Short stem total hip arthroplasty for osteonecrosis of the femoral head in patients 60 years or younger: A 3 to 10 year follow-up study

ISRCTN ISRCTN91336248
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN91336248
Secondary identifying numbers 01_2015
Submission date
14/06/2017
Registration date
04/07/2017
Last edited
20/07/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Osteoarthritis of the hip is a common condition that develops with advancing age. It is usually caused by the wear and tear of the cartilage that lines the hip joint, causing bones to rub against each other. This results in pain, stiffness and a loss in mobility. When pain becomes uncontrollable, a total hip replacement (THR) surgery is often performed. This requires for the hip joint to be replaced with a prosthesis (an artificial hip). The prosthesis includes a head and a stem. Typically, the most reliable option is a traiditional stem. However, due to the age of patients requiring hip replacements, a short-stem could allow surgeons to preserve more bone, especially if they need another surgery (revision surgery). There have been a number of short-stem designs. The aim of this study is to review the outcomes of patients who receives a partial neck-retaining short stem and ceramic-on-ceramic bearings in patients younger than 60 to see what the long term impact is.

Who can participate?
Patients younger than 60 years who require hip replacement

What does the study involve?
Eligible participants undergo a hip replacement surgery according to the standard of care. They are given a partial neck-retaining short-stem and either a 32-mm or 36-mm diameter ceramic head is implanted. A ceramic liner is used in all hips. Participants receive the standard postoperative care and are followed up after surgery, one, three, six and 12 months after surgery to assess their symptoms and surgery outcomes and then receive yearly follow up appointments.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Participants may benefit from receiving the shorter stem prosthesis, which may allow to preserve more bone stock which is helpful for revision surgery. There are risks associated with THR surgery, however there are no additional risks associated with participating in this study in comparison to an identical patient receiving an identical THR.

Where is the study run from?
University of Cagliari (Italy)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
January 2006 to December 2012

Who is funding the study?
Smith and Nephew Orthopaedic (UK)

Who is the main contact?
Prof. Antonio Capone
anto.capone@tiscali.it

Contact information

Dr Giuseppe Marongiu
Public

Orthopaedic Clinic
Department of Surgical Science
University of Cagliari
Ospedale Marino
Lungomare Poetto 12
Cagliari
09126
Italy

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0000-0003-2163-454X
Prof Antonio Capone
Scientific

Orthopaedic Clinic
Department of Surgical Science
University of Cagliari
Ospedale Marino
Lungomare Poetto 12
Cagliari
09126
Italy

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0000-0001-8032-8951

Study information

Study designObservational cohort study
Primary study designObservational
Secondary study designCohort study
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleShort stem total hip arthroplasty for osteonecrosis of the femoral head in patients 60 years or younger: analysis of clinical and radiological results using validated scoring instruments at 3 to 10 year follow-up
Study objectivesThe aim of the study is to evaluate short-stem total hip arthroplasties for osteonecrosis of the femoral head in patients 60 years or younger.
Ethics approval(s)Institutional Review Board, Surgery Department at Cagliari State University, 24/03/2015, ref: verbale4/24/03/2015_13
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedOrthopedics; hip arthroplasty; osteonecrosis of the femoral head
InterventionParticipants undergoing total hip arthroplasties (THAs) due to osteonecrosis of the femoral head as part of their normal surgical care are eligible for this study. Participants have their demographic data recorded (age, sex, cause of osteonecrosis) and their osteonecrosis graded according Steinberg Classification.

All patients receive a partial neck-retaining short-stem (NANOS®; Smith and Nephew, Marl, Germany). Either a 32- or 36-mm diameter ceramic femoral head (BIOLOX-forte; CeramTec, Plochingen, Germany) is implanted. A cementless porous-coated acetabular shell (EP-FIT PLUSTM; Smith and Nephew, Marl, Germany), is used in all hips, ranging from 46 to 58 mm. A ceramic liner (BIOLOX-forte; CeramTec, Plochingen, Germany) is placed in all participants.

All procedures are performed through a modified Hardinge approach, in supine position. After femoral head resection, at least 10mm from the base of the great trochanter and perpendicular to the femoral neck, the femoral path is prepared with cancellous bone compactors. The stem is then inserted with a press-fit technique. In all cases, the acetabulum is reamed line-to-line or 1 mm more than the diameter of the component used. Following surgery, the patients are allowed to stand on the first postoperative day and progress to full weight-bearing with crutches. Patients are recommended to use a pair of crutches for 4 weeks.

Clinical and radiographic follow-up is performed at one months, three months, six months, 12 months and then yearly thereafter using validated scored. Evidence of any clicking or squeaking sound emanating from the ceramic-on-ceramic bearing is recorded. Postoperative radiographs are taken to be evaluated for hip geometry restoration (center of rotation, offset and limb length), bone-implant fixation and osteolysis. The stability of the acetabular component, any site of acetabular osteolysis and migration is assessed. Femoral stem fixation is investigated.
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureClinical outcomes are assessed using the Harris hip score (HHS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the UCLA score at baseline, 1, 3, 6, 12 months and yearly for ten years
Secondary outcome measuresHip geometry restoration (center of rotation, offset and limb length), bone-implant fixation and osteolysis is measured using radiographs at immediately after the surgery and then at 1, 3, 6, 12 months and yearly for ten years
Overall study start date25/10/2005
Completion date01/09/2015

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants32
Key inclusion criteria1. Indication for implantation of the Nanos short stem due to osteonecrosis of the hip
2. Patients 60 years old or younger
3. Written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria1. Older than 60 years
2. Had a follow up of less than 3 years after the operation
Date of first enrolment01/01/2006
Date of final enrolment31/12/2012

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Italy

Study participating centre

Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale Marino
Lungomare Poetto 190
Cagliari
09100
Italy

Sponsor information

University of Cagliari (Università degli Studi di Cagliari)
University/education

Department of Surgical Sciences (Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche)
Cittadella Universitaria, Asse E1
SS 554 bivio per Sestu
Monserrato
09042
Italy

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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics
Private sector organisation / For-profit companies (industry)
Location
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date31/12/2017
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareYes
IPD sharing plan summaryAvailable on request
Publication and dissemination planPlanned publication in a high-impact peer reviewed journal at the end of 2017.
IPD sharing planThe datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from Dr Giuseppe Marongiu (giuse.marongiu@gmail.com).

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 17/07/2017 Yes No

Editorial Notes

20/07/2017: Publication reference added.