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Direct compression molded polyethylene for total hip and knee replacements.

M A Ritter1

  • 1Center for Hip and Knee Surgery, and St Francis Hospital-Mooresville, IN, USA.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Direct compression molded polyethylene, a durable material for joint replacements, shows minimal wear and osteolysis in hip and knee implants. This manufacturing process offers a reliable option for long-term patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a common bearing material in total joint replacements.
  • Direct compression molding (DCM) is a manufacturing technique for UHMWPE components, producing net-shaped parts with finished articular surfaces without post-processing.
  • This method involves applying heat and pressure to UHMWPE resin using metallic tools, followed by sterilization, typically via gamma radiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term clinical performance and radiographic outcomes of hip and knee implants utilizing direct compression molded polyethylene components.
  • To assess wear rates, osteolysis incidence, and overall revision rates associated with DCM polyethylene in cemented arthroplasty.
  • To compare the performance of DCM polyethylene against established benchmarks and determine its suitability as a reliable biomaterial.

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Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of cemented T-28 and TR-28 femoral stems articulating with DCM acetabular components (1974-1978) and AGC cemented total knee replacements with DCM nonmodular tibial components (1983-1996).
  • Radiographic analysis to determine linear wear rates (mm/year) and incidence of osteolysis.
  • Clinical data collection on implant revision rates due to various factors including cement technique, instability, wear, and osteolysis.

Main Results:

  • For hip arthroplasty, linear wear was 0.06 mm/year (T-28) and 0.05 mm/year (TR-28). Acetabular revision rates were 9.5% and 7.9%, with minimal osteolysis. Femoral revision rates were 11.1% and 12.8%, with some cases of osteolysis.
  • In total knee replacements, no osteolysis was observed in DCM nonmodular tibial components, with low failure rates (0.1% femoral, 0.4% tibial).
  • Implant failures were primarily attributed to poor cement technique or instability, with minimal contribution from material wear or osteolysis.

Conclusions:

  • Direct compression molded polyethylene demonstrates minimal wear and osteolysis, indicating excellent long-term durability in both hip and knee arthroplasty.
  • The manufacturing process results in reliable components with low revision rates, particularly when compared to other polyethylene options.
  • DCM polyethylene is a proven and effective biomaterial, representing a sound choice for current orthopedic implant applications.