Abstract
BackgroundPigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare, benign, painful proliferation of the synovium previously treated successfully with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Published results come from small series; therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the outcomes of THA in the setting of PVNS. MethodsWe identified 25 patients with histologically confirmed, diffuse PVNS who underwent THA between 1971 and 2013. Mean follow-up and age was 10 years and 39 years. Before arthroplasty, 16 patients (64%) had at least 1 surgical procedure (mean, 1; range, 1-3) to treat PVNS. Twenty (80%) patients had “active” disease and underwent synovectomy. No constrained acetabular components were used. ResultsThe 10-year disease free-survival was 100%. Recurrence occurred in 1 patient at 24 years postoperatively. Nineteen patients (76%) sustained a complication (most commonly component loosening (n = 12 [48%]), and 16 required revision surgery. The 10-year revision-free survival was 66% for conventional polyethylene implants and 100% for highly cross-linked polyethylene devices. Mean Harris Hip Score improved significantly from 48 (range, 23-69) preoperatively to 78 (range, 47-96) postoperatively (P < .001). ConclusionTHA in the setting of PVNS improves patient function with a low rate of local recurrence. Complication and revision rates are high in this series likely owing to the young and active patient population and the use of conventional polyethylene. Modern bearings theoretically reduce the risk of revision.
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