• Hip & pelvis
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.241-253
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• 2018

Purpose: This study was conducted to compare cemented and cementless bipolar hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures via meta-analysis and systematic review of relevant studies. Materials and Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis were performed on 31 available clinical studies; 19 of these studies used cemented stems, 12 used cementless stems, one used both types of stems, and two studies involved a comparative analysis of both stem types. Results: There were statistically significant differences in rates of leg length discrepancy (LLD) greater than 1 cm between the cemented (event rate, 0.089) and cementless groups (event rate, 0.015 and 0.047; P=0.03). Conclusion: Cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty and cementless bipolar hemiarthroplasty performed on elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fracture revealed similar mortality and complication rates; however, the rate of LLD greater than 1 cm was significantly higher in the cemented group compared with the cementless group.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.99-107
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• 2023

Purpose: Bipolar hemiarthroplasty has recently been acknowledged as an effective option for treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture. Trochanteric fragment nonunion can cause postoperative weakness of the abductor muscle and dislocation; therefore, reduction and fixation of the fragment is essential. The purpose of this study was to perform an evaluation and analysis of the outcomes of bipolar hemiarthroplasty using a useful wiring technique for management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures. Materials and Methods: A total of 217 patients who underwent bipolar hemiarthroplasty using a cementless stem and a wiring technique for management of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures (AO/OTA classification 31-A2) at our hospital from January 2017 to December 2020 were included in this study. Evaluation of clinical outcomes was performed using the Harris hip score (HHS) and the ambulatory capacity reported by patients was classified according to Koval stage at six months postoperatively. Evaluation of radiologic outcomes for subsidence, breakage of wiring, and loosening was also performed using plain radiographs at six months postoperatively. Results: Among 217 patients, five patients died during the follow-up period as a result of problems unrelated to the operation. The mean HHS was 75±12 and the mean Koval category before the injury was 2.5±1.8. A broken wire was detected around the greater trochanter and lesser trochanter in 25 patients (11.5%). The mean distance of stem subsidence was 2.2±1.7 mm. Conclusion: Our wiring fixation technique can be regarded as an effective additional surgical option for fixation of trochanteric fracture fragments during performance of bipolar hemiarthroplasty.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.40-46
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• 2020

Background: Postoperative pain occurring after hip arthroplasty has become common since the expanded use of cementless femoral stems. The characteristic pain develop in the anterolateral thigh area. This study aimed to predict anterior thigh pain based on the measurements of postoperative anteroposterior (AP) and lateral (Lat) radiographs of the hip joint. Methods: The present study included 26 patients (29 hips) who underwent total hip replacement or bipolar hemiarthroplasty between March 2010 and May 2016, whose complete clinical information was available. AP and Lat radiographs of the affected hip were taken on the day of surgery and 1 and 6 months postoperatively. Patients with improper radiographs were excluded. The distance from the femoral stem to the nearest cortical bone in the distal region of the stem was measured. The patient group with a visual analog scale (VAS) score of ≥6 points was designated as patients with anterior thigh pain. Results: Sex, age, weight, height, body mass index, and bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and femur did not have a significant effect on postoperative VAS scores (p>0.05). Presence of contact between the femoral stem and cortical bone was associated with postoperative anterior thigh pain. Conclusion: Hip AP and Lat radiographs are usually taken to confirm fixation and alignment of the femoral stem after hip arthroplasty. The measurement method introduced in this study can be utilized for predicting anterior thigh pain after hip arthroplasty.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.503-510
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• 2020

목적: 고령의 환자에게 발생한 대퇴골 전자간 불안정성 골절에 대하여 관혈적 정복 및 내고정 이외의 다른 대안으로 고관절 반치환술이 선택적으로 사용되고 있다. 최근 의료 시스템과 기술의 발달로 대퇴골 전자간 골절 후 생존율이 높아지면서 중장기 이상의 기간을 고려한 대퇴 스템의 선택이 필요하다. 이에 저자들은 이중으로 가늘어 지는 직각 단면의 대퇴 스템(C2 stem)을 이용하여 불안정성 전자간 골절에 고관절 반치환술을 시행하고 5년 이상 추시한 환자에 대하여 그 임상적 방사선적 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2004년 1월부터 2013년 12월까지 대퇴골 전자간 불안정성 골절에 대하여 C2 스템으로 고관절 반치환술을 시행한 43명의 환자(43 고관절)를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 연령은 78.6세(70-84세), 평균 추시 기간은 85.4개월(60-96개월)이었다. 추시 기간 동안 임상적으로는 통증, 보행 능력, 고관절 기능의 변화를 알아보았고, 방사선적으로는 피질골의 골다공증과 골 흡수 등 근위 대퇴골의 변화를 알아보았으며, 탈구와 인공 관절 주변 골절 등 추시 기간 중 발생한 합병증에 대하여 알아보았다. 결과: 통증은 수술 후 유의하게 감소하였는데, 수술 후 4년부터 증가하였고 수술 후 60개월에 보행 능력 평가에서 9예의 환자가 두 단계 보행 능력이 감소하였으며 Harris 고관절 점수는 수술 후 2년부터 3년 사이에 유의하게 감소하였다. 방사선적으로 피질골 골다공증은 14예 발생하였는데, 이 중 5예의 환자가 피질골 흡수 현상으로 진행하였다. 피질골 흡수 현상을 보인 5예 중 4예는 전자부 골절편이 불유합 된 경우였고, 3예는 역사상 골절인 경우였다. 결론: 골다공증을 동반한 고령의 환자에게 발생한 불안정성 전자간 골절에 3C 형태의 무시멘트 스템을 이용하여 고관절 반치환술을 일차로 시행하는 경우 환자의 건강 상태와 잔여 수명을 고려하여 주의 깊은 선택이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.