Clinical Outcome and Biomechanical Analysis of Dynamic Hip Screw Combined with Derotation Screw in Treating Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures Based on Different Reduction Qualities in Young Patients (≤65 Years of Age)

Zhu, Jian; Li, Yonglong; Zhang, Yingze; Cheng, Xiaodong

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Clinical Outcome and Biomechanical Analysis of Dynamic Hip Screw Combined with Derotation Screw in Treating Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures Based on Different Reduction Qualities in Young Patients (≤65 Years of Age)

Jian Zhu,^1,2,3,4,5Yonglong Li,^3,4,5Yingze Zhang ,^1,3,4,5and Xiaodong Cheng^3,4,5

Academic Editor: Chuan Ye

Received23 Sept 2021

Accepted13 Dec 2021

Published05 Jan 2022

Abstract

Objective. To examine the clinical results and biomechanical mechanism of the dynamic hip screw (DHS) and derotation screw (DS) in the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures (FNF) based on different reduction qualities in young patients (≤65 years of age). Methods. All patients with FNF who received closed reduction and internal fixation with DHS+DS from January 2014 to August 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Data on demographics, surgery, clinical outcomes, and postoperative complications were collected. According to the reduction quality immediately after surgery, all patients were categorized into the positive buttress reduction group (PBRG) and the anatomical reduction group (ARG). The complications and clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups. Meanwhile, the biomechanical mechanism of different reduction qualities was further analyzed with finite element analysis (FEA). The distribution of von Mises stress, the peak stress of internal fixation, and the displacement of the proximal fragment were compared between the two groups. Results. A total of 68 patients were included in our study. Among them, 31 were divided into the PBRG while 37 were in the ARG. The surgical time and fluoroscopy time were significantly shorter in the PBRG than in the ARG (). The degree of femoral neck shortening and the varus change of the femoral-neck shaft angle were lower in the PBRG compared to the ARG (). The excellent-good rate of the Harris hip score was higher in the PBRG compared to the ARG (83.9% vs. 64.8%). The FEA results demonstrated that the stress of DHS+CS and the downward displacement of the proximal femoral neck fragment were greater in the ARG than in the PBRG. Conclusion. For displaced FNF with difficulty to achieve reduction, DHS+CS combined with positive buttress reduction was an effective treatment in young patients due to better mechanical support, shorter surgical time, less radiation exposure, and higher excellent-good rate of Harris hip score.

1. Introduction

Femoral neck fractures (FNFs) are commonly seen injuries and account for nearly half of proximal femoral fractures [1]. Most of this injury requires an operation to prevent bed-related complications. For young FNF patients, reduction and internal fixation is the preferred treatment method with the advantage of preservation of the native femoral head [2, 3]. Among internal fixation implants, the dynamic hip screw (DHS) combined with the derotational screw (DS) is widely used [4–6]. Compared to the cannulated screw system (CCS), DHS+DS could provide better resistance to shear and rotation forces [7, 8]. In a biomechanical study, Freitas et al. [9] reported that DHS+DS may reduce nearly 15% of vertical displacement and more than 50% of rotational displacement compared with CCS.

During the treatment procedure of displaced fractures, reduction quality plays an important role in the stability of fracture fixation. Although the primary goal of treating fractures is anatomical reduction, it is sometimes difficult to achieve, especially in displaced FNF [10, 11]. Multiple attempts of closed reduction or open reduction with the aim of anatomical reduction can damage the blood supply of the femoral head and increase the incidence of fracture nonunion or necrosis of the femoral head [12]. Recently, nonanatomical reductions of FNF, which include positive buttress reduction and negative buttress reduction, have attracted wide attention [13–15]. The definition of the former is that the distal fracture segments is positioned medially to the lower-medial edge of the proximal segment, while the latter is that the proximal fracture segment is positioned medially to the upper medial edge of the distal segment [16]. Since Gotfried et al. first proposed the concept of nonanatomical reduction in 2013, numerous studies have compared the effect of nonanatomical reduction and anatomical reduction in FNF [10, 13–15]. However, all of these studies focused on internal fixation with CCS. The data on the effect of DHS+DS in different reduction qualities of FNFs remains scant. Moreover, to our knowledge, there was no study that analyzed the effect of different reduction qualities after DHS+DS fixation from the perspective of biomechanical mechanism.

It is well known that negative buttress reduction is associated with a high rate of internal fixation failure and should be avoided [16–18]. Therefore, the objective of this study was to compare the positive buttress reduction with anatomical reduction of displaced FNFs in young patients which received closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) with DHS+DS. In addition, the biomechanical mechanism behind it was further analyzed with finite element analysis (FEA).

2. Methods

2.1. Patient Selection

This is a retrospective study that includes young patients with displaced FNF treated from January 2014 to August 2019 at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University. All patients received CRIF with DHS+DS. This study was performed in accordance with the STROBE guidelines and approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University. All patients in this study had written informed consent. Inclusion criteria were patients aged ≥18 years and ≤65 years, with isolated and displaced FNFs, and receiving CRIF with DHS+DS. However, the exclusion criteria were the following: (1) pathological fractures, (2) old fractures (>21 days after primary injury), and (3) reoperation for certain reasons. Patients with rheumatic disease and malignancies were also excluded. Finally, a total of 68 patients were included in our study.

2.2. Surgical Method and Postoperative Management

All surgeries were performed by senior surgeons with more than 15 years of clinical experience and under fluoroscopic guidance without percutaneous capsulotomy. Two grams of cefazolin was given intravenously 30 minutes preoperatively. After the anesthesia was significantly effective, the patient was positioned supine on a traction table with the unaffected limb in a semilithotomy position. Gradually increased traction was applied to disimpact the fracture. Under continuous traction, the affected limb was adducted to 40-45 degrees and internally rotated. The degree of internal rotation was individualized and case dependent. In case of difficulty to obtain anatomical reduction after two attempts, the positive buttress reduction (Gotfried reduction) was adopted for some patients [19], while anatomical reduction was continuously sought in other patients. When the satisfactory reduction was obtained, a straight lateral incision of proximal femur with approximate 10 cm was performed directly through the fascia to the bone. Then, two temporary guide pins were inserted into the femoral neck and head in order to obtain rotation stability. A single 6.5 mm cannulated derotational screw (Double Medical, Xiamen city, China) was inserted along the cranial guide pin, and one DHS lag screw (Double Medical, Xiamen city, China) of appropriate length was implanted along the caudal guide pin. Both screws should be entered up into the subchondral bone of the femoral head. Afterwards, a dynamic hip plate was fixed to the shaft with 2-4 screws. Finally, after reconfirming the reduction of fracture and position of internal fixation under the C-arm fluoroscopy, the incision was washed with normal saline and closed. Postoperatively, cefazolin ( doses) was administered intravenously for 24 hours. Quadriceps exercises were performed on the first day after surgery. Weight-bearing exercise was not allowed within 1 month after operation; then, rehabilitation guidance was implemented according to the outcomes of outpatient follow-up.

2.3. Radiographic Assessment

Plain radiographs of all patients at admission, immediately after surgery, and the last follow-up were analyzed by two experienced orthopedists who did not participate in the operation procedure. Anteroposterior radiographs (AP) were used to evaluate the level of fracture, the Garden classification, and the Pauwels classification. According to the Gotfried reduction method [16], all patients were categorized into the positive buttress reduction group (PBRG) and the anatomical reduction group (ARG).

2.4. Data Collection

Demographic, clinical, and surgical data were obtained from the patient medical record. Demographic data included age, gender, and affected side. Clinical information included injury mechanism, Garden grade, Pauwels classification, fracture level, time to surgery, and follow-up duration. Data on surgical procedure included the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) classification, surgical time, and fluoroscopy time.

2.5. Main Outcome Measurements

The main outcomes of this study were complications and clinical outcomes at the last follow-up. Complications included mechanical failure, fracture nonunion, and necrosis of the femoral head. The definition of fracture nonunion was the persistence of a fracture line over 8 months after the operation. The clinical outcomes included Harris hip score and visual analogue scale (VAS) at the last follow-up. According to previous studies [20], the Harris hip score was divided into four groups: excellent 90-100, good 80-89, fair 70-79, and poor <70. Additionally, the varus changes of the femoral neck shaft angle (FNSA) and the femoral neck shortening were also recorded. The FNSA was defined as the angle between the head-neck axis and the medullary axis of the shaft [10]. The method proposed by Zlowodzki et al. [21] was used to measure the length of the femoral neck.

2.6. Finite Element Analysis

After identifying risk factors for complications, we recruited a healthy Chinese woman (age: 59 years; body weight: 60 kg; height 158 cm) for a computed tomography (CT) scan (Sensation 64, Siemens Medical Solutions, Forchheim, Germany) to develop a FEA model (Figure 1). Scanning parameters included the following: scan slice thickness, 0.625 mm; scanning voltage, 120 kV; and scanning current, 300 mA. CT data of the left proximal femur were obtained and saved in Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) format. Reconstruction of the proximal femoral model was performed using Mimics 20 (Materialise Technologies, Leuven, Belgium) and GeomagicStudio12 software (Raindrop Geomagic Inc., Morrisville, NC, USA). A Pauwels III FNF () was modeled using SolidWorks software (SolidWorks, Dassault Systèmes, USA). Meanwhile, the positive buttress reduction and the anatomical reduction were modeled. After that, DHS+DS was assembled into the bone. Ansys software (Ansys, Canonsburg, PA, USA) was used for mechanical analysis. The distal end of the femur was restrained. The properties of DHS+DS and bone were defined as linear elastic materials. The density of all the bones was calculated according to the Hu value of CT using the formula in previous studies [22]. For DHS+DS, we used values for titanium, which has Young’s modulus () of 110,000 MPa and Poisson’s ratio of 0.3 [23, 24]. Bone resorption at the fracture site was modeled by creating a 1 mm wide gap along the fracture plane [25, 26]. A load of 2100 N was applied above the femoral head. Ten points at the proximal fracture fragment were selected to measure their downward displacement. The distribution of von Mises stress, the peak stress of DHS+DS, and the displacement of the proximal fragment were recorded.

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2.7. Statistical Analysis

Data were analyzed with SPSS 26 software (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). The interobserver reliability was evaluated with the kappa coefficient () for Pauwels and Garden classifications, while intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for varus change of FNSA and femoral neck shortening. The Shapiro–Wilk test was used to evaluate the normality of continuous data. Categorical data were recorded as numbers (%) and evaluated with chi-squared or Fisher’s exact test, where applicable. On the other hand, the continuous data were expressed as (SD) and analyzed with the Student -test or Mann–Whitney test, as appropriate. Statistical significance was defined as .

3. Results

3.1. Patient Baseline Data

A total of 68 young patients with FNF were included in this study. The average duration of follow-up was 51.74 (22.0-89.0) months. Of all patients, 44 were men and 24 were women, with a mean age of 49.7 years (range 25-65). The interobserver reliability of radiographic characteristics was evaluated and is presented in Table 1. Patient characteristics are shown in Table 2. No significant difference was found between the two groups in age (), gender (), affected side (), injury mechanism (), Garden classification (), Pauwels classification (), fracture level (), time to surgery (), follow-up duration (), and ASA classification (). The mean operative time was nearly 19 minutes longer in the ARG (). Meanwhile, a shorter intraoperative fluoroscopy time was observed in the PBRG compared to the ARG ( vs. , ).

3.2. Clinical Outcomes and Complications

Most patients in both groups can return to normal life within six months after surgery, except for two patients in the ARG due to nonunion. Eight patients (11.8%) experienced at least one complication after surgery. There were no significant differences in necrosis of the femoral head (), fracture nonunion (), and mechanical failure () between the two groups (Table 3). The degree of femoral neck varus was lower in the PBRG than in the ARG ( vs. , ). Meanwhile, less femoral neck shortening was found in the PBRG compared to the ARG ( vs. , ). The VAS score was similar between the two groups (). The Harris hip score did not differ between the two groups (). However, the PBRG showed a trend of higher excellent-good rate compared to the ARG (83.9% vs. 64.8%), although this was not statistically significant () due to the limited sample size. After univariate analysis of the complications, age () and gender () were identified as risk factors for complications (Table 4).

3.3. Finite Element Analysis Outcomes

It is worth mentioning that an anatomical reduction can develop to a negative buttress position in our FEA model. The displacement map showed that less downward movement was observed after the positive buttress reduction compared to the anatomical reduction (Figure 2). Furthermore, anatomical reduction had significantly greater implant stress (515 MPa) than positive buttress reduction (360 MPa) (Figure 3).

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4. Discussion

Successful reduction and firm fixation to obtain sufficient stability are vital techniques for fixing displaced FNFs in young patients. Despite recent improvements in implant design, DHS+DS was still one of the best choices for the treatment of displaced FNFs [27]. Furthermore, many studies on FNFs treated with DHS+CS have included reduction quality, but only as a confounding variable [28–30]. To our knowledge, the present study was the first study to focus on biomechanical and clinical results of different qualities of reduction in the treatment of FNFs with internal fixation of DHS+DS. The results demonstrated that a higher good-excellent rate of the Harris hip score could be obtained through positive buttress reduction compared to anatomical reduction. In addition, the degree of femoral neck shortening and varus change of the FNSA was lower after positive buttress reduction than anatomical reduction.

Due to adverse clinical outcomes [31–33], the treatments of displaced FNFs in young patients are still a challenge for orthopedists. Although multiple cannulated screws may effectively manage most of displaced FNFs, DHS was recommended for vertical and highly comminuted unstable fractures [27, 34]. The addition of a derotational screw has been shown to improve the mechanical stability of FNFs [35, 36]. In a biomechanical study, Samsami et al. [37] demonstrated that there was a significant difference between DHS+DS and CSS in axial femoral head displacement (0.94 mm vs. 2.3 mm) and average displacement of fracture fragments (1.5 μm vs. 70 μm), which indicated that DHS+DS had a more stable fixation than CCS for FNFs. In our study, the rate of femoral head necrosis (8.8%) and fracture nonunion (2.9%) was lower compared to historical series using CCS alone [10, 14, 17]. Our findings showed that DHS+DS was a more effective choice for FNFs in young patients compared with CCS.

For FNF in young patients, anatomical reduction and firm fixation are the main treatment choice, particularly in those with abundant daily activities. A satisfactory reduction can offer maximum contact between fracture fragments, improve internal fixation stability, and thus promote fracture healing. Therefore, the anatomical reduction of FNF has been repeatedly emphasized in previous literature. However, it can be a formidable task to achieve this goal [10, 11]. Due to difficulty of achieving reduction in our cohort, more attempts were needed to obtain an anatomical reduction in ARG compared with the PBRG, which significantly increased surgical time, leading to excessive radiation exposure. As a result, new damage at the fracture site may occur, which can increase the incidence of nonunion and avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Similar results were also reported in previous studies. Zhao et al. [14] observed that patients with positive reduction had a lower proportion of reoperation than those patients with anatomical reduction (8.6% vs. 12.2%). Chua et al. [25] reported that the difficulty of achieving reduction was an important predictor of internal fixation failure in displaced FNF. In our study, although there was no significant difference between the two groups in postoperative complications, a higher good-excellent Harris hip score rate was observed in the PBRG. Moreover, it was worth mentioning that even if an anatomic reduction of FNF was obtained intraoperatively, a redisplacement may occur postoperatively (Figures 4 and 5). After comparing the groups with and without complications, we found that female and older age were risk factors for postoperative complications, which was similar to a previous study [38]. By using the FEA with a proximal femur of a 59-year-old female, we testified that an initial anatomical reduction could develop to a negative buttress position in the presence of a fracture gap and Pauwels III fracture. We consider that postmenopausal osteoporosis may be the main reason for this phenomenon. Therefore, based on our findings, we suggest that anatomical reduction may not always be the best option for young FNF patients with difficulty of reduction, especially in postmenopausal females.

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Figure 4

A 59-year-old female patient with FNF. (a) Preoperative radiograph showing a Pauwels III type FNF. (b) Radiograph immediately after surgery showing an anatomical reduction was achieved. (c) Radiograph at six weeks postoperatively showing the anatomical reduction converted to a negative buttress position. (d) Postoperative view at 12 months showing nonunion of the fracture. (e) Radiograph at 20 months postoperatively showing femoral head necrosis. (f) Radiographs at 24 months after surgery showing that a total hip replacement was performed.

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Figure 5

Follow-up of a 63-year-old male patient with FNF. (a) Preoperative AP radiograph. (b) Preoperative lateral radiograph. (c) Radiograph immediately after surgery showing an anatomical reduction of fracture. (d) Radiograph at 4 weeks postoperatively showing the anatomical reduction changed to negative buttress position. (e) AP radiograph at 6 months postoperatively showing femoral neck shortening. (f) Radiograph at 24 months after surgery showing the femoral neck fracture healed in a deformed position.

When FNF occurs, the medial femoral circumflex artery is always injured, which can result in intra-articular hemorrhage and increase pressure in the joint capsule [39]. As a result, it is not easy to achieve an anatomical reduction via CRIF. In our cohort, approximately 46% of FNF were reduced in a nonanatomical position, which was consistent with previous studies [10, 14]. However, none of the patients in the PBRG developed to a negative buttress position during follow-up (Figure 6). This means that positive buttress reduction can reduce the negative influence of bone resorption at the fracture site. After bone resorption occurs at the fracture site, the inferior cortex of the proximal fragment will be supported by the calcar cortex of the distal fragment during the process of downward displacement. Its function was similar to a medial buttress plate [14]. This could be the main reason why in our study, the PBRG had a lower degree of femoral neck shortening and varus than the ARG. The cortex-to-cortex buttress combined with DHS+DS would provide a sustainable stability environment for fracture union and produce predictable clinical outcomes. In addition, positive buttress reduction can improve the FNF repairment through enhancing osteogenesis and angiogenesis. In a study focused on histological reconstruction and biomechanics, Wang et al. [40] found that positive buttress reduction of FNFs can upregulate the expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP2) and angiopoietin (ANGPT) and thus promote bone and blood vessel formation. Our findings are helpful for guiding the reduction of FNFs during operation. If a secondary redisplacement is anticipated in the FNF operation, a reduction in the positive buttress position may be considered.

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5. Limitations

Our study suffers from several limitations. First, this study was a retrospective design and included a relatively small number of cases. Prospective studies and larger samples are needed in the future to draw more reliable conclusions. Second, the operations were performed by multiple surgeons, which may bias the surgical outcomes to a certain extent. Third, as with other finite element analyses, we simplified the bone model from the anisotropic viscoelastic material to uniform material properties, and the fracture plane from rough with interdigitation to a smooth surface with friction. Future model construction could improve the analysis by using a more realistic facture morphology and bone properties.

6. Conclusion

For displaced FNF with difficulty to achieve reduction, DHS+DS combined with positive buttress reduction was an effective treatment in young patients due to better mechanical support, shorter surgical time, less radiation exposure, and higher excellent-good rate of Harris hip score.

Abbreviations

FNFs:	Femoral neck fractures
DHS:	Dynamic hip screw
DS:	Derotation screw
CCS:	Cannulated screw system
CRIF:	Closed reduction and internal fixation
FEA:	Finite element analysis
AP:	Anteroposterior
PBRG:	Positive buttress reduction group
ARG:	Anatomical reduction group
ASA:	American Society of Anesthesiology
VAS:	Visual analogue scale
FNSA:	Femoral neck-shaft angle
CT:	Computed tomography
DICOM:	Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
κ:	Kappa coefficient
ICC:	Intraclass correlation coefficient
SD:	Standard deviation
BMP:	Bone morphogenetic protein-2
ANGPT:	Angiopoietin.

Data Availability

The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding authors upon request.

Ethical Approval

This study was approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University in compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki.

Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.

Conflicts of Interest

All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper.

Authors’ Contributions

Yingze Zhang and Xiaodong Cheng contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation and data collection was performed by Jian Zhu. Yonglong Li analyzed and interpreted the data. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Jian Zhu. All authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

Acknowledgments

This work was funded by the Non-Profit Central Research Institute Fund of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences [2019PT320001].

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