Classifying femoral bone deficiency: Picking the right tool for the job

Classifying femoral bone deficiency: Picking the right tool for the job

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Classifying femoral bone deficiency: Picking the right tool for the job Linda I. Suleimana,*, Roger Erivanb, and Wayne G. Paproskyc a

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA CHU Clermont-Ferrand, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont ICCF, Clermont-Ferrand, France c Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Central Dupage Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA b

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Femoral revision in total hip arthroplasty is challenging with much preparation required by

Revision hip arthroplasty

surgeon in order to have the best outcomes. The Paprosky femoral classification system is

Femoral bone defects

the most commonly used, well-described, and successfully utilized classification system

Classification of femoral bone defects

for periprosthetic femoral bone loss. It is based on the volume of supportive native bone in order to allow appropriate and durable fixation. This article presents an overview of the Paprosky femoral bone loss classification and the options for each type of defect. Ó 2019 Published by Elsevier Inc.

1. Introduction The prevalence of total hip arthroplasty continues to increase with the number of revision surgeries steadily rising [1]. It is important for surgeons to prepare for potentially complicated femoral bone loss by appropriately identifying and anticipating the needs for the revision surgery. When evaluating a patient for a femoral revision, all aspects of the case including the approach, need for an osteotomy and appropriate revision implant must be planned prior to the surgery. In order to identify the implant needed for the revision, surgeons must be able to communicate and describe the type of bone loss. This is typically separated and classified independent of the acetabular side [2,3]. The best classifications that exists in orthopaedics are those that allow surgeons to plan for treatment, predict outcome and anticipate the required equipment needed. The Paprosky femoral bone loss classification is the most well described and successfully implemented categorization system in the world [4]. This is in part due to the straightforward description of each defect and treatment algorithm. There is a significant radiographic intra-observer reliability amongst surgeons with substantial agreement on

implant choice for each type of defect [5]. This classification system is based on proximal femoral bone loss in the metaphysis and diaphysis that directs reconstructive options. This classification system divides femoral bone loss into four categories based on plain radiographs of the pelvis, hip and femur (Table 1). We sought to provide an overview of the Paprosky femoral bone loss classification system with descriptive examples.

1.1. Preoperative evaluation The preoperative evaluation for any revision surgery begins with a comprehensive history and physical examination followed by radiographs. In the setting of femoral bone loss, patients’ history should include a description of the location, timing and duration of pain. Prior to any revision surgery laboratory data should include serum erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein followed by an aspiration if warranted by laboratory markers. If synovial fluid is obtained, the cell count, differential and anaerobic and aerobic cultures should be obtained. When evaluating a loose femoral component, it is important to recognize a few common radiographic indicators. It is often that the proximal femur will remodel into

* Corresponding author. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St Clair St Suite 1350, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA E-mail address: [email protected] (L.I. Suleiman). https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sart.2019.02.011 1045-4527/Ó 2019 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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Table 1 – Summary of the paprosky femoral bone loss classification system. Type I II III IIIA IIIB IV

Femoral Bone Deficiency Cancellous bone is preserved, may be treated as a primary THA with either cemented or cementless fixation Metaphysis is supportive, and a stem that gains primary fixation in the metaphysis may be used; may not be amenable to cemented fixation given the loss of cancellous bone proximally unless a long cemented stem is utilized. Requires primary fixation in the intact diaphysis Usually reconstructed with fully porous coated stem if diameter < 18mm Typically reconstructed with modular tapered femoral component Most difficult to manage as no isthmus present for distal fixation; may be amenable to impaction grafting or require proximal femoral replacement. Success may also be achieved using modular tapered stems if “three-point” fixation is achieved.

retroversion and varus [6]. This is important to recognize preoperatively to minimize intraoperative complications and plan for the possibility of an extended trochanteric osteotomy to decrease the risk of cortical perforation [3,7,8].

appropriate cement fixation [11]. In addition to a cemented component, a proximally porous coated primary stem are reported to have inferior results [12].

1.3. Type II femoral bone loss 1.2. Type I femoral bone loss Type I femoral defects are characterized by minimal metaphyseal bone loss, an intact diaphysis with no proximal femoral remodeling. The most classic representation of type I bone loss with the use of an Austin Moore prosthesis (Fig. 1). Another common example is a failed hip resurfacing requiring revision of the femoral component. These type of defects are rare and can be managed with a primary cementless component of standard length. Our preference for management of Type I defects are with a standard length fully porous coated implant [9,10]. Since type I defects have preservation of cancellous bone, another option for revision is with a cemented component. However, if cemented components are utilized, it is important to remove any and all fibrous membranous ingrowth and neocortex from the canal to allow

Figure 1 – Paprosky Type I Femoral Defect (A). Preoperative X-Ray of a failed Moore Prosthesis (B). Postoperative X-Ray showing reconstruction with a primary cementless femoral component.

Type II femoral defects are the most common type of defect that we encounter as surgeons. This type of femoral bone loss has extensive metaphyseal bone loss but intact femoral diaphysis. We commonly see type II defects following removal of a loose cemented component (Fig. 2) or early stages of loosening of a cementless femoral component [13,14]. The lack of metaphyseal cancellous bone does not allow for revision with a cemented component [15]. It is important to recognize varus remodeling in type II defects. When attempting to remove the stem from a femur that has undergone varus remodeling, one may be at risk for cortical perforation or fracture. If the proximal femur has undergone varus remodeling, it is best to perform an extended

Figure 2 – Paprosky Type II femoral bone loss in a cemented component.

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trochanteric osteotomy and use a diaphyseal filling implant. Our preference in the management of type II defects is to use distal fixation with a stem that will have at least 4 cm of contact with intact isthmus [16]. Another option is to use a modular metaphyseal sleeve with distal splines. The splines do not gain fixation in the diaphysis but instead provide rotational stability. Modularity allows the surgeon to position the body independent of the distal portion of the implant in order to obtain the necessary femoral version [17].

1.4. Type III femoral bone loss Type III defects are divided into two categories depending on the amount of intact diaphyseal cortex. The quantity of intact diaphyseal bone will determine the necessary distal fixation. In type III femoral defects, there is lack of supportive bone in the metaphysis but there is supporting isthmus. Type IIIA defects have severe metaphyseal bone loss that is nonsupportive, but there is at least 4 cm of intact cortical bone [18]. There must be at least 4 cm of intact diaphyseal bone in order to have ample implant-cortical contact to attain stabilization and osteointegration [19,20]. Type IIIB defects are characterized by the intact diaphyseal cortical bone that has less than 4 cm of supportive bone.

1.5. Type IIIA femoral bone loss management When at least 4 cm of intact diaphysis is intact, extensively porous-coated femoral components can be used for diaphyseal fixation (Fig. 3). The objective is to obtain “scratch fit:

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fixation in the diaphysis. Frequently, eight inch stems are utilized in revision of type IIIA defects, however due to the anterior bow of the femur, there is risk for femoral perforation. Type IIIA defects can also be managed with impaction bone grafting, although it is a less commonly used technique [21,22]. Like type II defects, it is important to recognize torsional remodeling into retroversion of the proximal femur in type IIIA defects. This feature is important to recognize so that you may have a modular tapered stem available. The use of modular tapered stems are advocated for when retroversion is present so that there is independent filling of the proximal and distal portions of the femur. Independent rotation of the proximal and distal segments will allow for correction of the abnormal femoral version.

1.6. Type IIIB femoral bone loss management Comparable to type IIIA defects, the metaphysis is nonsupportive and severely damaged in type IIIB defects. Unlike type IIIA defects, there is less than 4 cm of intact diaphyseal cortical bone (Fig. 4). There is a high level of fibrous fixation when less than 4 cm of distal fixation is available. Type IIIB defects are commonly seen with failed long cemented stems or cementless stems with extensive distal osteolysis [8,23]. There is short segment of intact cortical bone, thus extensively porous coated stems are unable to obtain stability and ingrowth. The use of these extensively porous coated stems is associated with fibrous stable fixation [16]. Our preference is to use a modular tapered stem with antirotational splines that typically allow for 1 to 2 cm of diaphyseal bone contact.

1.7. Type IV femoral bone loss In type IV femoral defects, there is extensive metaphyseal and diaphyseal bone loss with no demonstrable isthmus (Fig. 5) [24,25]. In the past, management of this type of bone loss included the use of fully cemented implants with or without impaction grafting, allograft prosthesis composite reconstruction and megaprosthesis proximal femoral components [26,27]. Our preference today is to use a modular tapered stem similar to that used in a type IIIB defect. Modular tapered stems have been able to achieve stable fixation in cases of

Figure 3 – Paprosky Type IIIA femoral bone loss.

Figure 4 – Paprosky Type IIIB femoral bone loss.

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Figure 5 – Type IV Paprosky femoral bone loss.

type IV defects with extensive femoral bone loss. Early results with the use of modular tapered stems have demonstrated good overall survival at mid-term follow up [28,29].

2. Conclusion Management of femoral bone loss in the revision setting can be challenging for surgeons. The Paprosky femoral bone loss classification is based on the capability of identifying the defect and the ability of an extensively porous coated stem to bypass the nonsupportive femur and achieve fixation in the femoral diaphysis. Understanding this classification system will allow surgeons to appropriately plan and execute a surgical plan to provide the best outcomes for patients.

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