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General Orthopaedics

Outcomes of plasma sprayed titanium acetabular cups in revision of total hip arthroplasty.

The South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) 58th Annual Congress



Abstract

Purpose

To assess acetabular component fixation by bone ongrowth onto a titanium plasma sprayed surface as used in revision total hip arthroplasty. Acetabular bone defects, a common finding in revision surgery, and their relation to outcome were also investigated.

Methods

Clinical and radiological results were evaluated for all revision total hip replacements done between 2006 and 2011 that included the use of a specific revision acetabular component. Forty six hips in 46 patients were followed for an average of 2.5 years (range8 months to 6 years). The acetabular defects were graded according to Paprosky's classification.

Results

Two cups needed re-revision for aseptic loosening with a rate of repeat revision of 4% (2 of 46). Only one other (unrevised) cup showed radiographic signs of loosening at the last follow up. Acetabular defects were found to be Paprosky type I in 9, type IIA in 10, type IIB in 9, type IIC in 12, Type IIIA in 2 and type IIIB in 3. Screw fixation was necessary in 72% (33 of 46) to achieve intraoperative stability.

Conclusion

This study demonstrated that bone ongrowth onto a titanium plasma sprayed surface can achieve stable fixation in acetabular revision in the presence of contained bone defects. Short to medium term follow-up shows satisfying results. It should however be used with caution where the area of contact with host bone is limited as found in Paprosky type IIIA, IIIB types and pelvic discontinuity.

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