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Background Long-term follow-up results of ceramic-on-ceramic (COC) total hip arthroplasty (THA), specifically, in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) are unknown. We evaluated (1) clinical results and radiological outcomes, (2) ceramic-related complications: noise and ceramic fracture, (3) osteolysis, and (4) survivorship after alumina COC THA in ONFH patients with longer than 10-year follow-up. Methods From May 2003 to June 2009, 325 ONFH patients (403 hips) underwent primary THAs at our department. Among them, 231 patients (293 THAs) were followed for 10 to 16 (mean, 12.9) years. There were 148 men and 83 women, their mean age at the time of THA was 47.2 years, and their mean body index was 24.0 kg/m2. The postoperative CT scans were done in 160 hips. Results Grinding sensation or squeak was noted in 6.8% (20/293), ceramic head fracture occurred in 2.4% (7/293) and acetabular osteolysis developed in 0.7% (2/293). All 7 ceramic fractures occurred in 28-mm short-neck heads. There was no detectable wear or prosthetic loosening, and the 16-year survivorship was 96.0% (95% confidence interval; 93.8% to 98.2%). The mean Harris hip score was 91.7 (range, 84 to 100) points at the final follow-up. Conclusions The 10- to 16-year results of alumina COC THAs were encouraging with an excellent survivorship. However, ceramic fracture and noise still remain matters of concern. We recommend not to use 28-mm short-neck ceramic head to avoid ceramic head fractures. Level of evidence III.

Inadequate stem version might lead to impingement and instability after cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). We evaluated (1) the distribution of short-stem anteversion, (2) the proportion of stems with an anteversion less than 5° or larger than 25°, (3) combined cup and stem anteversion, and (4) dislocation rate.We evaluated the native femoral anteversion and stem anteversion in 340 patients (340 THAs): 144 men and 196 women. Their mean age was 56.2 (22-87) years and mean body mass index was 25.1 (15.2-40.7) kg/mThe femoral neck anteversion ranged from -15 to 61° (mean, 15.0°; SD, ±10.6°). The stem anteversion ranged -7 to 50° (mean, 15.7°; SD, ±9.5°). It was optimal (5-25°) in 71.2% (242/340), insufficient (5°) in 13.3% (45/340), and excessive (25°) in 15.6% (53/340). The stem anteversion had a medium correlation with the femoral neck anteversion (correlation coefficient = 0.449). The combined anteversion was 42.0° (range, 35.2-52.3°; SD, ±2.8°). During two to four year follow-up, no hip dislocated.Short-length stem had a great variability in the anteversion and considerable portion (28.9%, 98/340) of stems had an anteversion outside the safe zone. Surgeons should be aware of this variability of stem anteversion to compensate for abnormal stem anteversion, which might lead to impingement and instability after THA.

The purpose of this study was to compare clavicular tunnel complications after coracoclavicular (CC) reconstruction between a coracoid loop fixation group and a coracoid tunnel fixation group. We hypothesized that clavicular tunnel complications would be more common in the coracoid loop group.This retrospective study evaluated 24 patients who underwent CC reconstruction using coracoid tunnel fixation (n = 14) and coracoid loop fixation (n = 10). Radiographic measurements included the CC distance and clavicular tunnel diameter. Clavicular tunnel complications such as tunnel widening and clavicular tunnel fractures were investigated. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder score and the University of California at Los Angeles Shoulder score.The mean follow-up period was 17.5 months (range, 11-38 months). The final clavicular tunnel diameter and the increase in the clavicular tunnel diameter in millimeter and percentage were significantly greater in the coracoid loop group than in the coracoid tunnel group (allClavicular tunnel complications such as significant tunnel widening and fractures after CC reconstructions in acromioclavicular dislocations were common with the coracoid loop fixation technique. A greater clavicular tunnel widening and resultantly enlarged tunnel diameter might increase the risk of fracture through the clavicular tunnel.

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to investigate residual rotation of patients with forearm amputation and the contribution of involved muscle to residual rotation.MethodsTesting was performed using five fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens prepared by isolating muscles involved in forearm rotation. Amputation was implemented at 25 cm (wrist disarticulation), 18 cm, or 10 cm from the tip of olecranon. Supination and pronation in the amputation stump were simulated with traction of involved muscle (supinator, biceps brachii, pronator teres, pronator quadratus) using an electric actuator. The degree of rotation was examined at 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° in flexion of elbow.ResultsAverage rotation of 25 cm forearm stump was 148° (SD: 23.1). The rotation was decreased to 117.5° (SD: 26.6) at 18 cm forearm stump. It was further decreased to 63° (SD 31.5) at 10 cm forearm stump. Tendency of disorganized rotation was observed in close proximity of the amputation site to the elbow. Full residual pronation was achieved with traction of each pronator teres and pronator quadratus. Although traction of supinator could implement residual supination, the contribution of biceps brachii ranged from 4 to 88% according to the degree of flexion.ConclusionsClose proximity of the amputation site to the elbow decreased the residual rotation significantly compared to residual rotation of wrist disarticulation. The preservation of pronosupination was 80% at 18 cm forearm stump. Although the pronator teres and the pronator quadratus could make a full residual pronation separately, the supinator was essential to a residual supination.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate (1) the intraoperative parameters, (2) cup position, (3) complications, (4) long-term results, and (5) the survivorship of cementless total hip arthroplastys (THAs) with use of ceramic bearings in patients with a history of acetabular fracture. Methods: We compared 57 THAs in patients, who were treated due to previous acetabular fracture (posttraumatic group), with 57 propensity score-matched THAs in patients, who were operated due to femoral head osteonecrosis (osteonecrotic group), at a minimum of 5-year follow-up. Results: The operation time was longer ( p = 0.008), and the volume of transfusion was larger ( p = 0.0.23) in the posttraumatic group. The cup abduction (39.4° ± 6.0° vs. 39.7°±4.8°) and anteversion (24.7° ± 8.0° vs. 26.7°±7.7°) were similar between the two groups. There was one dislocation in the posttraumatic group. There was no ceramic fracture in either group. One posttraumatic patient underwent excision of exuberant heterotrophic ossification at 3 years after the arthroplasty. The mean University of California, Los Angeles activity improved from 3.6 to 4.9 points in the posttraumatic group and 3.5 to 5.2 points in the osteonecrotic group. All acetabular cups and femoral stems had bone-ingrown stability. When reoperation for any reason was used as the end point, the 10-year survival rate was 98.3% (95% CI: 95.0–100) in the posttraumatic group and 100% in the osteonecrotic group. Conclusion: In our study, posttraumatic patients had longer operation time and larger volume of transfusion than osteonecrotic patients. However, medium-term results and survivorship were similar with those of osteonecrotic patients.