Investigation of contact behavior on a model of the dual-mobility artificial hip joint for Asians in different inner liner thicknesses

BACKGROUND The four components that make up the current dual-mobility artificial hip joint design are the femoral head,the inner liner,the outer liner as a metal cover to prevent wear,and the acetabular cup.The acetabular cup and the outer liner were constructed of 316L stainless steel.At the same time,the inner liner was made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene(UHMWPE).As this new dual-mobility artificial hip joint has not been researched extensively,more tribological research is needed to predict wear.The thickness of the inner liner is a significant component to consider when calculating the contact pressure.AIM To make use of finite element analysis to gain a better understanding of the contact behavior in various inner liner thicknesses on a new model of a dual-mobility artificial hip joint,with the ultimate objective of determining the inner liner thickness that was most suitable for this particular type of dual-mobility artificial hip joint.METHODS In this study,the size of the femoral head was compared between two diameters(28 mm and 36 mm)and eight inner liner thicknesses ranging from 5 mm to 12 mm.Using the finite element method,the contact parameters,including the maximum contact pressure and contact area,have been evaluated in light of the Hertzian contact theory.The simulation was performed statically with dissipated energy and asymmetric behavior.The types of interaction were surface-to-surface contact and normal contact behavior.RESULTS The maximum contact pressures in the inner liner(UHMWPE)at a head diameter of 28 mm and 36 mm are between 3.7-13.5 MPa and 2.7-10.4 MPa,respectively.The maximum von Mises of the inner liner,outer liner,and acetabular cup are 2.4–11.4 MPa,15.7–44.3 MPa,and 3.7–12.6 MPa,respectively,for 28 mm head.Then the maximum von Mises stresses of the 36 mm head are 1.9-8.9 MPa for the inner liner,9.9-32.8 MPa for the outer liner,and 2.6-9.9 MPa for the acetabular cup.A head with a diameter of 28 mm should have an inner liner with a thickness of 12 mm.Whereas the head diameter was 36 mm,an inner liner thickness of 8 mm was suitable.CONCLUSION The contact pressures and von Mises stresses generated during this research can potentially be exploited in estimating the wear of dual-mobility artificial hip joints in general.Contact pressure and von Mises stress reduce with an increasing head diameter and inner liner’s thickness.Present findings would become one of the references for orthopedic surgery for choosing suitable bearing geometric parameter of hip implant.

Meta-analysis of new intervention measures for preventing side effects of artificial joint replacement

BACKGROUND Intertrochanteric fracture of the femur occurs mostly among older people,and seriously affects daily life and quality of life.At present,physical intervention,drug treatment,routine intervention and rehabilitation training are widely used for prevention of side effects,but it is still inconclusive which intervention has the best effect.AIM To compare the effects of new intervention measures for preventing side effects of artificial joint replacement.METHODS We searched the Chinese and English literatures for comparative studies on the prevention of side effects of new interventions for artificial joint replacement from July 2013 to June 2023 in China HowNet,PubMed,Wanfang,Weipu and other databases.Study quality was evaluated by improved Jadad scoring standard,and the effects of different interventions on preventing different complications were analyzed by meta-analysis of evidence-based medicine with Review Manager 5.0 software.RESULTS Ten articles,including 869 cases,were finally included.The preventive effects of different interventions on the side effects of artificial joint replacement were studied,and valid data were extracted.There were two articles on the preventive effects of drug intervention,four on comparison of the preventive effects of combined and single interventions,and three on the preventive effects of physical intervention,rehabilitation training and routine intervention.Meta-analysis showed that the preventive effect of rivaroxaban was significantly better than low molecular weight heparin calcium[mean difference(MD)=-0.16,95%CI:-0.28 to-0.04,P<0.05].The effect of combined intervention was significantly better than that of single intervention(MD=-0.08,95%CI:-0.16 to-0.01,P<0.001).Physical intervention was significantly better than routine intervention and rehabilitation training(MD=0.26,95%CI:0.16–0.36,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Rivaroxaban combined with rehabilitation training is preferred for preventing deep vein thrombosis after artificial joint replacement.In the prevention of pulmonary embolism,rivaroxaban drug intervention is given priority.The effect of combined intervention is better than that of single intervention.

A Biomimetic Hip Joint Simulator and its Application in in vitro Study of the Integrity of Replacement Cemented Hip

A biomimetic hip joint simulator that can be used to evaluate the outcome of the cemented total hip replacement has been designed, manufactured and evaluated. The simulator produces motion in the extension/flexion plane, with a socket to rotate internal/externally. At the same time a dynamic loading cycle is applied. A validation test was performed on a cemented femoral stem within a novel composite femur. The hone quality has a strong effect on the stem migration and on the integrity of the interfaces. The migration of the stem is a combination of 3-D translation and rotation of the stem. Under the same loading conditions, weak bone allows more stem migration than strong bone. There is a great decrease in the strength of the stem-cement interface after the dynamic test, and the weak bone composite exhibited a greater reduction in interfacial strength than the strong bone composite. The decrease of the interfacial strength indicates that the primary bonding between the stem and the cement mantle had deteriorated and the integrity of stem-cement interface was damaged. The study demonstrates the value of using a hip joint simulator to investigate stem migration and interface integrity within the cemented hip replacement, suggesting that method can be used for in vitro evaluation of the biomaterials used in the cemented hip replacements.

Causes and management of prosthesis dislocation after artificial hip replacement

Objective To explore the causes and management of prosthesis disocation after artificaial hip replacement (AHR).Methods Seventeen patients with prosthesis dislocation after AHR during January 2000 to July 2010 were studied

Good accuracy of the alpha-defensin lateral flow test for hip periprosthetic joint infection: A pilot study in a retrospective cohort of 52 patients

BACKGROUND The alpha-defensin lateral flow(ADLF)test is a new diagnostic tool for periprosthetic joint infection(PJI).Test accuracy for combined cohorts of hip and knee PJI has been reported to be good.AIM To assess the accuracy of the ADLF test for hip PJI,and to compare three different diagnostic criteria for PJI.METHODS A cohort of 52 patients was identified,with a painful or poor-functioning total hip-or hemi-arthroplasty,that underwent aspiration and a subsequent ADLF test.PJI was diagnosed with Musculoskeletal Infection Society(MSIS)criteria,and sensitivity,specificity,overall accuracy,positive predictive value and negative predictive value were calculated.Furthermore,test specifics were compared with the European Bone and Joint Infection Society(EBJIS)and 2018 International Consensus Meeting(ICM)criteria for PJI.RESULTS Using MSIS criteria,sensitivity was 100%(CI:54%-100%)and specificity was 89%(CI:76%-96%).Six true positives and 5 false positives were found,including one case of metallosis.Using EBJIS criteria,more PJIs were found(11 vs 6),sensitivity was lower(71%,CI:42%-92%)and specificity was higher(97%,CI:86%-100%),with 4 false negatives and one false positive result.Using 2018 ICM criteria,sensitivity was 91%(62%-100%)and specificity 100%(91%-100%).The results in this cohort are comparable to previous studies.CONCLUSION Overall test accuracy of the ADLF test was good in this cohort,with a sensitivity of 100%and specificity of 89%.Using different PJI definition criteria,sensitivity and specificity changed slightly but overall accuracy remained around 90%.Using the ADLF test in metallosis cases can result in false positive results and should be performed with caution.

Effect of different hip replacement methods under minimally invasive anterolateral approach on bone metabolism and joint pain in patients with femoral neck fracture

Objective: To explore the effect of different hip replacement methods under minimally invasive anterolateral approach on bone metabolism and joint pain in patients with femoral neck fracture. Methods: A total of 110 patients with femoral neck fracture who were treated in Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine between July 2015 and January 2017 were collected and divided into control group and observation group by random number table, each with 55 cases. Control group accepted half hip replacement under minimally invasive anterolateral approach, and observation group accepted total hip replacement under minimally invasive anterolateral approach. The differences in contents of bone metabolism and joint pain-related indexes were compared between the two groups before and after surgery. Results: Before surgery, serum contents of bone formation indexes, bone resorption indexes, inflammatory indexes and pain mediators were not statistically significant between the two groups. 1 month after surgery, serum bone formation indexes PINP, BAP and BGP contents of observation group were higher than those of control group;serum bone resorption indexes β-CTX and TRACP-5b contents were lower than those of control group;serum inflammatory indexes IL-1 and TNF-α contents were lower than those of control group;serum pain mediators 5-HT and PGE2 contents were lower than those of control group. Conclusion: Total hip replacement under minimally invasive anterolateral approach is more effective to promote the formation of bone formation/bone resorption balance and reduce the joint pain.

Survival outcomes of cemented compared to uncemented stems in primary total hip replacement

Total hip replacement(THR) is a successful and reliable operation for both relieving pain and improving function in patients who are disabled with end stage arthritis.The ageing population is predicted to significantly increase the requirement for THR in patients who have a higher functional demand than those of the past. Uncemented THR was introduced to improve the long term results and in particular the results in younger, higher functioning patients. There has been controversy about the value of uncemented compared to cemented THR although there has been a world-wide trend towards uncemented fixation. Uncemented acetabular fixation has gained wide acceptance, as seen in the increasing number of hybrid THR in joint registries, but there remains debate about the best mode of femoral fixation.In this article we review the history and current worldwide registry data, with an in-depth analysis of the New Zealand Joint Registry, to determine the results of uncemented femoral fixation in an attempt to provide an evidence-based answer as to the value of this form of fixation.

Leg-length equalization for total hip joint replacement patients

Objective To investigate the methods to maintain leg equalization for patients undergoing primary total hip joint replacement. Methods 40 patients,45 hips with various diseases were treated by total hip joint replacement from Jan 2000 to Sep 2001.Before operation, the perpendicular length from center of femoral head to the summit of great tuberosity and the tip of less tuberosity to the line of bilateral ischial tuberosity were measured; the length from anterior superior iliac spine to medial malleolus were measured at same time.Leg length was decided and corrected according to these lines. Results Before operation, shortening of limbs were presented in 39 hips, 1 to 4 cm, average 2.4 cm.After operation, discrepancy of both legs was 0～0.8 cm.Apparent limps were not observed in all patients. Conclusion This measurement is a useful method to maintain and recover leg length in total hip joint replacement.

ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH OF COMPUTER-AIDED MODEL OF HIP JOINT BASED ON REVERSE ENGINEERING

Former research work about the modeling of hip joint focus on the uppersegment of femoral, and assumes the acetabulum cup is sphere concave, and the acetabulum prosthesesis semisphere. A method of acquiring the point data on the surface of the hipbone using the reverseengineering technology is presented. After analyzing the acetabulum surface fitting error, arotation ellipsoid CAD model is applied to fit the acetabulum surface, and then optimizationtechnique is used to find the geometric parameters of the model. The fitting error between thesphere and rotation ellipsoid is compared and gets the result that the fitting error of rotationellipsoid is smaller than sphere, and the rotation ellipsoid can describe the shape of theacetabulum better.

A method to calculate the acetabular cup anteversion after total hip replacement based on 3D coordinate system

Aim: To explore an accurate method to calculate acetabular cup anteversion after total hip arthroplasty. Method: 1) A 3D coordinate system was established with the center of the hip joint rotation center base as coordinate center. The acetabular exit plane and Pettersson formula acetabular anteversion and Riten Pradhan formula acetabular anteversion and acetabular true anteversion were drawn;2) Determine the mathematical expression of Pettersson formula acetabular anteversion α and Riten Pradhan formula acetabular anteversion β in the coordinate system. The true acetabular anteversion is projection angle of Pettersson formula acetabular anteversion α on cross-section in the presence of acetabular abduction δ, determining mathematical expression of the acetabular anteversion θ by trigonometric functions. Results: Real acetabular cup anteversion θ = arctg (tgβ/cosδ). Conclusion: The true acetabular cup anteversion and Pettersson formula anteversion and Riten Pradhan for mula anteversion were quite different. The difference was increased with the acetabular cup abduction angle increased. The formula was simple and accurate and worthy of clinical reference.

Preoperative and postoperative risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection in primary total hip arthroplasty:A 1-year experience

BACKGROUND Periprosthetic joint infection(PJI)in primary total hip replacement(THR)is one of the most important threats in orthopedic surgery,so one important surgeon’s target is to avoid or early diagnose a PJI.Although the incidence of PJI is very low(0.69%)in our department,with an average follow-up of 595 d,this infection poses a serious threat due to the difficulties of treatment and the lower functional outcomes after healing.AIM To study the incidence of PJI in all operations occurring in the year 2016 in our department to look for predictive signs of potential infection.METHODS We counted 583 THR for 578 patients and observed only 4 cases of infection(0.69%)with a mean follow-up of 596 d(min 30,max 1451).We reviewed all medical records to collect the data:duration and time of the surgery,presence,type and duration of the antibiotic therapy,preoperative diagnosis,blood values before and after surgery,transfusions,presence of preoperative drugs(in particularly anticoagulants and antiaggregant,corticosteroids and immunosuppressants),presence of some comorbidities(high body mass index,blood hypertension,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,cardiac ischemia,diabetes,rheumatological conditions,previous local infections).RESULTS No preoperative,intraoperative,or postoperative analysis showed a higher incidence of PJI.We did not find any class with evident major odds of PJI.In our study,we did not find any border value to predict PJI and all patients had similar values in both groups(non-PJI and PJI).Only some categories,such as female patients,showed more frequency of PJI,but this difference related to sex was not statistically significant.CONCLUSION We did not find any category with a higher risk of PJI in THR,probably due to the lack of few cases of infection.

Recent advances in minimally invasive total hip replacement surgery approaches

Minimally invasive surgery is a technology that has been seeking breakthroughs in surgery.It is a common goal of both doctors and patients.At present,artificial hip arthroplasty has been in clinical application for more than fifty years,and has been fully affirmed.In recent years,minimally invasive techniques have been applied more clinically.And minimally invasive has the advantages of less bleeding,early postoperative activities and more are accepted by more and more surgeons.However,the current minimally invasive total hip replacement approach is different.This article reviews the approaches and advantages and disadvantages of the minimally invasive artificial hip joint replacements currently used in the clinic in order to provide new ideas for clinical minimally invasive total hip replacement.

Running-in friction of hip joint replacements can be significantly reduced:The effect of surface-textured acetabular cup

Hip joint replacements represent the most effective way of treatment for patients suffering from joint diseases.Despite the rapid improvement of implant materials over the last few decades,limited longevity associated with wear-related complications persists as the main drawback.Therefore,improved tribological perfor-mance is required in order to extend the service life of replacements.The effect of surface texturing of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)acetabular cup was investigated in the present study.Unique tilling method was utilized for manufacturing the dimples with controlled diameter and depths on the contact surface of the cup.The experiments with four commercial femoral components and two model lubricants were realized.The main attention was paid to a coefficient of friction considering the differences between the original and the dimpled cups.Results showed remarkable lowering of friction,in general.Focusing on the simulated human synovial fluid,friction was reduced by 40%(alumina ceramic),38.8%(zirconia toughened ceramic),25.5%(metal),and 9.9%(oxinium).In addition,the dimples helped to keep the friction stable without fluctuations.To conclude,the paper brings a new insight into frictional behaviour of the hip replacements during running-in phase which is essential for overall implant lifespan.It is believed that proper surface texturing may rapidly improve the life quality of millions of patients and may lead to considerable financial savings.

有限元分析技术在膝关节生物力学应用中的特点与优势

背景:有限元分析是一种先进的计算机工程技术,利用数学近似的方法对真实人体进行模拟,可以真实反映膝关节结构内部的生物力学特征,为理解膝关节疾病发病机制、优化手术方案以及开发新型植入材料提供了有效的工具。目的:对膝关节有限元模型的建立及其在膝关节疾病研究中的应用进行综述,并展望了未来的发展趋势。方法:第一作者于2024年4月以“Finite Element Analysis,FEA,knee joint,Finite Element Model,Knee Biomechanics,Knee Osteoarthritis,Knee Prosthesis,Knee Ligaments,Meniscus”为英文检索词在PubMed和EI数据库进行检索,以“有限元分析,有限元模型,膝关节,生物力学,骨关节炎,计算模型,膝关节假体,膝关节韧带,半月板”为中文检索词在中国知网和万方数据库进行检索,最终纳入75篇文献进行分析。结果与结论:①有限元分析法利用医学影像数据获得三维人体模型,将复杂的人体关节结构简化为有限且相互连接的单元,通过对模型施加外部载荷,直观地显示膝关节内部的应力分布。②研究者通过有限元分析深入研究膝关节在不同工况下的内部应力和应变分布,可发现膝关节内部载荷分配平衡改变时,关节软骨的过度载荷及部分区域的负荷下降,这种长期异常应力会引起软骨变形和磨损,最终缺失,对于理解生物力学因素如何引起膝关节退行性变至关重要。③有研究通过有限元分析评估膝骨关节炎患者采用太极拳、步态调整等物理治疗方法的效果,结果显示这些治疗方法减少了软骨的过度负荷,为临床治疗提供了科学理论依据。④临床医生通过有限元分析在手术前进行三维重建、数据测量和模拟手术,能够优化手术治疗策略;此外,还可以通过模拟不同假体的力学特征,改进假体的形状、材料和固定方式,减少患者的并发症,提高患者的治疗效果。⑤人工智能与有限元分析相结合使得有限元模型的构建更为精确和易于操作,极大提高了临床医生医疗实践的效率和患者的治疗效果。⑥有限元分析仅是数字化的模拟,与真实物理状态仍存在一定差异。

声发射技术在关节外科中的应用及价值

背景:声发射技术是无损检测中最可靠和完善的技术之一,被广泛用于机械、土木和水下声学等多个领域的损伤检测。近年来,声发射技术获得较大发展,在医学工程领域得到初步应用,特别是在人体关节的摩擦评估以及植入物监测方面具有优势。目的:总结声发射技术在关节外科中的应用现状、存在问题及未来的发展方向。方法:检索1989年1月至2024年3月PubMed数据库、Web of Science数据库、中国知网、万方数据库发表的相关文献,中文检索词为“声学,髋关节置换术,髋关节假体,假体失效,膝关节骨关节炎,膝关节,监测,人工关节”;英文检索词为“acoustics,hip replacement arthroplasties,hip prosthesis,prosthesis failure,knee osteoarthritides,knee joint,monitoring,artificial joint”。初检得到文章2991篇,根据纳排标准,最终纳入80篇文章进行综述分析。结果与结论:①在关节外科领域中,声发射技术主要用于关节疾病早期的发现与诊断,以及关节置换术中骨裂和术后假体下沉、植入物磨损、无菌性松动、骨裂等的检测;②声发射技术的优势可以弥补传统检测方法的不足,提早发现关节炎,降低术中的损伤风险,监测并减少术后并发症,提高手术安全性和临床效果。

Anterior muscle sparing approach for total hip arthroplasty

The purpose of this review is to examine the validity of positive claims regarding the direct anterior approach(DAA) with a fracture table for total hip arthroplasty. Recent literature regarding the DAA was searched and specific claims investigated including improved early outcomes, speed of recovery, component placement, dislocation rates, and complication rates. Recent literature is positive regarding the effects of total hip arthroplasty with the anterior approach. While the data is not definitive at present, patients receiving the anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty tend to recover more quickly and have improved early outcomes. Component placement with the anterior approach is more often in the "safe zone" than with other approaches. Dislocation rates tend to be less than 1% with the anterior approach. Complication rates vary widely in the published literature. A possible explanation is that the varianceis due to surgeon and institutional experience with the anterior approach procedure. Concerns remain regarding the "learning curve" for both surgeons and institutions. In conclusion, it is not a matter of should this approach be used, but how should it be implemented.

Developing an enhanced recovery after surgery program for oncology patients who undergo hip or knee reconstruction surgery

Enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)protocols are applied in orthopedic surgery and are intended to reduce perioperative stress by implementing combined evidence-based practices with the cooperation of various health professionals as an interdisciplinary team.ERAS pathways include pre-operative patient counselling,regional anesthesia and analgesia techniques,post-operative pain management,early mobilization and early feeding.Studies have shown improvement in the recovery of patients who followed an ERAS program after hip or knee arthroplasty,compared with those who followed a traditional care approach.ERAS protocols reduce post-operative stress,contribute to rapid recovery,shorten length of stay(LOS)without increasing the complications or readmissions,improve patient satisfaction and decrease the hospital costs.We suggest that the ERAS pathway could reduce the LOS in hospital for patients undergoing total hip replacement or total knee replacement.These programs require good organization and handling by the multidisciplinary team.ERAS programs increase patient's satisfaction due to their active participation which they experience as personalized treatment.The aim of the study was to develop an ERAS protocol for oncology patients who undergo bone reconstruction surgeries using massive endoprosthesis,with a view to improving the surgical outcomes.

MALDI-TOF MS在人工关节置换术后病原菌快速鉴定中的价值

目的了解基质辅助激光解吸电离飞行时间质谱(MALDI-TOF MS)联合HB&L微生物培养系统(简称HB&L系统)在人工关节置换术后病原菌快速鉴定中的价值。方法收集104例人工关节置换术后患者关节液样本,分别接种于血培养瓶及常规培养琼脂平板,将阳性培养物分别进行2种直接MALDI-TOF MS鉴定、常规MALDI-TOF MS鉴定和平板培养鉴定,比较4种方法鉴定结果及鉴定时间。结果直接和常规MALDI-TOF MS均检测到84.8%(84/99)的阳性结果,但平板培养仅检测到60.6%(60/99)的阳性结果。HB&L系统处理后直接MALDI-TOF MS鉴定革兰阳性菌和革兰阴性菌,检出率分别为86.9%和91.9%,高于分离胶富集细菌后直接MALDI-TOF MS(78.3%和83.8%)和平板培养(70.1%和67.6%)。HB&L系统处理后直接MALDI-TOF MS鉴定的阳性结果中,金黄色葡萄球菌、表皮葡萄球菌、大肠埃希菌和肺炎克雷伯菌检出率较高。HB&L系统处理后直接MALDI-TOF MS的鉴定时间为5~14 h,低于常规MALDI-TOF MS(45.2 h)和平板培养(54.3 h)。结论与常规培养比较,HB&L系统处理后直接MALDI-TOF MS鉴定病原菌用时短,且具有一定的准确率,对人工关节置换术后病原菌的快速诊断有一定价值。

Physiologic postoperative presepsin kinetics following primary cementless total hip arthroplasty:A prospective observational study

BACKGROUND Presepsin is an emerging biomarker in the diagnosis of sepsis.In the field of orthopaedics,it could be useful in diagnosing and managing periprosthetic joint infections.AIM To define the normal postoperative presepsin plasmatic curve,in patients undergoing primary cementless total hip arthroplasty(THA).METHODS Patients undergoing primary cementless THA at our Institute were recruited.Inclusion criteria were:Primary osteoarthritis of the hip;urinary catheter time of permanence<24 h;peripheral venous cannulation time of permanence<24 h;no postoperative homologous blood transfusion administration and hospital stay≤8 d.Exclusion criteria were:The presence of other articular prosthetic replacement or bone fixation devices;chronic inflammatory diseases;chronic kidney diseases;history of recurrent infections or malignant neoplasms;previous surgery in the preceding 12 mo;diabetes mellitus;immunosuppressive drug or corticosteroid assumption.All the patients received the same antibiotic prophylaxis.All the THA were performed by the same surgical and anaesthesia team;total operative time was defined as the time taken from skin incision to completion of skin closure.At enrollment,anthropometric data,smocking status,osteoarthritis stage according to Kellgren and Lawrence,Harris Hip Score,drugs assumption and comorbidities were recorded.All the patients underwent serial blood tests,including complete blood count,presepsin(PS)and C-reactive protein 24 h before arthroplasty and at 24,48,72 and 96 h postoperatively and at 3,6 and 12-mo follow-up.RESULTS A total of 96 patients(51 female;45 male;mean age=65.74±5.58)were recruited.The mean PS values were:137.54 pg/mL at baseline,192.08 pg/mL at 24 h post-op;254.85 pg/mL at 48 h post-op;259 pg/mL at 72 h post-op;248.6 pg/mL at 96-h post-op;140.52 pg/mL at 3-mo follow-up;135.55 pg/mL at 6-mo follow-up and 130.11 pg/mL at 12-mo follow-up.In two patients(2.08%)a soft-tissue infection was observed;in these patients,higher levels(>350 pg/mL)were recorded at 3-mo follow-up.CONCLUSION The dosage of plasmatic PS concentration is highly recommended in patients undergoing THA before surgery to exclude the presence of an unknown infection.The PS plasmatic concentration should be also assessed at 72 h postoperatively,evaluate the maximum postoperative PS value,and at 96 h post-operatively when a decrease of presepsin should be found.The lack of a presepsin decrease at 96 h post-operatively could be a predictive factor of infection.

小转子重建人工股骨头置换治疗高龄Evans-Ⅲ型股骨转子间骨折

背景:人工股骨头置换是治疗高龄不稳定性股骨转子间骨折的有效方法,但是对于Evans-Ⅲ型股骨转子间骨折,人工股骨头置换术中同期行小转子重建与否对治疗效果的影响未见报道。目的:分析小转子重建对高龄Evans-Ⅲ型股骨转子间骨折患者长柄人工股骨头置换治疗效果的影响。方法:回顾性分析西安交通大学第二附属医院骨关节外科2017年6月至2021年5月因Evans-Ⅲ型股骨转子间骨折行双极长柄人工股骨头置换的45例高龄患者的病历资料,根据术中小转子是否重建(复位并固定)分为2组,小转子重建组25例,小转子非重建组20例。比较两组患者的手术时间、出血量、下床时间、住院时间、术后3,6个月的Harris评分以及随访期内的并发症发生情况。结果与结论:①小转子重建组需要的手术时间(99.72±13.41)min较非重建组(88.90±16.53)min更长(t=2.369,P=0.023),二者在出血量、下床时间和住院时间方面差异无显著性意义(P>0.05);②术后3个月时,重建组的Harris评分(69.06±5.64)分高于非重建组(63.35±5.93)分(t=2.982,P=0.005);术后6个月时,重建组的Harris评分(86.67±4.49)分也高于非重建组(82.34±5.68)分(t=2.782,P=0.009);③此外重建组和非重建组在随访期内的并发症发生率未见显著差异(χ2=0.008,P=0.927);④提示对于高龄Evans-Ⅲ型股骨转子间骨折患者,在人工股骨头置换过程中行小转子重建虽然延长了手术时间,但是明显改善了患者术后早期的髋关节功能,初步说明小转子重建在高龄Evans-Ⅲ型转子间骨折人工股骨头置换过程中的重要性。