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Observational studyEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2024

Comparative analysis of the quality of the cement mantle in hip hemiarthroplasty after femoral neck fracture between three different surgical approaches: a single-center retrospective observational study.

Enrique A Vargas-Meouchi, Diego Gonzalez-Morgado, Kushal Lakhani, Andrés Aliaga-Martínez, Iñaki Mimendia, Diego Soza

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Enrique A Vargas-MeouchiOrthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Passeig Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-2003-4187
Diego Gonzalez-MorgadoOrthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Passeig Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1635-8774
Kushal LakhaniOrthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Passeig Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8801-2839
Andrés Aliaga-MartínezOrthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Passeig Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain. andres.aliaga@vhir.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-6451-3858
Iñaki MimendiaOrthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Passeig Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
Diego SozaOrthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Passeig Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.

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purposeAchieving the initial stability of implants is necessary for hip hemiarthroplasty (HHA), especially in elderly patients, and this can be achieved with a cement mantle of quality. The direct anterior approach (DAA) for HHA lately has shown positive results. However, evidence is lacking of HHA in elderly patients with osteoporosis after femoral neck fracture (FNF). This study compares differences in cement mantle quality after HHA, its complications, radiological outcomes and functional status in elderly patients with FNF intervened through different approaches.

methodsA non-interventional, retrospective case-control study was conducted. 150 cases were selected based on the surgical approach (DAA, DLA and PLA) in a 1:1:1 proportion between 2018 and 2019. Under 75 years old suspicion or confirmation of a pathological fracture were excluded. Antibiotic-loaded cement was utilized. Cement preparation involved vacuum centrifugation and standard instructions for preparation canal and filling, and prosthesis placement were followed.

resultsNo statistically significant differences in cement mantle quality, radiological outcomes, and the majority of the postoperative complications and functional status considering the surgical approach (p > 0.05). However, the DAA was associated significantly with shorter hospital stays (8.3 days vs 11.3 and 13 days for DLA and PLA) a decrease in postoperative blood transfusion (22% vs 34% and 53%), and lower rate of loss of walking (8% vs 20% and 28.6%).

conclusionThe DAA for HHA in patients with FNF provides a high-quality cement mantle, similar to other approaches. Also, the DAA shows advantages like shorter hospital stays and lower transfusion rates in elderly patients.

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Bone CementsFemoral Neck FracturesHemiarthroplastyAgedAged, 80 and overArthroplasty, Replacement, HipCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansMalePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesBone CementsCement mantle qualityDirect anterior approachElderlyFemoral neck fractureHemiarthroplastyHip fracture

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