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Total hip arthroplasty associated with transverse subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy and conical stem fixation in Crowe type IV hip dysplasia

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Purpose

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in high-dislocated hip dysplasia is a surgical challenge, presenting difficulties in the biomechanical reconstruction of the hip. The purpose of the present study is to analyze clinical and radiological outcomes of a series of patients with Crowe type IV hip dysplasia who underwent a THA with transverse subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy and conical stem fixation in our Hip surgery unit.

Methods

This non-interventional retrospective study included all patients diagnosed with Crowe type IV hip dysplasia who underwent a THA using a subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy and uncemented conical stem fixation between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2015. Demographic, clinical and radiologic data were analyzed, including Harris Hip Score and Oxford Hip Score.

Results

Seventeen hips in 13 patients were included in the final analysis. All patients were women and mean age was 39 years (range 35–45). Mean follow-up was 5.6 years (range 1–8). Average length of the osteotomy was 3.4 cm (range 3–4.5) and mean lowering of the center of rotation was 5.67 cm (range 3.8–9.1). Mean time for bone union was 5.5 months. No nerve palsy or non-union was detected at the end of follow-up period.

Conclusion

The use of cementless conical stem fixation associated with a transverse subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy for treating Crowe type IV hip dysplasia permits to correct the rotational alterations of the femur and provides good stability of the osteotomy, with very low risk of nerve palsy and non-union rates.

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  1. Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain

    I. Mimendia, K. Lakhani, J. H. Núñez, V. Barro, E. Guerra-Farfán, D. Collado & A. Hernández

  2. Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain

    I. Mimendia, K. Lakhani, J. H. Núñez, V. Barro, E. Guerra-Farfán, D. Collado & A. Hernández

  3. Hip Surgery Unit, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain

    I. Mimendia, V. Barro, D. Collado & A. Hernández

  4. Traumatology and Rehabilitation, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebrón, 119., 08035, Barcelona, Spain

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Mimendia, I., Lakhani, K., Núñez, J.H. et al. Total hip arthroplasty associated with transverse subtrochanteric shortening osteotomy and conical stem fixation in Crowe type IV hip dysplasia. Musculoskelet Surg 107, 367–372 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-023-00779-w

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