Negative pressure suction technique for bone cement introduction into the delivery syringe. A technical note

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Biomedical Engineering
• Surgical Techniques

Background:

• High-viscosity bone cement is crucial for joint arthroplasty.
• Loading cement into syringes can be time-consuming and difficult.
• Efficient cement delivery is vital for surgical success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel technique for facilitating bone cement introduction into syringes.
• To improve the efficiency of cement loading for high-pressure cementing procedures.

Main Methods:

• A suction device is connected to the nozzle of a cement syringe.
• Negative pressure is generated within the syringe intra-operatively.
• This negative pressure aids in drawing high-viscosity bone cement into the syringe.

Main Results:

• The technique significantly facilitates the introduction of high-viscosity bone cement.
• Cement loading time is reduced, optimizing the surgical workflow.
• The method is applicable to retrograde high-pressure cementing in hip and knee arthroplasty.

Conclusions:

• The described suction-assisted technique offers a practical solution for bone cement loading.
• This method enhances efficiency and reduces procedural time in total hip and revision knee arthroplasty.
• The technique is a valuable addition to the armamentarium for orthopedic surgeons.