The preparation of antibiotic-containing polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), as spacers generates a high polymerization heat, which may affect their antibiotic activity; it is desirable to use bone cement with a low polymerization heat. Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) does not generate heat on polymerization, and comparative elution testings are reported that vancomycin (VCM)-containing CPC (VCM-CPC) exceeded the antibiotic elution volume and period of PMMA (VCM-PMMA). Although CPC alone is a weak of mechanical property spacer, the double-layered, PMMA-covered CPC spacer has been created and clinically used in our hospital. In this study, we prepared the double-layered spacers: CPC covered with PMMA and we evaluated its elution concentration, antimicrobial activity and antibacterial capability. We prepared spherical, double-layered, PMMA-coated (CPC+PMMA; 24 g CPC coated with 16 g PMMA and 2 g VCM) and PMMA alone (40 g PMMA with 2 g VCM) spacers (5 each). In order to facilitate VCM elution from the central CPC, we drilled multiple holes into the CPC from the spacer surface. Each spacer was immersed in phosphate buffer (1.5 mL/g of the spacer), and the solvent was changed daily. VCM concentrations were measured on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 28, 56, and 84. Antimicrobial activity against MRSA and MSSA was evaluated by the broth microdilution method. After measuring all the concentration, the spacers were compressed at 5 mm/min and the maximum compressive load up to destruction was measured.Aim
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Flexion contracture sometimes occurs after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In most cases, flexion contracture after TKA gradually improves over time. However, some severe cases require manipulation or revision surgery. We searched our clinical database for patients who underwent primary TKA at our institution between 2008 and 2015. By reviewing patient records, we identified three patients (one man and two women) with a severe flexion contracture 30° after primary TKA. Although all three patients gained more than 120° in flexion intraoperatively, they developed flexion contracture after discharge from our institution. We performed manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA) for all three cases several months later. The two female patients had improved range of motion (ROM) right after the manipulation. However, one of them regained flexion contracture 1 year after the MUA. We report the details of the male patient, who had the worst flexion contracture (−60°). An 80-year-old man had right knee osteoarthritis. His history indicated only hypertension. The right knee ROM before the TKA was −20° extension and 135° flexion. His radiographs showed advanced-stage osteoarthritis. We performed cemented TKA (posterior stabiliser design). Three weeks after the operation, his right knee pain improved. The right knee ROM was −10° extension and 100° flexion just before discharge. However, he returned to our institution because of right knee pain and flexion contracture 31 months after the surgery. The flexion contracture gradually worsened without any trauma. When he returned, the right knee ROM was −60° extension and 135° flexion. Manipulation under general anaesthesia was not effective. Therefore, we performed revision TKA immediately. We excised the scar tissue of the posterior knee joint. Then, we shortened the distal femoral end by 1 cm and reduced the size of the femoral component. After the operation, the right knee ROM was improved to −10° flexion and 130° extension. The reported prevalence of stiffness after TKA was from 1.3% to 13%. Although the deleterious effects of persistent flexion contractures > 15° is well understood, whether they resolve with time or need surgical intervention is controversial. MUA is generally the initial option for patients with flexion contractures, with the possibility of some improvement. If severe flexion contracture remains after manipulation, revision TKA, which may be considered as a useful treatment option, should be considered.
Computed tomography based three-dimensional surgical preoperative planning (3D-planning) has been expanded to achieve more precise placement of knee and hip arthroplasties. However, few reports have addressed the utility of 3D-planning for the total elbow arthroplasty (TEA). The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and precision of 3D planning in unlinked TEA. Between April 2012 and April 2014, 17 joints in 17 patients (male 4, female 13) were included in this study. Sixteen patients were rheumatoid arthritis and one was osteoarthritis and the average age at the time of the procedure was 61 years (range 28–88). Unlinked K-NOW total elbow system (Teijin-Nakashima Medical. Co. Ltd.) was used in all cases and 3D planning was performed by Zed View (Lexi.Co.). After the appropriate size and position of the prosthesis were decided on the 3D images [Figure 1], the position of the bone tunnel made for the insertion of humeral and ulnar stem was recorded on axial, sagittal, and coronal plane (4 point measurements for humerus, and 6 points for ulna, See Figure 2). After the elbow was exposed via a posterior approach, bone resection and reaming was performed according to the 3D planning. The surgeon took an appropriate adjustment to align the prosthesis properly during the surgery. The final position of the stem insertion was recorded immediately prior to set the prostheses. We analyzed the accuracy of stem size prediction, the correlation between preoperative and final measurements, and postoperative complications.Objective
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Proximal femoral osteotomy is an attractive joint preservation procedure for osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The purpose of this study was to investigate the cause of failure of proximal femoral osteotomy in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Between 2008 and 2014, proximal femoral osteotomy was performed by one surgeon in 13 symptomatic hips. Ten trans-trochanteric rotational osteotomies (anterior: 7, posterior: 3) and 3 intertrochanteric curved varus osteotomy were performed. Of the patients, 9 were male and 1 was female, with a mean age at surgery of 36.9 years (range, 25–55 years). The mean postoperative follow-up period was 38 months (range, 12–72 months). Three patients (4 hips) had steroid-induced osteonecrosis, and 7 (9 hips) had alcohol-associated osteonecrosis. At 6 postoperative weeks, partial weight bearing was permitted with the assistance of 2 crutches. At more than 6 postoperative months, full weight bearing was permitted. Patients who had the potential to achieve acetabular coverage of more than one-third of the intact articular surface on preoperative hip radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging were considered suitable for this operation. A clinical evaluation using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scoring system and a radiologic evaluation were performed. Clinical failure was defined as conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA) or progression to head collapse and osteoarthritis. The 13 hips were divided into two groups, namely the failure and success groups.Purpose
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Pelvic osteotomy such as Chiari osteotomy and rotational acetabular osteotomy (RAO) have been used successfully in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). However, some patients are forced to undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) because of the progression of osteoarthritis. THA after pelvic osteotomy is thought to be more difficult because of altered anatomy of the pelvis. We compared six THAs done in dysplastic hips after previous pelvic osteotomy between 2008 and 2015 with a well-matched control group of 20 primary procedures done during the same period. Six THAs for DDH after previous Pelvic osteotomy (three Chiari osteotomies and three RAOs) were compared with 20 THAs for DDH without previous surgery. The patients were matched for age, sex, and BMI. Minimum follow-up for both groups of patients was one year (range, 12–79 months and 12–77 months, respectively). The average interval from pelvic osteotomy to total hip arthroplasty was 19.8 years (range 12–26 years). Clinical and Radiological evaluations were performed.Introduction
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Permanent patellar subluxation is treated with surgeries such as proximal realignment and distal realignment, however, it is difficult to cure this condition by using any methods. We performed mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in a case of severe knee osteoarthritis complicated with permanent patellar subluxation since childhood, and obtained good results without performing any additional procedures. The patient was an 82-year-old woman with severe pain in the left knee. During the initial examination, the range of motion of the left knee joint was -10°of extension to 140°of flexion, and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score for knee osteoarthritis was 40 points (maximum score: 100). Preoperative radiographs showed a varus deformity in the left lower extremity with a femorotibial angle (FTA) of 188°, the axial view showed luxation of the patella. We performed TKA using a mobile-bearing implant. Intraoperative findings revealed that the central articular surface of the distal femur had disappeared, and that the patellar articular surface was concave and dome-shaped. The lateral patellofemoral ligament was released; this procedure was identical to that performed in conventional TKA. Postoperative radiographs showed good alignment, with an FTA of 173°. In the axial view, the patella was located in a reduced position at any angle of knee joint flexion. The postoperative range of motion of the left knee joint was 0°of extension to 130°of flexion. The patient was able to walk without the support of a T-shaped cane. There are many surgical treatments for permanent patellar subluxation. The appropriate treatment is selected according to the type and seriousness of the dislocation and the age of the patient. From the findings of the present case, we believe that in a case of knee osteoarthritis complicated with permanent patellar subluxation, surgery performed using a mobile-bearing implant would eliminate the necessity of performing additional proximal realignment and distal realignment.
The bearing surface is one of the important factors that affect the longevity of total hip replacement (THR). The ceramic on ceramic bearing decreases the rate of dislocation event and the amount of wear debris. We encountered cases of incomplete seating of the liner with the TriAD acetabular system. We examined 25 hips in 24 patients who had undergone total hip replacement by using the TriAD shell with a metal-backed alumina liner. We used the Hardinge approach for performing surgery in all patients. Incomplete seating was judged on the basis of plain anteroposterior and/or oblique radiographs obtained immediately and 3 months after the operation.Background
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