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Cup Alignment Change after Screw Fixation in Total Hip Arthroplasty

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Background

Cup malalignment increase impingement, dislocation, cup migration, and polyethylene wear. Screw fixation for enhanced stability is the preferred option in cases of doubtful primary cup stability. There have been few studies about alignment changes after screw fixation, which may be another cause of cup malalignment. This study aimed to evaluate cup alignment change after screw fixation.

Materials and Methods

Patients undergoing imageless navigation total hip arthroplasty using screws fixation for acetabular cup were corrected. After the press-fit cup was fully seated, the cup orientation was recorded. After screws were inserted, the cup orientation was recorded again to calculate the alignment change.

Results

There were 99 cases with a mean age 63.7 years (25–93). Alignment change after screw fixation was found in 73 cases (73.7%). There were 56 cases (56.6%) with inclination angle change and the mean change was 2.21° (0°–8°). The inclination angle increased in 47 cases (47.5%) with 9 cases (9.1%) increased by 5° or more and decreased in 9 cases (9.1%). There was statistically significant difference between patients using one screw and patients using two or more screws in inclination angle change, 1.56° (0°–5°) and 3.4° (0°–8°), respectively (P = 0.0039). There was statistically significant correlation between inclination angle change and number of screws (r = 0.5401, P < 0.01). There were 49 cases (49.5%) with anteversion angle change and the mean change was 1.67° (0°–5°). The anteversion angle increased in 31 cases (31.3%), decreased in 18 cases (18.2%) with two cases (2%) decreased by 5° or more. There was significant difference between patients using one screw and patients using two or more screws in anteversion angle change, 1.46° (0°– 5°) and 2.21° (0°–5°), respectively (P = 0.009). There was significant correlation between anteversion angle change and number of screws (r = 0.284, P = 0.048).

Conclusions

Changes in cup alignment after screw fixation were detected in most cases. It is one possible cause of cup malalignment.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Chang Phueak Rd., Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 30000, Thailand

    Yingyong Suksathien, Urawit Piyapromdee & Thanut Tippimanchai

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Suksathien, Y., Piyapromdee, U. & Tippimanchai, T. Cup Alignment Change after Screw Fixation in Total Hip Arthroplasty. IJOO 53, 618–621 (2019). https://doi.org/10.4103/ortho.IJOrtho_451_18

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