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A simple technique to remove well-fixed, all-polyethylene cemented acetabular component in revision hip arthroplasty
E de Thomasson1, C Mazel, G Gagna
1Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|June 13, 2001
Summary
This study presents a simple acetabular reamer technique to thin all-polyethylene acetabular components. This method facilitates safe removal, preventing fractures during revision hip surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Well-fixed, all-polyethylene acetabular components pose removal challenges.
- Revision hip surgery indications include dislocations, infection, or ceramic femoral head fractures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel technique for simplifying the removal of all-polyethylene acetabular components.
- To reduce the risk of acetabular wall fracture during revision procedures.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing acetabular reamers to thin the polyethylene cup.
- Diminishing polyethylene rigidity to enable easier extraction.
Main Results:
- The described technique effectively reduces polyethylene rigidity.
- This facilitates straightforward removal of the acetabular component.
- The method minimizes the risk of acetabular wall fracture.
Conclusions:
- Acetabular reamer use offers a safe and effective method for removing challenging all-polyethylene components.
- This technique is particularly beneficial in revision hip arthroplasty scenarios.