Press-fit vs threaded acetabulum components for total hip arthroplasty - A systematic review with metanalysis.

BACKGROUND

Threaded acetabular components (TACs) have been shown to offer greater initial stability compared to press-fit acetabular components (PFACs). Despite these biomechanical advantages, the use of threaded cups remains. This study compares the outcomes of TACs to PFACs in total hip arthroplasty (THA), providing evidence-based data regarding their failure rates and radiological evaluation.

METHODS

A meticulous research of PubMed and MEDLINE databases, following the PRISMA guidelines, was conducted, to identify all articles regarding the outcome of the use of TCAs compared to PFACs in THA. Subsequently, statistical analysis with metanalysis concerning: 1) the instances of revision due to aseptic loosening and 2) the radiological evaluations of TACs compared to PFACs and sensitivity analysis were performed.

RESULTS

This metanalysis encompassed seven studies, enrolling 7878 cases of THA utilizing PFAC, and 6684 cases using TAC. The overall odds ratio (OR) for revision due to aseptic loosening in THA using PFAC compared to TAC was 3.10 (95 % CI 0.37-25.72). Additionally, when assessing radiolucency findings across the same categories, the pooled OR was 0.53 (95 % CI 0.26-1.08). An examination of studies with larger sample sizes revealed no statistically significant variance. After adjusting for age, no substantial difference was detected. However, upon gender adjustment, it was observed that females undergoing THA with PFAC had a 5-fold risk of revision (OR = 5.26, 95 % CI 0.25-111.91, p-value = 0.29) compared to females with TAC, although without reaching statistical significance. Moreover, females exhibited a slightly elevated risk for revision due to aseptic loosening post-PFAC THA compared to males [(OR = 5.26, 95 % CI 0.25-111.91) (OR = 2.51, 95 % CI 0.01-1051.68) respectively], and for radiolucency findings [(OR 0.74, 95 % CI 0.20-1.11) (OR 0.29, 95 % CI 0.03-3.36) respectively].

CONCLUSIONS

The PFACs remain the main option for total hip reconstruction, while TACs might be a viable alternative, especially in cases of osteoporosis.