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Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 4/2012

Open Access 01-04-2012 | Hip Arthroplasty

Cementless total hip arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review of the literature

Authors: Rob E. Zwartelé, Suzanne Witjes, H. Cornelis Doets, Theo Stijnen, Rudolf G. Pöll

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 4/2012

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Abstract

Background

Compromised rheumatic bone is a potential risk factor for mechanical complications in cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) in cases of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Increased rates of intra-operative fractures, component migration and (early) aseptic loosening are to be expected. Despite this, cementless THA is performed in cases of RA.

Methods

A literature search on cementless THA in RA was performed in EMBASE (1993–2011), Medline (1966–2011) and the Cochrane Library. A systematic review was conducted with a special emphasis on mechanical complications.

Results

Twenty-three case series and five studies of implant registries were included. Acetabular fractures and/or migration of the cup were reported in 9 out of 22 studies of the cup. Proximal femoral fractures and/or subsidence of the stem were reported in 14 out of 20 studies of the stem. Six studies compared failure rates of uncemented and cemented components due to aseptic loosening. The overall failure rate ratio (uncemented/cemented) for the cup was 0.6 (95% CI: 0.14–2.60) and for the stem 0.71 (95% CI: 0.06–8.55), both favoring uncemented fixation. The failure rates in case series without a control group were compared to the NICE criteria (failure rate/1). The overall failure rate for the cup was 0.97 (95% CI: 0.50–1.88) and for the stem 0.79 (95% CI: 0.44–1.41). Failure rates of aseptic loosening of higher than 1 (favoring cemented fixation) were reported in 6 out of 26 studies of the cup and in 2 out of 25 studies of the stem. In all these studies, the inferior implant designs were blamed, and not the type of fixation or the quality of the bone.

Conclusions

Despite substantial rates of mechanical stem complications, no evidence was found to establish that cementless components perform less well than cemented components. The results justify the use of cementless THA in RA patients.
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Metadata
Title
Cementless total hip arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review of the literature
Authors
Rob E. Zwartelé
Suzanne Witjes
H. Cornelis Doets
Theo Stijnen
Rudolf G. Pöll
Publication date
01-04-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-011-1432-0

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