ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Reduction of spinopelvic mobility is associated with an increased dislocation of total hip arthroplasty (THA).
Objective:
To assess 1) spinopelvic mobility in patients with primary hip osteoarthritis and THA indication and 2) the influence of hip flexion contracture on spinopelvic mobility.
Methods:
Thirty adult patients with primary hip osteoarthritis and THA indication were evaluated using radiographic parameters (pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, lumbar flexibility, and spinopelvic mobility).
Results:
Spinopelvic mobility ranged from 6.90 a 54.50° (mean 32.79 ± 11.42) and the group of patients with hip flexion contracture had higher mobility. Spinopelvic mobility was correlated with pelvic tilt as well as with lumbar flexibility.
Conclusion:
Around 13.4% of patients had spinopelvic mobility under 20° , indicating reduced spinopelvic mobility and risk of THA dislocation. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Comparative Study.
Keywords:
Spine; Hip; Hip Contracture