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Geometrical restoration during total hip arthroplasty is related to change in gait pattern - a study based on computed tomography and three-dimensional gait analysis

Esbjörnsson, A. C. LU ; Kiernan, S. LU orcid ; Mattsson, L. and Flivik, G. LU (2021) In BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 22.
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Background: The effect of change in hip anatomy on change in gait pattern is not well described in current literature. Therefore, our primary aim was to describe and quantify changes in hip geometry and gait pattern 1 year after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in individuals with hip osteoarthritis. Our secondary aim was to explore the effect of postoperative change in femoral neck anteversion (FNA) and femoral offset and acetabular offset (FO/AO) quota on postoperative change in hip rotation and hip adduction moment during gait, respectively, 1 year after THA”. Methods: Sixty-five individuals with primary hip osteoarthritis, scheduled for THA, were analyzed in this prospective intervention study. Participants were evaluated pre- and 1... (More)

Background: The effect of change in hip anatomy on change in gait pattern is not well described in current literature. Therefore, our primary aim was to describe and quantify changes in hip geometry and gait pattern 1 year after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in individuals with hip osteoarthritis. Our secondary aim was to explore the effect of postoperative change in femoral neck anteversion (FNA) and femoral offset and acetabular offset (FO/AO) quota on postoperative change in hip rotation and hip adduction moment during gait, respectively, 1 year after THA”. Methods: Sixty-five individuals with primary hip osteoarthritis, scheduled for THA, were analyzed in this prospective intervention study. Participants were evaluated pre- and 1 year postoperatively with computed tomography-scans, three-dimensional gait analysis, and patient-reported outcome measures. Multiple linear regressions were performed to evaluate the association between change in joint anatomy and change in gait pattern after THA. Results: One year postoperatively, global offset was symmetrical between sides as a result of decreased acetabular offset and increased femoral offset on the operated side. Quality of overall gait pattern improved, and participants walked faster and with less trunk lean over the affected side. FNA and hip rotations during walking changed equally in external and internal directions after THA and change in hip rotation during walking was associated with change in FNA in the same direction. An increase in external hip adduction moments was, on the other hand, not associated with change in FO/AO quota but with a more upright walking position and increased walking speed. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that geometrical restoration during THA impacts postoperative gait pattern and, in addition to known factors such as FO, height of hip rotation center, and leg length discrepancy, the FNA must also be taken into consideration. Trial registration: Trial registration: Clinicaltrial.gov, NCT01512550, Registered 19 January 2012 - Retrospectively registered.

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Computed tomography, Femoral neck anteversion, Femoral offset, Gait analysis, Hip joint moments, Hip osteoarthritis, Hip rotation, Total hip arthroplasty
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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22
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369
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11 pages
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BioMed Central (BMC)
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1471-2474
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10.1186/s12891-021-04226-4
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English
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  author       = {{Esbjörnsson, A. C. and Kiernan, S. and Mattsson, L. and Flivik, G.}},
  issn         = {{1471-2474}},
  keywords     = {{Computed tomography; Femoral neck anteversion; Femoral offset; Gait analysis; Hip joint moments; Hip osteoarthritis; Hip rotation; Total hip arthroplasty}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  publisher    = {{BioMed Central (BMC)}},
  series       = {{BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders}},
  title        = {{Geometrical restoration during total hip arthroplasty is related to change in gait pattern - a study based on computed tomography and three-dimensional gait analysis}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04226-4}},
  doi          = {{10.1186/s12891-021-04226-4}},
  volume       = {{22}},
  year         = {{2021}},
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