Adult Reconstruction Flashcards
What coronal deformity results in cartilage loss on the posterior aspect of the femur and tibial plateau?
What XR view shows this?
Valgus knees
Obtain a Rosenberg View (PA Flexion)
Increased radionuclide activity in bone may be a normal postoperative finding for how long after fracture repair or TKA?
6-12 months
What is the leading cause of revision TKA?
Aseptic loosening
How much penetration is recommended for cement penetration?
3-4 mm where if less than 1.5 is associated with radio-lucencies and 5-10 mm is concerning for thermal necrosis
For acetabular dysplasia, there is an acetabular index that is greater than how many degrees?
5 degrees
For acetabular dysplasia, the lateral CE angle is less than how many degrees?
20 degrees (vertical line and line from femoral head center to acetabular edge)
The crossover sign signifies what in the acetabulum?
That it is retroverted
How do you measure the femoral alpha angle?
On an AP of the hip, draw a line from the center of the femoral head down the middle of the neck and form an angle with another line from the center of the femoral head to the head/neck junction
Normal is 40 degrees or less
What is the Ficat stage for symptomatic osteonecrotic hip with crescent sign?
Stage 3
Treatment of the following necrotic hips:
-Small lesion, no crescent sign
-Medium/Large lesion, no crescent sign, less than 40
-Medium/Large lesion, no crescent sign, less than 40
-Crescent sign
- Core decompression (Do NOT offer if on chronic steroid treatment)
- Vascularized Fibular strut graft
- THA
- THA
What is the preferred optimal pore size for bony ingrowth for THA?
50-200 micrometers
The grab distance between the implant and bone in a press fit THA must be less than what?
50 micrometers
In a THA, fibrous fixation occurs when micromotion exceeds what?
150 micrometer fixation
What is the formula for hydroxyapatite?
Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2
High cobalt levels 5 times more than chromium, what am I worried about?
Trunnionosis
What head/shell combo in THA has the lowest wear?
Ceramic head on ceramic poly (but there is a fracture risk and squeaking)
What is the percentage of neurologic complications in THA?
1% (Often the sciatic nerve and the result of compression (hematoma))
HO is most common with that THA approach?
Lateral
PPX: 700 cGY (centigray) 24 hrs preop or up to 48 hrs postop or indocin
Pain and weakness with resisted hip flexion after a THA, what is the diagnosis?
Iliopsoas impingment
Tx: Conservative, injections
If fail conservative and cup is not prominent more than 8 mm, iliopsoas tenotomy. If cup is prominent anterior 8 mm then revise the cup
What is the number one reason for long term THA revisions?
Aseptic loosening
What is the name of the classification for proximal femoral bone loss in THA?
Paprosky
1 - metaphysis intact
2 - metaphysis loss
3. diaphysis
4. No support, both metaphysis and diaphysis not intact
Where is the zone of death in the acetabulum to avoid placing screws and what is at risk?
Anterior-Superior
External iliac artery and vein
(Also avoid anterior inferior which targets the obturator n/a/v)
What is the safest zone for acetabulum screws?
Superior posterior
Alpha defensin is released by what cell?
Neutrophils
Which method removes all free radicals for polyethylene? Is it annealing or melting
Melting (as a result decreases mechanical properties)
What is the best form of PE implant manufacturing? Is it ram bar extrusion, sheet molding, compression molding or direct compression molding?
Direct compression molding
Blood supply to the adult femoral head comes from ?
Medial femoral circumflex artery
What is left intact in a Bernese PAO?
Posterior column
What size mantle of cement do you want for cemented femoral stem?
2 mm
I should build more retroversion for a THA in a patient with what type of spine?
Flatback (stuck sitting)
What is yearly mortality rate for femoral neck fracture?
20-30 percent
What bearing has the highest young’s modulus?
Ceramic