Long-Term Outcome of Acetabular Reconstruction Using a Kerboull-Type Acetabular Reinforcement Device with Hydroxyapetite Granule and Structural Autograft for AAOS type II and III Acetabular Defects

We evaluated the clinical results of the reconstruction of acetabular bone deficiency using hydroxyapatite (HA) granules and structural autografts supported by a Kerboull-type acetabular reinforcement device at a minimum of 10 years follow-up. Between 1993 and 2003, 40 consecutive THA revisions were performed in 37 patients with a mean age of 66.4 years. The mean follow-up period was 12.8 years. Radiologically, 5 hips failed, of which 2 were revised. The survival rate of the acetabular component at 10 years was 100% in type II defects and 94.9% in the type III defects, using acetabular revision for loosening as the end point. Acetabular reconstruction with HA granules, structural autografts and a Kerboull-type acetabular reinforcement device provided satisfactory clinical and radiological results at 12.8 years postoperatively.