Good results at 2-year follow-up of a custom-made triflange acetabular component for large acetabular defects and pelvic discontinuity: a prospective case series of 50 hips

Figures & data

Figure 2. Dual mobility cup cemented into the custom-made implant. A = (place of) dual mobility cup. B = triflange cage. C = porous metal augment.

Table 2. Patient-reported outcomes in medians (ranges)

	n	Preoperative score	n	2-year FU score
EQ5D-3L utility	44	0.23 (– 0.13 to 0.89)	47	0.77 (–0.20 to 1)
EQ5D-3L NRS	43	50 (7–100)	44	70 (40–100)
VASrest	45	31 (0–100)	46	2 (0–100)
VASactivity	45	78 (0–100)	46	11.5 (0–100)

EQ5D-3L, EuroQol 5 dimensions 3 level, range –0.329 to 1.

NRS, numeric rating scale, range 0–100.

VAS, visual analog scale, range 0–100.

Table 3. Core questions at 2-year follow-up

Core question (n = 47)	Yes
Has the operation improved the mobility or function of the hip?	38
Has the pain in/around the hip lessened since the operation?	45
Are you satisfied with the results of the operation?	42
Would you recommend the operation to a family member or friend?	47

Table 4. Clinical and patient-reported outcomes of hips with and without PD

	No PD (n = 33)	PD (n = 16)
mOHS preoperative mean	52 (24–69)	53 (25–60)
mOHS postoperative	28 (14–48)	32 (17–56)
Overall clinical complication rate	5	3
Dislocation rate	1	0

PD, pelvic discontinuity; mOHS, modified Oxford Hip Score.