Objective To investigate the difference in acetabular tilt angle (ATA) between adults with deve-lopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and normal adults and the effect of ATA on acetabular version. Methods Between February 2009 and October 2015, 31 adult female patients with DDH (39 hips) (DDH group) and 31 female patients with osteoarthritis of the knee (31 hips) who had no history of hip disease (control group) were included in this study. The average age was 39 years (range, 18-59 years) in the DDH group, and was 69 years (range, 52-79 years) in control group. The morphometric parameters of the acetabulum including ATA, acetabular anteversion angle (AAA), acetabular inclination angle (AIA), acetabular cranial anteversion angle (ACAA), and acetabular sector angle (ASA) were mea- sured by CT reconstruction; The ASA was used as an index for acetabular coverage of the femoral head. The correlation between ATA and other parameters was analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis. Results The values of ATA, AAA, and AIA of the DDH group were significantly larger than those of the control group (P<0.05). The ASA in all directions was significantly decreased in the DDH group when compared with the values in the control group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in ACAA between two groups (t=1.918, P=0.523). The ATA was positively correlated with AAA and ACAA in the DDH group (r=0.439, P=0.001; r=0.436, P=0.002), but there was no correlation between ATA and AIA (r=0.123, P=0.308). In the control group, the ATA was not correlated with AAA, ACAA, and AIA (r=–0.004, P=0.724; r=–0.079, P=0.626; r=–0.058, P=0.724). Regarding acetabular coverage of the femoral head, the ATA and AAA were correlated negatively with anterior ASA (P<0.05) and positively with posterior ASA (P<0.05), but had no correlation with superior ASA (P>0.05) in the DDH group; AIA was correlated negatively with anterior ASA and superior ASA (P<0.05) and had no correlation with posterior ASA (r=–0.092, P=0.440). In the control group, there was no correlation between ATA and ASA in any direction (P>0.05). In the DDH group, defects of the acetabular anterior wall, lateral wall, and posterior wall were observed in 18 hips (46.2%), 15 hips (38.5%), and 6 hips (15.3%), respectively. ATA value of the posterior wall defect [(15.70±10.00)°] was significantly smaller than those of the acetabular anterior wall and lateral wall defects [(22.91±5.06)° and (21.59±3.81) °] (P<0.05), but no signficant difference was found between anterior wall and lateral wall defects (P>0.05). Conclusion ATA will influence acetabular version in DDH. The anterior rotation of the acetabular fragment during periacetabular osteotomies is an anatomically reasonable maneuver for hips with anterolateral acetabular defect, while the maneuver should be avoided in hips with posterior acetabular defect.
ObjectiveTo explore the mid-term effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty (THA) with subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy in treatment of Crowe type Ⅳ developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).MethodsBetween September 2009 and March 2014, a total of 49 patients (57 hips) who were diagnosed with Crowe type Ⅳ DDH were treated with THA and subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy. Of the 49 patients, 7 were male and 42 were female with an average age of 44.6 years (range, 20-73 years). The preoperative Harris score was 44.68±3.39 and the preoperative leg length discrepancy was (5.27±0.55) cm.ResultsAll incisions healed primarily. All patients were followed up 32-87 months (mean, 52.1 months). At last follow-up, the Harris score was 85.67±2.89 and the leg length discrepancy was (1.12±0.48) cm, showing significant differences when compared with the preoperative values (t=–69.53, P=0.00; t=42.94, P=0.00). X-ray films showed that bone union of the femoral osteotomy end at 6 months after operation. There was no loosening and subsidence of prosthesis at last follow-up.ConclusionThe subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy with THA in treatment of Crowe type Ⅳ DDH can obtain satisfactory mid-term effectiveness with low risk of peripheral vascular and nerve traction injuries.
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of false acetabulum on the development and anatomical morphology of proximal femur in Crowe type Ⅳ developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), providing a theoretical basis for the development of femoral reconstruction strategy and prosthesis selection for total hip arthroplasty. Methods The medical records of 47 patients (54 hips) with Crowe type Ⅳ DDH between February 2008 and March 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, of which 21 patients (26 hips) were Crowe type Ⅳa (type Ⅳa group) and 26 patients (28 hips) were Crowe type Ⅳb (type Ⅳb group). There was no significant difference in general data such as gender, age, height, weight, body mass index, and side between the two groups (P>0.05), which were comparable. The height of femoral head dislocation, the height of pelvis, and the proportion of dislocation were measured based on preoperative anteroposterior pelvic X-ray film. Based on the preoperative femoral CT scan data, the anatomical parameters of the femur and femoral medullary cavity were measured after three-dimensional reconstruction using Mimics19.0 software to calculate the canal fare index; and the femoral medullary cavity parameters were matched with the modular S-ROM prosthesis parameters. ResultsThe results of X-ray film measurement showed that the height of femoral head dislocation and the proportion of dislocation in type Ⅳa group were significantly higher than those in type Ⅳb group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the height of pelvis between the two groups (P>0.05). The results of CT three-dimensional reconstruction measurements showed that compared with the type Ⅳb group, the type Ⅳa group had less isthmus height, smaller femoral head, shorter femoral neck, narrower neck-shaft angle, increased anteversion angle, and higher greater trochanter, and the differences were significant (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the height of femoral head, femoral offset, and height difference between greater trochanter and femoral head between the two groups (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the mediolateral width (ML), anteroposterior width (AP), and diameter of the isthmus (Ci level) and the AP of the medullary cavity in the plane 40 mm distal to the most prominent point on the medial side of the lesser trochanter (C–40 level) (P>0.05), and the size of medullary cavity was significantly smaller in type Ⅳa group than in type Ⅳb group at the other levels (P<0.05). Compared with the type Ⅳb group, the difference between the outer diameter of the prosthetic sleeve and the diameter of the medullary cavity fitting circle in the plane where the center of femoral head rotation was located from the medial most prominent point of the lesser trochanter (C0 level) in type Ⅳa group was smaller, and the proportion of negative values was greater (P<0.05). The difference between the longest diameter of the prosthetic sleeve triangle and the ML of the medullary cavity in the plane 10 mm proximal to the most prominent point on the medial side of the lesser trochanter (C+10 level) in type Ⅳa group was smaller, and the proportion of negative values was greater (P<0.05). ConclusionFalse acetabulum has a significant impact on the morphology of the proximal femur and medullary cavity in patients with Crowe type Ⅳ DDH, and the application of three-dimensional reconstruction technique can accurately evaluate the femoral morphology and guide the selection of femoral prosthesis.
Objective To evaluate the effect of preoperative digital planning in acetabular reconstruction of total hip arthroplasty (THA) for development dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Methods A prospective study was performed on 42 patients with DDH undergoing primary THA between January 2009 and December 2011. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether preoperative digital planning was made or not; before operation, conventional imaging method was used in 23 cases (group A), and TraumaCad software was used for preoperative digital planning in 19 cases (group B). There was no significant difference in gender, age, body mass index, DDH classification, and preoperative Harris score between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). The operation time, amount of bleeding, and postoperative complication were observed. After 7 days of operation, X-ray films were done to measure the vertical location, horizontal location, radiographic anteversion angle, radiographic inclination angle, and prosthesis size by TraumaCad software. The qualified rate of cup placement was compared between 2 groups. Coincidence rate of cup size between preoperative predicted by the digital planning and actually implanted in group B also was calculated. Results The operation time and the amount of bleeding were (119.25 ± 47.16) minutes and (410.00 ± 200.39) mL in group A and were (155.31 ± 84.03) minutes and (387.50 ± 251.99) mL in group B respectively, showing no significant difference between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). Incision infection and prosthetic anterior dislocation occurred in 1 case of group A respectively, prosthetic posterior dislocation in 1 case of group B. The patients were followed up 1 year and 1 month to 4 years and 1 month (mean, 2 years and 8 months ) in group A, and 1 year and 3 months to 4 years (mean, 2 years and 7 months) in group B. At last follow-up, the Harris scores were 91.09 ± 5.35 in group A and 91.72 ± 3.48 in group B, which were significantly increased when compared with preoperative scores (P lt; 0.05), but no significant difference was found between 2 groups (t=0.41, P=0.69). The qualified rate of cup placement of group B (78.95%, 15/19) was significantly higher than that of group A (43.48%, 10/23) (χ2=5.43, P=0.02); the coincidence rate of the cup size between preoperative predicted by the digital planning and actually implanted was 68.42% (13/19). ConclusionPreoperative digital planning can further optimize the acetabular reconstruction in THA for DDH.
ObjectiveTo explore the surgical technique and the effectiveness of reconstructing the hip center in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH). MethodsBetween January 2004 and January 2010, 29 patients (32 hips) with DDH underwent THA. There were 6 males (6 hips) and 23 females (26 hips), aged 45-67 years (mean, 50.6 years). The locations were left side in 22 hips and right side in 10 hips. According to Crowe classification, 12 hips were rated as Crowe I and 20 hips as Crowe II. The patients had limb length discrepancy of 1.9-4.4 cm. The Harris score was 50.7 ± 8.6. ResultsAll incisions healed by first intension. Posterior hip dislocation occurred in 1 case (1 hip) after operation. All patients were followed up 2 years-4 years and 6 months (mean, 2.3 years). The lower limbs were lengthened by 0.5-5.8 cm (mean, 2.5 cm). The Harris score was 87.7 ± 5.9 at 1 year after operation, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative score (t=21.77, P=0.00). X-ray films showed loosening of acetabular component in 1 case (1 hip) and displacement of acetabular component with too large abduction angle in 1 case (1 hip); no loosening and subsidence of acetabular or femoral components occurred in the other patients during follow-up. The horizontal location of hip center, the vertical distance between teardrop and the hip center, the vertical acetabular abduction angle, and the femoral offset were better than those before operation (P lt; 0.05). ConclusionFor DDH patients, reconstructing the hip center in THA can lengthen the limb, improve the joint function, and reduce the failure rate of joint replacement.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of Bernese osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in adults. MethodsBetween August 2012 and April 2014, 16 patients with DDH were treated with Bernese osteotomy by S-P approach, and the clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. There were 4 males and 12 females with an average age of 27.8 years (range, 18-35 years). The left side was involved in 6 cases and the right side in 10 cases. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score was 4.8±0.5, and the Harris hip score was 81.2±5.4. The lateral center edge (CE) angle (the angle between the vertical center of the femoral head and the lateral edge of the acetabulum) was (6.5±8.7)°;the horizontal tilt angle was (25.6±5.9)°;and the femoral head extrusion index was 36.5%±6.5%. According to the Tonnis osteoarthritis classification, 12 hips were rated as Grade 0, 3 hips as Grade I, and 1 hip as Grade II. ResultsThe operation time was 90-135 minutes;the intraoperative blood loss was 400-800 mL;10 cases accepted blood transfusion and the amount of blood transfusion was 200-600 mL;the postoperative drainage volume was 100-300 mL;and the hospitalization time was 7-12 days. All the cases achieved primary healing of incision with no early complications. Two cases had numb in the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve innervating area. All patients were followed up 12-26 months (mean, 20 months). The X-ray examination showed osseous healing at osteotomy site, and the healing time was 12-16 weeks (mean, 13.5 weeks). No acetabulum fracture, heterotopic ossification, osteonecrosis, and internal fixation loosening occurred during follow-up. No progression of osteoarthritis or acetabular cystic change was observed. At last follow-up, the lateral CE angle was (27.7±6.8)°;the horizontal tilt angle was (16.2±4.8)°;the femoral head extrusion index was 19.7%±5.3%;VAS score was 0.8±0.3;the Harris hip score was 96.8±6.7;and all showed significant differences when compared with preoperative ones (P<0.05). ConclusionFor DDH adults, Bernese osteotomy can effectively increase the acetabulum tolerance, improve the joint function, and slow progress in osteoarthritis, and the short-term effectiveness is satisfactory.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty (THA) combined with subtrochanteric osteotomy in the treatment of Crowe type Ⅳdevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).MethodsBetween April 2008 and June 2016, 71 patients with unilateral Crowe type Ⅳ DDH were treated with THA. Of 71 cases, 44 were performed with subtrochanteric osteotomy (osteotomy group) and 27 were performed without subtrochanteric osteotomy (non-osteotomy group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, body mass, height, body mass index, affected side, and preoperative Harris score between 2 groups (P>0.05). The complications were recorded and the effectiveness was assessed by Harris score. Besides, the femoral dislocation height and the settling depth of sleeve were measured in the pelvic anteroposterior X-ray film pre- and post-operatively.ResultsOsteotomy group was followed up 12-90 months (mean. 34.77 months), and non-osteotomy group was followed up 12-79 months (mean, 34.33 months). There was no significant difference in follow-up time between 2 groups (t=–0.088, P=0.930). There was 11 cases of intraoperative or postoperative complications in osteotomy group, and 3 cases of postoperative complications in non-osteotomy group. Among the osteotomy group, 1 case had nonunion due to infection and received revision after 20 months. No loosening or dislocation of the implant occurred in both 2 groups. Significant differences were found in femoral dislocation height and settling depth of sleeve between 2 groups (t=–8.452, P=0.000; t=6.783, P=0.000). Moreover, the osteotomy length was not correlated with the settling depth of sleeve (r=–0.038, P=0.806). At last follow-up, there was no significant difference in Harris score between 2 groups (t=–1.160, P=0.254).ConclusionTHA combined with subtrochanteric osteotomy can provide a favorable outcome for treating Crowe type Ⅳ DDH. Furthermore, patients with higher femoral dislocation and severely narrow femoral proximal canals are prone to be peformed with subtrochanteric osteotomy.
ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility and effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty (THA) with acetabulum structural bone grafting using autogenous femoral head through direct anterior approach (DAA) in lateral decubitus position in the treatment of Crowe type Ⅲ and Ⅳ developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Methods Between June 2016 and July 2020, 12 patients with Crowe type Ⅲ and Ⅳ DDH were treated with THA with acetabulum structural bone grafting using autogenous femoral head through DAA in lateral decubitus position. There were 2 males and 10 females with an average age of 60.2 years (range, 50-79 years). Crowe classification was type Ⅲ in 10 hips and type Ⅳ in 2 hips. The preoperative Harris score of hip joint was 48.8±7.5, the difference in length of both lower extremities was (3.0±0.7) cm, and the visual analogue scale (VAS) score during activity was 7.2±0.9. The surgical incision length, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and complications were recorded; the position and press-fitting of acetabulum and femoral prosthesis were observed after operation, and the difference in length of both lower extremities was measured; the horizontal coverage of acetabular cup and bone graft were measured, the healing with the host bone and the loosening of the prosthesis were evaluated; Harris score was used to evaluate hip joint function, and VAS score was used to evaluate patients’ pain during activity. Results The average surgical incision length was 9.3 cm, the average operation time was 117 minutes, and the average intraoperative blood loss was 283 mL. Two patients (16.7%) received blood transfusion during operation. There was no acetabular and femoral fractures during operation. All incisions healed by first intention, without dislocation, periprosthetic infection, sciatic nerve injury, deep venous thrombosis, and other complications. One patient had lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury after operation. X-ray films at discharge showed a total acetabular cup level coverage of 93%-100%, with an average of 97.8%, and a bone graft level coverage of 25%-45%, with an average of 31.1%. All the 12 patients were followed up 22-71 months, with an average of 42.2 months. At last follow-up, the Harris score of hip joint was 89.7±3.9, the difference in length of both lower extremities was (0.9±0.4) cm, and the VAS score during activity was 1.1±0.6, which were significantly different from those before operation (P<0.05). During follow-up, there was no patient who needed hip revision surgery because of prosthesis loosening. At last follow-up, there was no translucent line between the graft and the host bone, the graft was fused, the position was good, and there was no obvious movement. One patient had one screw fracture and bone resorption at the outer edge of the graft, but the bone graft did not displace and healed well. ConclusionTHA with acetabulum structural bone grafting using autogenous femoral head through DAA in lateral decubitus position in the treatment of Crowe type Ⅲ and Ⅳ DDH is safe and reliable, and has satisfactory short-term effectiveness.
ObjectiveTo analyze and summarize the short-term effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty (THA) with a tapered, modular neck hip stem for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). MethodsBetween October 2010 and May 2012, 28 patients (31 hips) with DDH and secondary osteoarthritis underwent THA with a tapered, modular neck hip stem. There were 2 males and 26 females, with an average age of 61 years (range, 47-77 years). The unilateral hip was involved in 25 cases and bilateral hips in 3 cases. According to the Crowe system, 22 cases were classified as Crowe type I, 8 as Crowe type Ⅱ, and 1 as Crowe type Ⅲ. At preoperation, the leg length discrepancy was (1.6±0.8) cm; the hip range of motion values were (76.1±12.8)° in flexion, (14.5±6.7)° in abduction, (9.0±4.5)° in adduction, (13.1±6.4)° in internal rotation, and (11.7±7.0)° in external rotation; and the Harris hip score was 44.7±11.1. ResultsFemoral neck fracture occurred in 2 cases (2 hips) during operation, which healed by fixed with steel wire. The incisions healed by first intention. No related complication occurred. The mean follow-up time was 20 months (range, 12-32 months). At last follow-up, the leg length discrepancy was significant decreased to (1.0±0.5) cm (t=-3.512, P=0.002). The hip range of motion values were (102.9±10.1)° in flexion, (32.9±6.0)° in abduction, (19.2±4.3)° in adduction, (34.4±4.2)° in internal rotation, and (32.3±5.1)° in external rotation, all showing significant differences when compared with preoperative values (P<0.05). The Harris hip score was significantly improved to 90.3±6.1 (t=21.263, P=0.000). The X-ray films showed no subsidence, loosening, or breakage in the other cases except 2 cases having subsidence (<2 mm) within 1 year. Heterotopic ossification occurred in 2 hips. ConclusionThe short-term effectiveness of THA with a tapered, modular neck hip stem for DDH is satisfactory. However, the medium and long-term effectiveness still need further follow-up.