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{"title":"Examining the Efficacy of Arthroscopic Scaphocapitate Arthrodesis for Advanced Kienbock's Disease: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes.","authors":"Il-Hyun Koh, Hee-Soo Kim, Sang-Hee Kim, Won-Taek Oh, Yong-Jun Suk, Yun-Rak Choi","doi":"10.4055/cios23167","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23167","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Altering wrist biomechanics, Kienbock's disease leads to progressive carpal collapse that results in early arthritis and degenerative changes. By shifting the loading axis toward the radioscaphoid joint, scaphocapitate arthrodesis (SCA) has been reported as a salvage procedure effective in treating symptomatic patients with advanced Kienbock's disease. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of arthroscopic SCA in symptomatic patients with advanced stages of Kienbock's disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between March 2010 and February 2021, we included 15 patients with symptomatic stage IIIA (n=2) and stage IIIB (n=13) Kienbock's disease who were followed up for a minimum of 24 months after arthroscopic SCA with or without lunate excision. The lunate was excised in 6 patients and retained in 9. Visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, grip strength, range of motion (ROM), active flexion-extension arc, and modified Mayo wrist score (MMWS) were measured preoperatively and at each follow-up examination after surgery. Operation-related complications and radiographic changes were also assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 13 women and 2 men, with a mean age of 57.6 years (range, 21-74 years) at the time of undergoing arthroscopic SCA. Follow-up ranged from 24 to 116 months, with an average of 56.9 ± 32.3 months. Bony union was achieved in all patients. At preoperative examination, wrist ROM (67%) and grip strength (48%) significantly decreased, compared to the contralateral wrist. At the final follow-up, there were significant improvements in VAS, grip strength, and MMWS, whereas the active wrist ROM showed no significant change. Radioscaphoid angle recovered after surgery, while radiographic carpal collapse and ulnar translation of the carpus occurred. In subgroup analysis according to excision of the lunate, there were no significant differences in VAS, MMWS, grip strength, or total ROM. However, increased ulnar translation and decreased radial deviation were noted in the lunate excision group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Arthroscopic SCA achieved significant improvements in pain and wrist function in patients with advanced Kienbock's disease without any complications. Excision of the lunate when performing arthroscopic SCA seemed to induce progressive carpal ulnar translation, with no apparent clinical benefits over retaining it.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"448-454"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130623/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parallel versus Angulated Screw Configuration in Subtalar Arthrodesis for Posttraumatic Arthritis.","authors":"Seung Hun Woo","doi":"10.4055/cios23342","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23342","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To compare radiographic union and clinical outcomes between parallel and angulated screw configurations (SCs) for patients undergoing subtalar arthrodesis due to posttraumatic subtalar arthritis (PSA) after displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study retrospectively reviewed 140 consecutive PSA cases from March 2011 to November 2021 (parallel SC: group 1, n = 80; angulated SC: group 2, n = 60). Radiographic union, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were among the outcome assessments. Six months after surgery, nonunion was confirmed based on plain radiographs, clinical evaluation, and computed tomography.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Groups 1 and 2 included 14 (17.5%) and 3 (5.0%) nonunion cases, respectively (p = 0.035). There was no significant difference in preoperative FAOS and VAS scores between the groups. However, group 2 had significantly better clinical outcomes in 2 of the 5 FAOS domains (sports and quality of life), as well as VAS scores at 3 and 6 months postoperatively and at the final follow-up (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Using the angulated SC for PSA had a lower nonunion rate and superior clinical outcomes than the parallel SC. Obtaining better radiological and clinical outcomes when using the angulated SC, rather than the parallel SC, would be advantageous.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"477-484"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anterolateral Dual Plate Fixation for Distal Metaphyseal-Diaphyseal Junction Fractures of the Humerus: Biomechanical Finite Element Analysis with Clinical Results.","authors":"Cheungsoo Ha, Inrak Choi, Jun-Ku Lee, Jongbeom Oh, Wooyeol Ahn, Soo-Hong Han","doi":"10.4055/cios23376","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23376","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Distal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures of the humerus are a subset of injuries between humeral shaft fractures and distal intra-articular humerus fractures. A lack of space for distal fixation and the unique anatomy of concave curvature create difficulties during operative treatment. The closely lying radial nerve is another major concern. The aim of this study was to determine whether anterolateral dual plate fixation could be effective for a distal junctional fracture of the humerus both biomechanically and clinically.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A right humerus 3-dimensional (3D) model was obtained based on plain radiographs and computed tomography data of patients. Two fractures, a spiral type and a spiral wedge type, were constructed. Three-dimensional models of locking compression plates and screws were constructed using materials provided by the manufacturer. The experiment was conducted by using COMSOL Multiphysics, a finite element analysis, solver, and simulation software package. For the clinical study, from July 2008 to March 2021, a total of 72 patients were included. Their medical records were retrospectively reviewed to obtain patient demographics, elbow range of motion, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores, Mayo Elbow Performance Scores (MEPS), and hand grip strength.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No fracture fixation construct completely restored stiffness comparable to the intact model in torsion or compression. Combinations of the 7-hole and 5-hole plates and the 8-hole and 6-hole plates showed superior structural stiffness and stress than those with single lateral plates. At least 3 screws (6 cortices) should be inserted into the lateral plate to reduce the load effectively. For the anterior plate, it was sufficient to purchase only the near cortex. Regarding clinical results of the surgery, the range of motion showed satisfactory results in elbow flexion, elbow extension, and forearm rotation. The average DASH score was 4.3 and the average MEPS was 88.2.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Anterolateral dual plate fixation was biomechanically superior to the single-plate method in the finite element analysis of a distal junctional fracture of the humerus model. Anterolateral dual plate fixation was also clinically effective in a large cohort of patients with distal junctional fractures of the humerus.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"493-505"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130622/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141201173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incidence and Risk Factors of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head after Cephalomedullary Nailing for Pertrochanteric Fractures: Observational Single-Center Study.","authors":"Dae-Kyung Kwak, Seunghun Lee, Kang-Uk Lee, Je-Hyun Yoo","doi":"10.4055/cios23287","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) after cephalomedullary nailing in elderly patients with pertrochanteric fractures and to analyze the risk factors related to ONFH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 689 consecutive patients with cephalomedullary nailing for pertrochanteric fractures at our hospital were recruited. Of these, 368 patients who met the inclusion criteria were finally enrolled. ONFH after cephalomedullary nailing was identified by reviewing patients' electronic charts and serial radiographs. The ONFH group was then compared with the non-ONFH group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>ONFH was identified in 9 of 368 patients (2.4%). The time to diagnosis of ONFH averaged 23.8 months (range, 5-54 months) after index surgery. The mean age, body mass index, and bone mineral density (T-score in femur neck) were 84.1 ± 7.1 years, 23.7 ± 3.6 kg/m², and -3.1 ± 0.7 kg/m², respectively. The times from injury to surgery, from admission to surgery, and operation time averaged 4.2 ± 2.7 days, 3.6 ± 2.6 days, and 87.2 ± 30.0 minutes, respectively. Among 9 patients, 3 underwent conversion arthroplasty. The ONFH group had advanced age (<i>p</i> = 0.029), more basicervical fracture components (<i>p</i> = 0.002), and inadequate reduction (<i>p</i> = 0.045) compared to the non-ONFH group. On multivariate analysis, advanced age (odds ratio [OR], 1.61;, <i>p</i> = 0.022), basicervical fracture components (OR, 24.58; <i>p</i> = 0.001), and inadequate reduction (OR, 4.11; <i>p</i> = 0.039) were identified as risk factors of ONFH.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although ONFH is relatively rare after cephalomedullary nailing for pertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients, its risk may increase with advanced age, basicervical fracture components, and inadequate reduction. Therefore, in patients with these risk factors, meticulous and longer follow-up is needed even after bone union.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"397-404"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130631/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Joint-Preserving Surgery for Hallux Valgus Deformity in Rheumatoid Arthritis.","authors":"Seung-Hwan Park, Young Rak Choi, Jaehyung Lee, Chang Hyun Doh, Ho Seong Lee","doi":"10.4055/cios23184","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23184","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that frequently causes forefoot deformities. Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is a common surgery for severe hallux valgus. However, joint-preserving surgery can maintain the mobility of the joint. This study aimed to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of distal chevron metatarsal osteotomy (DCMO) for correcting hallux valgus deformity associated with RA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between August 2000 and December 2018, 18 consecutive patients with rheumatoid forefoot deformities (24 feet) underwent DCMO for hallux valgus with/without lesser toe surgery. Radiological evaluations were conducted, assessing the hallux valgus angle, the intermetatarsal angle between the first and second metatarsals, and the Sharp/van der Heijde score for erosion and joint space narrowing. Clinical outcomes were quantified using a visual analog scale for pain and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society forefoot scores to measure function and alignment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean hallux valgus angle decreased from 38.0° (range, 25°-65°) preoperatively to 3.5° (range, 0°-17°) at the final follow-up (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The mean intermetatarsal angle decreased from 14.9° (range, 5°-22°) preoperatively to 4.3° (range, 2°-11°) at the final follow-up. (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Regarding the Sharp/van der Heijde score, the mean erosion score (0-10) showed no significant change, decreasing from 3.83 (range, 0-6) preoperatively to 3.54 (range, 0-4) at the final follow-up (<i>p</i> = 0.12). Recurrent hallux valgus was observed in 1 patient and postoperative hallux varus deformity was observed in 2 feet. Spontaneous fusion of the metatarsophalangeal joint developed in 1 case.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>DCMO resulted in satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes for correcting RA-associated hallux valgus deformity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"461-469"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130625/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tibial Axis-to-Talus Distance: A Clinically Reliable Measurement for Sagittal Translation of the Talus in Total Ankle Arthroplasty.","authors":"Gun-Woo Lee, Woo Kyoung Kwak, Woo-Chul Jung, Keun-Bae Lee","doi":"10.4055/cios23343","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23343","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sagittal talar translation is an important factor influencing the sagittal alignment of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Thus, accurate measurement of sagittal talar translation is crucial. This study proposes a simple method (tibiotalar distance [TTD]) that can quantify talar translation without being affected by the ankle and subtalar joint condition or the talar component position in patients with TAA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We enrolled 280 eligible patients (296 ankles) who underwent primary TAA between 2005 and 2019 and retrospectively reviewed them for sagittal talar translation. The TTD was measured for each patient on weight-bearing lateral ankle radiographs by 3 raters. In addition, we analyzed interrater and intrarater reliability for the TTD method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that the TTD method could quantify the talar translation and was not affected by the preoperative condition of the ankle joint surface, subtalar joint pathologies, or the postoperative talar component position. The TTD method showed an excellent intraclass correlation coefficient (> 0.9) in all interrater and intrarater reliability analyses. In the analysis of 157 healthy, unoperated contralateral ankles, we identified that TTD showed a Gaussian distribution (<i>p</i> = 0.284) and a mean of 38.91 mm (normal range, 29.63-48.20 mm).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The TTD method is a simple and reliable method that could be applied to patients with TAA to assess the sagittal talar translation regardless of the pre-and postoperative joint condition and implantation status.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"485-493"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141200295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application of ChatGPT for Orthopedic Surgeries and Patient Care.","authors":"Vivek Kumar Morya, Ho-Won Lee, Hamzah Shahid, Anuja Gajanan Magar, Ju-Hyung Lee, Jae-Hyung Kim, Lang Jun, Kyu-Cheol Noh","doi":"10.4055/cios23181","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed various aspects of life, and the launch of the chatbot \"ChatGPT\" by OpenAI in November 2022 has garnered significant attention and user appreciation. ChatGPT utilizes natural language processing based on a \"generative pre-trained transfer\" (GPT) model, specifically the transformer architecture, to generate human-like responses to a wide range of questions and topics. Equipped with approximately 57 billion words and 175 billion parameters from online data, ChatGPT has potential applications in medicine and orthopedics. One of its key strengths is its personalized, easy-to-understand, and adaptive response, which allows it to learn continuously through user interaction. This article discusses how AI, especially ChatGPT, presents numerous opportunities in orthopedics, ranging from preoperative planning and surgical techniques to patient education and medical support. Although ChatGPT's user-friendly responses and adaptive capabilities are laudable, its limitations, including biased responses and ethical concerns, necessitate its cautious and responsible use. Surgeons and healthcare providers should leverage the strengths of the ChatGPT while recognizing its current limitations and verifying critical information through independent research and expert opinions. As AI technology continues to evolve, ChatGPT may become a valuable tool in orthopedic education and patient care, leading to improved outcomes and efficiency in healthcare delivery. The integration of AI into orthopedics offers substantial benefits but requires careful consideration and continuous improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"347-356"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130626/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141201179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do the Clinical and Radiological Features of Knees with Mucoid Degeneration of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Differ According to Knee Osteoarthritis Status?","authors":"Joong Il Kim, Jong-Keun Kim, Min Wook Kang, Hyuk-Soo Han","doi":"10.4055/cios23051","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The etiology and pathology of mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament (MD-ACL) remain poorly understood. MD-ACL may be associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) or a mechanism other than OA. This study evaluated the radiological differences between knees with MD-ACL and those with a normal ACL and compared the clinical and radiological features of knees with MD-ACL according to the knee OA status.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study compared the radiological features of the intercondylar notch width index (NWI) and posterior tibial slope (PTS) of 67 MD-ACL patients (MD group) and 67 age-, sex-, and OA grade-matched patients with a normal ACL (control group). During the subgroup analysis, MD-ACL patients were divided into the non-OA subgroup (n = 41) and OA subgroup (n = 26). The pain location and characteristics of the knee, PTS, and NWI were compared between these subgroups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to the control group, the MD group had a lower NWI (0.26 ± 0.03 vs. 0.28 ± 0.01, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and a larger PTS (11.3° ± 3.0° vs. 9.2° ± 2.5°, <i>p</i> < 0.001). During the subgroup analysis, the most common pain locations were the posterior and medial aspects of the knee in the non-OA subgroup (43.9%) and OA subgroup (53.8%), respectively. Pain on terminal flexion was the most common pain characteristic in both subgroups (non-OA subgroup, 73.1%; OA subgroup, 53.8%). The PTS was not different between subgroups (11.7° ± 3.2° in the non-OA subgroup vs. 10.6° ± 2.7° in the OA subgroup; <i>p</i> = 0.159). However, the non-OA subgroup had a lower NWI than the OA subgroup (0.25 ± 0.03 vs. 0.28 ± 0.02, <i>p</i> = 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with MD-ACL had a lower NWI and a larger PTS than patients with a normal ACL. Furthermore, the clinical and radiological features of MD-ACL differed according to the knee OA status. A narrow intercondylar notch may be more closely associated with the development of MD-ACL without OA.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"1 1","pages":"405-412"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130624/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70331398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical Relevance of Posterior Osteophyte Formation in Ultra-congruent Total Knee Arthroplasty: Midterm Radiographic Rollback and Impingement Analysis.","authors":"Ho Won Jeong, Hyun Jin Yoo, Seong Yun Park, Yong Seuk Lee","doi":"10.4055/cios23061","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Posterior femoral condylar osteophytes were frequently observed in patients with the ultra-congruent (UC) deep-dish design prosthesis. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to verify the clinical relevance of osteophyte formation in the UC design.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From March 2014 to February 2018, a comparative study was conducted on 96 knees using the UC design. They were divided into 2 groups (group 1: osteophyte +, group 2: osteophyte -). Intraoperative findings, indirect femoral rollback assessment using 30° flexion and active full flexion lateral radiographs, serial change of the osteophyte, and outcomes were compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean follow-up period was 49.35 ± 3.47 months in group 1 and 47.52 ± 3.37 months in group 2. Posterior component coverage was significantly different between the groups: group 1 exhibited more underhang and group 2 exhibited more overhang (<i>p</i> = 0.022). On the indirect assessment of the femoral rollback, there was a statistically significant difference in deep flexion and change in distance (<i>p</i> < 0.001 and <i>p</i> < 0.001, respectively). There was no statistical difference between the 2 groups in the American Knee Society knee and function score, and group 2 showed significant improvement in pain compared to group 1 in Western Ontario and McMaster University Arthritis Index pain score (<i>p</i> = 0.029).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Posterior condylar osteophyte formation was related to posterior impingement. It was more frequently observed in the underhang of the femoral component and insufficient femoral rollback. In addition, it changed with time and caused negative effects, including a gradual decrease in flexion and more pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"413-421"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130627/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outcomes of Hybrid Total Hip Arthroplasty for Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture of the Femoral Head.","authors":"Suc-Hyun Kweon, Jin Sung Park, Seung Jeong Baek","doi":"10.4055/cios23189","DOIUrl":"10.4055/cios23189","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The purpose of this study was to evaluate functional outcomes, radiologic results, and complications after hybrid total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with subchondral insufficiency fractures (SIFs) of the femoral head.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From June 2009 to December 2020, among 985 patients who underwent hybrid THA at our hospital, 19 patients diagnosed with SIF through a retrospective chart review were included. Those under 50 years of age, with radiographic findings of osteonecrosis on the contralateral side of surgery, a history of organ transplantation, and alcohol abuse, were excluded. Functional evaluation was performed using a modified Harris Hip Score (HHS). After surgery, inclination and anteversion of the acetabular cup and version of the femoral system were measured using postoperative x-ray. The outpatient follow-up was performed at 6 weeks, 3 months, 9 months, and 12 months after surgery and every year thereafter. Complications including dislocation, implant loosening, stem subsidence, and periprosthetic infection were observed on follow-up radiographs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average follow-up time was 29.3 ± 9.1 months (range, 24-64 months) with no loss to follow-up. The mean modified HHS was 83.4 ± 9.6 (range, 65-100) at the last outpatient clinic follow-up. The average inclination of the acetabular cup was 41.9° ± 3.4° (range, 37°-48°), and the anteversion was 27.5° ± 6.7° (range, 18°-39°). The version of the femoral stem was 19° ± 5.7° (range, 12°-29°). There was no case of intraoperative fracture. There were no cases of dislocation, loosening of the cup, subsidence of the femoral stem, intraoperative or periprosthetic fracture, or periprosthetic infection on the follow-up radiographs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In our study, hybrid THA showed favorable outcomes in patients diagnosed with SIF, and there were no further special considerations as for THA performed due to other diseases or fractures.</p>","PeriodicalId":47648,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery","volume":"16 3","pages":"390-396"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130634/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141200082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}