Modified Dunn procedure versus percutaneous pinning in moderate/severe stable slipped capital femoral epiphyses

Abstract

Background:

The modified Dunn procedure (MDP) has risen enthusiasm in treating slipped capital femoral epiphyses (SCFE) due to the anatomic reduction and high patients’ satisfaction rates at long-term follow-up. Main aim of this study is to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of 2 cohorts with moderate to severe stable SCFE treated by MDP and in situ fixation.

Methods:

Medical records were analysed to collect demographic data, comorbidities and time from slip to surgery. The collected postoperative data were: avascular necrosis (AVN); complications; progression of osteoarthritis and subsequent procedures. Southwick angles (SA), alpha angles and Klein line were measured on the preoperative x-rays, on the immediate postoperative period and at the latest follow-up. Outcomes scores were recorded by the following questionnaires: the Harris Hip Score, the Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, the Merle d’Aubigné and Postel score and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index. Kaplan-Meier survivorship curve was calculated.

Results:

We compared 81 hips treated by MDP with 22 hips treated by in situ pinning (PS) for moderate/severe stable SCFE. No significant differences were found between the 2 groups in terms of age, BMI, comorbidities and preoperative slip angles. At the latest follow-up, postoperative anteroposterior mean slip angles were respectively 6.2 and 19.9° in MDP and PS group (p = 0.3). Slip angles in frog lateral view were 11° in the MDP group and 39.7° in the PS group (p = 0.2). MDP group achieved better correction angles on frog leg view (11° vs. 39.7°; p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in the occurrence of AVN among both groups (19.7% MDP group vs. 31.8% PS group) (p = 0.2).

Conclusions:

The MDP in treating severe stable SCFE showed the best deformities corrections in conjunction with the highest functional scores at long-term follow-up and similar rates of osteonecrosis compared to in situ fixation.

Keywords

In situ pinning modified Dunn procedure slipped capital femoral epiphysis stable SCFE

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