Femoral stem neck geometry determines hip range of motion shape - Sorbonne Université
Journal Articles Bone & Joint Research Year : 2021

Femoral stem neck geometry determines hip range of motion shape

Abstract

Aims In computer simulations, the shape of the range of motion (ROM) of a stem with a cylindrical neck design will be a perfect cone. However, many modern stems have rectangular/oval-shaped necks. We hypothesized that the rectangular/oval stem neck will affect the shape of the ROM and the prosthetic impingement. Methods Total hip arthroplasty (THA) motion while standing and sitting was simulated using a MATLAB model (one stem with a cylindrical neck and one stem with a rectangular neck). The primary predictor was the geometry of the neck (cylindrical vs rectangular) and the main outcome was the shape of ROM based on the prosthetic impingement between the neck and the liner. The secondary outcome was the difference in the ROM provided by each neck geometry and the effect of the pelvic tilt on this ROM. Multiple regression was used to analyze the data. Results The stem with a rectangular neck has increased internal and external rotation with a quatrefoil cross-section compared to a cone in a cylindrical neck. Modification of the cup orientation and pelvic tilt affected the direction of projection of the cone or quatrefoil shape. The mean increase in internal rotation with a rectangular neck was 3.4° (0° to 7.9°; p < 0.001); for external rotation, it was 2.8° (0.5° to 7.8°; p < 0.001). Conclusion Our study shows the importance of attention to femoral implant design for the assessment of prosthetic impingement. Any universal mathematical model or computer simulation that ignores each stem’s unique neck geometry will provide inaccurate predictions of prosthetic impingement.
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hal-03475066 , version 1 (10-12-2021)

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Aidin Eslam Pour, Jean Yves y Lazennec, Kunj P Patel, Manan P Anjaria, Paul Edgar Beaulé, et al.. Femoral stem neck geometry determines hip range of motion shape. Bone & Joint Research, In press, 10 (12), pp.780-789. ⟨10.1302/2046-3758.1012.BJR-2021-0273.R1⟩. ⟨hal-03475066⟩
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