Total hip arthroplasty with subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy for high hip dislocation.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA) with subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy for high hip dislocation.

METHODS:

In this retrospective study, the results of 24 primary THAs with acetabular reconstruction and subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy in 21 patients with high hip dislocation were evaluated. The acetabula were reconstructed with cemented or uncemented cups and bone grafting. Transverse subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomies were applied and the osteotomy sites treated by bone grafting and cable fixation. Assessment was by Hip Harris scores and radiographic evaluation.

RESULTS:

The mean follow-up time was 42 months (18-108 months), three cases being lost to follow-up 18-27 months postoperatively. The HHS improved from 47.5 ± 8.7 to 88.5 ± 3.1. The mean length of femoral segments removed was 2.5 ± 0.8 cm (range, 1.0-4.5 cm) and mean acetabular inclination 43° ± 5° (range, 31°-54°). Caudalization of the femoral head center was 3.2 ± 3.0 mm (range, -3 to 12 mm) and lateralization 4.0 ± 4.0 mm (range, -9 to 11 mm). Mean greater trochanter height relative to theoretical hip center was 5.2 ± 1.0 cm (range, 3.5-7.1 cm) preoperatively and 0.2 ± 0.6 cm (range, -0.9 to 1.2 cm) postoperatively. Intraoperative trochanteric fractures occurred in three cases and sciatic nerve palsy in one.

CONCLUSION:

THA with subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy is an effective technique for treating high hip dislocation. Its advantages include improvement in limb imbalance and decreased risk of sciatic nerve injury.

• Authors: Wen-bin Hua, Shu-hua Yang, Wei-hua Xu, Shu-nan Ye, Xian-zhe Liu, Jing Wang, Yong Feng
• Journal: Orthopaedic surgery (Orthop Surg) Vol. 7 Issue 2 Pg. 112-8 (May 2015) ISSN: 1757-7861 [Electronic] Australia
• PMID: 26033991 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Video-Audio Media)
• Copyright: © 2015 Chinese Orthopaedic Association and Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd.

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip (methods)
• Bone Transplantation
• Female
• Femur (surgery)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hip Dislocation, Congenital (surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Osteotomy (methods)
• Retrospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome