title: Resurfacing hip arthroplasty in neuromuscular hip disorders - A retrospective case series.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Management of the degenerate hip in patients with neuromuscular conditions should be aimed at improving quality of life and ease of nursing care. Arthroplasty poses a significant challenge with predisposition to dislocation and loosening due to anatomical abnormalities, soft tissue contractures and impaired muscle tone.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a series of 11 hips (9 patients) following total hip resurfacing arthroplasty for painful osteoarthritis in patients with differing neuromuscular conditions. Patients were assessed clinically and radiographically and also for satisfaction of their carers due to improved ability to provide nursing care. Mean patient age was 33.1 years (range 13-49 years) with mean follow up at publication 63.7 months (41-89 months). All patients were operated by a single surgeon (AHN) and received the required post operative care and physiotherapy. Soft tissue releases were performed when necessary. All hips were assessed clinically and radiographically at 6 weeks and 6 months and 1 year post-operatively. Six month follow-up also included a questionnaire with scoring of care-provider satisfaction.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Ten hips had good clinical results with improvement in pain and function and radiologically showed no signs of loosening. One hip required revision to proximal femoral excision due to dislocation and loose acetabular component with severe pain. None of the other hips dislocated. Analysis of care provider satisfaction assessing ability to provide personal care, positioning and transferring, comfort, interaction and communication scored excellent to good in 10 patients and satisfactory in one.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We believe hip resurfacing arthroplasty to be a viable option in the treatment of the complex problem of osteoarthritis in the hips of patients with neuromuscular disease. The improved biomechanics confer greater stability when compared to conventional total hip arthroplasty. Although technically demanding, a successful result has been shown to improve patient pain, function and ease of nursing care.
  
  
  METHODS
  Level IV.
authors.affiliation: Paediatric & Young Adult Hip Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Stanmore HA7 4LP, England, UK.
authors.forename: Francois
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tudor
authors.affiliation: Paediatric & Young Adult Hip Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Stanmore HA7 4LP, England, UK.
authors.forename: Amir
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ariamanesh
authors.affiliation: Paediatric & Young Adult Hip Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Stanmore HA7 4LP, England, UK.
authors.forename: Anish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Potty
authors.affiliation: Paediatric & Young Adult Hip Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Stanmore HA7 4LP, England, UK.
authors.forename: Aresh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hashemi-Nejad
keywords: Arthroplasty; Hip; Neuromuscular; Resurfacing