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General Orthopaedics

IS MODULARITY ALL BAD? MODULAR NECK ML TAPER WITH KINECTIV® TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT RESULT IN INCREASED METAL ION LEVELS AT THREE YEARS

British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS) Annual Scientific Meeting, Huddersfield, England, June 2018.



Abstract

Background

Modularity in total hip replacement(THR) enables precise recreation of native hip biomechanics. However, there have been concerns about raised metal ion levels with increased number of interfaces. We present the 3 year results of ML taper with Kinectiv technology(MLKT), a modular neck uncemented stem. This system has modular neck options, but has only one [0] head in various diameters.

Methods

97 hips in 97 patients with a MLKT stem and Continuum socket were included in this prospective study. Harris hip score, Oxford hip scores (HHS and OHS) and yearly blood Cobalt(Co), Chromium(Cr) and Titanium(Ti) were recorded. The primary end point was revision for any reason. Paired t- test was used to assess improvement in functional scores.

Results

The mean age was 62.1±8.7 years. The mean follow-up was 3.75±0.67years. The mean HHS improved from 45.8±5.1 to 92.6±3.1(p<0.001) and the mean OHS improved form 17.59±4.71 to 43.1±2.2(p<0.001). One hip was revised for deep infection at 2.6 years. The mean Co, Cr and Ti levels at 3 years were 18.45,19.62 and 36.47 nmol/l respectively. The survivorship of the cohort at a minimum follow-up of 3 years was 98.7%.

Conclusion

Our study suggests that despite the presence of an additional interface between the neck and the stem, the MLKT stem does not result in increased metal ion levels or higher failure rate. This is a prospective and consecutive series of patients with complete radiological and functional follow-up. The MLKT stem has good functional results with no concerns about raised metal ion levels in the short term.