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Modified femoral pressuriser generates a longer lasting high pressure during cement pressurisation
Jian-Sheng Wang1, Göran Garellick, Fred Kjellson
1Department of Orthopedics, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, Lund, S-221 85, Sweden. jian-sheng.wang@med.lu.se
Background:
The strength of the cement-bone interface in hip arthroplasty is strongly related to cement penetration into the bone. A modified femoral pressuriser has been investigated, designed for closer fitting into the femoral opening to generate higher and more constant cement pressure compared to a commercial (conventional) design.
Methods:
Femoral cementation was performed in 10 Sawbones® models, five using the modified pressuriser and five using a current commercial pressuriser as a control. Pressure during the cementation was recorded at the proximal and distal regions of the femoral implant. The peak pressure and the pressure-time curves were analysed by student's t-test and Two way ANOVA.
Results:
The modified pressuriser showed significantly and substantially longer durations at higher cementation pressures and slightly, although not statistically, higher peak pressures compared to the conventional pressuriser. The modified pressuriser also produced more controlled cement leakage.
Conclusion:
The modified pressuriser generates longer higher pressure durations in the femoral model. This design modification may enhance cement penetration into cancellous bone and could improve femoral cementation.
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