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ArticleBone & joint open2020

Subtrochanteric femoral shortening for hip centre restoration in complex total hip arthroplasty with functional outcome.

A T Oommen, V J Chandy, Christo Jeyaraj, Madhavi Kandagaddala, T D Hariharan, A Arun Shankar, P M Poonnoose, Ravi Jacob Korula

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Article in Bone & joint open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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A T OommenUnit 2, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
V J ChandyUnit 2, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Christo JeyarajUnit 2, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Madhavi KandagaddalaDepartment of Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
T D HariharanUnit 2, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
A Arun ShankarUnit 2, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
P M PoonnooseUnit 2, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID 0000-0001-7715-9982
Ravi Jacob KorulaUnit 2, Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Christian Medical College, Vellore · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsComplex total hip arthroplasty (THA) with subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy is necessary in conditions other than developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and septic arthritis sequelae with significant proximal femur migration. Our aim was to evaluate the hip centre restoration with THAs in these hips.

methodsIn all, 27 THAs in 25 patients requiring THA with femoral shortening between 2012 and 2019 were assessed. Bilateral shortening was required in two patients. Subtrochanteric shortening was required in 14 out of 27 hips (51.9%) with aetiology other than DDH or septic arthritis. Vertical centre of rotation (VCOR), horizontal centre of rotation, offset, and functional outcome was calculated. The mean followup was 24.4 months (5 to 92 months).

resultsThe mean VCOR was 17.43 mm (9.5 to 27 mm) and horizontal centre of rotation (HCOR) was 24.79 mm (17.2 to 37.6 mm). Dislocation at three months following acetabulum reconstruction required femoral shortening for offset correction and hip centre restoration in one hip. Mean horizontal offset was 39.72 (32.7 to 48.2 mm) compared to 42.89 (26.7 to 50.6 mm) on the normal side. Mean Harris Hip Score (HHS) of 22.64 (14 to 35) improved to 79.43 (68 to 92). Mean pre-operative shortening was 3.95 cm (2 to 8 cm). Residual limb length discrepancy was 1.5 cm (0 to 2 cm). Sciatic neuropraxia in two patients recovered by six months, and femoral neuropraxia in one hip recovered by 12 months. Mean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was 13.92 (9 to 19). Mean 12-item short form survey (SF-12) physical scores of 50.6 and mental of 60.12 were obtained.

conclusionTHA with subtrochanteric shortening is valuable in complex hips with high dislocation. The restoration of the hip centre of rotation and offset is important in these hips. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: Femoral shortening useful in conditions other than DDH and septic sequelae.Restoration of hip centre combined with offset to be planned and ensured.

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