Age-Associated Changes in Proximal Femur Morphology Affect Femoral Component Sizing in Cementless Hip Arthroplasty.

Background: In cementless hip arthroplasty, the femoral component should obtain firm fixation within the endosteal bone and achieve adequate reconstruction of hip joint biomechanics simultaneously. Previous anatomical studies described age-related changes of the proximal femoral canal, such as canal widening, which theoretically necessitates the use of larger stem sizes in elderly patients. This study examines a potential association between patients' age at surgery and the implant size of a cementless femoral component.

Metallic hemiarthroplasty or arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint as treatment for hallux rigidus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Arthrodesis and metallic hemiarthroplasty are two surgical interventions for the treatment of end-stage osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP1) joint. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare the two operations with regards to patient-reported outcomes, pain reduction, complications and revision rates.

Methods: A systematic literature search identified all relevant studies.

Femoral Head Size is Correlated With Head Position in Very Elderly Patients.

Background: In cases of femoral neck fracture, it is often not possible to accurately determine the original position of the head center to assess appropriate restoration of leg length. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of predicting the position of the femoral head center based on new and established correlations between the femoral head diameter (FHD) and the distance between the lesser trochanter and the femoral head center (LT-FHC) in the very elderly (aged ≥80 years) as the mainly affected but yet underinvestigated group.

Methods: The FHD and the LT-FHC distance were determined in 148 subjects (104 males, 44 females); 90 aged ≥80 years and 58 aged <80 years.

The Femoral Head Center Shifts in a Mediocaudal Direction During Aging.

Background: Accurate reconstruction of hip joint biomechanics is the key stone in total hip arthroplasty. Although proximal femur morphology is known to vary with both age and gender, few studies investigated this in the very elderly (ie, ≥80 years). The purpose of this study was to compare basic morphological parameters describing the position of the femoral head between very elderly and middle-aged subjects.