Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver Study

Background: Hip dislocation represents a significant complication encountered following hip arthroplasty procedures. In this investigation, we conducted a comparative analysis of the biomechanical characteristics exhibited by the piriformis and the conjoined tendon after total hip arthroplasty (THA)...

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Main Authors: Gongyin Zhao, MD, PhD, Chenyu Zhao, MBBS, Hongwei Bao, MD, Junting Liu, MD, Baojun Zhou, MD, Yuji Wang, MD, PhD
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Gongyin Zhao, MD, PhD
Chenyu Zhao, MBBS
Hongwei Bao, MD
Junting Liu, MD
Baojun Zhou, MD
Yuji Wang, MD, PhD
author_facet Gongyin Zhao, MD, PhD
Chenyu Zhao, MBBS
Hongwei Bao, MD
Junting Liu, MD
Baojun Zhou, MD
Yuji Wang, MD, PhD
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description Background: Hip dislocation represents a significant complication encountered following hip arthroplasty procedures. In this investigation, we conducted a comparative analysis of the biomechanical characteristics exhibited by the piriformis and the conjoined tendon after total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the direct anterior approach (DAA), utilizing cadaveric specimens. The objective is to ascertain the relative significance of the piriformis muscle and the conjoined tendon in mitigating hip dislocation. Methods: A total of 16 hip joints from 8 freshly frozen cadavers were selected and stratified into 2 groups: the piriformis tendon (PT) group and the conjoined tendon (CT) group. Following THA via the DAA, measurements were taken to record the torque required to induce hip dislocation under various conditions. Torque readings were obtained with the tendon in its intact state (intact group) and after preservation or reconstruction of either the PT or the CT. Results: The torques of anterior and posterior dislocation in PT group were 22.24 ± 4.53 N.m and 30.7 ± 15.5 N.m following tendon severed, and 20.04 ± 2.67 N.m and 17.5 ± 6.7 N.m following reconstruction. There were no differences compared to the intact group. The torque decreased in the CT group after CT was severed with the torques dropping from 31.2 ± 7.6 N.m to 8.18 ± 2.6 N.m (P < .0001) for anterior dislocation, and from 34.9 ± 8.3 N.m to 9.8 ± 2.8 N.m (P < .0001) for posterior dislocation. Following reconstruction, the torque required for dislocation significantly increased (P < .0001). Conclusions: This study underscores the preeminent role of the CT in ensuring hip stability following THA via DAA, highlighting the cruciality of its preservation and reconstruction during surgical interventions.
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spelling doaj-art-69b65f0001c04894ab2ff22e91e7fb4f2024-12-19T10:55:16ZengElsevierArthroplasty Today2352-34412024-12-0130101487Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver StudyGongyin Zhao, MD, PhD0Chenyu Zhao, MBBS1Hongwei Bao, MD2Junting Liu, MD3Baojun Zhou, MD4Yuji Wang, MD, PhD5Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China; Department of Orthopedic Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USADalian Medical University, Dalian, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Jingjiang People's Hospital, Taizhou, ChinaDepartment of Acute Care Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Baiyin, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China; Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Baiyin, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biochemistry &amp; Molecular Biology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Corresponding author. Orthopedic Department, East Wing, 18th Floor, Building 6, No. 68, Ge Hu Middle Road, Wujin District, Changzhou 213003, China. Tel.: +861 377 522 1377.Background: Hip dislocation represents a significant complication encountered following hip arthroplasty procedures. In this investigation, we conducted a comparative analysis of the biomechanical characteristics exhibited by the piriformis and the conjoined tendon after total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the direct anterior approach (DAA), utilizing cadaveric specimens. The objective is to ascertain the relative significance of the piriformis muscle and the conjoined tendon in mitigating hip dislocation. Methods: A total of 16 hip joints from 8 freshly frozen cadavers were selected and stratified into 2 groups: the piriformis tendon (PT) group and the conjoined tendon (CT) group. Following THA via the DAA, measurements were taken to record the torque required to induce hip dislocation under various conditions. Torque readings were obtained with the tendon in its intact state (intact group) and after preservation or reconstruction of either the PT or the CT. Results: The torques of anterior and posterior dislocation in PT group were 22.24 ± 4.53 N.m and 30.7 ± 15.5 N.m following tendon severed, and 20.04 ± 2.67 N.m and 17.5 ± 6.7 N.m following reconstruction. There were no differences compared to the intact group. The torque decreased in the CT group after CT was severed with the torques dropping from 31.2 ± 7.6 N.m to 8.18 ± 2.6 N.m (P < .0001) for anterior dislocation, and from 34.9 ± 8.3 N.m to 9.8 ± 2.8 N.m (P < .0001) for posterior dislocation. Following reconstruction, the torque required for dislocation significantly increased (P < .0001). Conclusions: This study underscores the preeminent role of the CT in ensuring hip stability following THA via DAA, highlighting the cruciality of its preservation and reconstruction during surgical interventions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344124001729Direct anterior approachTotal hip arthroplastyConjoined tendonPiriformis tendonsDislocation
spellingShingle Gongyin Zhao, MD, PhD
Chenyu Zhao, MBBS
Hongwei Bao, MD
Junting Liu, MD
Baojun Zhou, MD
Yuji Wang, MD, PhD
Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver Study
Arthroplasty Today
Direct anterior approach
Total hip arthroplasty
Conjoined tendon
Piriformis tendons
Dislocation
title Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver Study
title_full Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver Study
title_fullStr Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver Study
title_full_unstemmed Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver Study
title_short Role of the Conjoined Tendon in Hip Stability Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty: Insights From a Direct Anterior Approach Cadaver Study
title_sort role of the conjoined tendon in hip stability post total hip arthroplasty insights from a direct anterior approach cadaver study
topic Direct anterior approach
Total hip arthroplasty
Conjoined tendon
Piriformis tendons
Dislocation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344124001729
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