Cementless Total Hip Replacement in 20 Juveniles Using BFX™ Arthroplasty

Abstract

Objective: To describe outcome after a minimum of 1 year for total hip replacement (THR) using BioMedtrix BFX™ biologic fixation implants in skeletally immature dogs (6-10 months of age). Study Design: Case series. Animals: Dogs (n=20). Methods: Medical records (November 2007-June 2010) of 20 dogs, 6-10 months old that had cementless THR were reviewed. Preoperative, immediate, 6-week and >1-year postoperative radiographs were compared. Clinical examination was performed at 6 weeks and >1 year postoperatively. Owner questionnaire was obtained at final follow-up. Results: Cementless THR using BFX™ implants was performed because of debilitating coxofemoral pain, resulting from canine hip dysplasia, after unsatisfactory outcome with medical management. Radiographs taken immediately, 6 weeks and at a mean of 29.8 months (range, 12-48 months) postoperatively revealed satisfactory implant positioning and stability. Significant change in measured cranial-caudal femoral stem fill and level (P