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ArticleJournal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology2022

Pre-operative templating in THA using a short stem system: precision and accuracy of 2D versus 3D planning method.

Patrick Reinbacher, Maria Anna Smolle, Joerg Friesenbichler, Alexander Draschl, Andreas Leithner, Werner Maurer-Ertl

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Article in Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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19 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Patrick ReinbacherDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0786-8956
Maria Anna SmolleDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria. maria.smolle@medunigraz.at.
Joerg FriesenbichlerDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.
Alexander DraschlDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.
Andreas LeithnerDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.
Werner Maurer-ErtlDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTotal hip arthroplasty (THA) is the most successful orthopaedic surgery of the past century. The current study aimed to compare the accuracy of digital planning using 2D versus 3D templating. MATERIALS AND

methodsNinety-five THAs in 90 patients were included in the current study. Pre- and post-operative X-rays (in two planes) and low-dose rotation computed tomography scans from hip to foot were performed. Paired t-test and regression analyses were conducted to compare 2D and 3D templating accuracy of the definitive implant.

resultsCup size planned both with 2D (p < 0.0001) and 3D (p = 0.012) templating was significantly different from the definitively used cup size. The difference between the 2D-planned and implanted stem size (p < 0.0001) was statistically significant. In contrast, there were no significant differences in the 3D-planned and implanted stem size (p = 0.181). Three-dimensional templating showed significantly higher accuracy than 2D templating in terms of cup size (1.1 ± 1.4 versus 1.7 ± 1.8; p = 0.007) and stem size (0.3 ± 0.6 versus 0.7 ± 0.7; p < 0.0001). With increasing body mass index (BMI), 2D templating of the stem became more inaccurate (p = 0.041). Remarkably, 3D templating remained accurate for all components (stem, p = 0.533; cup, p = 0.479) despite increasing BMI.

conclusionDespite extended planning time and increased exposure to radiation, 3D-based planning showed higher accuracy than 2D templating, especially in obese patients. On the basis of our results, we believe that 3D-based pre-operative planning in THA is justifiable and beneficial in patients with increased BMI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, HipHip ProsthesisHumansReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray Computed2D3DShort stemTemplatingTotal hip arthroplasty

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PMID35318558
PMCPMC8941012
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