37778641 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.09.032] [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: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to assess 10-year patient-reported outcome measures, complications, polyethylene wear-rates, and implant survivorships in patients ≤30 years of age treated with contemporary total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS We retrospectively assessed 121 patients (144 hips) who underwent THA at age ≤30 years (mean 23 [range, 11 to 30]) at an average follow-up duration of 10.7 years (range, 8 to 17). Highly-crosslinked polyethylene acetabular liners were used in all cases. Femoral heads were ceramic (74%) or cobalt-chrome (26%). There were 52 hips (36%) that had previous surgery and 31 hips (22%) were in patients who had associated major systemic comorbidities. We analyzed the modified Harris Hip scores, University of California Los Angeles Activity Scores, major complications, polyethylene wear-rates, and implant survivorships. RESULTS At final follow-up, the average modified Harris Hip scores improved from 47 (±15.1) to 81 (±19.5) with an average 34-point improvement. The University of California Los Angeles scores improved from 4.0 (±2.3) to 6.0 (±2.4). The major complication rate was 5.6%. There were 6 hips (4.2%) that were revised. Indications for revision included instability (3, 2.1%), late infection (1, 0.7%), liner dissociation (1, 0.7%), and acetabular loosening (1, 0.7%). Mean linear (0.0438 mm/y) and volumetric (29.07 mm3/y) wear rates were low. No periprosthetic osteolysis was detected in any hip. Survivorship free from revision for any reason was 97.2, 95.8, and 95.8% at 5, 10, and 15 years. CONCLUSIONS Contemporary THA in patients ≤30 years of age is associated with marked clinical improvements at 10-year follow-up and encouraging survivorship estimates at 15 years.
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- Frank W Parilla
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Penn Orthopaedics at Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Parilla FW, Youngman TR, Layon DR, Ince DC, Pashos GE, Maloney WJ, Clohisy JC. Excellent 20-Year Results of Total Hip Arthroplasty With Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene on Cobalt-Chromium Femoral Heads in Patients ≤50 Years. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:409-415. [PMID: 37572728 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) acetabular bearing surfaces have appeared to offer excellent wear resistance, low incidence of wear-related osteolysis, and high implant survivorship at 10-year to 15-year follow-up. However, concerns over potential performance deterioration at longer-term follow-up remain - particularly in younger patients - and outcome data into the third decade have not been available. METHODS We retrospectively assessed 62 patients (68 hips) who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) at age ≤50 years with a single manufacturer's cementless components, remelted HXLPE liner, and small diameter (26 and 28 millimeter) cobalt-chromium (CoCr) femoral heads at minimum 18-year follow-up. We assessed clinical outcomes (modified Harris Hip score, University of California Los Angeles Activity Score, polyethylene wear rates, radiographic findings (osteolysis, component loosening), and implant survivorship. RESULTS At 20.6-year mean follow-up (range, 18 to 23 years) modified Harris Hip scores for surviving hips remained an average of 41 points above preoperative baseline (49 versus 90, P < .001) and UCLA scores 2.8 points above baseline (3.7 versus 6.4, P < .001). Wear analysis revealed a population linear wear rate of 0.0142 mm/y (standard deviation (SD), 0.0471) and volumetric wear rate of 10.14 mm3/y (SD, 23.41). Acetabular lysis was noted in 2 asymptomatic hips at 16.6 and 18.4 years. No components were radiographically loose. Survivorship free from wear-related revision was 100% at 20 years (97% free from any revision). CONCLUSION The HXLPE-CoCr bearing couple with small femoral heads continues to be extremely effective 20 years after primary THA in the younger patient population.
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- Frank W Parilla
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Afghanyar Y, Möller JH, Wunderlich F, Dargel J, Rehbein P, Gercek E, Drees P, Kutzner KP. An isoelastic monoblock cup versus a modular metal-back cup: a matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results using Einzel-Bild-Röntgen-Analyse software. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:493-500. [PMID: 37740060 PMCID: PMC10774207 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05058-8] [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: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Bone preservation and long-term survival are the main challenges in cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). A good bone stock is especially important for adequate anchorage of the cup in revision cases. However, the optimal acetabular cup design for preserving good bone stock is still unclear. We aimed to compare clinical outcome, radiological alterations, migration, and wear at mid-term for two different cup types. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective matched-pair study was performed using the data for 98 THA cases treated with a monoblock cup composed of vitamin E-blended highly cross-linked polyethylene (VEPE; monoblock group) or a modular cup composed of a highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) without an antioxidant (modular group). Clinical results were evaluated using the Harris Hip Score (HHS). The obtained radiographs were analyzed for radiological alterations, migration, and wear using Einzel-Bild-Röntgen-Analyse (EBRA) software. RESULTS The mean follow-up duration was 73.2 ± 19.2 months (range: 32-108 months) and 60.5 ± 12.2 months (range: 20-84 months) in the monoblock and modular groups, respectively. HHS improved to 95.7 points in the monoblock group and 97.6 points in the modular group, without significant differences (p = 0.425). EBRA measurements were obtained in all cases. Acetabular bone alterations were not detected on radiological assessments. Mean cup migration was 1.67 ± 0.92 mm (range: 0.46-3.94 mm) and 1.24 ± 0.87 mm (range: 0.22-3.62 mm) in the monoblock and modular groups. The mean wear rate was 0.21 ± 0.18 mm (range: 0.00-0.70 mm) and 0.20 ± 0.13 mm (range: 0.00-0.50 mm) in the monoblock and modular groups. Both migration and wear pattern showed no significant differences (p = 0.741 and 0.243). None of the cases required revision surgery, yielding an implant survival rate of 100% in both groups. CONCLUSION The isoelastic press-fit monoblock VEPE cup and modular metal-back HXLPE cup showed equivalent mid-term wear and cup migration. Long-term studies are required to determine the effects of modularity, isoelasticity, and polyethylene stabilization with vitamin E on cup loosening and survival rates.
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- Yama Afghanyar
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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Matsuoka T, Takahashi Y, Ishida T, Tateiwa T, Shishido T, Yamamoto K. In vivo creep and wear performance of vitamin-E-diffused highly crosslinked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:7195-7203. [PMID: 37438580 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04972-1] [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: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION An acetabular liner thickness of around 6 mm remains the "gold standard" in total hip arthroplasty. Some surgeons have been recommending the use of the thickest possible liner because contact stress and strain in articulating surfaces decrease with increasing the wall thickness. The purpose of this study was to determine whether in vivo creep and wear performance could be enhanced using a thicker liner over the standard thickness in vitamin-E-diffused highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE). MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and twenty-two hips were allocated to age-matched, sex-matched, and body mass index-matched two subgroups implanted either with a 6.8- or 8.9-mm-thick vitamin-E-diffused HXLPE liner against 28-mm cobalt-chrome femoral head, and followed-up for 7 years. Linear and volumetric penetration of femoral head into the liners attributed to creep and wear were analyzed for each group. RESULTS Compressive creep strain generated at the initial 6 months was significantly larger in the 6.8-mm group (2.6%) than in the 8.9-mm group (2.2%). The linear steady-state wear observed after 2 years was 0.0019 and 0.0015 mm/year, whereas the volumetric steady-state wear was 0.54 and 0.45 mm3/years in the 6.8- and 8.9-mm-thick groups, respectively. Although less strain in the thicker group resulted in a slightly less wear, it did not reach significant differences in the steady-state wear rates between the groups. CONCLUSION No clinical significance for using a thicker liner over the standard thickness (6.8 mm → 8.9 mm) was confirmed in the vitamin-E-diffused HXLPE according to the 7-year follow-up. The wear rates for both thicknesses were very low enough to prevent osteolysis, and no mechanical failure was observed at any follow-up interval. Nevertheless, since the significantly higher strain was seen in the thinner liner, further follow-up is needed to compare the longer term wear and the incidence of osteolysis and component fracture.
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- Tsunehiro Matsuoka
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
- Department of Bone and Joint Biomaterial Research, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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Sathishkumar S, Paulraj J, Chakraborti P, Muthuraj M. Comprehensive Review on Biomaterials and Their Inherent Behaviors for Hip Repair Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4439-4464. [PMID: 37871169 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Developing biomaterials for hip prostheses is challenging and requires dedicated attention from researchers. Hip replacement is an inevitable and remarkable orthopedic therapy for enhancing the quality of patient life for those who have arthritis as well as trauma. Generally, five types of hip replacement procedures are successfully performed in the current medical market: total hip replacements, hip resurfacing, hemiarthroplasty, bipolar, and dual mobility systems. The average life span of artificial hip joints is about 15 years, and several studies have been conducted over the last 60 years to improve the performance and thereby increase the lifespan of artificial hip joints. Present-day prosthetic hip joints are linked to the wide availability of biomaterials. Metals, ceramics, and polymers are some of the most promising types of biomaterials; nevertheless, each biomaterial has advantages and disadvantages. Metals and ceramics fail in most applications owing to stress shielding and the emission of wear debris; ongoing research is being carried out to find a remedy to these unfavorable responses. Recent research found that polymers and composites based on polymers are significant alternative materials for artificial joints. With growing research and several biomaterials, recent reviews lag in effectively addressing hip implant materials' individual mechanical, tribological, and physiological behaviors. This Review comprehensively investigates the historical evolution of artificial hip replacement procedures and related biomaterials' mechanical, tribological, and biological characteristics. In addition, the most recent advances are also discussed to stimulate and guide future researchers as they seek more effective methods and synthesis of innovative biomaterials for hip arthroplasty application.
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Callary SA, Sharma DK, D’Apollonio TM, Campbell DG. Large articulations do not increase wear rates of thin second-generation highly cross-linked polyethylene liners at ten years. Bone Jt Open 2023; 4:839-845. [PMID: 37926113 PMCID: PMC10625862 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.411.bjo-2023-0124.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Aims Radiostereometric analysis (RSA) is the most accurate radiological method to measure in vivo wear of highly cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) acetabular components. We have previously reported very low wear rates for a sequentially irradiated and annealed X3 XLPE liner (Stryker Orthopaedics, USA) when used in conjunction with a 32 mm femoral heads at ten-year follow-up. Only two studies have reported the long-term wear rate of X3 liners used in conjunction with larger heads using plain radiographs which have poor sensitivity. The aim of this study was to measure the ten-year wear of thin X3 XLPE liners against larger 36 or 40 mm articulations with RSA. Methods We prospectively reviewed 19 patients who underwent primary cementless THA with the XLPE acetabular liner (X3) and a 36 or 40 mm femoral head with a resultant liner thickness of at least 5.8 mm. RSA radiographs at one week, six months, and one, two, five, and ten years postoperatively and femoral head penetration within the acetabular component were measured with UmRSA software. Of the initial 19 patients, 12 were available at the ten-year time point. Results The median proximal, 2D, and 3D wear rates calculated between one and ten years were all less than 0.005 mm/year, with no patient recording a proximal wear rate of more than 0.021 mm/year. Importantly, there was no increase in the wear rate between five and ten years. Conclusion The very low wear rate of X3 XLPE liners with larger articulations remains encouraging for the future clinical performance of this material.
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- Stuart A. Callary
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide and Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia
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Collins AK, Sauder N, Nepple CM, Blackburn AZ, Prasad AK, Feder OI, Melnic CM, Bedair HS. Minimum 7-Year Follow-Up of Vitamin E-Diffused and Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liners in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Findings From a Prospective, International, Multicenter Study of 977 Patients. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:2373-2378. [PMID: 37207702 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin E-diffused highly cross-linked polyethylene (VEPE) acetabular liners for total hip arthroplasty (THA) have shown favorable results in small cohort studies. However, larger studies are warranted to compare its performance to highly cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and demonstrate clinical significance in 10-year arthroplasty outcomes. This study compared acetabular liner wear and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) between patients treated with VEPE and XLPE liners in a prospective, international, multicenter study with minimum 7-year follow-up. METHODS A total of 977 patients (17 centers; 8 countries) were enrolled from 2007 to 2012. The centers were randomly assigned to implants. At 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, and 7-year postoperative visits, radiographs, PROMs, and incidence of revision were collected. Acetabular liner wear was calculated using computer-assisted vector analysis of serial radiographs. General health, disease progression, and treatment satisfaction reported by patients were scored using 5 validated surveys and compared using Mann-Whitney U tests. At 7 years, 75.4% of eligible patients submitted data. RESULTS The mean acetabular liner wear rate was -0.009 mm/y and 0.024 mm/y for the VEPE and XLPE group, respectively (P = .01). There were no statistically significant differences in PROMs. The overall revision incidence was 1.8% (n = 18). The revision incidence in VEPE and XLPE cohorts were 1.92% (n = 10) versus 1.75% (n = 8), respectively. CONCLUSION We found that VEPE acetabular liners in total hip arthroplasty led to no significant clinical difference in 7-year outcomes as measured by acetabular liner wear rate, PROMs, and revision rate. While VEPE liners showed less wear, the wear rate for both the VEPE and XLPE liners was below the threshold for osteolysis. Therefore, the difference in liner wear may indicate comparative clinical performance at 7 years, as further indicated by the lack of difference in PROMs and the low revision incidence.
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- Austin K Collins
- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Borsinger TM, Chandi SK, Puri S, Debbi EM, Blevins JL, Chalmers BP. Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Update on Navigation, Robotics, and Contemporary Advancements. HSS J 2023; 19:478-485. [PMID: 37937097 PMCID: PMC10626925 DOI: 10.1177/15563316231193704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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While total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains effective for improvement of pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis, there remain areas of continued pursuit of excellence, including decreasing rates of dislocation, leg length discrepancy, implant loosening, and infection. This review article covers several bearing surfaces and articulations, computer-assisted navigation and robotic technology, and minimally invasive surgical approaches that have sought to improve such outcomes. Perhaps the most significant improvement to THA implant longevity has been the broad adoption of highly cross-linked polyethylene, with low wear rates. Similarly, navigation and robotic technology has proven to more reproducibly achieve intraoperative component positioning, which has demonstrated clinical benefit with decreased risk of dislocation in a number of studies. Given the projected increase in THA over the coming decades, continued investigation of effective incorporation of technology, soft tissue-sparing approaches, and durable implants is imperative to continued pursuit of improved outcomes in THA.
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- Tracy M Borsinger
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Deans CF, Buckner BC, Garvin KL. Wear, Osteolysis, and Aseptic Loosening Following Total Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients with Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene: A Review of Studies with a Follow-Up of over 15 Years. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6615. [PMID: 37892754 PMCID: PMC10607435 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12206615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has in recent years trended toward a younger, more physically demanding patient population. Mid- to long-term studies of all ages of THA patients using highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) have been favorable, but concerns about its long-term failure and wear-related complications remain for young THA patients. In this narrative review, a search of the PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane databases was performed, and we identified six studies with a minimum 15-year follow-up of HXLPE with various femoral head materials. Wear-related revisions were exceedingly low for patients under the age of 55, with variable reports of non-clinically significant osteolysis. Higher activity levels, a larger femoral head size, and femoral head material were not associated with greater long-term wear rates. Young THA with metal or ceramic on HXLPE is exceedingly durable with favorable outcomes at follow-ups of over 15 years.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985640 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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El-Sahoury JAN, Kjærgaard K, Ovesen O, Hofbauer C, Overgaard S, Ding M. Vitamin E-diffused liners show less head penetration than cross-linked polyethylene liners in total hip arthroplasty: a ten-year multi-arm randomized trial. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:1052-1059. [PMID: 37777211 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b10.bjj-2023-0115.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Aims The primary outcome was investigating differences in wear, as measured by femoral head penetration, between cross-linked vitamin E-diffused polyethylene (vE-PE) and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) acetabular component liners and between 32 and 36 mm head sizes at the ten-year follow-up. Secondary outcomes included acetabular component migration and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) such as the EuroQol five-dimension questionnaire, 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, Harris Hip Score, and University of California, Los Angeles Activity Scale (UCLA). Methods A single-blinded, multi-arm, 2 × 2 factorial randomized controlled trial was undertaken. Patients were recruited between May 2009 and April 2011. Radiostereometric analyses (RSAs) were performed from baseline to ten years. Of the 220 eligible patients, 116 underwent randomization, and 82 remained at the ten-year follow-up. Eligible patients were randomized into one of four interventions: vE-PE acetabular liner with either 32 or 36 mm femoral head, and XLPE acetabular liner with either 32 or 36 mm femoral head. Parameters were otherwise identical except for acetabular liner material and femoral head size. Results A total of 116 patients participated, of whom 77 were male. The median ages of the vE-PE 32 mm and 36 mm groups were 65 (interquartile range (IQR) 57 to 67) and 63 years (IQR 56 to 66), respectively, and of the XLPE 32 mm and 36 mm groups were 64 (IQR 58 to 66) and 61 years (IQR 54 to 66), respectively. Mean total head penetration was significantly lower into vE-PE acetabular liner groups than into XLPE acetabular liner groups (-0.219 mm (95% confidence interval -0.348 to -0.090); p = 0.001). There were no differences in wear according to head size, acetabular component migration, or PROMs, except for UCLA. There were no cases of aseptic loosening or failures requiring revision at long-term follow-up. Conclusion Significantly lower wear was observed in vE-PE acetabular liners than in XLPE acetabular liners. No difference in wear was observed between different head size or PROMs except for the UCLA at ten years.
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- Joseph A N El-Sahoury
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, and Department of Clinical Research, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, and Department of Clinical Research, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, and Department of Clinical Research, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, and Department of Clinical Research, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Youngman TR, Verhotz D, Layon D, Parilla F, Pashos G, Thornton T, Bendich I, Clohisy JC. Mean 16-Year Results of Total Hip Arthroplasty with Alumina Ceramic Femoral Heads on Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in Patients 50 Years or Less. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)00397-2. [PMID: 37105332 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) is a widely used bearing surface in total hip arthroplasty (THA); long-term results in young patients are limited. We previously demonstrated excellent results in HXPLE on cobalt-chrome femoral heads at 15-year mean follow-up. The purpose of the present study was to investigate polyethylene wear rates, implant survivorships, wear-related revisions, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in a young patient cohort who had alumina ceramic on HXPLE coupling at an average 16-year follow-up. METHODS This was a retrospective study of 128 hips who underwent THA with HXLPE on alumina ceramic bearings between March 1, 2004, and April 15, 2007. Patient mean age was 38 years (range, 13 to 50). All THAs utilized HXPLE liners with alumina ceramic heads. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Score and modified Harris Hip Scores (mHHS) were collected pre-operatively and at each follow-up. Martell Hip Analysis Suite was used for wear calculations. RESULTS At average 16 years (range, 13 to 18), aseptic revision survivorship was 93.3% and osteolysis/wear survivorship was 99.2%. The mean linear wear rate was 0.0191 millimeters (mm)/year and mean volumetric wear rate was 19.43 mm3/year, both of which were clinically undetectable. We observed excellent patient reported outcomes with a significant increase in mean mHHS (43.6 to 87.4, P <0.0001) and UCLA Activity Scores (4.0 to 6.0, P <0.0001). There were no statistically significant differences in PROs or wear rates between ceramic and cobalt-chrome groups. CONCLUSION At mean 16-year follow-up, young patients who had HXLPE on ceramic coupling had excellent wear properties, PROs, and acceptable survivorships.
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- Tyler R Youngman
- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Krull P, Steinbrück A, Grimberg AW, Melsheimer O, Morlock MM, Perka C. [Standard and special liner in primary hip arthroplasty : Current study and survey results from the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD)]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 52:222-232. [PMID: 36635446 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04333-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Instability constitutes the main reason for revision hip arthroplasties. Modified polyethylene liners are designed to improve the stability of a hip replacement. In July 2022 The Bone & Joint Journal published a study with data of the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD). The study investigated mechanical failure of standard and modified liner designs in primary, cementless total hip arthroplasty. Following the study, the EPRD conducted a survey of German clinics to research the utilization of lipped liners in primary total hip replacement. METHODS The liner study included 151,096 primary, elective, cementless total hip arthroplasties. Data from November 2012 to November 2020 were obtained from the EPRD. Standard polyethylene liners were compared with lipped, angulated, offset and angulated/offset inlays. Cumulative incidences for endpoint revision due to mechanical complication were calculated with a competing risk analysis. The influence of other variables was investigated with a multivariate Cox regression. In the following online survey, 237 out of 789 hospitals completed a form. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION In our analysis, only offset liners were, compared to standard liners, associated with a reduced risk of mechanical failure in a short to medium follow up. However, the resultant joint reaction force is increased with offset liners due to the lateralization of the hip center of rotation. Thus, the long-term performance of offset liners needs to be observed. Our survey indicated that lipped liners were implanted more often if the posterior approach was used. Moreover, lipped liners were mostly positioned with the elevated rim in the biomechanically less optimal posterior-superior quadrant. To improve stability it is suggested to position the elevated rim in the posterior-inferior quadrant.
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- Paula Krull
- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD gGmbH), Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623, Berlin, Deutschland. .,Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie (CMSC), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD gGmbH), Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623, Berlin, Deutschland.,Orthopädisch Chirurgisches Kompetenzzentrum Augsburg (OCKA), Vinzenz-von-Paul-Platz 1, 86152, Augsburg, Deutschland
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- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD gGmbH), Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Endoprothesenregister Deutschland (EPRD gGmbH), Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 1, 21073, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie (CMSC), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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[Particle disease and its effects on periarticular tissue]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 52:196-205. [PMID: 36867226 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-023-04348-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Particle disease is the condition caused by wear debris on surrounding tissues and influences the well-being of arthroplasty patients. This condition is multifactorial due to the type of bearing couple, head size and implant position. Subsequent periprosthetic osteolysis and soft tissue reactions, can lead to revision THA surgery. The periprosthetic synovial membrane (synovial-like interface membrane, SLIM) is used in diagnostics when the cause of implant failure is uncertain. Detailed analysis of synovial fluid and bone marrow could improve the diagnostic procedure and strengthen the cases for revision surgery and the underlying biology. A large number of research approaches on this topic have evolved and continue to be utilized in the clinic.
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Ishida T, Tateiwa T, Takahashi Y, Masaoka T, Shishido T, Yamamoto K. Do polyethylene wear particles affect the development of pseudotumor in total hip arthroplasty? A minimum 15-year follow-up. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:147. [PMID: 36849999 PMCID: PMC9972701 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03634-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adverse local tissue reactions have been problematic as an implant-related complication in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Despite the absence of significant metal wear and corrosion, granulomatous pseudotumor has been reported to be caused by polyethylene wear. We performed a long-term follow-up study investigating the relationship between polyethylene wear and pseudotumor formation in THA. METHODS This study included 57 patients (64 hips) that underwent primary THA with metal-on-polyethylene or ceramic-on-polyethylene bearing over a minimum follow-up of 15 years. They were stratified into pseudotumor and non-pseudotumor groups and their linear wear rates of polyethylene liner and serum cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) ion levels were compared. Pseudotumor was diagnosed on metal artifact reduction sequence-MRI according to its composition and wall thickness using the Hauptfleisch classification. RESULTS The incidence of pseudotumor was 34% (22/64 hips) at the mean follow-up of 16.9 years. Metal ion levels did not differ between the pseudotumor and non-pseudotumor groups, and none of the patients exceeded the Co/Cr ratio of 2.0 μg/L. Moreover, the wear rate in the pseudotumor group was 1.8 times greater than in the non-pseudotumor group (0.14 vs. 0.08 mm/year, P < 0.001). According to an analysis of the receiver operating characteristic curves, the cutoff level of the wear rate to discriminate between pseudotumor and non-pseudotumor patients at 15 years was 0.11 mm/year (area under the curve = 91%; sensitivity = 95%; specificity = 78%; accuracy = 87%). CONCLUSIONS Our results might provide new insights into excessive polyethylene wear potentially leading to the future development of both pseudotumor and osteolysis. Further studies are needed to clarify the direct relationship between polyethylene wear and pseudotumor and the mutual effects of osteolysis and pseudotumor in particle reactions.
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- Tsunehito Ishida
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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- grid.410793.80000 0001 0663 3325Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023 Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan. .,Department of Bone and Joint Biomaterial Research, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- grid.410793.80000 0001 0663 3325Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023 Japan
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- grid.410793.80000 0001 0663 3325Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023 Japan
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- grid.410793.80000 0001 0663 3325Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023 Japan
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Modica F, Basile V, Surace R, Fassi I. Replication Study of Molded Micro-Textured Samples Made of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Medical Applications. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:523. [PMID: 36984930 PMCID: PMC10051488 DOI: 10.3390/mi14030523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In articular joint implants, polymeric inserts are usually exploited for on-contact sliding surfaces to guarantee low friction and wear, a high load-bearing capacity, impact strength and stiffness, and biocompatibility. Surface micro-structuring can drastically reduce friction and wear by promoting hydrostatic friction due to synovial fluid. Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a suitable material for these applications due to its strong chemical resistance, excellent resistance to stress, cracking, abrasion, and wear, and self-lubricating property. However, surface micro-texturing of UHMWPE is hardly achievable with the currently available processes. The present study investigates UHMWPE's micro-textured surface replication capability via injection molding, comparing the results with the more easily processable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Four different micro-texture cavities were designed and fabricated on a steel mold by micro-EDM milling, and used for the experimental campaign. Complete samples were fabricated with both materials. Then, the mold and samples were geometrically characterized, considering the dimensions of the features and the texture layout. The replication analysis showed that HDPE samples present geometrical errors that span from 1% to 9% resulting in an average error of 4.3%. In comparison, the UHMWPE samples display a higher variability, although still acceptable, with percentage errors ranging from 2% to 31% and an average error of 11.4%.
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- Francesco Modica
- CNR-STIIMA Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing, Via P. Lembo, 38F, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-STIIMA Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing, Via P. Lembo, 38F, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-STIIMA Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing, Via P. Lembo, 38F, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-STIIMA Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing, Via A. Corti, 12, 20133 Milano, Italy
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Yamamoto N, Takada R, Jinno T, Miyatake K, Watanabe N, Koga H, Yoshii T, Yagishita K, Okawa A. Wear rate and osteolysis in two types of second-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty: A retrospective comparative study with a minimum of five years. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103147. [PMID: 34793945 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND As no previous study has directly compared the linear wear rate in two types of second-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene, we performed a retrospective study with a minimum of 5-year follow-up to assess primary arthroplasties in the (1) wear rates and (2) incidence of osteolysis of the two types of HXLPE. HYPOTHESIS There was no significant difference in the linear wear rate and the incidence of osteolysis between the two types of second-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this single-center study, we reviewed 257 cases of primary cementless total hip arthroplasties between 2011 and 2015, which were performed with 32mm delta ceramic on second-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene (X3 and E1 were used in 105 and 103 cases, respectively.). The mean wear rate was evaluated using a computer-assisted method, and the incidence of osteolysis was evaluated based on the appearance of a localized area with loss of trabecular bone or cortical erosion adjacent to the implants during the latest follow-up. RESULTS In total, we evaluated 208 cases, followed postoperatively for over 5 years (mean, 6.1 years, range: 5.0-8.0). There were no significant differences between the two groups with respect to age (list in order of Group X, Group E, p value) (61.2±12.3, 62.7±12.1, p=0.36), sex (ratio of male: 17.1%, 14.6%, p=0.61), body mass index (22.9±3.7, 22.8±4.0, p=0.91), pre- (49.9±14.8, 48.5±13.8, p=0.49) and post-operative (91.3±9.1, 92.7±7.0, p=0.23) Japanese Orthopaedic Association Hip Score, cup size (50.8±3.0, 50.9±2.2, p=0.70), cup inclination (38.7±4.8, 37.6±4.8, p=0.10), and cup anteversion (18.7±6.9, 18.5±7.6, p=0.80). The mean linear wear rates of the X3 and E1 groups were 0.057±0.039 (range: 0-0.16) and 0.054±0.037mm/year (range: 0-0.15), respectively (p=0.61). No osteolysis was found on the final plain radiographs in both groups. DISCUSSION This study revealed that both types of highly cross-linked polyethylene have excellent linear wear rates and were equally safe to use. However, the difference between the two materials in terms of the long-term wear rate should be further validated. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III; retrospective case control study.
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- Naoki Yamamoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, 113-8519 Tokyo, Japan
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Alnaser IA, Abdo HS, Abdo MS, Alkalla M, Fouly A. Effect of Synthesized Titanium Dioxide Nanofibers Weight Fraction on the Tribological Characteristics of Magnesium Nanocomposites Used in Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:294. [PMID: 36678046 PMCID: PMC9864214 DOI: 10.3390/nano13020294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Biomedical applications, such as artificial implants, are very significant for the disabled due to their usage in orthopedics. Nevertheless, available materials in such applications have insufficient mechanical and tribological properties. The current study investigated the mechanical and tribological properties of a biomedical metallic material, magnesium (Mg), after incorporating titanium dioxide nanofibers (TiO2) with different loading fractions. The TiO2 nanofibers were synthesized using the electrospinning technique. The ball-milling technique was utilized to ensure the homogenous distribution of TiO2 nanofibers inside the Mg matrix. Then, samples of the mixed powder with different loading fractions of TiO2 nanofibers, 0, 1, 3, 5, and 10 wt.%, were fabricated using a high-frequency induction heat sintering technique. The physicomechanical and tribological properties of the produced Mg/TiO2 nanocomposites were evaluated experimentally. Results showed an enhancement in mechanical properties and wear resistance accompanied by an increase in the weight fraction of TiO2 nanofibers up to 5%. A finite element model was built to assess the load-carrying capacity of the Mg/TiO2 composite to estimate different contact stresses during the frictional process. The finite element results showed an agreement with the experimental results.
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- Ibrahim A. Alnaser
- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Design and Materials Department, Faculty of Energy Engineering, Aswan University, Aswan 81521, Egypt
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Mechatronics Engineering and Intelligent Machines, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK
- Production Engineering and Mechanical Design Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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Fransen BL, Bengoa FJ, Neufeld ME, Sheridan GA, Garbuz DS, Howard LC. Thin highly cross-linked polyethylene liners combined with large femoral heads in primary total hip arthroplasty show excellent survival and low wear rates at a mean follow-up of 12.8 years. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:29-34. [PMID: 36587249 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b1.bjj-2022-0812.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIMS Several short- and mid-term studies have shown minimal liner wear of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) in total hip arthroplasty (THA), but the safety of using thinner HXLPE liners to maximize femoral head size remains uncertain. The objective of this study was to analyze clinical survival and radiological wear rates of patients with HXLPE liners, a 36 mm femoral head, and a small acetabular component with a minimum of ten years' follow-up. METHODS We retrospectively identified 55 patients who underwent primary THA performed at a single centre, using HXLPE liners with 36 mm cobalt-chrome heads in acetabular components with an outer diameter of 52 mm or smaller. Patient demographic details, implant details, death, and all-cause revisions were recorded. Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier survival was used to determine all-cause and liner-specific revision. Of these 55 patients, 22 had a minimum radiological follow-up of seven years and were assessed radiologically for linear and volumetric wear. RESULTS Overall survival rate for all-cause revision was 94.5% (95% confidence interval (CI) 81.7% to 97.2%) at a mean follow-up of 12.8 years (10.9 to 18.7). Three patients were revised, none for liner wear, fracture, or dissociation. A total of 22 patients were included in the radiological analysis (mean follow-up 9.9 years (7.5 to 13.7)). Mean linear liner wear was 0.085 mm (95% CI -0.086 to 0.257) and the volumetric wear rate was 11.097 mm3/year (95% CI -6.5 to 28.7). CONCLUSION Using HXLPE liners with 36 mm heads in 52 mm acetabular components or smaller is safe, with excellent survival and low rates of linear and volumetric wear at medium-term follow-up. Patients did not require revision surgery for liner complications such as fracture, dissociation, or wear. Our results suggest that the advantages of using larger heads outweigh the potential risks of using thin HXLPE liners.Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2023;105-B(1):29-34.
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- Bas L Fransen
- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Min Lee J, Baek SH, Soo Lee Y. Vital protocols for PolyWare™ measurement reliability and accuracy. Front Surg 2022; 9:997848. [PMID: 36632526 PMCID: PMC9826794 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.997848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background and objective PolyWare™ software (PW) has been exclusively used in the majority of polyethylene wear studies of total hip arthroplasty (THA). PW measurements can be significantly inaccurate and unrepeatable, depending on imaging conditions or subjective manipulation choices. In this regard, this study aims to shed light on the conditions needed to achieve the best accuracy and reliability of PW measurements. Methods The experiment looked at how PW fluctuated based on several measurement conditions. x-ray images of in-vitro THA prostheses were acquired under a clinical x-ray scanning condition. A linear wear rate of 6.67 mm was simulated in combination with an acetabular lateral inclination of 36.6° and anteversion of 9.0°. Results Among all the imported x-ray images, those with a resolution of 1,076 × 1,076 exhibited the best standard deviation in wear measurements as small as 0.01 mm and the lowest frequencies of blurriness. The edge detection area specified as non-square and off the femoral head center exhibited the most blurriness. The x-ray image that scans a femoral head eccentrically placed by 15 cm superior to the x-ray beam center led to a maximum acetabular anteversion measurement error of 5.3°. Conclusion Because PW has been the only polyethylene wear measurement tool used, identifying its sources of error and devising a countermeasure are of the utmost importance. The results call for PW users to observe the following measurement protocols: (1) the original x-ray image must be a 1,076 × 1,076 square; (2) the edge detection area must be specified as a square with edge lengths of 5 times the diameter of the femoral head, centered at the femoral head center; and (3) the femoral head center or acetabular center must be positioned as close to the center line of the x-ray beam as possible when scanning.
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- Jong Min Lee
- Department of BioMedical Engineering, School of BioMedical Science, Daegu Catholic University, Gyungbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, South Korea,Correspondence: Yeon Soo Lee Seung-Hoon Baek
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- Department of BioMedical Engineering, School of BioMedical Science, Daegu Catholic University, Gyungbuk, South Korea,Correspondence: Yeon Soo Lee Seung-Hoon Baek
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Spece H, Yarbrough RV, Kurtz SM. In Vivo Performance of Vitamin E Stabilized Polyethylene Implants for Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Review. J Arthroplasty 2022; 38:970-979. [PMID: 36481286 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin E stabilization was introduced to improve the oxidative stability, wear resistance, and mechanical properties of highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE). In this literature review, we asked: (1) How has vitamin E-stabilized HXLPE (VEPE) performed in vivo for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and how does it compare with conventional ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and HXLPE without vitamin E; and (2) Is there an apparent difference in the clinical performance of VEPE created by blending versus diffusion? METHODS We performed a systematic search of the literature according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines using PubMed and Embase. Included studies reported the in vivo behavior of VEPE in THA. We reviewed 41 studies. RESULTS For all studies that compared polyethylene with and without VE stabilization, outcomes for VEPE were either equivalent or superior to the control group (for HXLPE without VE and conventional UHMWPE controls, respectively). Hip insert wear rates were generally less than 0.1 mm/year and in most cases were less than 0.05 mm/year. No VEPE components were revised for osteolysis or adverse outcomes specific to VE incorporation. CONCLUSION Across the literature, we found that VEPE was reported to be clinically effective for THA applications, with much of the research indicating positive clinical outcomes and lower or equivalent wear rates compared to conventional UHMWPE and HXLPE controls without VE. Instances of early component fracture were reported, but have multiple potential causes. There is a gap in the literature for comparison of blended and diffused components, so the in vivo impact of VE incorporation method remains to be seen. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive summary of VEPE clinical performance for THA and may serve as a resource for future investigations.
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- Hannah Spece
- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; Gyroid, LLC, Haddonfield, NJ
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; Gyroid, LLC, Haddonfield, NJ
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Spir IAZ, Anzai A, Utino A, Katayama H, Tosello G, Nery MM, Anhesini M, Tiezzi OS, Otani P, Bernardo WM. Comparison between ceramic-on-polyethylene versus metal-on-polyethylene prostheses in Total Hip Arthroplasties: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2022; 68:1611-1618. [PMID: 36477100 PMCID: PMC9779979 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.022d6812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The Guidelines Project, an initiative of the Brazilian Medical Association, aims to combine information from the medical field to standardize how to conduct, and to assist in the reasoning and decision-making of doctors. The information provided by this project must be critically evaluated by the physician responsible for the conduct that will be adopted, depending on the conditions and the clinical condition of each patient.
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- Unimed, Evidence-Based Medicine Center – Presidente Prudente (SP), Brazil
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- Unimed, Evidence-Based Medicine Center – Presidente Prudente (SP), Brazil
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- Unimed, Evidence-Based Medicine Center – Presidente Prudente (SP), Brazil
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- Unimed, Evidence-Based Medicine Center – Presidente Prudente (SP), Brazil
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- Unimed, Evidence-Based Medicine Center – Presidente Prudente (SP), Brazil
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- Unimed, Evidence-Based Medicine Center – Presidente Prudente (SP), Brazil
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- Unimed, Evidence-Based Medicine Center – Presidente Prudente (SP), Brazil
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- Federação das Unimeds do Estado de São Paulo, Federal Council of Medicine – São Paulo (SP), Brazil.,Corresponding author:
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Otten V, Wästerlund D, Lindbjörn J, Mertens C, Mukka S, Crnalic S, Nilsson KG. Evaluation of a new cemented highly cross-linked all-polyethylene cup: a prospective and randomised study assessing wear and fixation characteristics using radiostereometric analysis. Hip Int 2022; 32:779-786. [PMID: 33566703 PMCID: PMC9726741 DOI: 10.1177/1120700021989991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim of this prospective, randomised and controlled study was to evaluate the wear and fixation properties of a new cemented highly cross-linked all-polyethylene (HXLPE) cup in comparison with a conventional cemented ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (ConvPE) cup using radiostereometric analysis (RSA). PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 58 patients (58 hips) with primary osteoarthritis (OA) were enrolled in a randomised controlled trial to receive either a ConvPE cup (control) or HXLPE cup (intervention) with identical geometry. The subjects were randomised in a 1:1 ratio. The primary endpoint was proximal wear measured as femoral head penetration into the cup, secondary outcomes were 3D-wear and annual proximal wear from 1 to 5 years. Cup fixation was measured as movement of the cup in relation to the acetabular bone with proximal migration being the primary outcome measure, 3D-migration and change in inclination as secondary outcomes. The patients were followed for 5 years with RSA performed postoperatively, at 3, 12, 24, and 60 months. RESULTS The HXLPE displayed a lower median proximal femoral head penetration compared to ConvPE, with a median difference at 2 years of -0.07 mm (95% CI, -0.10 to -0.04 mm), and -0.19 mm (95% CI, -0.27 to -0.15 mm) at 5 years. Annual proximal wear between 1 and 5 years was 0.03 mm/year for HXLPE and 0.06 mm/year for ConvPE (mean difference 0.05 mm, [95% CI, 0.03-0.07 mm]). Proximal migration, 3D migration and change in inclination was numerically slightly higher for HXLPE, albeit not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Compared to ConvPE, the HXLPE cup displayed significantly lower polyethylene wear. Cup migration was not statistically significant different. CLINICALTRIALS.GOV IDENTIFIER NCT04322799.
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- Kjell G Nilsson, Orthopaedics, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå 90185, Sweden.
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Armbruster M, Paulus A. [Postoperative imaging of the hip]. RADIOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 62:862-869. [PMID: 35904572 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-022-01050-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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CLINICAL ISSUE To assess postoperative imaging of the hip joint regarding possible complications, it is indispensable to have in-depth knowledge of commonly used surgical techniques, access routes, and the implanted materials. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS While radiography is used to evaluate the position of foreign material and to rule out periprosthetic fractures that have occurred intraoperatively, follow-up examinations might show signs of material failure, aseptic loosening, prosthesis infections, or the occurrence of heterotopic ossifications. If radiographic findings are ambiguous, computed tomography (CT) may be used to clarify findings, whereas magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is helpful to identify intra- and periarticular soft tissue pathologies such as surgery-associated cartilage and ligament damage, muscle insufficiency, or metallosis. METHODOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND EVALUATION To guide clinical decision making in common postoperative complications, various classification systems are available, e.g., for periprosthetic fractures, aseptic loosening, or heterotopic ossification. However, the differentiation between aseptic material loosening and septic endoprosthesis infection remains challenging if based on imaging alone. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS The assessment of postoperative hip imaging should be closely linked to the respective surgical technique and the implanted foreign material, whereby different probabilities of specific complications can be derived.
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- Marco Armbruster
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Radiologie, LMU Klinikum München, Campus Großhadern, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie, Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation, LMU Klinikum, Campus Großhadern, München, Deutschland
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Ruhr M, Baetz J, Pueschel K, Morlock MM. Influence of acetabular cup thickness on seating and primary stability in total hip arthroplasty. J Orthop Res 2022; 40:2139-2146. [PMID: 34855229 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Insufficient primary stability of acetabular hip cups is a complication resulting in early cup loosening. Available cup designs vary in terms of wall thickness, potentially affecting implant fixation. This study investigated the influence of different wall thicknesses on the implantation process and the resulting primary stability using excised human acetabula. Implantations were performed using a powered impaction device providing consistent energy with each stroke. Two different wall thicknesses were compared in terms of seating progress, polar gap remaining after implantation, bone-to-implant contact area, cup deflection, and lever out moment. Thin-walled cups showed higher lever out resistance (p < 0.001) and smaller polar gaps (p < 0.001) with larger bone contact toward the dome of the cup (p < 0.001) compared to thick-walled cups. Small seating steps at the end of the impaction process were observed if a high number of strokes were needed to seat the cup (p = 0.045). A high number of strokes led to a strain release of the cup during the final strokes (p = 0.003). This strain release is indicative for over-impaction of the cup associated with bone damage and reduced primary stability. Adequate cup seating can be achieved with thin-walled cups with lower energy input in comparison to thicker ones. Thin-walled cups showed improved primary stability and enable implantation with lower energy input, reducing the risk of over-impaction and bone damage. Additional strokes should be avoided as soon as no further seating progress has been observed.
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- Miriam Ruhr
- Institute of Biomechanics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biomechanics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Legal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biomechanics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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Salipas A, Poole AS, Teeter MG, Somerville LE, Naudie DD, McCalden RW. A Ten-Year Radiostereometric Analysis of Polyethylene Wear Between Oxidized Zirconium and Cobalt Chrome Articulations in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S692-S696. [PMID: 35245689 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Oxidized zirconium (OxZi) femoral heads combine the decreased abrasive properties of ceramics with the toughness of metal alloys to lower wear and increase the durability of total hip arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to compare the 10-year polyethylene wear rates between OxZi/XLPE and cobalt chrome (CoCr)/XLPE articulations. METHODS A radiostereometric analysis (RSA) was performed on two cohorts of 23 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty using either OxZi/XLPE or CoCr/XLPE at a minimum of 10-year follow-up. Cohorts were matched for age, gender, body mass index (BMI), and diagnosis. Polyethylene wear was measured using RSA to determine total and steady-state wear rates for both cohorts. Preoperative and postoperative patient-reported outcome measures (SF12, HHS, and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index scores) were compared. RESULTS The mean total head penetration rate was found to be statistically different between the entire cohorts (OxZi 0.048 ± 0.021 mm/y, CoCr 0.035 ± 0.017 mm/y, P = .02) but not when 28-mm heads only (OxZi 0.045 ± 0.016 mm/y, CoCr 0.034 ± 0.017 mm/y, P = .066) were directly compared. The mean steady-state wear rate was not significantly different between the entire cohorts (OxZi 0.031 ± 0.021 mm/y, CoCr 0.024 ± 0.019 mm/y, P = .24) or 28-mm head cohorts (OxZi 0.028 ± 0.019 mm/y, CoCr 0.024 ± 0.019 mm/y, P = .574). Outcome measures showed no statistical difference except for the Harris Hip Score where the OxZi cohort demonstrated higher median scores. CONCLUSION Using RSA to evaluate the 10-year in-vivo head penetration, there was no statistically significant difference in steady-state wear rates between OxZi and CoCr articulations. Both bearing combinations demonstrated wear rates well below the threshold for osteolysis.
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- Andrew Salipas
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences, London, Ontario, Canada
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Sax OC, Douglas SJ, Chen Z, Mont MA, Nace J, Delanois RE. Low Wear at 10-Year Follow-Up of a Second-Generation Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S592-S597. [PMID: 35210151 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Characterizations and factors influencing longer term performance of second-generation sequentially irradiated and annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) are lacking. We evaluated patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty with HXLPE at mean 10-year follow-up for (1) linear and volumetric wear rates, (2) patient and implant characteristics, (3) implant survivorships, and (4) functional scores. METHODS We evaluated 130 hips (110 patients) that received HXLPE acetabular liners at a single center. The mean age was 56 years (range, 20-79 years), with a mean follow-up of 10 years (range, 8-15). Radiographic linear (millimeters/year) and volumetric (cubic millimeters/year) wear rates were quantified using radiographic analysis. Survivorship was assessed by all-cause and wear-related revision rates. Functional outcomes were assessed by Short Form 12 and modified Harris Hip Scores. RESULTS The mean linear wear rate was 0.02 ± 0.03 mm/y, and the mean volumetric wear rate was 12.6 ± 5.3 mm3/y. Younger age had higher volumetric wear (total and yearly, P = .01). Increasing body mass index trended toward higher total and yearly linear (both, P ≤ .09) and volumetric wear (both, P ≤ .07). Ten patients required revisions, with an all-cause survivorship of 92% and a wear survivorship of 100%. The mean modified Harris Hip Scores was 84, and the mean Short Form 12 scores were 46 (physical) and 55 (mental). CONCLUSION We observed low linear and volumetric wear rates for HXLPE at 10-year mean follow-up. Younger age and higher body mass index at the time of surgery may be important patient characteristics influencing long-term wear. These results illustrate the potential for this second-generation HXLPE to be an appropriate long-term total hip arthroplasty interface.
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- Oliver C Sax
- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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Pairing 40-mm Femoral Heads With the Smallest Compatible Acetabular Components in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Mid-Term Outcomes in 177 Cases. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S582-S587. [PMID: 35256235 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.01.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Contemporary total hip arthroplasty (THA) often employs larger femoral heads to optimize hip stability. However, pairing 40-mm femoral heads with the smallest compatible acetabular components poses a potential risk for implant failure. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of primary THAs using 40-mm femoral heads and the smallest compatible acetabular components. METHODS Between 2007 and 2018, 177 primary THAs involving 40-mm femoral heads and acetabular components ≤56 mm with highly cross-linked polyethylene liners were identified. Mean age was 61 years, 56% were females, and mean body mass index was 32 kg/m2. Cumulative incidences of dislocation, any revision, and any reoperation were determined utilizing a competing risk model. Osteolysis and femoral head penetration were assessed at minimum 8-year follow-up (n = 16). Mean follow-up was 6 years. RESULTS There were no cases of liner fractures or dissociations. The 10-year cumulative incidences of dislocation, any revision, and any reoperation were 3.6%, 4.2%, and 6.8%, respectively. Mean linear femoral head penetration was 0.01 mm/y and mean volumetric wear rate was 50 mm3/y. One THA demonstrated stable, asymptomatic periacetabular radiolucent lines at most recent follow-up. CONCLUSION In 177 primary THAs pairing 40-mm femoral heads with the smallest compatible acetabular components, there were no liner fractures or dissociations. The cumulative incidence of dislocation was modest at 10 years. The cumulative incidences of any revision and any reoperation were low at mid-term. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Skjöldebrand C, Tipper JL, Hatto P, Bryant M, Hall RM, Persson C. Current status and future potential of wear-resistant coatings and articulating surfaces for hip and knee implants. Mater Today Bio 2022; 15:100270. [PMID: 35601891 PMCID: PMC9118168 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2022] Open
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Hip and knee joint replacements are common and largely successful procedures that utilise implants to restore mobility and relieve pain for patients suffering from e.g. osteoarthritis. However, metallic ions and particles released from both the bearing surfaces and non-articulating interfaces, as in modular components, can cause hypersensitivity and local tissue necrosis, while particles originating from a polymer component have been associated with aseptic loosening and osteolysis. Implant coatings have the potential to improve properties compared to both bulk metal and ceramic alternatives. Ceramic coatings have the potential to increase scratch resistance, enhance wettability and reduce wear of the articulating surfaces compared to the metallic substrate, whilst maintaining overall toughness of the implant ensuring a lower risk of catastrophic failure of the device compared to use of a bulk ceramic. Coatings can also act as barriers to inhibit ion release from the underlying material caused by corrosion. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of wear-resistant coatings for joint replacements - both those that are in current clinical use as well as those under investigation for future use. While the majority of coatings belong predominantly in the latter group, a few coated implants have been successfully marketed and are available for clinical use in specific applications. Commercially available coatings for implants include titanium nitride (TiN), titanium niobium nitride (TiNbN), oxidized zirconium (OxZr) and zirconium nitride (ZrN) based coatings, whereas current research is focused not only on these, but also on diamond-like-carbon (DLC), silicon nitride (SiN), chromium nitride (CrN) and tantalum-based coatings (TaN and TaO). The coating materials referred to above that are still at the research stage have been shown to be non-cytotoxic and to reduce wear in a laboratory setting. However, the adhesion of implant coatings remains a main area of concern, as poor adhesion can cause delamination and excessive wear. In clinical applications zirconium implant surfaces treated to achieve a zirconium oxide film and TiNbN coated implants have however been proven comparable to traditional cobalt chromium implants with regards to revision numbers. In addition, the chromium ion levels measured in the plasma of patients were lower and allergy symptoms were relieved. Therefore, coated implants could be considered an alternative to uncoated metal implants, in particular for patients with metal hypersensitivity. There have also been unsuccessful introductions to the market, such as DLC coated implants, and therefore this review also attempts to summarize the lessons learnt.
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- University of Technology Sydney, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Leeds, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- University of Leeds, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Uppsala University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala, Sweden
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Revision Risk of Total Hip Arthroplasty With Vitamin E Doped Liners: Results From the Danish Hip Arthroplasty Register. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1136-1142. [PMID: 35149169 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin E-doped cross-linked polyethylene (VEPE) liners were introduced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to reduce wear and risk of aseptic loosening and liner fracture. We report this nationwide population-based study to investigate the safety of VEPE liners for THA compared to cross-linked annealed or remelted polyethylene (XLPE). METHODS We included THAs from The Danish Hip Arthroplasty Register from January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2019, with uncemented cup, VEPE or XLPE liner, and metal or ceramic head. The outcome was revision due to (1) polyethylene-related endpoints (aseptic loosening, granuloma, osteolysis, or liner fractures) and (2) other endpoints. RESULTS A total of 110,803 THAs were assessed for eligibility and 53,842 THAs (46,645 patients) were included in the study: 5069 (9.4%) THAs with a VEPE liner and 48,773 (91.6%) with a XLPE liner. Median observation time was 5.48 (interquartile range 3.80-7.15) years for VEPE and 4.85 (interquartile range 2.68-7.76) for XLPE. VEPE had a lower risk of revision for polyethylene-related endpoints compared to XLPE (hazard ratio [HR] 0.60, 95% confidence interval 0.36-0.98) during complete follow-up. THAs with VEPE liners were associated with increased risk of any revision within the first 3 months (HR 1.62, 1.36-1.94), revision recorded as aseptic loosening within 3 months (HR 4.46, 2.26-8.80), and periprosthetic fracture within 3 months (HR 2.57, 1.98, 3.33). CONCLUSION VEPE liners had a lower risk of revision due to polyethylene-related endpoints, but a higher risk of all-cause revision within 3 months.
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Tateiwa T, Affatato S, Takahashi Y, Shishido T, Pezzotti G, Yamamoto K. To what extent could the acetabular liner thickness be reduced yet remaining tribologically acceptable in metal-on-vitamin E-diffused crosslinked polyethylene hip arthroplasty? J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2022; 110:2299-2309. [PMID: 35524679 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate how much reduction in acetabular liner thickness could be tribologically acceptable in metal-on-vitamin-E diffused highly crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (Vit-E XLPE) bearings for total hip arthroplasty. We tested thick- (10.3 mm), moderate- (6.3 mm), and thin- (4.3 mm) Vit-E XLPE liners coupled with 28-mm cobalt-chromium femoral heads on a hip simulator to 5 million cycles, and peak contact stress was predicted based on mathematical modeling. Wear damage was also evaluated in terms of surface topology and morphology. Wear simulation demonstrated that the 2-4 mm thickness reduction (6.3 → 4.3 mm and 10.3 → 6.3 mm) did not significantly affect the wear rate for Vit-E XLPE liner, whereas 6-mm reduction (10.3 → 4.3 mm) significantly increased liner wear (by 309%) and head roughness (by 415%). This effect was attributed to a contact stress increase (by 24-41%). However, the wear rates for all thicknesses tested were much lower than those previously reported for thicker non-crosslinked materials. The original crystalline morphology was maintained in all liners after wear. Our results suggest that the 2-4 mm thickness reduction may be tribologically acceptable in Vit-E XLPE liners. However, more severe and longer term simulations are necessary to determine a minimum acceptable thickness.
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- Toshiyuki Tateiwa
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratorio di Tecnologia Medica, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Bone and Joint Biomaterial Research, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Ceramic Physics Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Tanaka S, Ito H. Wear of a Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liner of the Acetabular Component Placed With Excessive Acetabular Inclination. Orthopedics 2022; 45:e96-e100. [PMID: 35021024 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20220105-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Few studies have investigated the influence of excessive acetabular inclination during total hip arthroplasty (THA) on the wear of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE). The goal of this study was to determine whether excessive acetabular inclination during THA causes prominent wear of the HXLPE liner. We retrospectively evaluated 62 hips of 54 women and 8 men who underwent primary THA with an HXLPE liner between January 2006 and September 2011. Postoperative anteroposterior pelvic radiographs were used to measure acetabular inclination and analyze polyethylene wear. Patients were divided into the following groups: the excessive acetabular inclination group (acetabular inclination angle ≥50°; n=20) and the control group (acetabular inclination angle <50°; n=42). Clinical information and imaging findings were compared and examined between the 2 groups. Further, we evaluated the correlation between the acetabular inclination angle and the polyethylene wear rate. In all cases, mean follow-up duration was 6.3 years. The annual liner wear was 0.00446 and 0.0254 mm/y in the control and excessive acetabular inclination groups, respectively. The excessive acetabular inclination group had significantly higher polyethylene liner wear compared with the control group (P=.00991). A weak correlation was seen between acetabular inclination angle and polyethylene wear rate in all cases (Spearman's rank correlation, r=0.283, P=.0258). Excessive acetabular inclination may increase HXLPE liner wear in the long term. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(2):e96-e100.].
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Borm PJ. The parallels between particle induced lung overload and particle induced periprosthetic osteolysis (PPOL). OPEN RESEARCH EUROPE 2022; 1:16. [PMID: 37645132 PMCID: PMC10445866 DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.13264.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Background: When particles deposit for instance in the lung after inhalation or in the hip joint after local release from a hip implant material they can initiate a defense response. Even though these particles originate from inert materials such as polyethylene (PE) or titanium, they may cause harm when reaching high local doses and overwhelming local defense mechanisms. Main body: This paper describes the parallels between adverse outcome pathways (AOP) and particle properties in lung overload and periprosthetic osteolysis (PPOL). It is noted that in both outcomes in different organs , the macrophage and cytokine orchestrated persistent inflammation is the common driver of events, in the bone leading to loss of bone density and structure, and in the lung leading to fibrosis and cancer. Most evidence on lung overload and its AOP is derived from chronic inhalation studies in rats, and the relevance to man is questioned. In PPOL, the paradigms and metrics are based on human clinical data, with additional insights generated from in vitro and animal studies. In both organ pathologies the total volume of particle deposition has been used to set threshold values for the onset of pathological alterations. The estimated clinical threshold for PPOL of 130 mg/ml is much higher than the amount to cause lung overload in the rat (10 mg/ml),although the threshold in PPOL is not necessarily synonymous to particle overload. Conclusions: The paradigms developed in two very different areas of particle response in the human body have major similarities in their AOP. Connecting the clinical evidence in PPOL to lung overload challenges relevance of rat inhalation studies to the human lung cancer hazard. .
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- Paul J.A. Borm
- Nanoconsult, Meerssen, The Netherlands
- University of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, 50224, Germany
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Campbell DG, Callary SA. Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners Have Negligible Wear at 10 Years: A Radiostereometric Analysis Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:485-491. [PMID: 34596603 PMCID: PMC8846270 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The introduction of crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (XLPE) acetabular liners has been very successful, with decreased wear and reduction in the rates of revision hip arthroplasties. XLPE is the preferred articulation for most surgeons; however, there are concerns about the long-term performance of XLPE liners created with different manufacturing processes, which may lead to time-dependent failure, including accelerated wear, after several years. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) What is the amount and rate of wear during the first 10 years using radiostereometric analysis (RSA) measurements of patients who had THAs that included a second-generation XLPE bearing? (2) Does the rate of wear change after 5 years in situ? METHODS This is a brief follow-up of a previous RSA study. In that study, we prospectively enrolled 21 patients with osteoarthritis who underwent primary cementless THA with an XLPE acetabular liner (three cycles of 3Mrad annealed) and 32-mm articulation. That group represented 44% of the 48 THAs performed by the surgeon at the hospital where RSA was available; 16 had cemented hips, leaving 32 who were invited to participate in this study. Of those, 11 lived rurally and declined to participate, leaving 21 patients who were included in the initial study. Since then, three patients died, one developed dementia and could not participate, and one had revision THA for reasons other than wear, leaving 16 patients available for analysis at 10 years. Tantalum markers were inserted during surgery, and all patients had RSA radiographs taken at 1 week, 6 months, and 1, 2, 5, and 10 years postoperatively. Femoral head penetration into the acetabular component was measured with RSA, including bedding-in during the first year and annual wear thereafter. RESULTS The median medial, proximal, anterior, two-dimensional (2D), and three-dimensional (3D) wear rates between 1 and 10 years were -0.001, 0.004, -0.012, 0.000, and 0.002 mm/year, respectively. No patient in this cohort had a proximal or 2D wear rate greater than 0.025 mm/year. The median proximal wear rate between 5 and 10 years (0.002 mm/year) was not greater than wear at 1 to 5 years (0.004 mm/year). CONCLUSION Femoral head penetration in this second-generation XLPE liner remained very low at 10 years and accelerated wear after 5 years in situ did not occur. Concerns about late-onset wear from oxidation of irradiated-annealed XLPE were not observed. The low level of wear remains encouraging for the future clinical performance of this material. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, therapeutic study.
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- David G. Campbell
- Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic, Adelaide, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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Uhler M, Braun S, Schroeder S, Renkawitz T, Kretzer JP. Wear investigation based on a novel, anatomic shoulder prosthesis with bearing materials inversion. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 127:105080. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zavras AG, Sullivan TB, Singh K, Phillips FM, Colman MW. Failure in cervical total disc arthroplasty: single institution experience, systematic review of the literature, and proposal of the RUSH TDA failure classification system. Spine J 2022; 22:353-369. [PMID: 34419625 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Cervical total disc arthroplasty (TDA) is an alternative procedure to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion that facilitates neural decompression while both preserving motion of the spinal unit and decreasing the risk for degenerative changes at adjacent segments. However, due to its more recent introduction in clinical practice and low complication rates, the modes by which TDA may fail remain to be described. PURPOSE This study sought to identify the modes and frequencies of cervical TDA failure in order to propose a novel classification system. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort and systematic review. PATIENT SAMPLE Patients who underwent single or two-level TDA for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy at a single institution and in the literature of medium and large prospective studies. OUTCOME MEASURES Cervical TDA failure, defined as subsequent surgical intervention at the index segment. METHODS This study retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent single or two-level TDA for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy at a single institution to identify the potential implant failure modes. A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective data in the literature was then performed to further supplement failure mode identification and to describe the rates at which the various failure types occurred. Statistical analysis included between-group comparisons of Non-Failed and Failed patients and frequencies of each failure type among Failed patients. RESULTS A retrospective review at our institution of 169 patients (201 levels) identified eight failures, for a failure rate of 4.7%. Additionally, seven patients were revised who had the primary surgery at an outside institution. The systematic review of 3976 patients (4525 levels) identified 165 (4.1%) additional failures. Using this data, six primary failure types were classified, with several subtypes. These include recurrent or persistent index-level stenosis (Type I); migration (Type II) presenting as gross extrusion (A) or endplate failure with subsidence/acute fracture (B); instability (Type III) due to mechanical loosening (A), septic loosening (B), or device fracture (C); device motion loss (Type IV) such as "locking" of the device in kyphosis; implantation error (Type V) due to malposition (A) or improper sizing (B); and wear (Type VI) either without osteolysis (A) or with wear-particle-induced osteolysis (B). Stenosis (Type I) was the most common mode of failure found both through retrospective review and in the literature. CONCLUSIONS Cervical TDA fails through six primary mechanisms. While rates of certain failures requiring subsequent surgical intervention are low, it is possible that these complications may become more prevalent upon further longitudinal observation. Thus, future application and validation of this classification system is warranted to evaluate how failure frequencies change over time and with larger patient samples.
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- Athan G Zavras
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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De Meurechy N, Aktan MK, Boeckmans B, Huys S, Verwilghen DR, Braem A, Mommaerts MY. Surface wear in a custom manufactured temporomandibular joint prosthesis. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2022; 110:1425-1438. [PMID: 35088936 PMCID: PMC9306732 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The wear of a novel temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prosthesis was evaluated in an animal model. The prosthesis consisted of an additively manufactured titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) mandibular condyle and glenoid fossa created through selective laser melting, with a machined vitamin E‐enriched ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) surface attached to the fossa. Thirteen TMJ prosthesis were implanted in sheep, six of which had condylar heads coated with HadSat® diamond‐like carbon (H‐DLC). Euthanasia took place after 288 days, equaling 22 years of human mastication. Linear and volumetric wear analysis of the fossa was performed by optical scanning. The condylar head surfaces were assessed by scanning electron and confocal laser microscopy. The average linear UHMWPE wear, when combined with the coated condyle, was 0.67 ± 0.28 mm (range: 0.34–1.15 mm), not significantly differing (p = .3765, t‐test) from the non‐coated combination average (0.88 ± 0.41 mm; range: 0.28–1.48 mm). The respective mean volumetric wear volumes were 25.29 ± 11.43 mm3 and 45.85 ± 22.01 mm3, not significantly differing (p = .1448, t‐test). Analysis of the coated condylar surface produced a mean Ra of 0.12 ± 0.04 μm and Sa of 0.69 ± 0.07 μm. The non‐coated condylar surface measured a mean Ra of 0.28 ± 0.17 μm and Sa of 2.40 ± 2.08 μm. Both Sa (p = .0083, Mann–Whitney U test) and Ra (p = .0182, Mann–Whitney U test), differed significantly. The prosthesis exhibits acceptable wear resistance and addition of the H‐DLC‐coating significantly improved long‐term condylar surface smoothness.
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- Nikolas De Meurechy
- European Face Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,Doctoral School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, KU Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium.,Flanders Make, Heverlee, Belgium
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, KU Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
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- European Face Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,Doctoral School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Wegrzyn J, Antoniadis A, Sarshari E, Boubat M, Terrier A. Polyethylene wear of dual mobility cups: a comparative analysis based on patient-specific finite element modeling. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:779-787. [PMID: 35020024 PMCID: PMC8930956 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05305-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Purpose Concerns remain about potential increased wear with dual mobility cups related to the multiple articulations involved in this specific design of implant. This finite element analysis study aimed to compare polyethylene (PE) wear between dual mobility cup and conventional acetabular component, and between the use of conventional ultra-high molecular weight PE (UHMWPE) and highly cross-linked PE (XPLE). Methods Patient-specific finite element modeling was developed for 15 patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Five acetabular components were 3D modeled and compared in THA constructs replicating existing implants: a dual mobility cup with a 22.2-mm-diameter femoral head against UHMWPE or XLPE (DM22PE or DM22XL), a conventional cup with a 22.2-mm-diameter femoral head against UHMWPE (SD22PE) and a conventional cup with a 32-mm-diameter femoral head against UHMWPE or XLPE (SD32PE or SD32XL). Results DM22PE produced 4.6 times and 5.1 times more volumetric wear than SD32XL and DM22XL (p < 0.0001, Cohen’s d = 6.97 and 7.11; respectively). However, even if significant, the differences in volumetric wear between DM22XL and SD32XL as well as between DM22PE and SD22PE or SD32PE were small according to their effect size (p < 0.0001, Cohen’s |d|= 0.48 to 0.65) and could be therefore considered as clinically negligible. Conclusion When using XLPE instead of UHMWPE, dual mobility cup with a 22.2-mm-diameter femoral head produced a similar amount of volumetric wear than conventional acetabular component with a 32-mm-diameter femoral head against XLPE. Therefore, XLPE is advocated in dual mobility cup to improve its wear performance.
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Affiliation(s)
- Julien Wegrzyn
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois-CHUV, Hôpital Orthopédique, Avenue Pierre-Decker, 4, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
| | - Alexander Antoniadis
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois-CHUV, Hôpital Orthopédique, Avenue Pierre-Decker, 4, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Ehsan Sarshari
- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Matthieu Boubat
- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Alexandre Terrier
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois-CHUV, Hôpital Orthopédique, Avenue Pierre-Decker, 4, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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