TY - JOUR
T1 - Reliability assessment of new radiographic scales to evaluate radiolucency and bony in-between fin growth of partially cemented all-polyethylene glenoid components
AU - Sears, Benjamin W.
AU - Christensen, Rose G.
AU - Kelly, James D.
AU - Khazzam, Michael S.
AU - Mauter, Libby A.
AU - Bader, Jacqueline E.
AU - Hatzidakis, Armodios M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Board of Trustees
PY - 2024/4
Y1 - 2024/4
N2 - Background: Current methods available for assessment of radiolucency and in-between fin (IBF) growth of a glenoid component have not undergone interobserver reliability testing for an all-polyethylene fluted central peg (FCP) glenoid. The purpose of this study was to evaluate anteroposterior radiographs of an FCP glenoid component at ≥48 months comparing commonly used scales to a new method adapted to the FCP. Our hypothesis was that the new method would result in acceptable intra- and interobserver agreement and a more accurate description of radiographic findings. Methods: We reviewed ≥48-month follow-up radiographs of patients treated with a primary aTSA using an FCP glenoid. Eighty-three patients were included in the review. Radiographs were evaluated by 5 reviewers using novel IBF radiodensity and radiolucency assessments and the Wirth and Lazarus methods. To assess intraobserver reliability, a subset of 40 images was reviewed. Kappa statistics were calculated to determine intra- and interobserver reliability; correlations were assessed using Pearson correlation. Results: Interobserver agreement (κ score) was as follows: IBF 0.71, radiolucency 0.68, Wirth 0.48, and Lazarus 0.22. Intraobserver agreement ranges were as follows: IBF radiodensity 0.36-0.67, radiolucency 0.55-0.62, Wirth 0.11-0.73, and Lazarus 0.04-0.46. Correlation analysis revealed the following: IBF to Wirth r = 0.93, radiolucency to Lazarus r = 0.92 (P value <.001 for all). Conclusion: This study introduces a radiographic assessment method developed specifically for an FCP glenoid component. Results show high interobserver and acceptable intraobserver reliability for the method presented in this study. The new scales provide a more accurate description of radiographic findings, helping to identify glenoid components that may be at risk for loosening.
AB - Background: Current methods available for assessment of radiolucency and in-between fin (IBF) growth of a glenoid component have not undergone interobserver reliability testing for an all-polyethylene fluted central peg (FCP) glenoid. The purpose of this study was to evaluate anteroposterior radiographs of an FCP glenoid component at ≥48 months comparing commonly used scales to a new method adapted to the FCP. Our hypothesis was that the new method would result in acceptable intra- and interobserver agreement and a more accurate description of radiographic findings. Methods: We reviewed ≥48-month follow-up radiographs of patients treated with a primary aTSA using an FCP glenoid. Eighty-three patients were included in the review. Radiographs were evaluated by 5 reviewers using novel IBF radiodensity and radiolucency assessments and the Wirth and Lazarus methods. To assess intraobserver reliability, a subset of 40 images was reviewed. Kappa statistics were calculated to determine intra- and interobserver reliability; correlations were assessed using Pearson correlation. Results: Interobserver agreement (κ score) was as follows: IBF 0.71, radiolucency 0.68, Wirth 0.48, and Lazarus 0.22. Intraobserver agreement ranges were as follows: IBF radiodensity 0.36-0.67, radiolucency 0.55-0.62, Wirth 0.11-0.73, and Lazarus 0.04-0.46. Correlation analysis revealed the following: IBF to Wirth r = 0.93, radiolucency to Lazarus r = 0.92 (P value <.001 for all). Conclusion: This study introduces a radiographic assessment method developed specifically for an FCP glenoid component. Results show high interobserver and acceptable intraobserver reliability for the method presented in this study. The new scales provide a more accurate description of radiographic findings, helping to identify glenoid components that may be at risk for loosening.
KW - Diagnostic Study
KW - Level III
KW - Shoulder arthroplasty
KW - fluted central peg glenoid
KW - glenoid failure
KW - glenoid lucency
KW - glenoid wear
KW - polyethylene glenoid
KW - radiographic review
KW - reliability assessment
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.041
DO - 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.041
M3 - Article
C2 - 37689103
AN - SCOPUS:85179059326
SN - 1058-2746
VL - 33
SP - 872
EP - 879
JO - Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
JF - Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
IS - 4
ER -