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Background: The aim of this study is a clinical evaluation of the center of rotation (COR) placement towards a patient's recovery with respect to daily living ability and mobility. In past experiments based on three-dimensional (3D) models, medialization of the COR in total hip arthroplasty (THA) showed a negative influence on muscle strength of the abductors and reaction force of the hip joint. This contradicts paradigms, where reduced hip loading forces are claimed to increase functional outcomes. Methods: The plain X-rays of 110 patients who underwent THA after a femoral neck fracture between January 2019 and January 2021 were retrospectively evaluated. A Barthel Index on discharge was obtained in 69 cases. 47 patients were available for a follow-up interview concerning the Barthel Index, Parker mobility score (PMS), and pain levels (NRS) 6 and 12 months after surgery. Results: Medialization of the COR had a significantly negative effect on the need for care (Barthel Index) at patient discharge (Spearman correlation 0.357, p = 0.013). The effect on the PMS is still existent at 6 and 12 months (Spearman correlation 0.471, p = 0.009 at 6 months; 0.472, p = 0.008 at 12 months). Mann–Whitney U tests showed that the groups with medialized COR performed significantly worse than the lateralized groups. This was seen for the Barthel Index at discharge and at 6 months after surgery and for the PMS at 6 and 12 months. The accurately reconstructed CORs showed no significant differences from the lateralized rotation centers in need of care and mobility. The superior COR placement group showed significantly reduced mobility at 12 months in contrast to the inferior COR placement group (p = 0.008), and the group of accurately reconstructed rotation centers showed significantly less pain than the inferior COR placement group (p = 0.007 after 6 months, p = 0.026 after 12 months). Especially the combination of both (superomedialization) leads to reduced mobility (Spearman correlation 0.67, p = < 0.001). Conclusions: COR superior displacement, COR medialization, and the combination of both (superomedialization, Spearman p = < 0.001) lead to reduced mobility while inferior displacement showed increased pain. According to our results, we recommend an exact vertical COR restoration, while horizontal medial displacement needs to be avoided. Level of evidence: III. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Femoral neck fractures (FNF) are among the most common fractures in Germany and are often treated by hemiarthroplasty (HA). The aim of this study was to compare the occurrence of aseptic revisions after cemented and uncemented HA for the treatment of FNF. Secondly, the rate of pulmonary embolism was investigated. Methods: Data collection for this study was performed using the German Arthroplasty Registry (EPRD). HAs after FNF were divided into subgroups stratified by stem fixation (cemented vs uncemented) and paired according to age, sex, BMI, and the Elixhauser score using Mahalanobis distance matching. Results: Examination of 18,180 matched cases showed a significantly increased rate of aseptic revisions in uncemented HA (p < 0.0001). After 1 month 2.5% of HAs with uncemented stems required an aseptic revision, while 1.5% were reported in cemented HA. After 1 and 3 years' follow-up 3.9% and 4.5% of uncemented HA and 2.2% and 2.5% of cemented HA needed aseptic revision surgery. In particular, the proportion of periprosthetic fractures was increased in cementless implanted HA (p < 0.0001). During in-patient stays, pulmonary emboli occurred more frequently after cemented HA [0.81% vs 0.53% in cementless HA (OR: 1.53; p = 0.057)]. Conclusion: For uncemented hemiarthroplasties a statistically significantly increased rate of aseptic revisions and periprosthetic fractures was evident within a time period of 5 years after implantation. During the in-hospital stay, patients with cemented HA experienced an increased rate of pulmonary embolism, but without statistically significant results. Based on the present results, with knowledge of prevention measurements and correct cementation technique, cemented HA should be preferred when using HA in the treatment of femoral neck fractures. Trail registration: The study design of the German Arthroplasty Registry was approved by the University of Kiel (ID: D 473/11). Level of Evidence: Level III, Prognostic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: This randomized control study was designed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes, including periprosthetic bone mineral density (BMD) changes, between the short and standard stems after using cementless hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with femur neck fractures. Materials and Methods: From January 2013 to May 2017, 151 patients (aged ≥ 65 years) underwent hemiarthroplasties due to femoral neck fractures. Patients were randomized into two groups; 77 patients in Group A implanting the short femoral stem and 74 patients in Group B implanting the standard femoral stem. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed in all patients. Results: 75 patients (40 patients in Group A and 35 patients in Group B) completed routine follow-up for a minimum of 2 years. The clinical outcomes, including ambulatory functions and thigh pain, were similar in both groups. All the femoral stems acquired radiologic stability. At postoperative one year, BMD values in Gruen zone (G) seven on the standard stem side were significantly lower than those on the short stem side (P = 0.038). At the second year of follow-up, the BMD values of Group A in G1, G3, G4, and G7 were significantly greater than those of Group B (P = 0.007, 0.032, 0.026, and P < 0.000, respectively). Conclusions: Both the clinical outcomes and radiologic stability in both group demonstrated similar results in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture at the latest follow-up. In addition, the periprosthetic BMD of the short femoral stems demonstrated better periprosthetic bone preservation at a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. Level of Evidences: Therapeutic Level II. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Decision aids help physicians convey information to patients and enable patients to be involved in the decision-making process. There is a lack of use of decision aids in the orthopedic literature. The purpose of this study was to develop a decision board to elicit preferences for treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in patients over 60 years old. Materials and Methods: We developed a decision board presenting descriptions and potential outcomes and complications of two treatment options, hemiarthroplasty (HA) and internal fixation (IF), for displaced femoral neck fractures. Five orthopedic surgeons evaluated the face and content validity of the decision board and 10 volunteers completed "scope tests" to determine the comprehensibility. We then presented the decision board to 108 study participants faced with the scenario of sustaining a displaced femoral neck fracture. Participants stated their preference for operative procedure and described the reasons for their choices. Results: The decision board achieved good face and content validity. All participants in the scope tests appropriately switched their preference to the other modality when probabilities were altered. Most participants found the decision board easy to understand and helpful in making an informed decision. Also, most participants were satisfied with the amount of information presented and with the use of the decision board as a decision making tool. Sixty-one participants (56%) chose IF as their operative procedure of choice quoting less blood loss, shorter operative time, and less invasiveness as the top factors that contributed to this choice. Participants who preferred HA (44%) did so primarily due to the lower re-operation rate. Conclusions: The decision board is a useful and reliable tool to inform patients about the treatment options for displaced femoral neck fractures. They should be utilized by surgeons to incorporate patients' preferences into the decision-making process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: The use of cement is associated with increased morbidity and mortality rate in elderly patients, hence cementless hemiarthroplasty is suggested. We evaluated the results of cementless hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures in elderly patients with high-risk clinical problems. Materials and Methods: Forty-eight patients (29 females, 19 males) with a mean age of 88 years (range: 78 to 102 years). having femoral neck fractures were treated with the use of cementless hemiarthroplasty. Porous-coated femoral stems were used in 30 patients (62%) and modular type femoral revision stems in 18 patients (38%). Bipolar femoral heads were used in all patients. Radiological follow-up after operation was done at the one, three, six months and annually. Results: The mean follow-up period was 4.2 years (range: 18 months to eight years). None of the patients died during hospitalization. Medical complications occurred in six patients (12%) within the follow-up period and four patients (8%) died within this period. Only two hips were converted to total hip arthroplasty due to acetabular erosion. Femoral revision was planned for one patient with a subsidence of > 3 mm. None of the patients had acetabular protrusion or heterotopic ossification. The mean Harris-hip score was 84 (range: 52 to 92). Dislocation occurred in one patient (2%). Conclusion: Cementless hemiarthroplasty is a suitable method of treatment for femoral neck fractures in elderly patients with high-risk clinical problems especially of a cardiopulmonary nature. This method decreases the risk of hypotension and fat embolism associated with cemented hemiarthroplasty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Migration of the outer head after bipolar hemiarthroplasty within several years after surgery is not a rare complication. We present a patient with cerebral palsy who showed lateral migration of the outer head seven months after bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture. The patient had no acetabular pathology prior to the fracture, and lacked ambulatory ability in a community setting. She underwent conversion to a total hip arthroplasty and returned to her previous lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]