Trabecular Metal Use in Paprosky Type 2 and 3 Acetabular Defects: 5-Year Follow-Up

Rhys G E Clement, Andrew G Ray, Deborah J MacDonald, Frazer A Wade, Richard Burnett, Matthew Moran

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The reconstructive challenge of achieving a stable acetabulum in revision total hip arthroplasties in the presence of major osteolytic lesions has led to debate about the most appropriate surgical strategy to minimize implant-related failures. Trabecular metal (TM) implants have become popular but ongoing surveillance of their performance is required.

METHODS: We reviewed the clinical and radiological outcome of a consecutive series of 52 patients (55 hips) who had undergone revision total hip arthroplasty for Paprosky type 2 or 3 acetabular defects with TM revision acetabular shells between 2002 and 2008.

RESULTS: Four implant failures occurred (2 infections and 2 dislocations). Eleven patients from this cohort died (representing 12 hips) before the 5-year follow-up period giving us a follow-up of 78.2%. Implant survival at 5 years was 92% (95% confidence interval: 80.2%-96.9%). There were no cases of radiological loosening. The mean Oxford hip score was 34 (range, 5-48) at a mean follow-up of 63 months (range, 34-105 months).

CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that the use of TM revision shells for complex acetabular reconstruction yields satisfactory results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)863-867
JournalJournal of Arthroplasty
Volume31
Issue number4
Early online date10 Nov 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2016

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