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A CEMENTED CONSTRAINED LINER IN REVISION HIP SURGERY: 2 – 6 YEARS RESULTS



Abstract

Introduction: Recurrent dislocation is a significant problem after total hip replacement. Aetiology is multifactorial and treatment should address the reason for dislocation. The use of a constrained tripolar liner is an option in the surgical treatment of dislocation.

Methods: A retrospective review was carried out of patients who have undergone revision hip surgery and had a constrained liner cemented into the acetabulum. Patients were identified from a computer database. All patients had a constrained liner cemented onto a satisfactory pre-existing cement mantle, cemented into a reconstruction ring, or cemented into a well fixed cementless shell. The Osteonics Tripolar Liner was used in all cases and the outer aspect of the tripolar liner was prepared with a burr to create grooves and thus improve cement interlock. Data collected included demographics, reason for revision, components used, re-revision rate, outcome and survival.

Results: There were 58 cases identified where a cemented constrained liner was inserted at revision hip surgery. Average age at time of surgery was 77years (range 40–94). Reason for use of a constrained liner was recurrent dislocation in over 95% of cases. There were 9 patients who died with less than 2 years follow-up; they were excluded, leaving a study group of 49 cases. Average duration of follow-up was 46months (range 24–76).

There have been 4 infections, one of which required removal of prostheses and 2 stage revision. There was one case of fall post-operatively and fracture of the contra-lateral femoral neck. There have been 3 implant failures requiring re-revision. All failures were due to disarticulation of the liner, 2 of which occurred in the same patient on separate occasions. There have been no revisions for loosening, and there have been no cases of failure at the bone-cement interface or at the cement-cement interface with the cement-in-cement technique. Overall survival of the cemented constrained liner was 91.8% at average 3.8years.

Conclusion: This study demonstrates that a cemented constrained tripolar liner is a viable option in revision hip surgery, particularly in the treatment of recurrent dislocation.

Correspondence should be addressed to Ms Larissa Welti, Scientific Secretary, EFORT Central Office, Technoparkstrasse 1, CH-8005 Zürich, Switzerland