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01-02-2013 | Symposium: Papers Presented at the Annual Meetings of The Hip Society
Should We Worry About Periacetabular Interference Gaps in Hip Resurfacing?
Authors:
Bruno Gomes, MBBS, FRACS(Orth), Michael Olsen, PhD, Michael Donnelly, MD, MCh, FRCS(Tr&Orth), Ashesh Kumar, MD, FRCS(C), Emil H. Schemitsch, MD, FRCS(C)
Published in:
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®
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Issue 2/2013
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Abstract
Background
Press-fit acetabular component seating in hip resurfacing can be challenging as a strong interference fit is required. It has not been established whether reducing the acetabular underream minimizes incomplete component seating or leads to increased acetabular loosening.
Questions/purposes
We examined (1) the incidence and natural history of postoperative interference gaps in hip resurfacing and (2) whether reduction of the acetabular underream from 2 mm to 1 mm reduces the incidence of periacetabular interference gaps.
Methods
Of 327 Birmingham Hip™ Resurfacings (Smith & Nephew Inc, Memphis, TN, USA) performed by a single surgeon from 2005 to 2010, we evaluated 306 hips with a minimum 1-year radiographic followup. Postoperative periacetabular interference gaps were monitored for radiographic gap resolution at latest followup. The frequency of incomplete component seating was compared between acetabula prepared with 1- and 2-mm underream techniques. Minimum followup was 1 year (mean, 2.7 years; range, 1–6 years).
Results
Fifty-one percent of the postoperative radiographs demonstrated the presence of a periacetabular interference gap. At latest followup, 96% of these gaps were no longer visible. We observed a reduction in the number of interference gaps identified when acetabular preparation changed from a 2-mm underream (63%) to a 1-mm underream (39%). There were no revisions due to acetabular failure.
Conclusions
Periacetabular interference gaps were common in this series but not associated with acetabular component failure. The use of a 1-mm underream is sufficient for adequate short-term press-fit fixation of the acetabular component in Birmingham Hip™ Resurfacing arthroplasty.
Level of Evidence
Level IV, therapeutic study. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.