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Femoral-head vascularity after hip surface arthroplasty

Authors: Arun Kannan, Chandra Sekhar Bal, Vijay Kumar, Ravi Mittal, Nishikant Damle, Rajesh Malhotra

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Background

Iatrogenic devascularization of the femoral head is as an area of concern following hip resurfacing arthroplasty, with probable implications on short-term failure and long-term survival of the implant.

Materials and methods

We assessed the vascularity of 25 resurfaced femoral heads in 20 patients by comparison with preoperative and postoperative Tc-99m methylene diphosphonate (MDP) bone scintigraphy images, the postoperative scans being done 9 months after the surgery.

Results

Eight out of 25 hips (32%) showed <55% of their preoperative uptake at a mean of 9 months after surgery and were categorized as showing reduced vascularity.

Conclusion

Our study reveals reduction in vascularity of the femoral-head remnant as a frequent occurrence after hip resurfacing. Our study also highlights the role of bone scintigraphy as tool in assessing the vascularity of resurfaced femoral heads.

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Title: Femoral-head vascularity after hip surface arthroplasty
Authors: Arun Kannan
Chandra Sekhar Bal
Vijay Kumar
Ravi Mittal
Nishikant Damle
Rajesh Malhotra
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1590-9921
Electronic ISSN: 1590-9999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-010-0107-x

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Femoral-head vascularity after hip surface arthroplasty

Abstract

Background

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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