Joint Arthroplasty Flashcards
What is the prevalence of JA?
- 7 million Americans living with a TKA
2. 5 million Americans living with a THA
What are pre and post op interventions for osteoarthritis?
PT intervention indicated for patient education, correction of biomechanical factors, exercise programs, and therapy after surgery
What are the goals of rehabilitation?
Restore function (#1)
decrease pain
gain muscle control/strength
return to previous levels of functioning
What are primary causes of JA?
OA, RA, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, fracture repair
What are primary indications for JA?
1) Marked, disabling pain 2) Decreased function, marked impairment in ROM, instability and/or deformity, recurrent dislocation, failure of prior interventions/surgeries
What are contraindications for JA?
infection, severe of uncontrolled HTN, progressive neurological disease, dementia, latent renal or respiratory insufficeincy
What are relative contraindications for JA?
obesity, diabetes, age 90
What are complications of JA?
Venous thromboembolism (DVT, PE), infection (acute an d long term), arthrofibrosis, CRPS, component loosening/failure, allergic reaction, pneumonia, hematoma, surgical fracture, malalignment of prosthesis, fracture of prosthesis, limb length discrepancy, dislocation, neural injury, thermal damage/laceration, heterotrophic ossification
What are advantages of metal on polyethylene bearing surface?
cost effective, evidence supports use, predictable lifespan
What are disadvantages of metal on polyethylene bearing surface?
polyethylene debris may lead to aseptic loosening
What are advantages and disadvantages of metal on metal bearing surfaces?
advantages: low friction/wear, lower dislocation risk
disadvantages: possible carcinogenic effect of metal ions, metallosis
What are advantages and disadvantages of ceramic on ceramic bearing surfaces?
advantages: low friction/wear, inert material
disadvantages: expensive, requires expert insertion technique, possible joint noise
What are the advantages of uncemented fixation?
lower risk of cardiovascular and VTE events, bone conserving, more expensive (?), better long term outcomes (?)
What are disadvantages of uncemented fixation?
increased risk of peri-prosthetic fracture, lack of good long term outcome data
What are advantages of cemented fixation?
more stable initially, better short and mid term outcomes, less residual pain (?)
What are disadvantages of cemented fixation?>
longer operative time, more difficult to revise, potential for adverse reaction to cement
What are the approaches for JA?
direct anterior, anterolateral, direct lateral, lateral transtrochanteric, posterolateral, posterior mini, anterior mini
What is mini incision arthroplasty? Advantages? Disadvantages?
performed through 1-2 smaller incisions (2-6 vs. 8-10 inches)
possible short term advantages (less pain and bleeding, quicker time to d/c)
little long term evidence, technically demanding
What is total hip resurfacing?
not really new (first attempted in 1950s)
widespread use since 2000 ( in Europe)
Approved by FDA in May, 2006
Generally indicated for younger more active patients
patient advisory issued in 2011 to high 5 year failure rate
What are advantages to resurfacing?
lower dislocation risk (<1%), bone conserving, low wear/friction, quicker recovery and return to high demand activity
What are disadvantages to resurfacing?
higher early failure rates (?), metallosis (?), technically difficult, little long term data
What are advantages to arthroplasty?
well studied, easier to perform, suitable for wider range of patient populations, better long term outcomes
What are disadvantages to arthroplasty?
higher dislocation risk (approx. 5%), more difficult to revise, more functionally limiting (?)
What are precautions for posterior-lateral approach?
AVOID: adduction beyond neutral, hip flexion >90 degrees, hip internal rotation