Our experience of total hip arthroplasty in adolescents with consequences of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Currently, the number of adolescents with terminal stages of coxarthrosis of various origins who underwent total hip joint arthroplasty has increased, as the use of modern implant models with a long service life has narrowed the age limit and expanded the indications for this intervention. AIM: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty in adolescents with stage 3 coxarthrosis caused by acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study analyzed preoperative data and postoperative clinical, radiological, and functional examination data of 40 patients aged 1318 (15 1.2) years with stage 3 coxarthrosis caused by acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. The study group was composed of 21 (52.5%) boys and 19 (47.5%) girls. The control group consisted of 32 patients with stage 3 post-traumatic coxarthrosis, aged 1218 (15.4 1.7) years, of which 14 (43.75%) were girls and 18 (56.25%) were boys. RESULTS: The long-term functional results were evaluated using the Harris hip score (14). The average Harris hip scores before and after arthroplasty were 44.87 5.65 and 80 7.61 (p 0.05), respectively. In the comparison group, the mean Harris hip scores before and after surgery were 33.73 4.28 and 89.47 5.60 points, respectively (p 0.05). The postoperative follow-up duration was 5 3 M SD (95% confidence interval) years. No complications were observed in the early and late postoperative periods. CONCLUSIONS: In adolescents, total hip arthroplasty is an effective surgical treatment for complications of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. It quickly provides attainable, stable, and favorable outcomes, which improve the quality of life and social adaptation of adolescents.