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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2024

Open Access 01-12-2024 | Hip-TEP | Research

Insufficient stem antetorsion and lower cup abduction is a combined risk factor for posterior hip dislocation in patients undergoing THA for femoral neck fractures: a retrospective analysis

Authors: Zhuokai Li, Yang Yang, Shengyang Guo, Ju Liu, Xiaoxiao Zhou, Houlin Ji

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

The role of acetabular and femoral component positions with respect to the risk of post-operative instability and dislocation remains debated. In this study, we aimed to identify potential risk factors for early dislocation following primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures (FNF) using radiological measurements.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed data for patients who underwent cementless primary THA for FNF using a posterolateral approach between January 2018 and December 2021. Follow-up duration, age, sex, affected side, and mean time from THA to dislocation were recorded. Leg-length inequality, abductor lever arm, vertical and horizontal femoral offsets, vertical and horizontal hip centers of rotation, abduction, anteversion of the acetabulum and femoral prosthesis, and combined anteversion were measured.

Results

The study sample included 17 men and 34 women, with 21 and 30 patients undergoing left- and right-hip operations, respectively. The mean patient age was 70.18 ± 7.64 years, and the mean follow-up duration was 27.73 ± 13.52 months. The mean time between THA and dislocation was 1.58 ± 0.79 months. Seven patients (13.73%) sustained posterior dislocation of the hip. The abduction angle (36.05 ± 6.82° vs. 45.68 ± 8.78°) (p = 0.008) and anteversion of the femoral prosthesis (8.26 ± 4.47° vs. 19.47 ± 9.01°) (p = 0.002) were significantly lower in the dislocation group than in the control group. There were no significant differences in other parameters.

Conclusions

Insufficient stem antetorsion combined with lower abduction angle of the acetabular component were associated with a high risk of dislocation, especially in patients with deep flexion or internal rotation of the flexed hip joint and knees, or in patients with a stiff spine or anterior pelvic tilt, impingement may then occur in the neck of the prosthesis and cup component, ultimately resulting in posterior dislocation. These findings could remind surgeons to avoid simultaneous occurrence of both in THA surgery. These results provide new insight into risk factors for hip dislocation in patients undergoing primary THA for FNF and may aid in reducing the risk of instability and dislocation.

Level of evidence

Prospective comparative study Level II.
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Metadata
Title
Insufficient stem antetorsion and lower cup abduction is a combined risk factor for posterior hip dislocation in patients undergoing THA for femoral neck fractures: a retrospective analysis
Authors
Zhuokai Li
Yang Yang
Shengyang Guo
Ju Liu
Xiaoxiao Zhou
Houlin Ji
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07199-2

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