Evaluation of Bony Impingement in Regard to InternalRotation Limit after Total Hip Arthroplasty UsingRotation Matrix

Objectives: Bony impingement of the proximal femur on the pelvis is an important factor for dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). We evaluated bony impingement after THA using the rotation matrix derived from postoperative computed tomography (CT) images. Patients and Methods: One hundred...

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Published in:Journal of Rural Medicine 2012, Vol.7(1), pp.20-24
Main Authors: Suzuki, Koji, Matsubara, Masaaki, Ishida, Akimasa, Imai, Shoji
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bony impingement
computed tomography
dislocation
rotaion matrix
total hip arthroplasty
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Summary:Objectives: Bony impingement of the proximal femur on the pelvis is an important factor for dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). We evaluated bony impingement after THA using the rotation matrix derived from postoperative computed tomography (CT) images. Patients and Methods: One hundred and seven hip joints were subjected to primary THA via a posterolateral approach. We used the rotation matrix derived from CT images to calculate internal rotation (IR) limit prior to bony impingement, and compared this limit with the intraoperative limit. Results: The average calculated IR limit was 63 degrees (range: 30 to 85 degrees). The average intraoperative IR limit was 49 degrees (range: 20 to 70 degrees). The correlation between the intraoperative IR limit (Y) and the calculated IR limit (X) was expressed as Y=8.9+0.66X (R=0.73; p < 0.0001). Conclusions: We could show a patient´s safe range of motion prior to bony impingement, and this will be a good indicator for dislocation not occurring during postoperative rehabilitation.
ISSN:1880-487X
1880-4888
DOI:10.2185/jrm.7.20