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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 90-B, Issue SUPP_III | Pages 534 - 534
1 Aug 2008
Bailie AG Howell JR Hubble MJ Timperley AJ Gie GA
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Introduction: Recurrent dislocation can be a significant problem after total hip replacement. The use of a constrained tripolar liner is an option in the surgical treatment of dislocation or instability.

Methods: A retrospective review was carried out of patients identified from a prospective 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; the outer aspect of the liner was prepared with a burr to create grooves and thus improve cement interlock. Data collected included demographics, reason for revision, 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). There were 9 patients who died with less than 2 years follow-up; they were excluded, leaving a study group of 49 cases. No cases were lost to follow-up. Average duration of follow-up was 46months (range 24–76). There have been 4 infections, one of which required removal of prostheses and a 2-stage revision. There was one case of fall post-operatively and fracture of the contra-lateral femoral neck. There have been 4 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 90% at average 3.8years.

Conclusion: This study demonstrates that cementing a constrained liner into the acetabulum is a viable option in revision hip surgery, particularly in the management of instability.