Replacement Arthroplasty: Gouin F

Barrois B, Gouin F, Ribinik P, Revel M, Rannou F, Anonymous00213. · Service de MPR, centre hospitalier de Gonesse, 25, rue Pierre-de-Theilley, BP 30071, 95503 Gonesse cedex, France. · Ann Readapt Med Phys. · Pubmed #17850912 No free full text.

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To develop clinical practice guidelines concerning the interest of post-operative rehabilitation in a physical medicine and functional rehabilitation (PMR) ward after total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHOD: The SOFMER (French Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society) methodology, associating a systematic literature review, collection of everyday clinical practice, and external review by a multidisciplinary expert panel, was used. Main outcomes were impairment, disability, medico-economic implications and postoperative complications. RESULTS: Post-operative rehabilitation in a PMR ward after THA is recommended for frail patients because of their functional status, and/or associated co-morbidities, and/or post-operative complications. For patients in whom sustained rehabilitation is not necessary, but who cannot return home, a stay in a non-specific (non-PMR) post-operative center could be recommended. Post-operative rehabilitation in a PMR ward after THA could reduce the length of stay in a surgical ward and increase the functional status of patients. The total cost of the different modalities of post-operative rehabilitation after THA needs evaluation. CONCLUSION: This study suggests a value of rehabilitation in a PMR ward after THA, but good methodological quality studies are needed to evaluate the cost/benefit ratio of rehabilitation in a PMR ward after THA in the French health care system.

Langlais F, Lambotte JC, Lannou R, Gédouin JE, Belot N, Thomazeau H, Frieh JM, Gouin F, Hulet C, Marin F, Migaud H, Sadri H, Vielpeau C, Richter D. · Fédération d'Orthopédie, CHU de Rennes, 16, boulevard de Bulgarie, 35203 Rennes, France. · Joint Bone Spine. · Pubmed #17137820 No free full text.

Abstract: In the 20-50-year age group, hip pain usually indicates dysplasia. Chronic mechanical pain is the usual pattern, although acute pain caused by avulsion or degeneration of the labrum may occur. The morphological characteristics of the dysplastic hip should be evaluated, and the link between the dysplasia and the osteoarthritis should be confirmed. Three factors indicate a favorable prognosis: joint space preservation, age younger than 40 years, and correctable femoral and acetabular abnormalities. Reconstruction is highly desirable, as it delays the need for joint replacement by 20 years. After 15 years, good outcomes are seen in 87% of patients after shelf arthroplasty and 85% after femoral varus osteotomy with or without shelf arthroplasty. Chiari acetabular osteotomy can be performed in patients with osteoarthritis but is followed by prolonged limping. Periacetabular osteotomy should be reserved for patients with moderate dysplasia and no evidence of osteoarthritis. Shelf arthroplasty and femoral osteotomy require 5-8 months off work (compared to 5 months after hip replacement surgery) but subsequently permits a far more active lifestyle. Hip replacement, which is required 20 years or more after biologic reconstruction, carries the same prognosis as first-line hip replacement (good results in 80% of patients after 15 years). Acute sharp pain related to anterior hip derangement also occurs in primary femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). The most common pattern is cam impingement, which is due to a decrease in head-neck offset and manifests as pain during flexion and adduction of the hip. Cam impingement can be corrected by anterolateral osteoplasty, which is often performed arthroscopically. Pincer-type impingement is contact between the anterior acetabular rim and the femoral neck due to retroversion of the proximal acetabulum. The imaging study strategy is discussed. Coxometry, computed tomography, and arthrography can be used. Primary FAI, which occurs as a result of geometric abnormalities, should be distinguished from secondary impingement. Causes of secondary impingement include exaggerated lumbar lordosis with pelvic tilt and to hip osteophytosis (sports or posterior hip osteoarthritis). Osteoplasty is rarely appropriate in patients with secondary impingement. The features of acute anterior hip derangement are now better defined. They can be used to guide palliative treatment, which is effective, in the medium term at least. Experience acquired over the last two decades has established the efficacy of surgery for hip dysplasia.

Simon P, Gouin F, Veillard D, Laffargue P, Ehlinger M, Bel JC, Lopez R, Beaudet P, Luickx F, Molina V, Pidhorz LE, Bigorre N, Rochwerger A, Azam F, Louis ML, Cottias P, Hamonic S, Veillard D, Vogt F, Cambas PM, Tabutin J, Bonnevialle P, Lecoq M, Court C, Sitbon P, Lacoste S, Gagey O, Dujardin F, Gilleron M, Brzakala V, Roussignol X. · Centre hospitalier Saint-Joseph-Saint-Luc, 20, quai Claude-Bernard, 69365 Lyon cedex 07, France. · Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. · Pubmed #18928798 No free full text.

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Despite many papers and instructional course lectures, therapeutic guidelines are not clearly defined about treatment of femoral neck fractures. The aim of this multicentric French symposium was to prospectively study the results of current therapeutic options in order to propose scientifically proven options. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Three prospective studies were carried out in order to answer to these questions: (1) is it possible with anatomical reduction and stable fixation to lower the non union and osteonecrosis rate? (2) is functional treatment of Garden 1 fractures successful in more than 65 years patients? (3) what criteria are useful to choose the kind of arthroplasty for more than 65 years patients? RESULTS: For the 64 patients between 50 and 65 years old included in the first study, 44 ORIF and 17 prostheses were performed. No open reduction was performed in this series despite a 34% malreduction rate. The risk for displacement after functional treatment of Garden 1 fractures is 31%. For patients over 65 years old, almost fractures are treated in this series by an arthroplasty. The one-year mortality rate after displaced femoral neck fracture was 17%. Functional results were better in total hip prosthesis group than in bipolar or unipolar group. Non cemented stems were not safer than cemented ones in frail patients. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: For young patients, ORIF should be the treatment of choice: the initial displacement and its effects on the femoral head vascularisation, the quality of reduction and fixation are the two most significant factors for good outcome. For Garden 1, fractures in patients 65 years old or more, it is proposed to performed an internal fixation despite in two thirds of the cases, it should be unnecessary because non identification of predictive factors of failure. For patients over 65 years old, the type of arthroplasty to perform in displaced fractures is to be chosen according to the preoperative mobility and comorbidities. Because of acetabular erosion with long-term follow-up, it is clearly indicated to perform total hip replacement for patients with life expectancy of 10 years or more. For frail patients, unipolar arthroplasty is the best option. The place for bipolar or uncemented implants is not yet well-defined and more prospective trials are needed. In this multicentric study, results appear quite different in terms of mortality, or functional status. These differences seem to be related to technical choice, geriatric care, nutritional consideration or surgical organisation, all factors that may be of major importance for prognostic.

Genêt F, Gouin F, Coudeyre E, Revel M, Rannou F. · Service de médecine physique et de réadaptation, APHP, université Versailles-Saint-Quentin, groupe hospitalier Raymond-Poincaré, hôpital Maritime-de-Berck, 104, boulevard Raymond-Poincaré, 92380 Garches, France. · Ann Readapt Med Phys. · Pubmed #17963972 No free full text.

Abstract: AIM: To develop clinical practice guidelines for prescribing ambulatory physiotherapy for patients able to leave the surgery department directly for home just after total knee replacement (THR). METHOD: We used the SOFMER (French Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine) methodology, which associates a systematic revue of the literature, collection of information regarding current clinical practice and external review by a multidisciplinary expert panel. Main outcomes considered in the recommendations were impairment, disability, medico-economic implications and postoperative complications. RESULTS: The literature review results showed some advantage for programs of ambulatory physiotherapy for patients able to return home just after total hip replacement. The main outcomes ameliorated are muscle strength and function. However, studies were methodologically limited. When the patient can return home directly from the surgery department, we recommend ambulatory physiotherapy as suggested by French clinical practice. The program and number and objectives of the ambulatory rehabilitation must be defined in future trials with good methodology. No difference in cost was found if home therapy is used.

Naux E, Pham-Dang C, Petitfaux F, Bodin J, Blanche E, Hauet P, Gouin F, Pinaud M. · Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, Hôtel-Dieu, Nantes, France. · Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. · Pubmed #10751950 No free full text.

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe a new midfemoral lateral approach for the sciatic nerve block. Its combination with the "3 in 1" block was tested for postoperative analgesia following major surgery of the knee. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive, anatomical and clinical study prospective. PATIENTS: After testing in four unembalmed corpses the new approach was applied to 42 ASA 1-2 patients, in combination with a continuous "3 in 1" block. METHODS: The new approach was analysed for reliability of the surface landmarks (a line drawn from the posterior margin of the greater trochanter towards the knee and parallel to the femur) and block extent assessed on the foot. Its combination with the "3 in 1" block was evaluated with a visual analogue scale (VAS) scoring, for postoperative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. RESULTS: The sciatic nerve was located in less than 10 min. A block of the sciatic nerve was fully achieved in all patients. Its median duration was 16 h. The median VAS score at rest was 0 mm (sciatic bloc + continuous block "3 in 1"), but increased to 40 mm (block "3 in 1" alone). CONCLUSION: The new lateral midfemoral sciatic block is easy to master. Combined with a continuous "3 in 1" block, it provides excellent analgesia during the early postoperative period after major surgery of the knee.