Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal Overhang
Background: Varus malposition is a risk of early failure in total hip arthroplasty. The degree to which the tip of the greater trochanter (GT) overhangs the canal can increase this risk. Although we know proximal femoral anatomy is variable, no study has addressed variations in medial overhang of th...
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| author | John V. Horberg, MD David C. Tapscott, MD Brian P. Kurcz, MD Ryan J. O’Rourke, MD Timothy A. Mikesell, MD Trevor M. Owen, MD D. Gordon Allan, MD |
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| description | Background: Varus malposition is a risk of early failure in total hip arthroplasty. The degree to which the tip of the greater trochanter (GT) overhangs the canal can increase this risk. Although we know proximal femoral anatomy is variable, no study has addressed variations in medial overhang of the GT on plain radiographs. Methods: All low anteroposterior pelvis radiographs more than 1 year were reviewed 3 times by 2 orthopaedic surgeons and one radiologist. The canal width (CW) was measured 10 cm below the lesser trochanter. Canal overhang (CO) was defined by the distance between the lateral medullary canal and a parallel line beginning at the most medial aspect of the GT. The overhang index (OI) is defined as the percentage of the canal overhung by the GT. Results: The mean CW was 13.5 mm, mean CO 16.4 mm, and mean OI 1.22. Hips were then classified as the following: (A) OI < 0.5 (n = 8), (B) OI 0.5-1.0 (n = 78), (C) OI 1.0-1.5 (n = 191), and (D) OI > 1.5 (n = 68). Intraobserver reliability was excellent for all measures: 0.89 (confidence interval: 0.87-0.91) for CW, 0.96 (0.95-0.97) for CO, and 0.97 (0.97-0.98) for OI. Interobserver reliability was good for CW 0.75 (0.70-0.79) and excellent for CO 0.90 (0.88-0.92) and OI 0.95 (0.94-0.96). Conclusions: Variations in the morphology of the proximal femur can predispose to varus component malposition. The degree to which the GT overhangs the canal can be quantified and classified based on plain films. This can aid in preoperative planning and help guide intraoperative proximal femoral preparation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-216f4cf8c26a4de1b8e3dabce7809dd62022-12-21T22:44:44ZengElsevierArthroplasty Today2352-34412020-12-0164644649Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal OverhangJohn V. Horberg, MD0David C. Tapscott, MD1Brian P. Kurcz, MD2Ryan J. O’Rourke, MD3Timothy A. Mikesell, MD4Trevor M. Owen, MD5D. Gordon Allan, MD6Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA; Orthopaedic Center of Illinois, Springfield, IL, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, VaTech Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USA; Corresponding author. 2574 Creston Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, USA. Tel.: +1 309 714 0980.Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USADivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USADivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USACentral Illinois Radiology Associates, East Peoria, IL, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, VaTech Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USADivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA; Orthopaedic Center of Illinois, Springfield, IL, USABackground: Varus malposition is a risk of early failure in total hip arthroplasty. The degree to which the tip of the greater trochanter (GT) overhangs the canal can increase this risk. Although we know proximal femoral anatomy is variable, no study has addressed variations in medial overhang of the GT on plain radiographs. Methods: All low anteroposterior pelvis radiographs more than 1 year were reviewed 3 times by 2 orthopaedic surgeons and one radiologist. The canal width (CW) was measured 10 cm below the lesser trochanter. Canal overhang (CO) was defined by the distance between the lateral medullary canal and a parallel line beginning at the most medial aspect of the GT. The overhang index (OI) is defined as the percentage of the canal overhung by the GT. Results: The mean CW was 13.5 mm, mean CO 16.4 mm, and mean OI 1.22. Hips were then classified as the following: (A) OI < 0.5 (n = 8), (B) OI 0.5-1.0 (n = 78), (C) OI 1.0-1.5 (n = 191), and (D) OI > 1.5 (n = 68). Intraobserver reliability was excellent for all measures: 0.89 (confidence interval: 0.87-0.91) for CW, 0.96 (0.95-0.97) for CO, and 0.97 (0.97-0.98) for OI. Interobserver reliability was good for CW 0.75 (0.70-0.79) and excellent for CO 0.90 (0.88-0.92) and OI 0.95 (0.94-0.96). Conclusions: Variations in the morphology of the proximal femur can predispose to varus component malposition. The degree to which the GT overhangs the canal can be quantified and classified based on plain films. This can aid in preoperative planning and help guide intraoperative proximal femoral preparation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344120301394Greater trochanterVarusTotal hip arthroplastyAnatomyClassification |
| spellingShingle | John V. Horberg, MD David C. Tapscott, MD Brian P. Kurcz, MD Ryan J. O’Rourke, MD Timothy A. Mikesell, MD Trevor M. Owen, MD D. Gordon Allan, MD Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal Overhang Arthroplasty Today Greater trochanter Varus Total hip arthroplasty Anatomy Classification |
| title | Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal Overhang |
| title_full | Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal Overhang |
| title_fullStr | Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal Overhang |
| title_full_unstemmed | Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal Overhang |
| title_short | Morphology of the Greater Trochanter: An Assessment of Anatomic Variation and Canal Overhang |
| title_sort | morphology of the greater trochanter an assessment of anatomic variation and canal overhang |
| topic | Greater trochanter Varus Total hip arthroplasty Anatomy Classification |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344120301394 |
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