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{"title":"Clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of high tibial osteotomy in treating knee instability: An updated systematic review.","authors":"Edi Mustamsir, Aulia Pandu Aji, Ahmad Abdilla Adiwangsa, Azfar Ahnaf Akmalizzan","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2024061","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2024061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Knee joint stability is influenced by force distribution and ligament structures. High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) treats knee deformities and redistributes load, reducing further invasive procedures. High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) is a well-established procedure for addressing knee instability, particularly in cases involving ligament deficiencies such as ACL and PCL insufficiencies. This systematic review aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of HTO in improving knee stability and function.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was conducted using Cochrane Central, PubMed, MEDLINE, and ProQuest databases for studies published between 2000 and June 2024. Eligible studies included human subjects with at least six months of follow-up and focused on HTO for knee instability. Exclusion criteria included animal studies, non-knee joint studies, and reviews. Data on patient demographics, follow-up duration, subjective and objective outcomes, and complications were extracted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 536 studies identified, 11 met the inclusion criteria, encompassing 303 patients. Combining HTO with ACL or PCL reconstruction significantly improved both subjective instability and objective measures, including Lachman and Pivot Shift test grades. Patient satisfaction was high, and functional scores such as Lysholm and Tegner improved markedly. The incidence of complications was low, with minor issues such as infections and delayed union, and no reported graft failures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HTO, particularly when combined with ligament reconstruction, effectively treats knee instability due to ACL or PCL deficiency. The procedure demonstrates strong mid- to long-term outcomes, high patient satisfaction, and a low rate of complications. It remains a viable option for patients with knee instability.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11756237/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143024832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does the change between the native and the prosthetic posterior tibial slope influence the clinical outcomes after posterior stabilized TKA? A review of 793 knees at a minimum of 5 years follow-up.","authors":"Hassan Alhamdi, Etienne Deroche, Jobe Shatrov, Cécile Batailler, Sébastien Lustig, Elvire Servien","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025014","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The understanding of the influence of posterior tibial slope (PTS) on knee kinematics has increased. However, the PTS influence on clinical outcomes remains unclear. The study aimed to evaluate whether a significant change between the native and the prosthetic tibial plateau PTS influences functional results and the risk of complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective, monocentric comparative study. Clinical and radiological data from 793 knees were collected from a prospective surgical database. Inclusion criteria were patients operated with a posterior-stabilized TKA (PS-TKA) for primary tibiofemoral osteoarthritis, with or without associated patellofemoral osteoarthritis, or osteonecrosis of the femoral condyle or tibial plateau, with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. Range of motion and International Knee Society (IKS) score as well as radiological measurements were collected preoperatively and postoperatively at each follow-up visit. Two groups were composed according to the change in PTS between pre- and post-op (Group 1: ≤10°, n = 703; Group 2: >10°, n = 90).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean follow-up was 75.5 months ± 9.1. The mean change in PTS from preoperative was 4.96° ± 3.24 in group 1 and 12.7° ± 1.87 in group 2. There was no significant difference in the mean IKS Knee subscore (89.5 ± 10.7 and 89.7 ± 10.2, p = 0.89) and mean IKS Function subscore (88.2 ± 15.7 and 86.3 ± 16.6, p = 0.33) in groups 1 and 2, respectively. Postoperative maximum flexion was very satisfactory in both groups with no clinically relevant difference (120.0 ± 11.9 and 123.0 ± 8.3, p = 0.026). The complication rate was 5.0% (n = 40) (5.5% in group 1; 1.1% in group 2; p = 0.07) while the most common complication requiring further procedure was deep infection (n = 9, 1.1%) and the second most common was stiffness (n = 6, 0.8%).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>PTS did not influence postoperative maximum flexion or clinical scores and was not associated with a higher complication rate at a minimum 5-year follow-up after PS-TKA.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11948999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143722014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Two-stage exchange of infected total hip arthroplasty with a dual-mobility cup is associated with a low instability rate.","authors":"Nicolas Zadel, Céline Cazorla, Anne Carricajo, Thomas Neri, Frédéric Farizon, Bertrand Boyer","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025013","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The two-stage management of hip Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is faced with a high rate of dislocation. Dual mobility (DM) cups have proved effective in reducing the risk of dislocation, but few data are available on the two-stage management of hip PJI. The objectives of this retrospective cohort study were to analyze the rate of dislocation, and the rate of recurrent dislocation and to identify risk factors for dislocation. Our hypothesis was that the use of a DM cup during a two-stage replacement had a low instability rate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from 70 two-stage changes with DM cup reimplantation performed in our centre between 2011 and 2020 were retrospectively collated. The mean age was 69 years [18-93], with a mean follow-up of 3.4 years [1.5-9.6]. Dislocation rates and risk factors for prosthetic instability were collected. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors favouring prosthetic instability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The rate of dislocation at the last follow-up was 8.6% (6/70), including 4.3% (3/70) in patients with no infection recurrence. The rate of recurrent dislocation was 0% when infection was controlled. The occurrence of spacer dislocation, the presence of immunosuppressive and antiaggregant medication, the local grade of the McPherson score and infection treatment failure were associated with the occurrence of a dislocation. No risk factors were identified in the multivariate analysis.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Compared with the rates reported in the literature, the use of a DM cup seems indicated in this context in order to lower the risk of recurrent dislocation. Preventing spacer dislocation and infection recurrence seems to be essential to avoid the risk of instability of the future prosthetic hip.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11924924/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inferior outcome of stand-alone short versus long tibial stem in revision total knee arthroplasty. A retrospective comparative study with minimum 2 year follow-up.","authors":"Elsayed Ahmed Abdelatif, Assala Abu Mukh, Ahmed Nady Saleh Elsaid, Ahmed Omar Youssef, Constant Foissey, Elvire Servien, Sebastien Lustig","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2024054","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2024054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (RTKA) is complex, and induced bone loss might endanger implant fixation and joint stability. Intramedullary stems improve fixation throughout stress redistribution. The current study aims to compare the performance of short tibial stems with long tibial stems, investigating their intermediate-term radiographic and survival outcomes in RTKA. The main hypothesis is that the two types of tibial stems would exhibit similar complication and revision rates in mid-term follow-up.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who underwent RTKA for all causes in a specialized arthroplasty center from 2010 to 2022 with minimum 2-year follow-up were included in this study. Patients receiving mega prosthesis or implants associated with sleeves or cones were excluded. The final groups consisted of 234 knees: 110 patients with short stems (SS) and 124 with long stems (LS). The mean age at surgery was 65.96 ± 8.73 years in SS and 67.07 ± 8.64 years in LS. The mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 28.95 is SS and 30.88 in LS (p < 0.05). The average follow-up for SS group was 4.24 years and for LS 5.16 years (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Complications and re-revisions did not differ significantly between two groups (p > 0.05). Pathological radiolucency was present in 20.91% in SS group and 33.87% in LS group (p < 0.02). Time-to-re-revision was shorter in SS group and occurred at a mean of 3.1 years, while LS failed at a mean of 5.1 years (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The SS and LS may be comparable in terms of complications and re-revision. SS significantly fails almost 2 years earlier than long stem (p < 0.001). Additionally, there is a higher tendency for re-revision due to loosening in patients who present pathological radiolucency in SS group. To obtain the benefits of short stem and improve the longevity of the construct; adjuvant zone II (metaphyseal) fixation might be the clue.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11748526/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revisiting two thousand hinge fractures in open wedge high tibial osteotomy with a fifty years review: the oscillating saw cannot replace the traditional \"ear-hand\" dialogue between osteotome and hammer to estimate the elastic modulus of bone.","authors":"Claire Bastard, Guillaume Haiat, Philippe Hernigou","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2024060","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2024060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hinge fracture on the lateral part of the tibia (LHF) is a common complication of medial Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy (OWHTO). Many factors have been described as risks for these fractures, but no study has compared an osteotome or an oscillating saw to prevent LHF following OWHTO.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This \"propensity-score-matched\" (PSM) study was conducted from data obtained in the literature from 1974 to November 2024. A total of 10,368 knees with OWHTO were identified. After 1:1 matching based on correction amount, posterior slope change, surgeon's experience, the osteotome and oscillating groups comprised 2760 knees each.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 5520 knees of the PSM population, the prevalence of LHF was 6.1% in the osteotome alone group (168 cases), and 22% in the oscillating saw group (607 cases). The osteotome group had a significant lower prevalence of hinge fracture than the oscillating saw group (OR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.19 to 0.27; p < 0.0001) and a lower rate of clinically relevant hinge fractures with revision (OR, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.25 to 0.45; p < 0.001.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The osteotome may be an appropriate method for preventing hinge fractures following OWHTO.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11748527/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thai version of ACL return to sports after injury scale translated with cross-cultural adaptation provided the good validation in Thai patients who received ACL reconstruction.","authors":"Teerapat Laddawong, Chaiyanun Vijittrakarnrung, Patarawan Woratanarat, Nadhaporn Saengpetch","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025009","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The Anterior Cruciate Ligament Return to Sports after Injury scale (ACL-RSI) has been translated and culturally adapted into the Thai version. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Thai ACL-RSI for athletes recovering from ACL reconstruction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a cross-sectional study. Forward-backward translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Thai ACL-RSI were performed and tested in 40 athletes (8 females, 32 males; mean age 30.2 ± 7.32 years; mean body weight 70.7 ± 13.36 kg; mean height 170.1 ± 6.53 cm; mean body mass index 24.5 ± 3.74 kg/m²; mean time from surgery to evaluation 8.43 ± 1.83 months). Participants completed the translated Thai ACL-RSI and the validated Thai Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK). The Thai ACL-RSI underwent content validity, internal consistency, reliability, and construct validity assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Thai ACL-RSI demonstrated commendable content validity (item-objective congruence index [IOC] 0.91), internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0.84), and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] 0.75). There was a significant negative correlation with TSK (r = -0.67, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Thai ACL-RSI is validated, reliable, and consistent with the Thai TSK. This instrument can potentially measure psychological factors influencing preparedness for sports participation after ACL reconstruction. The evaluation of return-to-sport readiness should involve a multidisciplinary approach, including surgeons, physiotherapists, and psychologists, to ensure a comprehensive assessment of physical, functional, and psychological factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905766/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicting survival outcomes in dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma: a prognostic factor analysis from a National Registry.","authors":"Tomoya Masunaga, Shinji Tsukamoto, Kanya Honoki, Hiromasa Fujii, Akira Kido, Manabu Akahane, Yasuhito Tanaka, Andreas F Mavrogenis, Costantino Errani, Akira Kawai","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025011","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma (DDCS) is a high-grade subtype of chondrosarcoma with a poor prognosis. Treatment for localized DDCS generally involves wide resection; the effectiveness of adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy is questionable. This research was designed to find prognostic factors for DDCS and evaluate the impact of adjuvant therapies on localized cases.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred thirty-two patients with DDCS diagnosed by pathology in the period 2006 to 2022 were identified in the Japanese National Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Registry database and were retrospectively analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients with distant metastases at diagnosis (n = 34) had significantly poorer survival than those without metastases (n = 98), with a 5-year disease-specific survival (DSS) of 9.7% vs. 37.1% (P < 0.0001). For patients without distant metastasis at diagnosis, uni- and multivariate analysis showed that R1 or R2 surgical margin was an independent risk factor linked with unfavorable local recurrence (hazard ratio [HR] 3.39 [95% CI: 1.35-8.52]; P = 0.010). Adjuvant radiotherapy was not associated with local recurrence (HR 2.41 [95% CI: 0.87-6.64]; P = 0.090). Larger size (HR 1.13 [95% CI: 1.06-1.19]; P < 0.001) and no surgery (HR 3.87 [95% CI: 1.61-9.28]; P = 0.002) were independent risk factors for unfavorable DSS. Previous surgery (HR 0.19 [95% CI: 0.04-0.84]; P = 0.028) and adjuvant chemotherapy (HR 0.36 [95% CI: 0.16-0.77]; P = 0.009) were independent risk factors for favorable DSS.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Survival may have been improved by chemotherapy, but the effect of adjuvant radiotherapy in controlling the local spread of the tumor appears to have been limited in DDCS cases that were localized.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905765/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cemented dual mobility cup for primary total hip arthroplasty: survival and quality of life. A multicenter study.","authors":"Jairo Alonso Rincón, Camilo de la Pava, Rubén Velandia, Sofía Muñoz-Medina, Andre Ferreira","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025006","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dual mobility cups are characterized by having a prosthetic head inside a polyethylene core that later articulates with a metal cup implanted in the acetabulum. These cups can be cemented or uncemented. This study aimed to determine the survival of a cemented dual-mobility cup (CDMC) with a cobalt-chromium head (CoCr) and the quality of life (QOL) of operated patients.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Multicenter historical cohort study where survival and QOL were estimated. The cohort includes patients who underwent a primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) with a CDMC and CoCr head. The patients were operated on between 2011 and 2013.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>40 patients from 6 institutions with a median age of 81 (IQR 22.25) years. The results in the Kaplan-Meier estimation showed a survival of 94.2% (95% CI [86.6% - 100%]) at 5 years and a maximum follow-up of 9.5 years. Three failures occurred (two dislocations and one mechanical loosening), and Oxford Hip Scale (OHS) of 41.5 (IQR 10.50) points was recorded.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In terms of survival and the score obtained in the OHS, the CDMC has comparable results with the scientific literature found on uncemented dual mobility cups. This demonstrates adequate results in patients with a maximum follow-up of 9.5 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905767/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Liposomal bupivacaine versus standard periarticular injections in total hip and knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized non-inferiority trial.","authors":"Joseph Bowen, Joshua P Rainey, Jonathan Linthicum, Brenna E Blackburn, Lucas A Anderson","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025012","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Numerous multimodal pain protocols have been developed to optimize pain control, reduce narcotics consumption, and shorten the length of stay after total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) has been postulated to reduce narcotic requirements after arthroplasty but is not without additional cost. The aim of this study was to determine if the addition of LB to our standard periarticular injection would improve postoperative pain and shorten the length of stay in patients undergoing TKA or THA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a prospective randomized, blinded non-inferiority study of patients undergoing THA and TKA. Patients were randomized to a periarticular injection with and without LB. There were 118 hips and 64 knees included in the study with no demographic differences between groups. Post-operative pain management was performed by a second provider who was blinded to the patient's experimental group designation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cost analysis determined that LB increased cost by $305 dollars per patient when accounting for the cost of injections as well as intravenous and oral pain medications. LB led to a minor reduction in narcotic use in THA patients (equivalent to a single 10 mg oxycodone dose), but this difference may lack clinical relevance. No significant benefits were observed in TKA patients. No difference was identified in self-reported pain scores or lengths of hospital stay.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The addition of LB did not significantly reduce narcotic consumption in patients undergoing TKA, while the cost of LB is prohibitive and should be considered an area of potential cost savings by surgeons and hospitals. The minor reduction in narcotic use in patients undergoing THA likely lacks clinical significance.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11905768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cutaneous metallosis following ceramic insert fracture in total hip arthroplasty: a case report and revision with ceramic-on-ceramic bearing couple.","authors":"Vasileios Giovanoulis, Angelo V Vasiliadis, Simon Marmor","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2025007","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2025007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ceramic fractures in total hip arthroplasty (THA) are rare complications that pose significant challenges for revision surgery. This case report describes a 68-year-old male who experienced a spontaneous alumina (ceramic) insert and head fracture four years after the initial THA. The first revision with cobalt-chrome and polyethylene components led to severe metallosis, including subcutaneous tissue discoloration. A second revision utilized a ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearing couple, resulting in excellent functional outcomes and resolution of symptoms. Cutaneous pigmentation post-THA is rare and has not been previously reported following a ceramic fracture. The case underscores the need for careful material selection in revision surgery to minimize complications such as metallosis. The decision to use a ceramic-on-ceramic bearing couple in this case proved effective, ensuring durability and reducing the risk of third-body wear, which can result from inadequate management of ceramic fractures and lead to joint, systemic, or cutaneous complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"11 ","pages":"13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143576028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}