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Total hip replacement for the dislocated hip.

G Jaroszynski1, I G Woodgate, K J Saleh

  • 1Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

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|May 25, 2001
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Total hip replacement for dislocated hips is complex, but bone grafting offers a solution. This technique helps achieve anatomical placement, restore bone stock, and lengthen the leg, improving outcomes for young patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hip Reconstruction
  • Biomaterials and Bone Grafts

Background:

  • Total hip replacement (THR) for dislocated hips presents greater technical challenges compared to subluxated hips.
  • Existing clinical and radiographic outcomes for THR in completely dislocated hips are often suboptimal.
  • Specific surgical considerations include identifying acetabula, protecting the sciatic nerve, and addressing leg length discrepancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of structural bone grafting in total hip replacement for dislocated hips.
  • To assess the long-term viability and functional contribution of bone grafts in this patient population.
  • To determine if bone grafting can improve acetabular coverage and restore anatomical hip center.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients undergoing THR for dislocated hips, with a focus on those utilizing structural bone grafts.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques including acetabular medialization, high hip center creation, and the application of structural grafts.
  • Assessment of graft integration, bone stock restoration, and leg length equalization over a minimum 10-year follow-up period.

    • Main Results:

    • Structural bone grafts remained intact in a significant majority of cases for at least 10 years post-surgery.
    • Bone grafting successfully restored bone stock, facilitating anatomical placement of the acetabular component.
    • Graft utilization aided in achieving adequate acetabular coverage and restoring leg length, crucial for younger patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Structural bone grafting is a reliable method for managing acetabular deficiencies in total hip replacement for dislocated hips.
    • This technique provides durable restoration of bone stock and leg length, leading to improved functional outcomes.
    • Bone grafting is particularly beneficial for younger patients requiring hip revision or complex primary THR due to dislocation.