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01.02.2017 | Hip Arthroplasty
Isolated acetabular revision with femoral stem retention after bipolar hip arthroplasty
Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Ausgabe 3/2017
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Introduction
In bipolar hemiarthroplasty, migration of the outer cup component into the acetabular cup, with evidence of severe osteolysis in the acetabulum, commonly occurs without loosening of the femoral component. The merits of retaining the stable femoral component in these cases have been debated. Our study aimed to determine whether revision of the acetabular component in isolation could be successfully performed.
Materials and methods
The data of 54 patients (61 hips), 44 women, and 10 men, aged 67.7 (range 47–86) years at the time of the index revision, were analyzed. The average time from primary operation to revision surgery was 14.9 (range 1.0–27.0) years, with an average follow-up time after revision of 5.2 (range, 1.0–18.7) years. Indications for acetabular revision included migration of the outer cup component (N = 55), disassembly of the bipolar cup (N = 4), and recurrent dislocation (N = 2). Fixation of the femoral stem was cementless in 49 hips and cemented in 12. Bone grafting for osteolysis of the proximal femur around the stem was performed in six hips. An acetabular reinforcement ring with a cemented cup was used in 31 hips, with cementless cup fixation in 29 hips, and cemented cup in one case.
Results
On average, the Harris hip score improved from 57.0 ± 21.6 to 87.4 ± 6.40 points after revision. Two cases of femoral periprosthetic fracture were treated with osteosynthesis 3 year post-revision. There was no evidence of loosening of the femoral stem or subsidence, with a non-progressive radiolucent line <2 mm identified in one case. There was no incidence of dislocation or deep infection, and all components were judged to be stable at the final follow-up.
Conclusion
Isolated acetabular revision can be reliably performed in cases of failed bipolar hemiarthroplasty with a well-fixed femoral component.