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Maciej Kostewicz1, Marcin Zaczyk2, Grzegorz Szczęsny1
1Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|October 16, 2025
Summary
Accurate implant positioning in total hip arthroplasty (THA) is crucial for prosthetic stability. Deviations compromise biomechanical integrity, increasing dislocation risk, highlighting the need for precise surgical alignment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Medical Imaging Analysis
Background:
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA) effectively treats hip disease but faces prosthetic dislocation.
- Dislocation is a common complication impacting THA outcomes.
- Understanding biomechanical factors influencing stability is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the biomechanical effects of varying implant positions in THA.
- To assess how acetabular cup and femoral stem alignment influence prosthetic stability.
- To quantify the impact of malpositioning on hip joint mechanics.
Main Methods:
- Developed a 3D finite element model (FEM) of the hip joint using CT data.
- Simulated diverse implant configurations with variations in cup inclination, anteversion, stem depth, and offset.
- Applied muscle forces for single-leg stance and calculated safety factors (SF) to assess mechanical performance.
Main Results:
- Optimal positioning (45° inclination, 15° anteversion, standard offset, optimal depth) yielded high SF values (9-12), indicating low dislocation risk.
- Malpositioned implants, especially with altered anteversion or offset, significantly reduced SF values (2-5).
- Reduced SF was most pronounced in specific acetabular regions, suggesting localized stress concentration.
Conclusions:
- Precise implant alignment is critical for biomechanical stability in THA.
- Deviations from optimal positioning substantially increase dislocation risk.
- Individualized preoperative planning and surgical navigation are recommended to improve THA outcomes.
