Background: Meta-diaphyseal fixation of straight, tapered, uncemented stems has been proven to be very reliable for total hip arthroplasty in 10 to 20 years of follow-up studies. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether the implant survival as well as radiological and functional outcome have changed in patients with a minimum follow-up of 30 years.
Methods: From a total of 210 patients, who received a straight, rectangular, tapered cementless stem and a threaded cup, there were 37 total hip arthroplasties (33 patients) still available for follow-up after a minimum of 30 years. Patients were examined clinically and radiographically, and revision surgeries were recorded.
Results: There was a low rate of revisions of the femoral stem with a survival probability of 0.92 (confidence interval 0.85 to 0.96) at 30 years. Survival probability of the acetabular component decreased drastically with 0.45 (confidence interval 0.30 to 0.59). Radiographic analysis of the stem revealed radiolucencies in 73% (n = 16), but only in the proximal/metaphyseal part and none of the stems were radiographically loose.
Conclusion: In this minimum 30-year follow-up study, a straight rectangular cementless implant continues to provide excellent implant survival and high patient satisfaction. However, survival rates of the whole total hip replacement system were reduced by a high revision rate due to wear-related problems.
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Cureus
December 2024
Anesthesiology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
Postoperative disorders of consciousness can arise from various factors, making diagnosis challenging. This report presents a case of a disorder of consciousness that occurred after awakening from general anesthesia, in which various examinations including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were conducted, but the cause could not be identified. A man in his 60s with a history of hypertension and cerebral hemorrhage underwent revision total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia for a left periprosthetic hip fracture.
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MBBS, FRACS, FAOthA, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Cork University Hospital, Ireland.
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January 2025
Department of Orthopaedic, Sunshine Bone and Joint Insitute, KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is recognized as one of the most effective surgical procedures for the treatment of end-stage hip arthritis. However, the increasing number of primary THA cases has led to a corresponding rise in the frequency of revision surgeries, which are often more complex and challenging due to severe acetabular bone loss. In such cases, managing Paprosky type 3A and 3B defects requires precise implant design and advanced surgical techniques.
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