Association between trochanteric bursitis, osteoarthrosis and total hip arthroplasty

AbstractObjectivethis was an epidemiological study on trochanteric bursitis at the time of performing total hip arthroplasty.Methodssixty-two sequential patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthrosis, without any previous history of trochanteric bursitis, were evaluated. The bursas were collected and evaluated histologically.Resultsthere were 35 female patients (56.5%) and 27 male patients (43.5%), with a mean age of 65 years (±11). Trochanteric bursitis was conformed histologically in nine patients (14.5%), of whom six were female (66.7%) and three were male (33.3%).Conclusions14.5% of the bursas analyzed presented inflammation at the time that the primary total hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthrosis was performed, and the majority of the cases of bursitis were detected in female patients

Do patients lose weight after total hip arthroplasty?

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the effect of total hip arthroplasty (THA) on body mass index (BMI), from before to after the operation.Methods100 patients who underwent THA were retrospectively analyzed. They were stratified according to BMI, as proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO).ResultsThere were 48 male patients and 52 female patients. Their mean age was 63.8±13.5 years. The mean follow-up was 24.6±0.6 months. The men had a mean preoperative BMI of 28.4±3.6kg/m2 and the women, 27.5±5.0kg/m2. The mean postoperative BMI was 28.9±0.7kg/m2 for the men and 27.8±0.7kg/m2 for the women. There was a general mean increase in BMI of 0.4kg/m2. The BMI increased both in patients with normal weight and in those who were overweight, but it decreased slightly in patients who were obese. BMI remained unchanged in the majority of the patients (73%).ConclusionThe improvement in mobility achieved through THA did not promote any reduction in anthropometric measurements in the majority of the patients

Novas superfícies em artroplastia total do quadril New bearing surfaces in total hip replacement

A artroplastia total do quadril tem sido indicada cada vez mais em pacientes mais jovens e ativos, além de haver uma natural e crescente demanda do procedimento em função do aumento da expectativa de vida dos pacientes. Os altos custos da cirurgia e as controvérsias da performance dos implantes fazem deste assunto objeto de constantes pesquisas na busca de novos materiais com melhores resistências ao desgaste e biocompatibilidade. O presente artigo abrange um estudo de revisão das novas superfícies em artroplastia total do quadril.<br>Total hip arthroplasty is being increasingly indicated for younger and more active patients, in addition to a naturally growing demand for the procedure because of increasing life expectancy among patients. The high costs of this surgery and the controversies regarding implant performance have made this topic the subject of constant research, seeking new materials with better resistance to wear and better biocompatibility. The present article provides a review of new surfaces in total hip arthroplasty

EVALUATION OF THE MORTALITY RATE ONE YEAR AFTER HIP FRACTURE AND FACTORS RELATING TO DIMINISHED SURVIVAL AMONG ELDERLY PEOPLE

ABSTRACTObjective: To evaluate the mortality rate after one year and correlated preoperative factors, among patients with hip fractures. Methods: We prospectively studied 202 out of a total of 376 patients with a diagnosis of hip fracture who were admitted to the Hospital Cristo Redentor, between October 2007 and March 2009. The database with the epidemiological analysis was set up during their hospitalization, and follow–up data were obtained preferentially by phone. Results: The overall mortality rate after one year of follow-up was 28.7% or 58 deaths, among which 11 (5.45%) occurred during hospitalization. Fractures were more prevalent among women (71.3%) and rare among blacks (5%). Among the comorbidities, dementia and depression showed a statistically significant reduction in survival (p = 0.018 and 0.007, respectively). Conclusion: The mortality rate after one year of follow-up was 28.7%. Dementia and depression increased this rate

Transfusão sanguínea em artroplastia de quadril: a curva laboratorial hemática deve ser o único preditor da necessidade de transfusão?

Objetivo: verificar se a curva laboratorial hemática deve ser o único preditor de transfusão sanguínea pós-operatória em artroplastia total de quadril (ATQ). Métodos: amostras laboratoriais sanguíneas de 78 pacientes consecutivos submetidos à ATQ foram analisadas em cinco em períodos distintos (um pré-operatório e quatro pós-operatórios). Verificou-se a contagem de hemoglobina, hematócrito e plaquetas desses pacientes. Foram analisadas características antropométricas e comportamentais e comorbidades referentes à amostra, para verificação de fatores de risco associados à prática transfusional. Os indivíduos do estudo foram divididos em dois grupos: aqueles que receberam transfusão sanguínea foram alocados no Grupo 1 (G1) e os que não a receberam, no Grupo 2 (G2). As condutas transfusionais respaldaram-se dos critérios da Academia Americana de Anestesiologia e da Sociedade Britânica de Hematologia. Resultados: receberam transfusão de hemoderivados 27 (34,6%) pacientes. As análises das curvas de hemoglobina, hematócrito e plaquetas entre o G1 e o G2 nas cinco visitas distintas foram similares (p > 0,05). Todos os fatores de risco analisados, com exceção da etnia, não apresentaram repercussões nos índice de transfusão em suas análises com valor p > 0,05. A soma das comorbidades clínicas associadas aos pacientes no G1 foi mediana de 3 (IC 95% 2,29-3,40), enquanto no G2 a mediana foi 2 (IC 95% 1,90-2,61) com valor p = 0,09. Conclusão: a curva hemática apresenta confiabilidade limitada quando usada como parâmetro exclusivo e absoluto. A existência de pacientes tolerantes às variações da curva hematimétrica pressupõe que as suas avaliações de caráter clínico, funcional e de comorbidades sejam parâmetros que devam influenciar na decisão do uso de hemoderivados

Análise dimensional de diferentes acetábulos usados na artroplastia total do quadril

Objective: This paper performs a dimensional analysis of different total hip arthroplasty polyethylenes, cemented and non-cemented, Brazilian made and imported. Methods: It was considered acetabular components with 50 mm for the 28 mm femoral heads. Dimensional analysis was performed on a 3D coordinate Carl-Zeiss robotic device. Polyethylene thickness and its external measurements (maximum diameter and diameter for the femoral head) were measured. Results: The minimum thickness of the polyethylene was guaranteed on all tested components. The thickness of cemented acetabular varied from 19.185 mm to 25.358 mm, while the thickness of the non-cemented acetabular varied from 12.451 mm to 19.232 mm. The thickness was 27.96% lower in non-cemented acetabular components. With respect to the polyethylene acetabular cavity that receives the femoral head, all internal diameters exhibit at least 28 mm. In relation to the maximum outer diameter of the polyethylene, only one cemented acetabular component reached 50 mm in diameter. Conclusions: There are large differences in measurements between brands and models analyzed. Cementless acetabular components have the smaller thickness. The diameters of non-cemented acetabular were also lower than those cemented at the expense of their need to insert into the metal-back.Objetivo: O presente estudo faz uma análise dimensional dos diferentes acetábulos cimentados e não cimentados, nacionais e importados, disponíveis no mercado nacional para artroplastia total do quadril. Métodos: Foram considerados os acetábulos de 50 mm, destinados às cabec¸as femorais de 28 mm. As análises dimensionais foram feitas em um equipamento tridimensional robótico de medic¸ão por coordenadas. Avaliou-se a menor espessura do polietileno e suas medidas externas (diâmetro do espac¸o para a cabec¸a femoral e diâmetro máximo do acetábulo). Resultados: A espessura mínima do polietileno foi garantida em todos os componentes testados. A espessura dos acetábulos cimentados variou de 19,185 mm a 25,358 mm, enquanto a espessura dos acetábulos não cimentados variou de 12,451 mm a 19,232 mm A espessura foi em média 27,96% menor nos acetábulos não cimentados. Em relac¸ão à cavidade acetabular do polietileno que recebe a cabec¸a femoral, todos os diâmetros internos apresentaram pelo menos 28 mm. Em relac¸ão ao diâmetro externo máximo do polietileno, apenas um acetábulo cimentado atingiu os 50 mm de diâmetro. Conclusões: Observaram-se grandes diferenc¸as nas medidas entre as marcas e os modelos analisados. Os acetábulos não cimentados têm uma espessura menor. Os diâmetros dos acetábulos não cimentados também foram menores do que os cimentados, à custa de sua necessidade de inserc¸ão no metal-back

Comparação dos volumes ocupados pelos diferentes dispositivos de fixação interna para fraturas do colo femoral Comparison of volumes occupied by different internal fixation devices for femoral neck fractures

OBJETIVO: Medir o volume ocupado pelos dispositivos de fixação interna mais difundidos para o tratamento das fraturas de colo femoral, usando como aproximação os primeiros 30, 40 e 50mm de cada parafuso. O estudo visa observar qual desses implantes causa menor agressão óssea. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados cinco modelos de parafusos canulados e quatro modelos de parafusos deslizantes (DHS) encontrados no mercado nacional através de diferença de volume por deslocamento de água. RESULTADOS: A fixação com dois parafusos canulados apresentou volume significativamente menor do que com DHS nas inserções de 30, 40 e 50mm (p=0,01, 0,012 e 0,013, respectivamente), a fixação com três parafusos não apresentou significância estatística (p=0,123, 0,08 e 0,381, respectivamente) e a fixação com quatro parafusos canulados apresenta volumes maiores que o DHS (p=0,072, 0,161 e 0,033). CONCLUSÕES: A fixação da cabeça femoral com dois parafusos canulados ocupa menor volume quando comparada ao DHS com diferença estatisticamente significativa. A maioria das outras combinações de parafusos não atingiram significância estatística, apesar de a fixação com quatro parafusos canulados apresentar, em média, volumes maiores que o ocupado pelo DHS.OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper is to measure the volume occupied by the most widely used internal fixation devices for treating femoral neck fractures, using the first 30, 40 and 50 mm of insertion of each screw as an approximation. The study aimed to observe which of these implants caused least bone aggression. METHODS: Five types of cannulated screws and four types of dy namic hip screws (DHS) available on the Brazilian market were evaluated in terms of volume differences through water displace ment. RESULTS: Fixation with two cannulated screws presented significantly less volume than shown by DHS, for insertions of 30, 40 and 50 mm (p=0.01, 0.012 and 0.013, respectively), fixa tion with three screws did not show any statistically significant difference (p= 0.123, 0.08 and 0.381, respectively) and fixa tion with four cannulated screws presented larger volumes than shown by DHS (p=0.072, 0.161 and 0.033). CONCLUSIONS: Fixa tion of the femoral neck with two cannulated screws occupied less volume than DHS, with a statistically significant difference. The majority of screw combinations did not reach statistical significance, although fixation with four cannulated screws pre sented larger volumes on average than those occupied by DHS