Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cementless acetabular reconstruction after acetabular fracture.

C Bellabarba1, R A Berger, C D Bentley

  • 1Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. cbella@u.washington.edu

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|June 16, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Total hip arthroplasty using cementless acetabular reconstruction yields similar intermediate-term results for posttraumatic and nontraumatic arthritis. However, posttraumatic cases, especially those with prior open reduction, involve longer procedures and greater blood loss.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Identifying best practices for RTTs and dosimetrists: a Delphi consensus study on standardizing workflows in proton therapy.

Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology·2026
Same author

Towards proton therapy guidelines for radiation therapists and dosimetrists: A scoping review.

Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology·2025
Same author

The state of methamphetamine ('tik') use among youth in the Western Cape, South Africa.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2016
Same author

[The AOSpine Classification of Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Injuries].

Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie·2016
Same author

[Erratum: The AOSpine classification case spinal injuries].

Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie·2016
Same author

Systemic cobalt toxicity from total hip arthroplasties: review of a rare condition Part 1 - history, mechanism, measurements, and pathophysiology.

The bone & joint journal·2016

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Arthroplasty
  • Trauma Reconstruction

Background:

  • Posttraumatic arthritis after acetabular fracture often leads to inferior total hip arthroplasty (THA) outcomes compared to nontraumatic arthritis.
  • Cementless acetabular reconstruction in this context requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Compare intermediate-term THA results using cementless acetabular components in posttraumatic vs. nontraumatic arthritis.
  • Evaluate the impact of prior operative (open reduction) versus closed treatment of acetabular fractures on THA outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty THAs with cementless acetabular components for posttraumatic osteoarthritis were analyzed.
  • Patients were divided into groups based on prior acetabular fracture treatment: open reduction (n=15) vs. closed treatment (n=15).

Related Experiment Videos

  • Results were compared to 204 primary THAs for nontraumatic arthritis with cementless reconstruction.

    • Main Results:

    • Posttraumatic arthritis THA involved longer operative times, greater blood loss, and higher transfusion needs than nontraumatic cases.
    • Prior open reduction for acetabular fractures led to significantly longer procedures, more blood loss, and higher transfusion requirements compared to closed treatment.
    • Despite increased operative demands, 90% of posttraumatic arthritis patients achieved good or excellent results, with a 10-year survival rate of 97%.

    Conclusions:

    • Cementless acetabular reconstruction in THA for posttraumatic osteoarthritis provides intermediate-term results comparable to those for nontraumatic arthritis.
    • Prior open reduction of acetabular fractures increases operative complexity (longer duration, more blood loss) but may reduce bone deficiency.
    • THA after acetabular fracture is a viable option with good long-term survival, irrespective of initial fracture treatment.