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01-07-2010 | Clinical Research

Long-term Followup of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Cerebral Palsy

Authors: Bradley S. Raphael, MD, Joshua S. Dines, MD, Meredith Akerman, MS, Leon Root, MD

Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® | Issue 7/2010

Abstract

Background

Patients with cerebral palsy (CP) are at risk for hip arthrosis secondary to the loss of joint congruity.

Questions/Purposes

We asked whether THA relieved pain, improved function, and provided durable improvements.

Methods

We retrospectively identified 56 patients (59 hips) with CP who had THAs for painful hips. Chart review determined the preoperative, postoperative, and current functional levels. All patients or caregivers completed a questionnaire, including a modified Gross Motor Function Classification System mobility scale and qualitative reports of pain and satisfaction. Pain levels were measured on a visual analog scale at three times: preoperative, postoperative, and current. The average age of the patients at the time of surgery was 30.6 years. Minimum followup was 2 years (average, 9.7 years; range, 2–28 years).

Results

Pain relief was obtained in all patients. All patients returned to preoperative function (59) and 52 patients returned to prepain functional status (88%). Seven patients underwent acetabular component revisions, and two patients had a femoral stem component revision. The 2-year implant survival was 95%, and 10-year survivorship was 85%.

Conclusions

THA can provide durable relief and improved function in patients with CP with severe coxarthrosis.

Level of Evidence

Level IV, therapeutic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

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Title: Long-term Followup of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Bradley S. Raphael, MD
Joshua S. Dines, MD
Meredith Akerman, MS
Leon Root, MD
Publication date: 01-07-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® / Issue 7/2010
Print ISSN: 0009-921X
Electronic ISSN: 1528-1132
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-009-1167-1

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Long-term Followup of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

Background

Questions/Purposes

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Level of Evidence

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Questions/Purposes

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Level of Evidence

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