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Elevation of circulating HLA DR(+) CD8(+) T-cells and correlation with chromium and cobalt concentrations 6 years after metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty
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OE Journal. 2025;13(20):1 Acta Orthop. 2011 Feb;82(1):6-12. Epub 2010 Dec 2985 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomized to receive either a metal-on-metal bearing or a metal-on-polyethylene bearing. The primary outcome was elevation of circulating HLA DR+ CD8+ T-cells and correlation with chromium and cobalt concentrations. Results indicated that metal-on-metal THA increased chromium and cobalt concentrations which resulted in a correlation with immunological reactions. This was associated with the increase in HLA DR+CD8+ T-cells and a decrease in B-cells.
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Detsky AS, Naylor CD, O'Rourke K, McGeer AJ, L'Abbé KA. J Clin Epidemiol. 1992;45:255-65
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Perché questo studio era necessario ora?
Elevated metal ion concentrations from metal-on-metal arthroplasties have been associated with immunological reactions. It is hypothesized that an increased concentration of metal ions causes changes in the lymphocyte sub-populations. This study examines the change in concentration of HLA DR+ CD8+ T-cells and the correlation with chromium and cobalt concentrations in patients undergoing metal-on-metal or metal-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasty (THA).
Qual era la domanda di ricerca principale?
What are the outcomes in HLA DR+ CD8+ T-cell elevation and its correlation with chromium and cobalt concentrations in patients, 6 years after undergoing metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty (THA) compared to metal-on-polyethylene THA?
Quali erano i risultati importanti?
- Serum concentrations of chromium and cobalt were higher in patients who received the metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty (THA) compared to patients who underwent metal-on-polyethylene THA when examined at follow-up. (Chromium: 1.05 vs. 0.36 ug/L; p<0.001; Cobalt: 0.86 vs. 0.24 ug/L; p<0.001)
- The metal-on-metal group had a higher percentage of HLA DR+ CD8+ T-cells. (10.6 vs. 6.7%; p=0.03) This had a positive correlation with cobalt and chromium concentrations in patient blood (Pearson's correlation coefficient for cobalt: 0.36, p=0.03; Chromium: 0.39, p=0.02).
- The metal-on-metal group had a lower percentage of B-cells.(9.3% compared to 12.9% in the metal-on-polyethylene group) (p=0.01)
- Comparable immunoglobulin concentrations and Harris hip scores were seen between the two groups. No radiographic signs of loosening, wear or periprosthetic osteolysis were seen with either group at follow-up.
- Both groups of patients had similar concentrations of immunoglobulins IgG (and subgroups 1-4), IgM, and IgA.
Che cosa devo ricordare di più?
Metal-on-metal THA increases cobalt and chromium concentrations at 6-years and produces immunological alterations. There is also a positive correlation with HLA DR+ CD8+ T-cells and chromium and cobalt concentrations. Finally, the metal-on-metal group had a reduction in the percentage of B-cells.
Come influenzerà l'assistenza ai miei pazienti?
There is still a lack of evidence that the increase in HLA DR+ CD8+ T-cells, associated with metal-on-metal THA, causes allergic reactions, aseptic loosening, or periprosthetic pseudotumors. Further studies with a larger population are required to examine these potential associations.
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