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SynthesisThe Journal of international medical research2022

Association between sagittal spinal alignment and mechanical complications after primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review.

Hiltunen Susanna, Repo Jussi, Karjalainen Teemu, Kyrölä Kati

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Hiltunen SusannaDepartment of Surgery, Central Finland Hospital Nova, Jyväskylä, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5962-5302
Repo JussiDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Unit of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Tampere University Hospital and Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
Karjalainen TeemuDepartment of Surgery, Central Finland Hospital Nova, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Kyrölä KatiDepartment of Surgery, Central Finland Hospital Nova, Jyväskylä, Finland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTotal hip arthroplasty (THA) affects pelvic posture and spinal alignment. These postural changes may further predispose patients to mechanical complications (MCs) after THA. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review to investigate whether any high-quality studies have assessed the association between sagittal spinal alignment and MCs after primary THA.

methodsInclusion criteria for studies were adult patients (age ≥18 years), primary THA, pre- and postoperative spinopelvic standing sagittal radiographs acquired preoperatively and at a minimum of 6-month follow-up, measurements of spinopelvic parameters, and reporting of possible MCs after THA. The review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines.

resultsSix articles met the inclusion criteria. Although several studies confirmed the importance of spinal alignment when planning THA, these mainly investigated pelvic mobility as a risk factor for THA dislocation. Radiological follow-up imaging practices varied, and studies focused on different individual spinopelvic parameters.

conclusionBased on our study findings, no conclusions can be drawn regarding the association between sagittal spinal alignment and MCs after primary THA. Further research is needed to improve our knowledge of the connection between MCs after THA and sagittal spinal alignment.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, HipAdolescentAdultHumansPelvisPostureRadiographySpinePelvic tiltreviewsagittal alignmentspinal alignmenttotal hip dislocationtotal hip replacement

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PMID35971315
PMCPMC9386850

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