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Auran R, Movassaghi K, Nam D, Heckmann N. Bone Cement in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction: A Review of Commercially Available Options and Clinical Outcomes. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:e1057-e1066. [PMID: 39019004 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-01232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024] Open
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Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is used extensively in hip and knee arthroplasty. A thorough understanding of the basic chemistry underlying PMMA is important for orthopaedic surgeons because this underscores the specific way bone cement is used during surgery. Recently, clinical research has shed light on the various types of PMMA regarding the viscosity of the mixture and the effect of cement additives. These variations in composition may alter the clinical efficacy of implanted bone cement in hip and knee arthroplasty. Understanding these key differences will allow the surgeon to tailor the PMMA composition as needed to maximize outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty. This review will summarize the preclinical feature of PMMA, evaluate current and past commercially available bone cement options, analyze preclinical results and clinical outcomes of various bone cement types, and highlight future areas of research.
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- Richard Auran
- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Oregon Clinic Orthopedics, Portland, OR (Auran), the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA (Movassaghi and Heckmann), and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (Nam)
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Jørgensen PB, Jakobsen SS, Vainorius D, Homilius M, Hansen TB, Stilling M. Less early subsidence of cemented Exeter short stems compared with cemented Exeter standard stems in Dorr type A femurs. Bone Jt Open 2023; 4:507-515. [PMID: 37407021 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.47.bjo-2023-0008.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Aims The Exeter short stem was designed for patients with Dorr type A femora and short-term results are promising. The aim of this study was to evaluate the minimum five-year stem migration pattern of Exeter short stems in comparison with Exeter standard stems. Methods In this case-control study, 25 patients (22 female) at mean age of 78 years (70 to 89) received cemented Exeter short stem (case group). Cases were selected based on Dorr type A femora and matched first by Dorr type A and then age to a control cohort of 21 patients (11 female) at mean age of 74 years (70 to 89) who received with cemented Exeter standard stems (control group). Preoperatively, all patients had primary hip osteoarthritis and no osteoporosis as confirmed by dual X-ray absorptiometry scanning. Patients were followed with radiostereometry for evaluation of stem migration (primary endpoint), evaluation of cement quality, and Oxford Hip Score. Measurements were taken preoperatively, and at three, 12, and 24 months and a minimum five-year follow-up. Results At three months, subsidence of the short stem -0.87 mm (95% confidence interval (CI) -1.07 to -0.67) was lower compared to the standard stem -1.59 mm (95% CI -1.82 to -1.36; p < 0.001). Both stems continued a similar pattern of subsidence until five-year follow-up. At five-year follow-up, the short stem had subsided mean -1.67 mm (95% CI -1.98 to -1.36) compared to mean -2.67 mm (95% CI -3.03 to -2.32) for the standard stem (p < 0.001). Subsidence was not influenced by preoperative bone quality (osteopenia vs normal) or cement mantle thickness. Conclusion The standard Exeter stem had more early subsidence compared with the short Exeter stem in patients with Dorr type A femora, but thereafter a similar migration pattern of subsidence until minimum five years follow-up. Both the standard and the short Exeter stems subside. The standard stem subsides more compared to the short stem in Dorr type A femurs. Subsidence of the Exeter stems was not affected by cement mantle thickness.
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- Peter B Jørgensen
- AutoRSA Reseach Group Orthopaedic Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Orthopaedics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gødstrup Regional Hospital, Herning, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Gødstrup Regional Hospital, Herning, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Orthopaedics, Gødstrup Regional Hospital, Herning, Denmark
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- AutoRSA Reseach Group Orthopaedic Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Orthopaedics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Bone Cements Used for Hip Prosthesis Fixation: The Influence of the Handling Procedures on Functional Properties Observed during In Vitro Study. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15092967. [PMID: 35591302 PMCID: PMC9101139 DOI: 10.3390/ma15092967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The failure of hip prostheses is a problem that requires further investigation and analysis. Although total hip replacement is an extremely successful operation, the number of revision surgeries needed after this procedure is expected to continue to increase due to issues with both bone cement types and cementation techniques (depending on the producer). To conduct a comparative analysis, as a surgeon prepared the bone cement and introduced it in the body, this study’s team of researchers prepared three types of commercial bone cements with the samples mixed and placed them in specimens, following the timeline of the surgery. In order to evaluate the factors that influenced the chemical composition and structure of each bone cement sample under specific intraoperative conditions, analyses of the handling properties, mechanical properties, structure, and composition were carried out. The results show that poor handling can impede prosthesis–cement interface efficacy over time. Therefore, it is recommended that manual mixing be avoided as much as possible, as the manual preparation of the cement can sometimes lead to structural unevenness.
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Relationship between the Surface Roughness of Material and Bone Cement: An Increased "Polished" Stem May Result in the Excessive Taper-Slip. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14133702. [PMID: 34279273 PMCID: PMC8269856 DOI: 10.3390/ma14133702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although some reports suggest that taper-slip cemented stems may be associated with a higher periprosthetic femoral fractures rate than composite-beam cemented stems, few studies have focused on the biomaterial effect of the polished material on the stem–cement interface. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between surface roughness of materials and bone cement. Four types of metal discs—cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy (CoCr), stainless steel alloy 316 (SUS), and two titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-15Mo-5Zr-3Al)—were prepared. Five discs of each material were produced with varying degrees of surface roughness. In order to evaluate surface wettability, the contact angle was measured using the sessile drop method. A pin was made using two bone cements and the frictional coefficient was assessed with a pin-on-disc test. The contact angle of each metal increased with decreasing surface roughness and the surface wettability of metal decreased with higher degrees of polishing. With a surface roughness of Ra = 0.06 μm and moderate viscosity bone cement, the frictional coefficient was significantly lower in CoCr than in SUS (p = 0.0073). In CoCr, the low adhesion effect with low frictional coefficient may result in excessive taper-slip, especially with the use of moderate viscosity bone cement.
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Laende EK, Richardson CG, Meldrum AR, Dunbar MJ. Tibial Component Migration After Total Knee Arthroplasty With High-Viscosity Bone Cement. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:2000-2005. [PMID: 33632580 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.01.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND High-viscosity (HV) bone cements have been formulated to offer potentially advantageous handling characteristics. However, alteration in the handling characteristics could influence implant fixation and survival. The primary objective of this study was to use radiostereometric analysis after total knee arthroplasty to assess the migration of the Triathlon tibial component fixed with HV cement (Simplex HV). METHODS Twenty-three patients were followed for two years with radiostereometric analysis examinations at 6 visits. Migration was compared with published thresholds and with a control group from a previously published study from the same center using the same implants fixed with a medium viscosity cement. Inducible displacement was assessed, and Oxford 12 Knee Scores and satisfaction were recorded. RESULTS Mean maximum total point motion migration reaching 0.40 mm (SD 0.16) at one year, and 0.41mm (SD 0.17) at two years, demonstrating a pattern of stable fixation, below published thresholds of acceptable migration, and not significantly different from the control group. One implant had continuous migration between 1 and 2 years but was clinically asymptomatic. Mean maximum total point motion inducible displacement measured at least one year postoperatively was 0.3 mm (SD 0.12). Mean Oxford 12 Knee Scores improved from 19 (SD 7) preoperatively to 42 (SD 8) 2 years postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS The use of HV cement demonstrated an acceptable pattern of migration at 2 years, indicating low risk for aseptic loosening.
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- Elise K Laende
- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Baryeh K, Mendis J, Sochart DH. Temporal subsidence patterns of cemented polished taper-slip stems: a systematic review. EFORT Open Rev 2021; 6:331-342. [PMID: 34150327 PMCID: PMC8183154 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The literature was reviewed to establish the levels of stem subsidence for both double and triple-tapered implants in order to determine whether there were any differences in subsidence levels with regard to the methods of measurement, the magnitude and rate of subsidence and clinical outcomes. All studies reporting subsidence of polished taper-slip stems were identified. Patient demographics, implant design, radiological findings, details of surgical technique, methods of measurement and levels of subsidence were collected to investigate which factors were related to increased subsidence. Following application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 28 papers of relevance were identified. The studies initially recruited 3090 hips with 2099 being available for radiological analysis at final follow-up. Patient age averaged 68 years (42–70), 60.4% were female and the average body mass index (BMI) was 27.4 kg/m2 (24.1–29.2). Mean subsidence at one, two, five and 10 years was 0.97 mm, 1.07 mm, 1.47 mm and 1.61 mm respectively. Although double-tapered stems subsided more than triple-tapered stems at all time points this was not statistically significant (p > 0.05), nor was the method of measurement used (p > 0.05). We report the levels of subsidence at which clinical outcomes and survivorship remain excellent, but based on the literature it was not possible to determine a threshold of subsidence beyond which failure was more likely. There were relatively few studies of triple-tapered stems, but given that there were no statistically significant differences, the levels presented in this review can be applied to both double and triple-tapered designs.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:331-342. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200086
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- Kwaku Baryeh
- The Academic Surgical Unit, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, UK
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- The Academic Surgical Unit, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, UK
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Richardson CG, Laende EK, Gross M, Dunbar MJ. Prospective clinical study using radiostereometric analysis (RSA) to evaluate fixation of a modular cemented polished femoral stem. Hip Int 2021; 31:191-195. [PMID: 31615281 DOI: 10.1177/1120700019881429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The long-term clinical success of cemented polished tapered femoral components has been demonstrated in prospective as well as registry studies. This stem design type has also been well studied with radiostereometric analysis (RSA) and provides a standard to evaluate alternative designs of polished tapered cemented femoral components. This prospective study evaluates the subsidence of a polished cemented stem with a modular neck design utilising RSA. METHODS 26 patients were prospectively enrolled in the study and 23 were available for RSA analysis at 2 years. RESULTS The average subsidence of the femoral implant was 1.1 mm (SD 0.4 mm) at 2 years post operation. There were no revisions in this group, specifically no failures of the modular stem-neck design as has been seen with other implants. CONCLUSIONS The RSA subsidence pattern at 2 years of this cemented femoral stem is similar to other successful designs with long-term follow-up. The implications over time of stem neck modularity for cemented polished tapered femoral components requires further evaluation.
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- C Glen Richardson
- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.,School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.,School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Stoffel K, Blauth M, Joeris A, Blumenthal A, Rometsch E. Fracture fixation versus revision arthroplasty in Vancouver type B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures: a systematic review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:1381-1394. [PMID: 32086558 PMCID: PMC7505881 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03332-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Hip arthroplasty (HA) is commonly performed to treat various hip pathologies. Its volume is expected to rise further due to the increasing age of the population. Complication rates are low; however, periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFF) are a rare, albeit serious, complication with substantial economic impact. While current guidelines propose revision with long-stemmed prostheses for all Vancouver B2 and B3 PFF, some recent research papers suggest that open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) could lead to an equivalent outcome. Our aim was to summarize the evidence, elucidating under which circumstances ORIF leads to a favorable outcome after B2 and B3 PFF compared with revision surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies on patients treated with ORIF and with stem revision after B2 and/or B3 fractures. Extracted information included initial pathology, stem fixation mechanism, bone quality and stem stability at the time of PFF, clinical outcomes, and mortality. Results of individual studies were summarized in a table in lieu of a quantitative data synthesis due to a lack of standardized information. RESULTS We identified 14 original research articles including both patients treated with ORIF and with stem revision after B2 and/or B3 PFF. Five studies included statistical comparisons, all were in favor of ORIF or indeterminate. The common lack of rigorous statistical analyses and significant methodological weaknesses made identification of outcome predictors impossible. CONCLUSION The choice of treatment modality for PFF depends on fracture, implant, and bone characteristics. Recent data show that successful outcome can be achieved without revising loose stems. ORIF may be a viable option if bone stock is adequate around uncemented or tapered polished stems with an intact cement mantle and the fracture geometry allows stable anatomic reconstruction. Conceptional considerations support this idea, but more data are needed to identify outcome predictors.
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- Karl Stoffel
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland, Bruderholzspital, 4101, Binningen, Switzerland
- University of Basel, 4000, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation, AO Foundation, Stettbachstrasse 6, 8600, Duebendorf, Switzerland
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- AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation, AO Foundation, Stettbachstrasse 6, 8600, Duebendorf, Switzerland
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- AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation, AO Foundation, Stettbachstrasse 6, 8600, Duebendorf, Switzerland.
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Routine Use of Radiostereometric Analysis in Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients: Surgical Impact, Safety, and Bead Stability. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2018. [PMID: 29533312 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-17-00071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiostereometric analysis (RSA) accurately assesses arthroplasty implant performance and is routinely used for research purposes. Because of its efficacy in detecting implant failure in research subjects, we deployed the use of RSA beads for routine surveillance in all elective total hip and total knee arthroplasty patients. METHODS We retrospectively compared 143 patients who received RSA beads intraoperatively with 343 patients who did not receive RSA beads. Using RSA images, we assessed bead stability at 6 weeks and 1 year postoperatively. RESULTS There were no intraoperative complications in the RSA group and two in the control group. No differences were found between groups for the surgical time and the expected blood loss. At 6 weeks, 99.5% of beads were considered to be stable, with stability increasing to 99.7% of beads at 1 year. CONCLUSION The routine use of RSA bead insertion is a safe procedure and may provide the ability to assess implant fixation in clinical practice.
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Sprowson AP, Jensen C, Chambers S, Parsons NR, Aradhyula NM, Carluke I, Inman D, Reed MR. The use of high-dose dual-impregnated antibiotic-laden cement with hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of a fracture of the hip: The Fractured Hip Infection trial. Bone Joint J 2017; 98-B:1534-1541. [PMID: 27803231 PMCID: PMC5102031 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.98b11.34693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2014] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Aims A fracture of the hip is the most common serious orthopaedic
injury, and surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most significant
complications, resulting in increased mortality, prolonged hospital
stay and often the need for further surgery. Our aim was to determine
whether high dose dual antibiotic impregnated bone cement decreases the
rate of infection. Patients and Methods A quasi-randomised study of 848 patients with an intracapsular
fracture of the hip was conducted in one large teaching hospital
on two sites. All were treated with a hemiarthroplasty. A total
of 448 patients received low dose single-antibiotic impregnated
cement (control group) and 400 patients received high dose dual-antibiotic impregnated
cement (intervention group). The primary outcome measure was deep
SSI at one year after surgery. Results The rate of deep SSI was 3.5% in the control group and 1.1% in
the intervention group
(p = 0.041; logistic regression adjusting for age and gender). The
overall rate of non-infective surgical complications did not differ
between the two groups (unadjusted chi-squared test; p > 0.999). Conclusion The use of high dose dual-antibiotic impregnated cement in these
patients significantly reduces the rate of SSI compared with standard
low dose single antibiotic loaded bone cement. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1534–1541.
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ, UK
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- Northern Deanery Training Programme, Waterfront 4, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8NY, UK
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- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ, UK
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ, UK
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH, UK
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ, UK
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Griza S, Gomes LSM, Cervieri A, Strohaecker TR. Migração e deformações induzidas por diferentes hastes do tipo force‐closed para ATQ. Rev Bras Ortop 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbo.2014.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Griza S, Gomes LSM, Cervieri A, Strohaecker TR. Migration and strains induced by different designs of force-closed stems for THA. Rev Bras Ortop 2015; 50:686-93. [PMID: 27218081 PMCID: PMC4867916 DOI: 10.1016/j.rboe.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objectives Subtle differences in stem design can result in different mechanical responses of the total hip arthroplasty. Tests measuring migration of the stem relative to the femur, as well as the strains in the cement mantle and on the femur can detect different mechanical behavior between stems. Methods In this article, conical, double and triple tapered stems were implanted in composite femurs and subjected to static and cyclic loads. Stems differed mainly on taper angle, calcar radius and proximal stiffness. Stem migration and strains on the femur and in the cement mantle were achieved. Results Significant differences (p < 0.05) were noted in the permanent rotation between double and triple tapers, in the strains on the proximal medial femur between triple and both conical and double tapers, and in the strains on the lateral proximal femur between double tapers and both conical and triple tapers. Conclusion The proposed mechanical tests were able to detect significant differences in the behavior of these resembling stems. Stem proximal stiffness and the calcar radius of the stem influence its rotational stability and the strain transmission to the femur.
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- Sandro Griza
- Post-graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Universidade Luterana do Brasil (Ulbra), Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Metallurgical Engineering, de Minas e de Materiais, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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van der Voort P, Pijls BG, Nieuwenhuijse MJ, Jasper J, Fiocco M, Plevier JWM, Middeldorp S, Valstar ER, Nelissen RGHH. Early subsidence of shape-closed hip arthroplasty stems is associated with late revision. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 24 RSA studies and 56 survival studies. Acta Orthop 2015; 86:575-85. [PMID: 25909455 PMCID: PMC4564780 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2015.1043832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Few studies have addressed the association between early migration of femoral stems and late aseptic revision in total hip arthroplasty. We performed a meta-regression analysis on 2 parallel systematic reviews and meta-analyses to determine the association between early migration and late aseptic revision of femoral stems. PATIENTS AND METHODS Of the 2 reviews, one covered early migration data obtained from radiostereometric analysis (RSA) studies and the other covered long-term aseptic revision rates obtained from survival studies with endpoint revision for aseptic loosening. Stems were stratified according to the design concept: cemented shape-closed, cemented force-closed, and uncemented. A weighted regression model was used to assess the association between early migration and late aseptic revision, and to correct for confounders. Thresholds for acceptable and unacceptable migration were determined in accordance with the national joint registries (≤ 5% revision at 10 years) and the NICE criteria (≤ 10% revision at 10 years). RESULTS 24 studies (731 stems) were included in the RSA review and 56 studies (20,599 stems) were included in the survival analysis review. Combining both reviews for the 3 design concepts showed that for every 0.1-mm increase in 2-year subsidence, as measured with RSA, there was a 4% increase in revision rate for the shape-closed stem designs. This association remained after correction for age, sex, diagnosis, hospital type, continent, and study quality. The threshold for acceptable migration of shape-closed designs was defined at 0.15 mm; stems subsiding less than 0.15 mm in 2 years had revision rates of less than 5% at 10 years, while stems exceeding 0.15 mm subsidence had revision rates of more than 5%. INTERPRETATION There was a clinically relevant association between early subsidence of shape-closed femoral stems and late revision for aseptic loosening. This association can be used to assess the safety of shape-closed stem designs. The published research is not sufficient to allow us to make any conclusions regarding such an association for the force-closed and uncemented stems.
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- Paul van der Voort
- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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- Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam,Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden,Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, University of Technology, Delft
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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Hazelwood KJ, O'Rourke M, Stamos VP, McMillan RD, Beigler D, Robb WJ. Case series report: Early cement-implant interface fixation failure in total knee replacement. Knee 2015; 22:424-8. [PMID: 25795544 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2015.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2013] [Revised: 02/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early failure in cemented total knee replacement (TKR) due to aseptic loosening is uncommon. A small number of early failures requiring revision were observed at one hospital due to observed cement-implant fixation failure. The purpose of this case series is to report and identify possible causes for these early failures. METHODS Between May 2005 and December 2010, 3048 primary TKRs were performed over a five-year period of time by six surgeons. Two total knee systems were used during this period of time. Nine early failures were observed in eight patients. High viscosity cement (HVC) was used in all these cases. RESULTS Aseptic loosening of the tibial component was observed in all nine early total knee failures. The high viscosity bone cement was noted to be non-adherent to the tibial trays at the time of revision surgery. HVC was used in all these cases. CONCLUSIONS Properties of HVC may contribute to make it more susceptible to early failure in a small number of TKRs. HVC in total hip replacement (THR) has been associated with cement micro-fractures, cement debris generation and early implant failure. The mechanical properties of HVC may similarly contribute to early failure at the cement-implant interface in a small percentage TKRs.
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- Kyle J Hazelwood
- Luke Air Force Base, 56th Medical Group, Orthopaedic Surgery, Luke AFB, AZ, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, IL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, IL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, IL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, IL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, IL, United States
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Madanat R, Mäkinen TJ, Aro HT, Bragdon C, Malchau H. Adherence of hip and knee arthroplasty studies to RSA standardization guidelines. A systematic review. Acta Orthop 2014; 85:447-55. [PMID: 24954489 PMCID: PMC4164860 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2014.934187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Guidelines for standardization of radiostereometry (RSA) of implants were published in 2005 to facilitate comparison of outcomes between various research groups. In this systematic review, we determined how well studies have adhered to these guidelines. METHODS We carried out a literature search to identify all articles published between January 2000 and December 2011 that used RSA in the evaluation of hip or knee prosthesis migration. 2 investigators independently evaluated each of the studies for adherence to the 13 individual guideline items. Since some of the 13 points included more than 1 criterion, studies were assessed on whether each point was fully met, partially met, or not met. RESULTS 153 studies that met our inclusion criteria were identified. 61 of these were published before the guidelines were introduced (2000-2005) and 92 after the guidelines were introduced (2006-2011). The methodological quality of RSA studies clearly improved from 2000 to 2011. None of the studies fully met all 13 guidelines. Nearly half (43) of the studies published after the guidelines demonstrated a high methodological quality and adhered at least partially to 10 of the 13 guidelines, whereas less than one-fifth (11) of the studies published before the guidelines had the same methodological quality. Commonly unaddressed guideline items were related to imaging methodology, determination of precision from double examinations, and also mean error of rigid-body fitting and condition number cutoff levels. INTERPRETATION The guidelines have improved methodological reporting in RSA studies, but adherence to these guidelines is still relatively low. There is a need to update and clarify the guidelines for clinical hip and knee arthroplasty RSA studies.
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- Rami Madanat
- Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki,Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Pijls BG, Nieuwenhuijse MJ, Fiocco M, Plevier JW, Middeldorp S, Nelissen RG, Valstar ER. Early proximal migration of cups is associated with late revision in THA: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 RSA studies and 49 survivalstudies. Acta Orthop 2012; 83:583-91. [PMID: 23126575 PMCID: PMC3555453 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2012.745353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The association between excessive early migration of acetabular cups and late aseptic revision has been scantily reported. We therefore performed 2 parallel systematic reviews and meta-analyses to determine the association between early migration of acetabular cups and late aseptic revision. METHODS One review covered early migration data from radiostereometric analysis (RSA) studies, while the other focused on revision rates for aseptic loosening from long-term survival studies. Thresholds for acceptable and unacceptable migration were classified according the Swedish Hip Arthroplasty Register and the Australian National Joint Replacement Registry: < 5% revision at 10 years. RESULTS Following an elaborate literature search, 26 studies (involving 700 cups) were included in the RSA review and 49 studies (involving 38,013 cups) were included in the survival review. For every mm increase in 2-year proximal migration, there was a 10% increase in revision rate, which remained after correction for age, sex, diagnosis, hospital type, continent, and study quality. Consequently, proximal migration of up to 0.2 mm was considered acceptable and proximal migration of 1.0 mm or more was considered unacceptable. Cups with proximal migration of between 0.2 and 1.0 mm were considered to be at risk of having revision rates higher than 5% at 10 years. INTERPRETATION There was a clinically relevant association between early migration of acetabular cups and late revision due to loosening. The proposed migration thresholds can be implemented in a phased evidence-based introduction, since they allow early detection of high-risk cups while exposing a small number of patients.
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- Bart G Pijls
- Department of Orthopaedics, Bio-Imaging Group, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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Nieuwenhuijse MJ, Valstar ER, Kaptein BL, Nelissen RGHH. Good diagnostic performance of early migration as a predictor of late aseptic loosening of acetabular cups: results from ten years of follow-up with Roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis (RSA). J Bone Joint Surg Am 2012; 94:874-80. [PMID: 22617914 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.k.00305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Excessive early migration of femoral stems following total hip arthroplasty and tibial components following total knee arthroplasty is associated with their long-term survival and allows reliable early evaluation of implant performance. However, a similar relationship involving acetabular components following hip arthroplasty has not been evaluated. This prospective, long-term study with clinical and Roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis (RSA) follow-up establishes the existence of this relationship and its associated diagnostic performance. METHODS Thirty-nine consecutive patients (forty-one hips) who underwent total hip arthroplasty with a cemented Exeter stem and a cemented Exeter all-polyethylene cup had prospective clinical and RSA follow-up. Patients were evaluated postoperatively at six weeks, at three, six, and twelve months, and annually thereafter. Conventional anteroposterior and lateral radiographs were made at six weeks and at two, five, and ten years postoperatively as well as when indicated. The mean duration of follow-up (and standard deviation) was 9.4 ± 3.2 years. No patients were lost to follow-up; fifteen patients died during the follow-up period. RESULTS Eleven acetabular components were observed to be loose on conventional radiographs after a mean of seventy-six months (range, twelve to 140 months). During the first two postoperative years, the failed acetabular components showed markedly greater and more rapid cranial translation and sagittal rotation. Both cranial translation (hazard ratio = 19.9 [95% confidence interval, 4.94 to 80.0], p < 0.001) and sagittal rotation (hazard ratio = 11.1 [95% confidence interval, 2.83 to 43.9], p = 0.001) were strong risk factors for late aseptic loosening. Eight of the eleven failed components showed a distinctive pattern of excessive cranial translation combined with excessive sagittal rotation. The associated diagnostic performance of two-year cranial translation and/or sagittal rotation for predicting late aseptic loosening of the acetabular component was good (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, 0.88 [95% confidence interval, 0.74 to 1.00; p < 0.001] and 0.84 [95% confidence interval, 0.68 to 1.00; p = 0.001], respectively). CONCLUSIONS Early migration, as measured by RSA at two years postoperatively, has good diagnostic capabilities for the detection of acetabular components at risk for future aseptic loosening, and this method appears to be an appropriate means of assessing the performance of new implants or implant-related changes.
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- Marc J Nieuwenhuijse
- Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Nieuwenhuijse MJ, Valstar ER, Kaptein BL, Nelissen RGHH. The Exeter femoral stem continues to migrate during its first decade after implantation: 10-12 years of follow-up with radiostereometric analysis (RSA). Acta Orthop 2012; 83:129-34. [PMID: 22401676 PMCID: PMC3339525 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2012.672093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to its collarless, double-tapered polished design, the Exeter femoral stem is known to migrate distally in the first 5 years after implantation. However, its long-term migration pattern has not been investigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS 39 consecutive patients (41 total hip arthroplasties) received a cemented Exeter stem and had prospective clinical and RSA follow-up. Patients were evaluated postoperatively at 6, 12, 26, and 52 weeks, and annually thereafter. Short-term results have been reported. In this study, the mean length of follow-up was 9.4 years (SD 3.2 years). No patients were lost to follow-up. 15 patients died during follow-up. RESULTS No stems were revised. In 4 stems, fractures of the cement mantle were noted within the first 3 postoperative years. In 3 stems, this resulted in a complete circumferential cement mantle discontinuity. For the 37 well-performing stems, continuous but small migration was measured between 2 and 12 years of follow-up. Continued subsidence of 0.08 mm/year (95% CI: 0.05-0.12, p < 0.001) was seen in combination with continued rotation in retroversion of 0.07°/year (95% CI: 0.02-0.12, p = 0.01). At 10 years of follow-up, mean subsidence was 2.1 (SD 1.2) mm and mean retroversion was 1.8° (SD 2.0). Two-thirds of this occurred during the first 2 postoperative years. In the 3 stems with a complete circumferential cement fracture, a sudden and disproportionately high increase in subsidence was measured in the time period of occurrence. INTERPRETATION The Exeter femoral stem continues to migrate during the first decade after implantation. Absolute stability is not required for good long-term survival if this is compatible with the design of the implant.
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- Marc J Nieuwenhuijse
- Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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- Biomechanics and Imaging Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden
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Lu Z, McKellop HA. The use of a constant load to generate equivalent viscoelastic strain in finite element analysis of cemented prosthetic joints subjected to cyclic loading. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2011; 225:809-20. [PMID: 21922957 DOI: 10.1177/0954411911402134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Polymers such as polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) surgical cement undergo elastic and viscoelastic deformation (creep) in response to physiological cyclic loading. Theoretically, the effect of gradual creep deformation on the stresses, strains, and displacements of a prosthetic joint can be evaluated by running a finite element analysis (FEA) model through a large number of loading cycles. However, with complex (i.e. realistic) models, this approach may require extensive computational time, and may accumulate unacceptably large numerical errors over the many iterations of the model. The present study utilized a Fourier series to represent a periodic stress and incorporated it in the linear viscoelastic constitutive equation. It was demonstrated that, for a linear viscoelastic material, the time average (i.e. the constant in the Fourier series) of the cyclic stress determined the accumulated creep strain and the sinusoidal components of the stress produced the periodic creep strain with a zero average and negligible amplitude. For a geometrically linear FEA model, the solution based on a cyclic stress can be readily applied to an external cyclic load, that is, the creep strain is determined by the time average of the cyclic load. While femoral component models were considered as geometrically non-linear, an FEA model of a femur implanted with an Exeter hip prosthesis showed that there was only a minor difference between the profile of the applied sinusoidal load and that of the resulting displacement. In such cases, applying the time average of a cyclic load to calculate the resulting creep strain with a given duration of loading should expect to provide acceptable accuracy, with a marked reduction in the computational time.
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- Z Lu
- The J. Vernon Luck Orthopaedic Research Center, UCLA & Orthopaedic Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2400 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA.
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Hunt S, Stone C, Seal S. Timing of femoral prosthesis insertion during cemented arthroplasty: cement curing and static mechanical strength in an in vivo model. Can J Surg 2011; 54:33-8. [PMID: 21251430 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.001110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Modern cementing techniques aim to fix the implanted femoral prosthesis in the medullary cavity to minimize long-term complications such as aseptic loosening. The cure stage of bone cement into which the femoral component is being inserted is an important variable that is decided at the time of surgery. Late-cure cement is more viscous than early-cure cement and requires greater force on the part of the surgeon to insert the femoral prosthesis. We compared 2 cementing techniques, femoral component insertion into early-cure cement and insertion into late-cure cement, using an in vivo model to identify if cement cure stage affects the strength of the bone-cement interface. METHODS We performed bilateral hemiarthroplasties using only the femoral component in vivo on paired porcine femora. The femora were harvested and cross-sectioned in preparation for strength testing. We measured bond strength by peak load required to push the femoral prosthesis and surrounding cement mantle free of the cancellous bone. RESULTS All radiographs showed good cement interdigitation with no evidence of radiolucent lines at the bone-cement interface. We could not differentiate the early-cure and late-cure groups on postoperative radiographs. The mean failure load for the late-cure arthroplasties was 908 N (standard deviation [SD] 420 N), whereas the mean failure load for the conjugate early-cure arthroplasties was 503 N (SD 342 N). CONCLUSION Femoral component insertion into late-cure cement required significantly higher loads for push-out than femoral component insertion into early-cure cement.
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- Stephen Hunt
- Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine, 135 Newtown Road, St. John's, NL.
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Pérez MA, Palacios J. Comparative finite element analysis of the debonding process in different concepts of cemented hip implants. Ann Biomed Eng 2010; 38:2093-106. [PMID: 20232148 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-010-9996-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2009] [Accepted: 03/02/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Damage accumulation in the cement mantle and debonding of the bone-cement interface are basic events that contribute to the long-term failure of cemented hip reconstructions. In this work, a numerical study with these two process coupled is presented. Previously uniform bone-cement interface mechanical properties were only considered. In this work, a new approach assuming nonuniform and random bone-cement interface mechanical properties was applied to investigate its effect on cement degradation. This methodology was also applied to simulate and compare the degradation process of the cement and bone-cement interface in three different concepts of design: Exeter, Charnley, and ABG II stems. Nonuniform and random mechanical properties of the bone-cement interface implied a simulation closer to reality. The predicted results showed that the cement deterioration and bone-cement interface debonding is different for each implant depending on the stem geometry. Lower cement deterioration was obtained for the Charnley stem and lower bone-cement interface debonding was predicted for the Exeter stem, while the highest deterioration (cement and bone-cement interface) was produced for the ABG II stem.
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- M A Pérez
- Group of Structural Mechanics and Materials Modelling, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.
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Ramos A, Simões J. The influence of cement mantle thickness and stem geometry on fatigue damage in two different cemented hip femoral prostheses. J Biomech 2009; 42:2602-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2008] [Revised: 06/24/2009] [Accepted: 06/25/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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A prospective study of hip revision surgery using the Exeter long-stem prosthesis: function, subsidence, and complications for 57 patients. J Orthop Traumatol 2009; 10:159-65. [PMID: 19865795 PMCID: PMC2784058 DOI: 10.1007/s10195-009-0068-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2009] [Accepted: 09/28/2009] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The long-stem Exeter femoral component is commonly used in revision hip surgery. Subsidence of the femoral stem in primary hip arthroplasty has been studied extensively, but much less is known about its significance in revision surgery. This prospective study examined the relationship between radiological subsidence, Western Ontario and McMaster (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index pain score, patient satisfaction and complication rates for the long-stem Exeter hip prosthesis. Materials and methods Data was prospectively collected for a single-surgeon series of 96 patients undergoing revision surgery with a mean follow-up period of 36 months. Pre- and post-operative clinical evaluation was carried out using the validated WOMAC osteoarthritis index. Radiographic evaluation was carried out on magnification-adjusted digital radiographic images. Results Data from 57 patients were analysed. The mean rate of subsidence recorded was 0.43 mm/year, with a mean total subsidence of 0.79 mm [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.57–1.01] at 36.3 months. There was no correlation between subsidence and post-operative WOMAC score, complication rate or patient satisfaction. There was a statistically significant reduction between pre-operative and post-operative WOMAC scores, with means of 33.5 and 10.7, respectively (P < 0.001), and high patient satisfaction. Conclusion Our subsidence rates for long-stem revision femoral components are lower than the published data but demonstrate the same plateau. Radiographic subsidence does not appear to relate to functional outcome or complication rates in our data.
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Hernigou P, Daltro G, Lachaniette CHF, Roussignol X, Mukasa MM, Poignard A. Fixation of the cemented stem: clinical relevance of the porosity and thickness of the cement mantle. Open Orthop J 2009; 3:8-13. [PMID: 19516919 PMCID: PMC2687105 DOI: 10.2174/1874325000903010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2008] [Revised: 01/09/2009] [Accepted: 01/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The aim of this review paper is to define the fixation of the cemented stem. Polymethyl methacrylate, otherwise known as “bone cement”, has been used in the fixation of hip implants since the early 1960s. Sir John Charnley, the pioneer of modern hip replacement, incorporated the use of cement in the development of low frictional torque hip arthroplasty. In this paper, the concepts of femoral stem design and fixation, clinical results, and advances in understanding of the optimal use of cement are reviewed. The purpose of this paper is to help understanding and discussions on the thickness and the porosity of the cement mantle in total hip arthroplasty. Cement does not act as an adhesive, as sometimes thought, but relies on an interlocking fit to provide mechanical stability at the cement–bone interface, while at the prosthesis– cement interface it achieves stability by optimizing the fit of the implant in the cement mantle, such as in a tapered femoral stem.
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We undertook a review of the literature relating to the two basic stem designs in use in cemented hip replacement, namely loaded tapers or force-closed femoral stems, and the composite beam or shape-closed designs. The associated stem fixation theory as understood from in vitro studies and finite element modelling were examined with reference to the survivorship results for each of the concepts of fixation. It is clear that both design principles are capable of producing successful long-term results, providing that their specific requirements of stem metallurgy, shape and surface finish, preparation of the bone and handling of the cement are observed.
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- T Scheerlinck
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium.
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Mayr E, Krismer M, Ertl M, Kessler O, Thaler M, Nogler M. Uncompromised quality of the cement mantle in Exeter femoral components implanted through a minimally-invasive direct anterior approach. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 88:1252-6. [PMID: 16943482 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.88b9.17538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A complete cement mantle is important for the longevity of a total hip replacement. In the minimally-invasive direct anterior approach used at the Innsbruck University hospital, the femoral component has to be inserted into the femoral canal by an angulated movement. In a cadaver study, the quality and the extent of the cement mantle surrounding 13 Exeter femoral components implanted straight through a standard anterolateral transgluteal approach were compared with those of 13 similar femoral components implanted in an angulated fashion through a direct anterior approach. A third-generation cementing technique was used. The inner and outer contours of the cement mantles was traced from CT scans and the thickness and cross-sectional area determined. In no case was the cement mantle incomplete. The total mean thickness of the cement mantle was 3.62 mm (95% confidence interval 3.59 to 3.65). The mean thickness in the group using the minimally-invasive approach was 0.16 mm less than that in the anterolateral group. The distribution of the thickness was similar in the two groups. The mean thickness was less on the anteromedial and anterolateral aspect than on the posterior aspect of the femur. There is no evidence that the angulated introduction of Exeter femoral components in the direct anterior approach in cadavers compromises the quality, extent or thickness of the cement mantle.
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- E Mayr
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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