Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Objective Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a debilitating rheumatic condition that significantly impairs mobility and quality of life through chronic inflammation and spinal fusion. The aim of this study is to investigate the optimal sequencing of spinal osteotomy and total hip replacement (THR) as tr...

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Main Authors: Chen Guo, Yan Liang, Zhenqi Zhu, Shuai Xu, Haiying Liu
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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description Objective Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a debilitating rheumatic condition that significantly impairs mobility and quality of life through chronic inflammation and spinal fusion. The aim of this study is to investigate the optimal sequencing of spinal osteotomy and total hip replacement (THR) as treatment options, a topic that remains a subject of debate among medical professionals. Methods In a retrospective cohort study spanning from 2017 to 2021, we assessed adult patients with AS who underwent both spinal osteotomy and THR, outcome measures involved radiographic assessments like Global Cobb angle, thoracolumbar kyphosis (TLK), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), and sacral slope (SS), as well as clinical metrics such as the Harris hip score. For the same surgical group, paired t‐tests were performed for pre‐ and postoperative data, while independent sample t‐tests were used for comparing different surgical groups. The study aims to elucidate the optimal sequencing of these surgical procedures based on these comprehensive metrics. Results Among the 14 patients included, demographic and clinical variables were comparable between the two procedural groups. At the 3‐month follow‐up, all major metrics showed significant postoperative improvements. Specifically, the Global Cobb angle reduced from 98.88 ± 38.54 to 54.48 ± 18.14 (p = 0.018), and the Harris hip scores, evaluated at the 3‐month follow‐up, dramatically increased from 15.14 ± 10.12 to 72.57 ± 14.12 (p = 0.001). Furthermore, the Spine First Group exhibited more pronounced changes in pelvic parameters (p = 0.009), albeit at the expense of longer operation times and increased blood loss. No major complications were encountered. Conclusions Contrary to the prevalent belief that spinal osteotomy should precede THR, our study argues that under certain conditions, opting for hip surgery first can be both viable and advantageous. This approach may mitigate the risk of complications and even facilitate subsequent spinal surgery. Surgical decisions must be highly tailored, focusing on patient‐specific needs and anatomical considerations. The ultimate goal remains consistent: to improve patients' functional abilities in daily activities and thereby enhance their overall quality of life.
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spelling doaj-art-86869f05e7fa418daee09e3556fbf2132025-01-16T05:31:15ZengWileyOrthopaedic Surgery1757-78531757-78612025-01-01171455210.1111/os.13974Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing SpondylitisChen Guo0Yan Liang1Zhenqi Zhu2Shuai Xu3Haiying Liu4Department of Spinal Surgery Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Beijing PR ChinaDepartment of Spinal Surgery Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Beijing PR ChinaDepartment of Spinal Surgery Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Beijing PR ChinaDepartment of Spinal Surgery Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Beijing PR ChinaDepartment of Spinal Surgery Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Beijing PR ChinaObjective Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a debilitating rheumatic condition that significantly impairs mobility and quality of life through chronic inflammation and spinal fusion. The aim of this study is to investigate the optimal sequencing of spinal osteotomy and total hip replacement (THR) as treatment options, a topic that remains a subject of debate among medical professionals. Methods In a retrospective cohort study spanning from 2017 to 2021, we assessed adult patients with AS who underwent both spinal osteotomy and THR, outcome measures involved radiographic assessments like Global Cobb angle, thoracolumbar kyphosis (TLK), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), and sacral slope (SS), as well as clinical metrics such as the Harris hip score. For the same surgical group, paired t‐tests were performed for pre‐ and postoperative data, while independent sample t‐tests were used for comparing different surgical groups. The study aims to elucidate the optimal sequencing of these surgical procedures based on these comprehensive metrics. Results Among the 14 patients included, demographic and clinical variables were comparable between the two procedural groups. At the 3‐month follow‐up, all major metrics showed significant postoperative improvements. Specifically, the Global Cobb angle reduced from 98.88 ± 38.54 to 54.48 ± 18.14 (p = 0.018), and the Harris hip scores, evaluated at the 3‐month follow‐up, dramatically increased from 15.14 ± 10.12 to 72.57 ± 14.12 (p = 0.001). Furthermore, the Spine First Group exhibited more pronounced changes in pelvic parameters (p = 0.009), albeit at the expense of longer operation times and increased blood loss. No major complications were encountered. Conclusions Contrary to the prevalent belief that spinal osteotomy should precede THR, our study argues that under certain conditions, opting for hip surgery first can be both viable and advantageous. This approach may mitigate the risk of complications and even facilitate subsequent spinal surgery. Surgical decisions must be highly tailored, focusing on patient‐specific needs and anatomical considerations. The ultimate goal remains consistent: to improve patients' functional abilities in daily activities and thereby enhance their overall quality of life.https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13974Ankylosing SpondylitisDeformitySpinal OsteotomySurgical SequencingTotal Hip Replacement
spellingShingle Chen Guo
Yan Liang
Zhenqi Zhu
Shuai Xu
Haiying Liu
Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Orthopaedic Surgery
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Deformity
Spinal Osteotomy
Surgical Sequencing
Total Hip Replacement
title Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
title_full Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
title_fullStr Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
title_full_unstemmed Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
title_short Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
title_sort strategizing simultaneous spinal osteotomy and total hip replacement in ankylosing spondylitis
topic Ankylosing Spondylitis
Deformity
Spinal Osteotomy
Surgical Sequencing
Total Hip Replacement
url https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13974
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