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Bhalekar RM, Nargol ME, Shyam N, Nargol AVF, Wells SR, Collier R, Pabbruwe M, Joyce TJ, Langton DJ. Tibial tray debonding from the cement mantle is associated with deformation of the backside of polyethylene tibial inserts. Bone Joint J 2021; 103-B:1791-1801. [PMID: 34474593 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.103b.bjj-2020-2555.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate whether wear and backside deformation of polyethylene (PE) tibial inserts may influence the cement cover of tibial trays of explanted total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). METHODS At our retrieval centre, we measured changes in the wear and deformation of PE inserts using coordinate measuring machines and light microscopy. The amount of cement cover on the backside of tibial trays was quantified as a percentage of the total surface. The study involved data from the explanted fixed-bearing components of four widely used contemporary designs of TKA (Attune, NexGen, Press Fit Condylar (PFC), and Triathlon), revised for any indication, and we compared them with components that used previous generations of PE. Regression modelling was used to identify variables related to the amount of cement cover on the retrieved trays. RESULTS A total of 114 explanted fixed-bearing TKAs were examined. This included 76 used with contemporary PE inserts which were compared with 15 used with older generation PEs. The Attune and NexGen (central locking) trays were found to have significantly less cement cover than Triathlon and PFC trays (peripheral locking group) (p = 0.001). The median planicity values of the PE inserts used with central locking trays were significantly greater than of those with peripheral locking inserts (205 vs 85 microns; p < 0.001). Attune and NexGen inserts had a characteristic pattern of backside deformation, with the outer edges of the PE deviating inferiorly, leaving the PE margins as the primary areas of articulation. CONCLUSION Explanted TKAs with central locking mechanisms were significantly more likely to debond from the cement mantle. The PE inserts of these designs showed characteristic patterns of deformation, which appeared to relate to the manufacturing process and may be exacerbated in vivo. This pattern of deformation was associated with PE wear occurring at the outer edges of the articulation, potentially increasing the frictional torque generated at this interface. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(12):1791-1801.
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- Centre for Implant Technology and Retrieval Analysis, Department of Medical Engineering and Physics, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Centre for Implant Technology and Retrieval Analysis, Department of Medical Engineering and Physics, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Ebramzadeh E. CORR Insights®: Current Total Knee Designs: Does Baseplate Roughness or Locking Mechanism Design Affect Polyethylene Backside Wear? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2018; 476:615-617. [PMID: 29443847 PMCID: PMC6260023 DOI: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Edward Ebramzadeh
- E. Ebramzadeh, Director, The J. Vernon Luck, Sr, MD Orthopaedic Research Center, Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Meng X, Du Z, Wang Y. Characteristics of wear particles and wear behavior of retrieved PEEK-on-HXLPE total knee implants: a preliminary study. RSC Adv 2018; 8:30330-30339. [PMID: 35546851 PMCID: PMC9085432 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra04661a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) has been used clinically for intervertebral fusion and internal fixators in spine and trauma surgery because of its mechanical properties and bioinertness. The present study aimed to assess the suitability of PEEK as an alternative material to cobalt–chromium–molybdenum alloy in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and evaluate the in vivo wear property on the contact surface of the PEEK-on-highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE). PEEK prosthesis was designed and manufactured using injection molding based on the computed tomography data of a standard goat right hind limb. Fifteen goats underwent TKA using PEEK-on-HXLPE prosthesis on the right hind limb. The goats were sacrificed at 12, 24, and 48 weeks postoperatively. The mean surface roughness (Ra) of the retrieved components, proinflammatory cytokines in the synovial fluid, and characteristics of wear particles in the synovial membrane were investigated using laser confocal microscopy, ELISA and polarized light microscopy. The Ra of the femoral component was about 0.08, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.26 μm at pre-study, 12-, 24-, and 48 weeks in the retrievals, respectively. The Ra of the HXLPE bearing samples was approximately 0.38, 0.4, 0.1, and 0.42 μm at pre-study, 12-, 24-, and 48 weeks in the retrievals, respectively. The median size of the particles was 2.63 μm, 1.98 μm, and 3.00 μm at 12, 24, and 48 weeks, respectively. The particles ranged in size from 0.4 μm to 15 μm, and particles <1 μm accounted for 7–13%, those of size 2–5 μm accounted for 67–76%, and those >5 μm accounted for 11–22%. Levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were significantly increased in synovial fluids at 24- and 48 weeks after surgery. Wear occurred on the surfaces of the PEEK and HXLPE material and the size of most wear particles was 1–5 μm. This induced an inflammatory response in the synovial membrane and release of proinflammatory cytokines. A high polishing process may be necessary to lengthen the life of the PEEK prosthesis by reducing the wear and the generation of debris. The PEEK prosthesis as a new generation of artificial joints is promising to be used clinically in the future. Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) has been used clinically for intervertebral fusion and internal fixators in spine and trauma surgery because of its mechanical properties and bioinertness.![]()
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- Xiangchao Meng
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Renji Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Shanghai Jiaotong University
- Shanghai
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Renji Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Shanghai Jiaotong University
- Shanghai
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Renji Hospital
- School of Medicine
- Shanghai Jiaotong University
- Shanghai
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Current Total Knee Designs: Does Baseplate Roughness or Locking Mechanism Design Affect Polyethylene Backside Wear? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2017; 475:2970-2980. [PMID: 28905208 PMCID: PMC5670066 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-017-5494-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tibial baseplate roughness and polyethylene-insert micromotion resulting from locking-mechanism loosening can lead to polyethylene backside wear in TKAs. However, many retrieval studies examining these variables have evaluated only older TKA implant designs. QUESTIONS We used implant-retrieval analysis to examine if there were differences in: (1) backside damage scores, (2) backside damage modes, and (3) backside linear wear rates in five TKA implant designs owing to differing baseplate surface roughness and locking mechanisms. Additionally, we examined if (4) patient demographics influence backside damage and wear. METHODS Five TKA implant models (four modern and one historical design) were selected with different tibial baseplate and/or locking mechanism designs. Six tibial inserts retrieved at the time of revision from each TKA model were matched for time in vivo, age of the patient at TKA revision, BMI, sex, revision number, and revision reason. Each insert backside was analyzed for: (1) visual total damage score and (2) individual visual damage modes, both by two observers and with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.66 (95% CI, 0.39-0.92), and (3) linear wear rate measured by micro-CT. Median primary outcomes were compared among the five designs. For our given sample size among five groups we could detect with 80% power a 10-point difference in damage score and an 0.11-mm per year difference in wear rate. RESULTS The polished tibial design with a partial peripheral capture locking mechanism and anterior constraint showed a lower total damage score compared with the nonpolished tibial design with only a complete peripheral-rim locking mechanism (median, 12.5; range, 9.5-18.0; 95% CI, 9.58-16.42 versus median, 22.3; range, 15.5-27.0; 95% CI, 17.5-26.5; p = 0.019). The polished baseplate with a tongue-in-groove locking mechanism showed more abrasions than the nonpolished baseplate with a peripheral-rim capture and antirotational island (median, 7.25; range, 0.5-8.0; 95% CI, 2.67-8.99 versus median, 0.75; range, 0-1.5; 95% CI, 0.20-1.47; p = 0.016)). Dimpling was a unique wear mode to the nonpolished baseplates with the peripheral-rim capture and antirotational island (median, 5.5; range, 2.0-9.0; 95% CI, 2.96-8.38) and the peripheral-rim capture alone (median, 9.0; range, 6.0-10.0; 95% CI, 7.29-10.38). Overall, the linear wear rate for polished designs was lower than for nonpolished designs (0.0102 ± 0.0044 mm/year versus 0.0224 ± 0.0119 mm/year; p < 0.001). Two of the polished baseplate designs, the partial peripheral capture with anterior constraint (median, 0.083 mm/year; range, 0.0037-0.0111 mm/year; 95% CI, 0.0050-0.0107 mm versus median, 0.0245 mm/year; range, 0.014-0.046 mm/year; 95% CI, 0.0130-0.0414 mm; p = 0.008) and the tongue-in-groove locking mechanism (median, 0.0085 mm/year; range, 0.005-0.015 mm/year; 95% CI, 0.0045-0.0138 mm; p = 0.032) showed lower polyethylene linear wear rates compared with the nonpolished baseplate design with only a peripheral-rim capture. CONCLUSIONS Total damage scores and linear wear rates were highest involving the nonpolished design with only a peripheral rim capture. There were no differences among the other TKA designs regarding damage and wear, but this finding should be considered in the setting of a relatively small sample size. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our study showed that in the complex interplay between baseplate surface finish and locking mechanism design, a polished baseplate with a robust locking mechanism had the lowest backside damage and linear wear. However, improvements in locking mechanism design in nonpolished baseplates potentially may offset some advantages of a polished baseplate. Further retrieval analyses need to be done to confirm such findings, especially analyzing current crosslinked polyethylene. Additionally, we need mid- and long-term studies comparing TKA revisions attributable to wear and osteolysis among implants before understanding if such design differences are clinically relevant.
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Łapaj Ł, Mróz A, Kokoszka P, Markuszewski J, Wendland J, Helak-Łapaj C, Kruczyński J. Peripheral snap-fit locking mechanisms and smooth surface finish of tibial trays reduce backside wear in fixed-bearing total knee arthroplasty. Acta Orthop 2017; 88:62-69. [PMID: 27781667 PMCID: PMC5251266 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2016.1248202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2016] [Accepted: 07/31/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and purpose - Severe backside wear, observed in older generations of total knee replacements (TKRs), led to redesign of locking mechanisms to reduce micromotions between tibial tray and inlay. Since little is known about whether this effectively reduces backside wear in modern designs, we examined backside damage in retrievals of various contemporary fixed-bearing TKRs. Patients and methods - A consecutive series of 102 inlays with a peripheral (Stryker Triathlon, Stryker Scorpio, DePuy PFC Sigma, Aesculap Search Evolution) or dovetail locking mechanism (Zimmer NexGen, Smith and Nephew Genesis II) was examined. Articular and backside surface damage was evaluated using the semiquantitative Hood scale. Inlays were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to determine backside wear mechanisms. Results - Mean Hood scores for articular (A) and backside (B) surfaces were similar in most implants-Triathlon (A: 46, B: 22), Genesis II (A: 55, B: 24), Scorpio (A: 57, B: 24), PFC (A: 52, B: 20); Search (A: 56, B: 24)-except the NexGen knee (A: 57, B: 60), which had statistically significantly higher backside wear scores. SEM studies showed backside damage caused by abrasion related to micromotion in designs with dovetail locking mechanisms, especially in the unpolished NexGen trays. In implants with peripheral liner locking mechanism, there were no signs of micromotion or abrasion. Instead, "tray transfer" of polyethylene and flattening of machining was observed. Interpretation - Although this retrieval study may not represent well-functioning TKRs, we found that a smooth surface finish and a peripheral locking mechanism reduce backside wear in vivo, but further studies are required to determine whether this actually leads to reduced osteolysis and lower failure rates.
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- Łukasz Łapaj
- Department of General Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Oncology and Trauma Surgery, Poznań University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of General Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Oncology and Trauma Surgery, Poznań University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of General Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Oncology and Trauma Surgery, Poznań University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of General Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Oncology and Trauma Surgery, Poznań University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences
- Clinical Eye Unit and Pediatric Ophtalmology Service, Heliodor Swiecicki University Hospital, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of General Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Oncology and Trauma Surgery, Poznań University of Medical Sciences
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Abdel-Jaber S, Belvedere C, Mattia JSD, Leardini A, Affatato S. A new protocol for wear testing of total knee prostheses from real joint kinematic data: Towards a scenario of realistic simulations of daily living activities. J Biomech 2016; 49:2925-2931. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Revised: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Sáenz de Viteri V, Barandika G, Bayón R, Fernández X, Ciarsolo I, Igartua A, Pérez Tanoira R, Moreno JE, Peremarch CPJ. Development of Ti–C–N coatings with improved tribological behavior and antibacterial properties. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2016; 55:75-86. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2015] [Revised: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Holleyman RJ, Scholes SC, Weir D, Jameson SS, Holland J, Joyce TJ, Deehan DJ. Changes in surface topography at the TKA backside articulation following in vivo service: a retrieval analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2015; 23:3523-31. [PMID: 25100486 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3197-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE With the advent of modular total knee arthroplasty (TKA) systems, backside wear at the articulation between the ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene (UHMWPE) component undersurface and the tibial baseplate has received increasing attention as a source of clinically significant polyethylene wear debris. The aim of this study was to investigate the reciprocating interface at the TKA undersurface articulation using profilometry after in vivo service. Our null hypothesis was that there would be no discernible pattern or relationship between the metal tibial baseplate and UHMWPE surface profile. METHODS A nanoscale analysis of thirty retrieved fixed-bearing TKA explants was performed. Surface roughness (Sa) and skewness (Ssk) were measured on both the UHMWPE component undersurface and the tibial baseplate of explants using a non-contacting profilometer (1 nm resolution). Four pristine unimplanted components of two different designs (Stryker Kinemax and DePuy PFC) were examined for control purposes. RESULTS Mean explant baseplate surface roughness was 1.24 μm (0.04-3.01 μm). Mean explant UHMWPE undersurface roughness was 1.16 μm (0.23-2.44 μm). Each explant had an individual roughness pattern with unique baseplate and undersurface UHMWPE surface roughness that was different from, but closely related to, surface topography observed in control implants of the same manufacturer and design. Following in vivo service, UHMWPE undersurface showed changes towards a negative skewness, demonstrating that wear is occurring at the backside interface. CONCLUSION In vivo loading of the TKA prosthesis leads to measurable changes in surface profile at the backside articulation, which appear to be dependent on several factors including implant design and in vivo duration. These findings are consistent with wear occurring at this surface. Findings of this study would support the use of a polished tibial tray over an unpolished design in total knee arthroplasty with the goal of reducing PE wear by means of providing a smoother backside countersurface for the UHMWPE component.
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- Richard J Holleyman
- Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Royal Victoria Infirmary & Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK.
- Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Royal Victoria Infirmary & Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK
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- Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Royal Victoria Infirmary & Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK
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- Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Royal Victoria Infirmary & Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, UK
- Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Teeter MG, Lanting BA, Shrestha KR, Howard JL, Vasarhelyi EM. Contribution of Surface Polishing and Sterilization Method to Backside Wear in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2015; 30:2320-2. [PMID: 26182981 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Revised: 06/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to compare the relative contributions of backside wear from polished and roughened tibial baseplates and different sterilization methods. Three groups of tibial inserts of the same design were matched: roughened gamma-air (RGA), polished gamma-air (PGA), and polished gas-plasma (PGP). Visual damage scoring and micro-CT deviation maps were used for evaluation. Total backside damage was higher (P=0.045) in RGA (13.8±3.4) compared to PGA (8.7±3.4) and PGP (8.2±4.8). Backside wear rates were greatest (P=0.02) in RGA (0.038 mm/year), followed by PGA (0.012 mm/year), and lowest in PGP (0.009 mm/year). Use of a roughened tibial baseplate had a greater effect on wear magnitude than sterilization method.
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- Matthew G Teeter
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Surgical Innovation Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Wang S, Wang F, Liao Z, Wang Q, Liu Y, Liu W. Study on torsional fretting wear behavior of a ball-on-socket contact configuration simulating an artificial cervical disk. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 55:22-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.05.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2014] [Revised: 03/01/2015] [Accepted: 05/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Abdel MP, Gesell MW, Hoedt CW, Meyers KN, Wright TM, Haas SB. Polished trays reduce backside wear independent of post location in posterior-stabilized TKAs. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472:2477-82. [PMID: 24733449 PMCID: PMC4079893 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-014-3621-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 03/31/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Backside damage of the polyethylene in TKA is a potential source of debris. The location of the tibial post in posterior-stabilized implants may influence micromotion, and thus affect backside damage, as may surface roughness. QUESTIONS We used implant retrieval analysis to (1) examine if there were differences in backside damage among three modern posterior-stabilized implants attributable to variable surface roughness; (2) determine if the location of damage on the tibial post affected the pattern of backside damage; and (3) determine if demographics influenced backside damage. METHODS We identified 403 posterior-stabilized tibial retrieved inserts (147 NexGen(®), 152 Optetrak(®), 104 Genesis(®) II). The damage on the surfaces of the tibial posts was previously graded. The backside of the inserts (divided into quadrants) were scored for evidence of damage. The total quadrant damage was compared for each implant group, the relationship between post face damage and location of damage on the backside was determined for each implant group, and total backside damage was compared among the three implant groups. RESULTS No correlation was found between the location of damage on the post and location of damage on the backside of the implant for any of the three groups. The Genesis(®) II polyethylene implants, which articulate with a highly polished tibial tray, showed a significantly lower total backside damage score (p < 0.01) when compared with the other two implant groups. The Genesis(®) II and Optetrak(®) showed significantly more damage in the posterior quadrants of the implants (p < 0.01) when compared with the anterior quadrants. A linear regression analysis revealed that lower tibial tray surface roughness was correlated with decreased damage. CONCLUSIONS An implant design with a highly polished tibial tray was associated with decreased backside damage. However, tibial post design and location did not influence the location of backside damage. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our study showed that a highly polished tibial tray was associated with decreased damage to the backside of polyethylene inserts independent of post design and location. These findings should be taken into consideration when new generations of implants are designed.
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- Matthew P. Abdel
- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA
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- Department of Biomechanics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY USA
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- Department of Biomechanics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY USA
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Division, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA
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Turger A, Köhler J, Denkena B, Correa TA, Becher C, Hurschler C. Manufacturing conditioned roughness and wear of biomedical oxide ceramics for all-ceramic knee implants. Biomed Eng Online 2013; 12:84. [PMID: 23988155 PMCID: PMC3766060 DOI: 10.1186/1475-925x-12-84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ceramic materials are used in a growing proportion of hip joint prostheses due to their wear resistance and biocompatibility properties. However, ceramics have not been applied successfully in total knee joint endoprostheses to date. One reason for this is that with strict surface quality requirements, there are significant challenges with regard to machining. High-toughness bioceramics can only be machined by grinding and polishing processes. The aim of this study was to develop an automated process chain for the manufacturing of an all-ceramic knee implant. METHODS A five-axis machining process was developed for all-ceramic implant components. These components were used in an investigation of the influence of surface conformity on wear behavior under simplified knee joint motion. RESULTS The implant components showed considerably reduced wear compared to conventional material combinations. Contact area resulting from a variety of component surface shapes, with a variety of levels of surface conformity, greatly influenced wear rate. CONCLUSIONS It is possible to realize an all-ceramic knee endoprosthesis device, with a precise and affordable manufacturing process. The shape accuracy of the component surfaces, as specified by the design and achieved during the manufacturing process, has a substantial influence on the wear behavior of the prosthesis. This result, if corroborated by results with a greater sample size, is likely to influence the design parameters of such devices.
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- Anke Turger
- Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW), Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, An der Universität 2, 30823 Garbsen, Germany
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- Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW), Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, An der Universität 2, 30823 Garbsen, Germany
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- Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW), Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, An der Universität 2, 30823 Garbsen, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials (LBB), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Anna-von-Borries-Straße 1-7, 30628 Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials (LBB), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Anna-von-Borries-Straße 1-7, 30628 Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials (LBB), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Anna-von-Borries-Straße 1-7, 30628 Hannover, Germany
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BACKGROUND Polyethylene wear is often cited as the cause of failure of TKA. Rotating platform (RP) knees show notable surface damage on the rotating surface raising concerns about increased wear compared to fixed bearing inserts. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We therefore addressed the following questions: Is wear in RP inserts increased compared to that in fixed bearing inserts? Does the surface roughness of the tibial tray have a measurable impact on in vivo wear of modular knees? And does wear rate differ between posterior stabilized (PS) and cruciate retaining (CR) knees? METHODS We compared wear in two series of retrieved knee devices: 94 RP mobile bearings with polished cobalt-chrome (CoCr) trays and 218 fixed bearings with both rough titanium (Ti) and polished CoCr trays. Minimum implantation time was 0.4 months (median, 36 months; range, 0.4-124 months) and 2 months (median, 72 months; range, 2-179 months) for the RP and fixed bearing series, respectively. RESULTS Wear rate was lower for RP inserts than for fixed bearing inserts. Backside wear rate was lower for fixed bearing inserts mated to polished CoCr trays than for inserts from rough Ti trays. Inserts against polished trays (RP or fixed bearing) showed no increase in wear rate increase over time. Wear rate of PS knees was similar to that of CR knees. CONCLUSIONS We found mobile bearing knees have reduced wear rate compared to fixed bearings, likely due to the polished CoCr tibial tray surface. Fixed bearing inserts in polished CoCr trays wear less than their counterparts in rough Ti trays, and the wear rate of inserts from polished CoCr trays does not appear to increase with time.
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Hug KT, Henderson RA, Hansen BJ, Wellman SS, Vail TP. Polished Cobalt-Chrome vs Titanium Tibial Trays in Total Knee Replacement (a Comparison using the PFC Sigma System). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10017-1011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Fixed-bearing total knee arthroplasty components can cause wear debris due to fretting micromotion between the polyethylene insert and the metal tibial tray, possibly leading to osteolysis and implant failure. This study compared the effects of either a highly polished cobalt-chrome (CoCr) or titanium tibial tray in patients receiving the PFC. Sigma® posterior stabilized knee system with a moderately cross-linked polyethylene insert. One hundred five patients with titanium tibial trays and 70 patients with CoCr tibial trays were prospectively enrolled at the time of follow-up of at least 4 years from surgery. There were two revisions with implant removal in each group. On blinded radiographic review, osteolysis was observed in three of 105 knees in the titanium group and three of 70 knees in the CoCr group. Radiolucent lines were categorized in accordance with the Knee Society roentgenographic evaluation system. In the titanium group 18% showed no radiolucent lines, 65% scored four or less (nonconcerning), and 17% scored between five and nine (requires observation for progression). In the CoCr group 24% showed no radiolucencies, 61% scored four or less, and 14% scored between five and nine. None of the knees in either group scored greater than 10 (possible or impending failure). Knee society scores and radiographic alignment were statistically similar between groups. These results suggest that there may not be a difference in clinical or radiographic mid-term outcome between titanium and CoCr tibial trays in total knee arthroplasty.
Hug KT, Henderson RA, Hansen BJ, Wellman SS, Vail TP, Bolognesi MP. Polished Cobalt-Chrome vs Titanium Tibial Trays in Total Knee Replacement (A Comparison using the PFC Sigma System). The Duke Orthop J 2012;2(1):5-11.
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Steklov N, Chao N, Srivastav S. Patient-specific unicompartmental knee resurfacing arthroplasty: use of a novel interference lock to reduce tibial insert micromotion and backside wear. Open Biomed Eng J 2010; 4:156-61. [PMID: 21464910 PMCID: PMC3069356 DOI: 10.2174/1874120701004010156] [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: 04/15/2010] [Revised: 07/12/2010] [Accepted: 07/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Micromotion has long been associated with wear of polyethylene tibial inserts, potentially causing failure of unicompartmental knee replacement systems. One cause of micromotion is the locking mechanism between the undersurface of the polyethylene and the tibial tray. The objective of this study was to investigate the use of new novel lock designs for reducing the micromotion associated with a patient specific tibial implant. Micromotion occurring between the tibial insert and tibial tray was measured using the DVRT method for two new lock designs and compared to the micromotion measured for the prior generation lock design. In total, 18 samples were tested, six in each of the three designs: prior generation CLEARANCE lock design, new LINE-TO-LINE design, new INTERFERENCE design. At the lowest loading of 100N, the motion index of the new interference lock design (4.9 ±2.6 microns) was less than the motion index of both the new line-to-line lock design (11.9±4.5 microns) and the prior generation clearance lock design (154.9±84.4 microns). Likewise, at the higher loading of 400N, the motion index of the new interference lock design (58.7 ±7.2 microns) was again less than the motion index of the two alternative lock designs (new line-to-line: 135.5±57.6 microns; prior generation clearance: 371.8±151.4 microns). When compared to previously published micromotion data for TKR systems, the results demonstrate that a novel interference design locking mechanism as part of a patient-specific unicompartmental knee arthroplasty system can significantly reduce micromotion that is believed to be one of the causes of osteolysis.
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- Nick Steklov
- Shiley Center for Orthopedic Research and Education Center (SCORE), 11025 N. Torrey Pines Road, Suite 140, LaJolla, CA, 92037, USA
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