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Stadler C, Bolm JS, Schopper C, Schauer B, Holzbauer M, Gotterbarm T, Luger M. Learning curve comparison between switching approach and switching implant in cementless short stem total hip arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05518-9. [PMID: 39249133 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05518-9] [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: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Implementing new approaches or new implants is always related with a certain learning curve in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Currently, many surgeons are switching to minimally invasive approaches combined with short stems for performing THA. Therefore, we aimed to asses and compare the learning curve of switching from an anterolateral Watson Jones approach (ALA) to a direct anterior approach (DAA) with the learning curve of switching from a neck-resecting to a partially neck-sparing short stem in cementless THA. MATERIALS AND METHODS The first 150 consecutive THA performed through a DAA (Group A) and the first 150 consecutive THA using a partially neck-sparing short stem (Group B) performed by a single surgeon were evaluated within this retrospective cohort study. All cases were screened for surgery related adverse events (AE). Furthermore, the operative time of each surgery was evaluated and the learning curve assessed performing a cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis. RESULTS Overall, significantly more AE occurred in Group A compared to Group B (18.0% vs. 10.0%; p = 0.046). The sub-analysis of the AE revealed higher rates of periprosthetic joint infections (2.7% vs. 0.7%; p = 0.176), periprosthetic fractures (4.0% vs. 2.0%; p = 0.310) and overall revisions (4.7% vs. 1.3% p = 0.091) within Group A without statistical significance. The CUSUM analysis revealed a consistent reduction of operative time after 97 cases in Group A and 79 cases in Group B. CONCLUSION A significantly higher overall rate of AE was detected while switching approach compared to switching implant for performing THA. However, according to the results of this study, surgeons should be aware of the learning curve of the adoption to a new implant with different fixation philosophy as well.
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- Christian Stadler
- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Strasse 96, Linz, 4040, Austria.
- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Med Campus III, Krankenhausstraße 9, Linz, 4020, Austria.
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- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Strasse 96, Linz, 4040, Austria
- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Med Campus III, Krankenhausstraße 9, Linz, 4020, Austria
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- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Strasse 96, Linz, 4040, Austria
- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Med Campus III, Krankenhausstraße 9, Linz, 4020, Austria
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- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Strasse 96, Linz, 4040, Austria
- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Med Campus III, Krankenhausstraße 9, Linz, 4020, Austria
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- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Strasse 96, Linz, 4040, Austria
- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Med Campus III, Krankenhausstraße 9, Linz, 4020, Austria
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- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Strasse 96, Linz, 4040, Austria
- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Med Campus III, Krankenhausstraße 9, Linz, 4020, Austria
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Staunton P, Alhojailan K, Desgagne C, Epure L, Zukor D, Huk O, Antoniou J. Acute Periprosthetic Hip Fractures With Short, Uncemented Femoral Stems. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:S248-S253. [PMID: 38851408 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.05.087] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Uncemented femoral stems in hip arthroplasty have shown excellent long-term results, and several systematic studies indicate satisfactory performance of short stems. However, biomechanical and finite element analysis studies have suggested that shorter stems allow greater micromotion, producing greater strain at the implant-bone interface, which potentially increases the risk for periprosthetic fracture (PPF). We sought to assess this risk within our unit. METHODS Our institution's arthroplasty database was searched for all primary total hip arthroplasties using short femoral stems performed between July 14, 2009 and August 29, 2022. The overall PPF rate and the PPF rate for individual femoral stems were established. Preoperative X-rays for each case were analyzed to characterize individual proximal femoral geometry. A data analysis was performed to identify risk factors for PPF. RESULTS For the time period assessed, 3,192 short femoral stems were implanted. This included 1,561 of stem A and 1,631 of stem B. Women constituted 55.37% of the cohort. The average patient age was 66 years (range, 22 to 95). The PPF rate was 0.6%, with 19 PPFs identified at a follow-up of 3 months. There was a significantly higher fracture rate in stem A (0.96%) compared to stem B (0.25%) (P ≤ .01). Proximal femoral geometry, age, and sex were not determined to be risk factors for PPF in our cohort. Individual surgeons and surgical approaches appeared to confer no increased risk. There was no significant difference in average stem length, but multivariate analysis identified stem type and stem length as an independent risk factor for PPF. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified individual stem and stem length as independent risk factors for PPF within our cohort. PPF is a multifactorial issue, and consensus on emerging risk factors such as implant design will hopefully inform decisions that can provide further risk reduction for individual patients.
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- Peter Staunton
- Department of Orthopedics, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Stauss R, Becker NT, Savov P, Ettinger M, Seeber GH. Analysis of Postoperative Complication and Revision Rates and Mid- to Long-Term Implant Survival in Primary Short-Stem Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3779. [PMID: 38999347 PMCID: PMC11242722 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13133779] [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: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Short-stem prostheses were introduced as an alternative to conventional straight-stem prostheses. Despite their benefits, including minimally invasive approaches, soft-tissue- and bone-sparing implantation, and physiological load transfer to the metaphysis, data on postoperative complication and revision rates as well as on implant survival are scarce. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 1327 patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the Metha® short stem between 2006 and 2023 was conducted. Complication and revision rates were analysed for the intraoperative, direct postoperative, and follow-up episodes. Implant survival was analysed with the endpoint of all-cause stem revision. Results: Intraoperative complications were observed in 3.77% of the cases and included 44 hairline cracks and 6 fractures. In 15 cases (30.0%), conversion to a straight-stem or revision implant was necessary. The direct postoperative complication rate was 2.44%, and 11 revision procedures were performed during inpatient stay (0.84%). Mean follow-up was 7 years (range 1-17). During follow-up, femoral component revision was performed in 60 cases. Aseptic loosening and stem subsidence accounted for a combined percentage of 80% of all indications. Implant survival rate was 95.66% after 5 years, 95.58% after 10 years, and 95.50% after 15 years. Conclusions: Our study provides a comprehensive analysis of postoperative complication and revision rates in a large sample undergoing primary short-stem THA. Postoperative complication rates were favourable, and the long-term implant survival rates were comparable to conventional straight-stem prostheses. Therefore, short-stem THA may be considered an alternative for younger patients.
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- Ricarda Stauss
- Division of Orthopaedics at Campus Pius-Hospital, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics at Campus Pius-Hospital, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics at Campus Pius-Hospital, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics at Campus Pius-Hospital, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics at Campus Pius-Hospital, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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Tsujino M, Iwakiri K, Ohta Y, Minoda Y, Kobayashi A, Nakamura H. Stem Alignment With the Tapered Wedge Cementless Stem "Accolade II" Does Not Affect Bone Mineral Density Over 5 Years After Total Hip Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2024; 27:101433. [PMID: 38946925 PMCID: PMC11214367 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background This study aimed to investigate the relationship between 3-dimensional (3D) alignment and postoperative bone mineral density (BMD) changes with Accolade II tapered wedge stems, which have a different proximal shape from other tapered wedge stems, up to 5 years after primary total hip arthroplasty. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the hips of 89 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty using the second-generation proximally coated cementless stem (Accolade II; Stryker Orthopedics, Mahwah, NJ) at our institution from 2014 to 2018 over a 5-year follow-up. We evaluated the relationship between stem alignment, measured using 3D-templating software, and BMD changes in the 7 Gruen zones and compared the data with those from a former study using other short taper-wedge stems. Results BMDs in zones 1 and 7 continued to decrease gradually every year after surgery, and BMD in zone 7 showed the largest decrease (21%) from baseline over 5 years. No correlation was found between stem alignment (varus/valgus, flexion/extension, and anteversion/retroversion) and changes in BMD in each zone over 5 years. Conclusions Our data showed no correlation between 3D stem alignment and changes in BMD in each Gruen zone over 5 years. This suggests that the Accolade II stem may fit better into any shape of the proximal medullary canal because of its unique characteristics.
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- Masashi Tsujino
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraniwa Hospital Joint Arthroplasty Center, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraniwa Hospital Joint Arthroplasty Center, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraniwa Hospital Joint Arthroplasty Center, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Hamans B, de Waard S, Kaarsemaker S, Janssen ERC, Sierevelt IN, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Haverkamp D. Mid-term survival of the Optimys short stem: A prospective case series of 500 patients. World J Orthop 2024; 15:257-265. [PMID: 38596184 PMCID: PMC10999972 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i3.257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of total hip arthroplasty procedures in the younger patient population. This active group has higher expectations of their prosthesis in comparison to the older population, and there is a greater physical demand for the prosthesis. Short femoral stems were introduced to retain proximal bone stock and joint biomechanics and became more common to implant in this specific population. Currently, the long-term survival and functional outcomes of various short stems are still being investigated in different clinics. AIM To determine the 5-year survival of the Optimys hip stem. METHODS This was a prospective multicenter cohort study of 500 patients conducted in two hospitals in the Netherlands. All patients received the Optimys short stem (Mathys Ltd, Bettlach, Switzerland). The primary outcome measure was survival of the hip stem, with revision as the endpoint. The secondary outcome measurements included patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to calculate the 5-year survival rate. Log-minus-log transformation was performed to calculate the 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Mixed model analyses were performed to assess the course of the PROMs during the 1st 2 years after surgery. Analyses were modeled separately for the 1st and 2nd years to calculate the yearly change in PROMs during both follow-up periods with accompanying 95%CIs. RESULTS The mean age of the total 500 patients was 62.3 years (standard deviation: 10.6) and 202 were male (40%). At a median follow-up of 5.5 years (interquartile range: 4.5-6.7), 7 patients were deceased and 6 revisions were registered, for infection (n = 3), subsidence (n = 2) and malposition (n = 1). This resulted in an overall 5-year survival of 98.8% (95%CI: 97.3-99.5). If infection was left out as reason for revision, a stem survival of 99.4% (95%CI: 98.1-99.8) was seen. Baseline questionnaires were completed by 471 patients (94%), 317 patients (63%) completed the 1-year follow-up questionnaires and 233 patients (47%) completed the 2-year follow-up. Both outcome measures significantly improved across all domains in the 1st year after the operation (P < 0.03 for all domains). In the 2nd year after surgery, no significant changes were observed in any domain in comparison to the 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSION The Optimys stem has a 5-year survival of 98.8%. Patient-reported outcome measures increased significantly in the 1st postoperative year with stabilization at the 2-year follow-up.
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- Bryan Hamans
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Xpert Clinic, Amsterdam 1101EA, Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Viecuri Medisch Centrum, Venlo 5912 BL, Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Viecuri Medisch Centrum, Venlo 5912 BL, Netherlands
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- Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Spaarne Ziekenhuis, Hoofddorp 2134 TM, Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Amsterdam UMC-Location AMC, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xpert Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Amsterdam 1101 EA, Netherlands
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Hinz N, Marsoni G, Mittelstädt H, Sonnabend F, Wallroth K, Johl C, Weigert U, Anderl C, Ortmaier R, Zeleny N, Schulz AP. Short stem hip arthroplasty with the optimys prosthesis is a safe and effective option for obese patients: a mid-term follow-up multicenter study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:1401-1414. [PMID: 37924371 PMCID: PMC10896938 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05105-4] [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: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Short stems are a valuable option in young patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) because of their bone stock preserving properties facilitating revision hip arthroplasty. Although the effect of obesity on conventional THA is well studied, data about short stem THA in obese patients are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the influence of obesity on complications, revisions, and outcome after short stem THA. MATERIALS AND METHODS This multicenter, observational cohort study included patients undergoing short stem THA with the optimys prosthesis. Follow-up examinations were performed at specific intervals up to 7 years postoperatively. Operation characteristics, general and specific complications, revisions, VAS rest pain, VAS load pain, VAS patient satisfaction, and Harris Hip Score (HHS) were recorded and statistically compared between obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) and non-obese (BMI < 30 kg/m2) patients. RESULTS Of the 224 patients included with a mean follow-up of 87.2 months (range 81.9-104.0), 69 were assigned to the OB group and 155 to the non-OB group. A minimally invasive approach was significantly less often selected in obese patients (p = 0.049), whereas operating time and length of hospital stay were not significantly different. The rate of general and specific complications did not significantly differ between both groups. Survival of the optimys prosthesis was 99.1% at 7-year follow-up and one patient per group had to undergo revision surgery. VAS rest pain, load pain, and satisfaction improved from preoperatively to postoperatively in both groups without a significant difference between both groups. While the HHS was improved from preoperatively to postoperatively, obese patients showed a significantly lower HHS at the 7-year follow-up (p = 0.01) but still exhibited an excellent scoring above the PASS threshold. CONCLUSION Short stem THA with the optimys prosthesis is a safe and effective option also in obese patients with an excellent clinical outcome and a low complication rate.
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- Nico Hinz
- BG Hospital Hamburg, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Traumatology, Bergedorfer Strasse 10, 21033, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Erzgebirgsklinikum, Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Jahnsdorfer Strasse 7, 09366, Stollberg, Germany
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- University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
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- Helios Klinik Köthen, Orthopedics, Hallesche Strasse 29, 06366, Köthen, Germany
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- Erzgebirgsklinikum, Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Jahnsdorfer Strasse 7, 09366, Stollberg, Germany
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- Klinikum Dahme-Spreewald, Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Schillerstrasse 29, 15907, Lübben, Germany
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- Practice for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Friedrichstrasse 1-3, 15537, Erkner, Germany
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- Ordensklinikum Linz Barmherzige Schwestern, Orthopedics, Seilerstätte 4, 4010, Linz, Austria
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- Ordensklinikum Linz Barmherzige Schwestern, Orthopedics, Seilerstätte 4, 4010, Linz, Austria
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- BG Hospital Hamburg, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Traumatology, Bergedorfer Strasse 10, 21033, Hamburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23562, Lübeck, Germany
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Li J, Xiong L, Lei C, Wu X, Mao X. Is it reasonable to shorten the length of cemented stems? A finite element analysis and biomechanical experiment. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1289985. [PMID: 38047282 PMCID: PMC10690828 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1289985] [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: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background: Uncemented short stems have been shown to optimize load distribution on the proximal femur, reducing stress shielding and preserving bone mass. However, they may adversely affect the initial stability of the stems. To date, most research conducted on short stems has predominantly centered on uncemented stems, leaving a notable dearth of investigations encompassing cemented stems. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the length of cemented stems on the transmission of femoral load patterns and assess the initial stability of cemented short stems. Method: A series of finite element models were created by gradient truncation on identical cemented stem. The impact of varying lengths of the cemented stem on both the peak stress of the femur and the stress distribution in the proximal femur (specifically Gruen zones 1 and 7) were assessed. In addition, an experimental biomechanical model for cemented short stem was established, and the initial stability was measured by evaluating the axial irreversible displacement of the stem relative to the cement. Result: The maximum von-Mises stress of the femur was 58.170 MPa. Spearman correlation analysis on the shortened length and von-Mises stress of all nodes in each region showed that the p-values for all regions were less than 0.0001, and the correlation coefficients (r) for each region were 0.092 (Gruen Zone 1) and 0.366 (Gruen Zone 7). The result of the biomechanical experiment showed that the irreversible axial displacement of the stem relative to cement was -870 μm (SD 430 μm). Conclusion: Reducing the length of a cemented stem can effectively enhance the proximal load of the femur without posing additional fracture risk. Moreover, the biomechanical experiment demonstrated favorable initial stabilities of cemented short stems.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Maeda T, Nakano M, Nakamura Y, Momose T, Sobajima A, Takahashi J, Nakata K, Nawata M. Relationship between Stress Shielding and Optimal Femoral Canal Contact Regions for Short, Tapered-Wedge Stem Analyzed by 2D and 3D Systems in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093138. [PMID: 37176578 PMCID: PMC10179674 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Although tapered-wedge short stem has been widely employed with its availability for minimally invasive surgeries in total hip arthroplasty (THA), post-operative stress shielding matter remains unresolved in cementless procedures. This study aimed to clarify the most optimal femoral canal contact regions of the stem design taking stress shielding incidence into consideration. This investigation included 60 joints from 60 patients (mean age at operation: 65.9 years), of which follow-up duration after primary THA had been more than 2 years. Frequencies of spot welds, subsidence, and stress shielding were examined 2 years after surgery. The most suitable femoral canal contact regions were evaluated by plain radiograph (2D) and 3D-computed tomography analyses according to Nakata's division for fitting manners. Spot welds were observed in 38 cases (63.3%), and no subsidence case was seen. Respective number of stress shielding cases, based on Engh's classification, categorized as degree 0, 1, and 2, were 2 (3.3%), 31 (51.7%), and 27 (45.0%), while no cases for degree 3 or 4 were found. When assessed by 3D fitting analysis, 27 cases of stress shielding degree 2 were constituted by 13/42 cases of mediolateral (ML) fit, 2/4 cases of flare fit, and 12/14 cases of multi point fit. In 42 cases of ML fitting, stem contact rate of the most proximedial region in stress shielding degree 0 and 1 was significantly higher compared to stress shielding degree 2 cases. Meanwhile, the rates of distal regions were significantly lower or absent in stress shielding degree 0 and 1 cases. The initial fixation of this stem design was very good in our cohort regardless of fitting manners. This study successfully revealed that ML fitting with femoral component, especially the most proximedial calcar site restricted fitting, would be optimal for reducing stress shielding occurrence in cementless short, tapered-wedge stem THA. Thus, the ideal stem contact region should be considered during THA procedures in light of the reduction of stress shielding development.
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- Takashi Maeda
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Marunouchi Hospital, Matsumoto 390-8601, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Marunouchi Hospital, Matsumoto 390-8601, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Marunouchi Hospital, Matsumoto 390-8601, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Osaka Hospital, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553-0003, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Marunouchi Hospital, Matsumoto 390-8601, Japan
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