Objective : The Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a widely used technique for the treatment of non-arthritic, dysplastic, painful hips. It is considered a highly complex procedure with a steep learning curve. In an attempt to minimize complications, a double anterior-posterior approach has been described. We report on our experience while performing this technique on cadaveric hips followed by meticulous dissection to verify possible complications. Methods : We operated on 15 fresh cadaveric hips using a combined posterior Kocher-Langenbeck and an anterior Smith-Petersen approach, without fluoroscopic control. The PAO cuts were performed and the acetabular fragment was mobilized. A meticulous dissection was carried out to verify the precision of the cuts. Results : Complications were observed in seven specimens (46%). They included a posterior column fracture, and posterior and anterior articular fractures. The incidence of complications decreased over time, from 60% in the first five procedures to 20% in the last five procedures. Conclusions : We concluded that PAO using a combined anterior-posterior approach is a reproducible technique that allows all cuts to be done under direct visualization. The steep learning curve described in the classic single incision approach was also observed when using two approaches. Evidence Level: IV, Cadaveric Study.

RESUMO Relatar o caso de um paciente adulto jovem que evoluiu com tumoração na coxa esquerda após 14 anos de uma cirurgia de revisão de artroplastia do quadril. Davies em 2005 descreveu esta afecção em pacientes submetidos a atroplastia de quadril com par tribológico metal-metal, mas na última década é possível achar relatos de pseudotumores em superfície metal-polietileno. O paciente iniciou queixa de aumento de volume da coxa esquerda após oito anos da cirurgia de revisão da artroplastia do quadril. Dois anos antes do aparecimento da tumoração da coxa, a investigação para descartar um processo neoplásico maligno de um nódulo em região inguinal foi inconclusiva. Suas principais queixas pré-operatórias eram dor, limitação funcional e marcada redução da amplitude de movimento do quadril esquerdo. As radiografias do membro acometido evidenciavam soltura dos componentes acetabular e femoral, e uma grande massa entre os planos musculares se revelou à ressonância magnética da coxa esquerda. A abordagem cirúrgica consistiu de ressecção intralesional da coxa esquerda, seguida da retirada dos componentes pela via lateral direta. No âmbito da cirurgia de artroplastia de quadril, os pseudotumores são neoplasias benignas cujo par tribológico consiste em metal -metal, mas podem também ocorrer em diferentes pares tribológicos, como neste caso.

ABSTRACT The aim here was to report a case of a young adult patient who evolved with tumor formation in the left thigh, 14 years after revision surgery on hip arthroplasty. Davies in 2005 made the first description of this disease in patients undergoing metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty. Over the last decade, however, pseudotumors around metal-on-polyethylene surfaces have become more prevalent. Our patient presented with increased volume of the left thigh 8 years after hip arthroplasty revision surgery. Two years before the arising of the tumor in the thigh, a nodule in the inguinal region was investigated to rule out a malignant neoplastic process, but the results were inconclusive. The main preoperative complaints were pain, functional limitation and marked reduction in the range of motion of the left hip. Plain radiographs showed loosening of acetabular and femoral, and a large mass between the muscle planes was revealed through magnetic resonance imaging of the left thigh. The surgical procedure consisted of resection of the lesion and removal of the components through lateral approach. In respect of total hip arthroplasty, pseudotumors are benign neoplasms in which the bearing surface consists of metal-on-metal, but they can also occur in different tribological pairs, as presented in this case.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o resultado clínico-funcional em médio prazo (seguimento mínimo de seis anos) da artroplastia total do quadril não cimentada feita por acesso minimamente invasivo (MIS) posterior comparado ao acesso lateral direto (LD) tradicional.MÉTODOS: Em um estudo comparativo prospectivo, 224 pacientes adultos foram submetidos à artroplastia total do quadril em caráter eletivo, por diagnóstico de osteoartrose primária ou secundária, e se comparou o grupo MIS posterior (103 pacientes) com o grupo acesso LD tradicional (121). A média de tempo de seguimento dos pacientes da amostra foi 7,2 anos. Avaliamos os resultados clínico-funcionais e radiográficos e a ocorrência de solturas, assim como complicações ocorridas com um seguimento mínimo de seis anos.RESULTADOS: A análise clínico-funcional antes e seis anos após o procedimento cirúrgico foi semelhante nos dois grupos (p = 0,88 e p = 0,55). Um paciente do grupo MIS foi submetido à revisão do componente acetabular e dois do grupo controle foram submetidos ao mesmo procedimento, p = 0,46. O teste clínico de Trendelenburg, que evidenciou uma fraqueza da musculatura abdutora do quadril, estava presente em cinco pacientes operados pela via lateral tradicional e ausente em todos os submetidos ao MIS (p = 0,06). Não houve diferença quanto aos parâmetros radiográficos obtidos tanto do posicionamento acetabular quanto do femoral (p = 0,32, p = 0,58).CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados em médio prazo, clínicos e radiográficos, e a taxa de complicações foram semelhantes entre os pacientes submetidos à artroplastia total do quadril pelo acesso posterior minimamente invasivo e pela via lateral tradicional.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the medium-term clinical-functional results (minimum follow-up of six years) from total uncemented hip arthroplasty performed by means of a posterior minimally invasive access, in comparison with the traditional right lateral access.METHODS: In a comparative prospective study, 224 adult patients underwent elective total hip arthroplasty due to a diagnosis of primary or secondary osteoarthrosis. A group of 103 patients with posterior minimally invasive access was compared with a group of 121 patients with the traditional right lateral access. The mean length of follow-up among the patients of this sample was 7.2 years. We evaluated the clinical-functional and radiographic results and occurrences of loosening, along with any complications that occurred, with a minimum follow-up of six years.RESULTS: The clinical-functional analyses before the surgical procedure and six years afterwards were similar in the two groups (p = 0.88 and p = 0.55). One patient in the minimally invasive group underwent revision of the acetabular component and two patients in the control group underwent the same procedure (p = 0.46). The Trendelenburg clinical test, which showed weakness of the hip abductor musculature, was present in five patients operated using the traditional lateral route and absent in all those who underwent the minimally invasive procedure (p = 0.06). There was no difference regarding the radiographic parameters obtained, either in acetabular or in femoral positioning (p = 0.32 and p = 0.58).CONCLUSIONS: The medium-term clinical and radiographic results and the complication rates were similar between the patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty by means of the posterior minimally invasive access and those with the traditional lateral access.