Quantitative determination of the femoral offset templating error in total hip arthroplasty using a new geometric model.

Liechti, Emanuel F; Attinger, Marc C; Hecker, Andreas; Kuonen, Kim; Michel, Andrea; Klenke, Frank M (2022). Quantitative determination of the femoral offset templating error in total hip arthroplasty using a new geometric model. Bone & joint open, 3(10), pp. 795-803. The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 10.1302/2633-1462.310.BJO-2022-0107.R1

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AIMS

Traditionally, total hip arthroplasty (THA) templating has been performed on anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiographs. Recently, additional AP hip radiographs have been recommended for accurate measurement of the femoral offset (FO). To verify this claim, this study aimed to establish quantitative data of the measurement error of the FO in relation to leg position and X-ray source position using a newly developed geometric model and clinical data.

METHODS

We analyzed the FOs measured on AP hip and pelvis radiographs in a prospective consecutive series of 55 patients undergoing unilateral primary THA for hip osteoarthritis. To determine sample size, a power analysis was performed. Patients' position and X-ray beam setting followed a standardized protocol to achieve reproducible projections. All images were calibrated with the KingMark calibration system. In addition, a geometric model was created to evaluate both the effects of leg position (rotation and abduction/adduction) and the effects of X-ray source position on FO measurement.

RESULTS

The mean FOs measured on AP hip and pelvis radiographs were 38.0 mm (SD 6.4) and 36.6 mm (SD 6.3) (p < 0.001), respectively. Radiological view had a smaller effect on FO measurement than inaccurate leg positioning. The model showed a non-linear relationship between projected FO and femoral neck orientation; at 30° external neck rotation (with reference to the detector plane), a true FO of 40 mm was underestimated by up to 20% (7.8 mm). With a neutral to mild external neck rotation (≤ 15°), the underestimation was less than 7% (2.7 mm). The effect of abduction and adduction was negligible.

CONCLUSION

For routine THA templating, an AP pelvis radiograph remains the gold standard. Only patients with femoral neck malrotation > 15° on the AP pelvis view, e.g. due to external rotation contracture, should receive further imaging. Options include an additional AP hip view with elevation of the entire affected hip to align the femoral neck more parallel to the detector, or a CT scan in more severe cases.Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(10):795-803.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Orthopaedic Surgery

UniBE Contributor:

Liechti, Emanuel, Attinger, Marc Claudio, Hecker, Andreas, Klenke, Frank M.

Subjects:

600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health

ISSN:

2633-1462

Publisher:

The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery

Language:

English

Submitter:

Pubmed Import

Date Deposited:

13 Oct 2022 14:31

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 16:26

Publisher DOI:

10.1302/2633-1462.310.BJO-2022-0107.R1

PubMed ID:

36222112

Uncontrolled Keywords:

AP hip radiograph AP pelvis radiograph CT scans Femoral neck Femoral offset Geometric model Templating Thickness of the lesser trochanter Total hip arthroplasty abduction adduction contractures femoral offsets hips pelvis radiography total hip arthroplasty (THA)

BORIS DOI:

10.48350/173701

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/173701

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