Acetabular Revision with Morsellized Allograft and the Harris Galante Porous Cup. Two to Ten Year Results

Abstract

Sixty eight cementless acetabular revisions were performed using impacted morsellized bone graft and the Harris Galante 1 porous coated component (HGP 1). Acetabular defects were graded according to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons classification. Twenty nine (43%) were contained (Type 2 cavitatory) and thirty nine (57%) uncontained (Types 1 or 3 - segmental or combined) defects. The patients were followed prospectively for a mean of five years (range two to ten years). Radiological evidence of graft remodelling was seen in twenty two hips. Progressive radiolucent lines were present in eight cases (12%). Two screws broke. There were two cases of deep infection. Radiological failure, with a change in cup angle of greater than 5 degrees or migration of greater than 5 mm, was seen in six cases (9%). All six had uncontained defects (segmental or combined). Gratifying medium term results have been obtained after reconstruction of contained acetabular defects using impacted morsellized bone graft and the cementless HGP 1 cup. Inadequate graft support in uncontained defects resulted in six cases of failure.