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Distal locking stem for revision femoral loosening and peri-prosthetic fractures

International Orthopaedics volume 35, pages 275–282 (2011)Cite this article

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Revision total hip arthroplasty in the setting of a large proximal femoral deficiency or a peri-prosthetic fracture remains a challenging problem. We describe the development, surgical technique and the use of cementless revision stems with distal inter-locking screws to provide immediate stability of the femoral implant. Results were assessed in a large multicentre French study conducted with the french hip and knee surgery society (SFHG). We retrospectively reviewed 725 revisions using interlocking stems from 14 French orthopaedic departments. Seven different stems were used in this series. In-patient records were retrieved, and in addition to demographic data the indication for revision, the preoperative and postoperative PMA and Harris hip scores were documented. The bone deficiency was classified on the basis of the French National Orthopaedic Meeting (SOFCOT) classification. Intraoperative complications and problems if any were retrieved from operative notes. Clinical status and radiographs at the final follow-up were evaluated, paying special attention to the metaphyseal filling index. Average follow-up was 4.5 years. As for the clinical results, the mean Harris hip score at last follow-up was 81. Therefore, it increased by an average of 31 points. Bone reconstruction was assessed on the cortico-medullary index in the metaphyseal area and at mid-shaft increasing from 36 to 45 and 54 to 63, respectively. Radiologically, 637 implants were stable, and 40 demonstrated subsidence. Forty-eight implants have been revised. We found a significant relation between the metaphyseal filling index, the stability of the stem and the quality of bone reconstruction. Results were analysed with respect to three groups of stems: group 1 was a straight, partially HA-coated implant; group 2 was a curved, fully HA-coated implant; and group 3 was a curved, partially-coated implant. Group 1 showed a significantly higher rate of failure when compared with the others types of implants. Group 2 had better functional results than group 3, which in turn reported better results than group 1. With regard to implant fixation, group 2 had significantly better results. Both groups 2 and 3 induced less thigh pain than group 1. The distal interlocking stem has shown promising results for femoral revisions. The advantages are initial axial and rotational stability and consistent bony in-growth owing to hydroxyapatite coating. Distal locked stems are mainly indicated to treat complex femoral revision with severe bone loss and peri-prosthetic fractures.

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  1. Orthopaedic Department, CHU Amiens, Amiens, France

    Patrice Mertl

  2. Orthopaedic Department, CHU Tours, Tours, France

    Philippe Rosset

  3. Orthopaedic Department, CHU Saint Etienne, Saint Etienne, France

    Remy Philippot

  4. Orthpaedic Surgery, CHU Lille, Lille, France

    Henri Migaud

  5. Orthopaedic Surgery, CHU Cannes, Cannes, France

    Jacques Tabutin

  6. Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinique du Parc, Paris, France

    Denis Van de Velde

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Mertl, P., Philippot, R., Rosset, P. et al. Distal locking stem for revision femoral loosening and peri-prosthetic fractures. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 35, 275–282 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-1182-6

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Keywords

  • Femoral Component
  • Periprosthetic Fracture
  • Thigh Pain
  • Bone Reconstruction
  • Transfemoral Approach