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Double Row Hip Abductor Reconstruction with Fasciae Latae Transfer for Severe Trendelenburg after Hip Arthroplasty

by Bruno Capurro-Soler, Wilson Pizarro-Geraldo, Eduardo Badillo-Pérez, Sebastián González-Vonder Meden, Omar Rivera-Mora, Emerson García-Salas, Francesco Vecchi and Aldo Arguelles

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(19), 5964; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195964 - 7 Oct 2024

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Background/Objectives: Tendinopathy of the gluteus medius and minimus tendons is a primary source of lateral hip pain, ranging from interstitial and partial-thickness tears to complete tears. Treatments include muscle transfers, Achilles tendon allograft procedures, and primary repairs with allografts. This study evaluated [...] Read more.

Background/Objectives: Tendinopathy of the gluteus medius and minimus tendons is a primary source of lateral hip pain, ranging from interstitial and partial-thickness tears to complete tears. Treatments include muscle transfers, Achilles tendon allograft procedures, and primary repairs with allografts. This study evaluated the one-year outcomes of gluteus medius and minimus reconstruction using an open double-row technique with a partial tensor fasciae latae transfer for severe Trendelenburg post-total hip arthroplasty. Methods: A prospective study involving eight patients who underwent surgery from April to December 2023 was conducted. The surgery involved an open technique with double-row suture reinforcement and tensor fasciae latae autograft. Outcomes were measured using strength, the Harris Hip Score (HHS), 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), Hip Outcome Tool (HOT), International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Follow-ups occurred at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively. Results: At an average follow-up of 7.17 months, significant improvements in both hip function and quality of life were observed. The SF-12 quality of life score increased from 27 preoperatively to 34 by month 12. Hip functionality, as measured by the HHS, showed a marked improvement from 48 to 94 points, particularly after six months. The HOT score for hip functionality rose by 23 points by the third month, reaching an average of 86 points. Similarly, the iHOT score increased from 20 to 83 points starting at month 3, reflecting substantial improvements in hip function. Statistically significant improvements were noted at as early as month 3 (p = 0.02), with highly significant gains by month 6 (p < 0.01), which remained stable through month 12 (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Reconstruction of the gluteus medius and minimus tendons using an open double-row technique with a partial tensor fasciae latae transfer significantly enhances hip function and quality of life. Over an average follow-up period of 7.17 months, patients experienced notable improvements. This technique is an effective option for treating lateral hip pain due to tendinopathy. Full article

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Anterior Minimally Invasive Approach (AMIS) for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Analysis of the First 1000 Consecutive Patients Operated at a High Volume Center

by Cesare Faldini, Valentino Rossomando, Matteo Brunello, Claudio D’Agostino, Federico Ruta, Federico Pilla, Francesco Traina and Alberto Di Martino

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2617; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092617 - 29 Apr 2024

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(1) Background: Direct anterior approach (DAA) has recently acquired popularity through improvements such as the anterior minimally invasive surgical technique (AMIS). This retrospective study examines the first 1000 consecutive THAs performed utilizing the AMIS approach in a high-volume center between 2012 and 2017. [...] Read more.

(1) Background: Direct anterior approach (DAA) has recently acquired popularity through improvements such as the anterior minimally invasive surgical technique (AMIS). This retrospective study examines the first 1000 consecutive THAs performed utilizing the AMIS approach in a high-volume center between 2012 and 2017. (2) Methods: 1000 consecutive THAs performed at a single institution utilizing the AMIS approach were retrospectively analyzed with a minimum five-year follow-up. Full evaluation of demographic information, clinical parameters, intraoperative complications, and radiological examinations are reported. (3) Results: Overall complication rate was 9.4% (94/1000), including 8 dislocations, 57 femoral-cutaneous nerve injuries, 12 intraoperative femoral fractures, 9 infections and 8 leg length discrepancy. Implant survival rates were 98.5% at 1 year, 97.5% at 3 years, 97% at 5 years, and 95.3% at 7 years. Causes of failure included periprosthetic fractures (0.8%), implant dislocations (0.6%), septic loosening (0.5%), aseptic mobilizations (0.2%), and symptomatic limb length discrepancies (0.2%). (4) Conclusions: Controversies persist around the direct anterior approach (DAA) for THA, primarily regarding the increased complications rate during the learning curve. However, this study advocates for widespread adoption of the DAA approach. The results demonstrate acceptable complication rates and remarkable functional outcomes, affirming its viability in the broader orthopedic patient population. Full article

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Ultrasound-Guided Hip Injections with High Density Hyaluronic Acid: Outcome at One Year Follow Up

by Antonino Giulio Battaglia, Rocco D’Apolito, Fabio Labionda, Joil Ramazzotti and Luigi Zagra

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2515; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092515 - 25 Apr 2024

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Background: The ultrasound-guided viscosupplementation of the hip joint with hyaluronic acid (HA) is considered a standard procedure among the conservative treatments for hip arthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical benefit and the incidence of adverse events of [...] Read more.

Background: The ultrasound-guided viscosupplementation of the hip joint with hyaluronic acid (HA) is considered a standard procedure among the conservative treatments for hip arthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical benefit and the incidence of adverse events of the technique in an observational study at one year follow up. Methods: We evaluated a consecutive series of 85 patients with a diagnosis of symptomatic arthritis who underwent intra-articular ultrasound-guided hyaluronic acid injections. The scales used for evaluation were modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster University), and Hip Outcome Score (HOS) with subscale Sport (HOSs), for pain the Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). The patients were classified according to Tonnis’ radiological classification of arthritis (range 0–3): 20 patients (grade 0), 32 (grade 1), 18 (grade 2), 15 (grade 3). Results: At last follow up, all the scales increased: mHHS from 59.35 to 82.1, HOS from 69.45 to 78.53, HOss from 47.4 to 58.11, VAS from 6.09 to 3.97, WOMAC from 33.2 to 31.5 (p < 0.05 for all the parameters); the results were elaborated with GraphPad Prism v5.0 (Prism Software La Jolla, CA, USA) using Wilcoxon’s test. A total of 13 patients out of 85 needed arthroplasty, all classified as Tonnis grade 3. No serious adverse events were noted due to the procedure. Conclusions: Based on our findings, indication for the use of hyaluronic acid is limited to patients with mild to moderate arthritis. Patients in advanced arthritis refusing replacement surgery and asking for this treatment should be informed about the poor results of the technique even in the short term. Full article

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When Is a Two-Stage Surgical Procedure Indicated in the Treatment of Pseudotumors of the Hip? A Retrospective Study of 21 Cases and a Review of the Literature

by Mariachiara Cerchiaro, Giulia Trovarelli, Andrea Angelini, Elisa Pala, Antonio Berizzi, Carlo Biz and Pietro Ruggieri

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 815; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030815 - 31 Jan 2024

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(1) Background: A pseudotumor of the hip is a sterile, non-neoplastic soft tissue mass associated with total hip arthroplasties. Pseudotumors may mimic soft tissue tumors or infections, and thus a differential diagnosis is crucial, and biopsy is recommended. The purpose of this [...] Read more.

(1) Background: A pseudotumor of the hip is a sterile, non-neoplastic soft tissue mass associated with total hip arthroplasties. Pseudotumors may mimic soft tissue tumors or infections, and thus a differential diagnosis is crucial, and biopsy is recommended. The purpose of this study was to compare the complications and functional results between one-stage and two-stage procedures. (2) Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 21 patients surgically treated at our institution with “pseudotumors” associated with hip prosthesis (8 male, 13 female with a mean age of 69 years). One-stage revision was performed in 10 cases and two-stage reversion in 10, with excision only in 1 case. Complications were classified as major and minor and functional results assessed using the Harris Hip Score (HHS). (3) Results: Five patients (24%) reported major complications. The survival rate for all complications was 75%. The overall survival rate was 95% at 5 years. The mean HHS ranged from 35 pre-op to 75 post-op, highlighting improved functional results in all cases. We recorded no differences in complications or functional outcomes between the one- and two-stage procedures. (4) Conclusions: In our experience, the two-stage surgical approach is preferable in cases with major bone defects and larger pseudotumor sizes. The use of custom-made 3D-printed prostheses is increasing and is a further reason to prefer two-stage revision. Full article

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Does Body Mass Index (BMI) Affect the Reconstruction of Biomechanical Parameters in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Replacement (THR) through the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA)?

by Manuel Weißenberger, Tizian Heinz, Dominik Rak, Ioannis Stratos, Philip Mark Anderson, Martin Lüdemann, Konstantin Horas, Axel Jakuscheit and Maximilian Rudert

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 467; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020467 - 15 Jan 2024

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Objective: Direct anterior approach total hip replacement (DAA-THR) is gaining increased interest due to its tissue-sparing nature and rapid recovery. Obesity has been shown to be a significant parameter influencing cup positioning in DAA-THR. It was the intention of this retrospective study to [...] Read more.

Objective: Direct anterior approach total hip replacement (DAA-THR) is gaining increased interest due to its tissue-sparing nature and rapid recovery. Obesity has been shown to be a significant parameter influencing cup positioning in DAA-THR. It was the intention of this retrospective study to examine how obesity would influence the restoration of native hip biomechanical parameters during DAA-THR. Materials and Methods: A total of 74 patients from a high-volume university orthopedic center after unilateral DAA-THA were included. Patients were retrospectively allocated to a study group (BMI > 30 kg/m²) and a control group (BMI < 30 kg/m²). Furthermore, propensity-score matching for baseline parameters was performed, leaving 30 patients in each group. Biomechanical parameters of the hip (i.e., femoral offset (FO), abductor lever arm (ABL), acetabular offset (AO), center of rotation (COR), stem alignment (SA), body weight lever arm (BWL), cup inclination (CI), and leg length discrepancy (LLD) were evaluated on standardized plain radiographs, and parameters were compared to the native contralateral hip. Results: Mean BMI in the study group was 35.07 ± 5.13 kg/m² and 25.43 ± 2.64 kg/m² in the control group. There was a significant decrease of the ABL only in the study cohort (p = 0.01). CI and SA did not differ between both cohorts. FO was slightly increased compared to the native hip in both groups. There was a marginally higher but non-significant proportion of improper FO restoration in the study group (19 vs. 16 patients, p = 0.60). Conclusions: Obesity, as quantified by BMI, only has a limited impact on the adequate reconstruction of native biomechanical parameters of the hip during DAA-THR. ABL was the only parameter to be significantly decreased in the overweight patients after DAA-THR. Therefore, special care should be taken on proper acetabular reaming and consequent seating of the cup in the obese patient to avoid excessive lateral positioning. Full article

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Survival and Results after Resection and Reconstruction with Megaprosthesis at the Hip in Octogenarians

by Guido Scoccianti, Matteo Innocenti, Roberto Scanferla, Federico Scolari, Francesco Muratori, Andrea Ungar, Carlo Rostagno and Domenico Andrea Campanacci

J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(24), 7740; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12247740 - 17 Dec 2023

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Few data are available about results after procedures of resection and megaprosthesis at the hip in very elderly patients. The aim of our study was to ascertain survival and complications in patients aged 80 or older undergoing these major orthopedic procedures. A consecutive [...] Read more.

Few data are available about results after procedures of resection and megaprosthesis at the hip in very elderly patients. The aim of our study was to ascertain survival and complications in patients aged 80 or older undergoing these major orthopedic procedures. A consecutive series of 27 procedures in 26 patients aged 80–93 years was evaluated. In total, 15 procedures were performed due to oncological diseases, 6 were performed following joint arthroplasty failures or periprosthetic fractures, and 6 were performed after trauma or trauma sequelae. Survival of the patients ranged from 0 to 122 months. Overall survival was 56% at 3 years, 24% at 5 years, and 16% at 8 years. An early postoperative death during the first 3 months occurred in five patients (18.5%). The only preoperative parameter negatively affecting survival was preoperative hemoglobin lower than 11 g/dL. Local complications were similar to reported rates in all-age patients’ series. In our experience, resection and megaprosthetic reconstruction can also be a valid choice in very elderly patients, with 56% of patients living more than two years from surgery and 24% more than five. Nevertheless, early postoperative deaths are frequent. A multidisciplinary evaluation of frailty of the patient must be accomplished, and patients and relatives must be informed about the risks of the procedure. Full article

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Local Antibiotic Infusion in Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

by Atthakorn Jarusriwanna, Wenbo Mu and Javad Parvizi

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(16), 4848; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13164848 - 16 Aug 2024

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Local antibiotic infusion has emerged as a promising adjunctive therapy, delivering high concentrations of antibiotics directly to the infection site. This approach aims to enhance eradication of pathogens while minimizing systemic side effects associated with prolonged antibiotic use. This narrative review encompassed 10 [...] Read more.

Local antibiotic infusion has emerged as a promising adjunctive therapy, delivering high concentrations of antibiotics directly to the infection site. This approach aims to enhance eradication of pathogens while minimizing systemic side effects associated with prolonged antibiotic use. This narrative review encompassed 10 articles focused on all three procedures of surgical intervention for periprosthetic joint injection (PJI) following total hip arthroplasty (THA): debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR), single-stage revision arthroplasty, and two-stage revision arthroplasty. Recent studies report success rates ranging from 90 to 100% in patients undergoing DAIR, 82 to 100% in single-stage revision arthroplasty, and 80% in two-stage revision arthroplasty. The adjunctive use of local antibiotic infusion alongside surgical treatment for PJI following THA provides high success rates and is associated with low systemic complications, such as renal toxicity. Further research, particularly high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs), is warranted to validate and refine treatment protocols, ensuring consistent efficacy and safety. Full article

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Cementless Primary Stems in Revision Hip Arthroplasty: A Narrative Review

by Francesco Castagnini, Francesco Pardo, Stefano Lucchini, Marco Rotini, Bruno Cavalieri, Mattia Dalla Rosa, Stefano Vitacca, Alberto Di Martino, Cesare Faldini and Francesco Traina

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 604; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020604 - 21 Jan 2024

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Cementless primary stems in revision hip arthroplasties may be conservative options to preserve bone stock and provide adequate reconstruction of the hip biomechanics. However, there is still little evidence about indications, limitations, and outcomes. This narrative review showed that conventional standard stems were [...] Read more.

Cementless primary stems in revision hip arthroplasties may be conservative options to preserve bone stock and provide adequate reconstruction of the hip biomechanics. However, there is still little evidence about indications, limitations, and outcomes. This narrative review showed that conventional standard stems were adopted in different revision settings, up to Paprosky IIIA grade bone defects. In cases of acceptable metaphyseal bone stock, when a scratch fit of at least 4 cm can be achieved, a conventional cementless stem may be an adequate solution. Mid-term clinical and radiographic outcomes and survival rates were similar to long revision stems, whereas complications, surgical time, and costs were lower among conventional stems. However, unsuitable contexts for conventional stems included canal diameters larger than 18 mm and failed revision stems with cortical weakening. Even short stems can be considered in revisions, in order to preserve bone stock and stay proximal to femoral remodeling zones and bone/cement plugs. Short stems were successfully adopted up to Paprosky IIIA bone defects, achieving mid-term survival rates not inferior to long revision stems. Ageing, osteoporosis, and intraoperative femoral fractures were the main negative prognostic factors. In very select cases, a downsizing technique (from longer to shorter stems) may be adopted to simplify the procedure and reduce complications. Full article

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