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Autogenous bone banking in a contralateral total hip arthroplasty. A case report
C S Oishi1, J C Grady-Benson, C W Colwell
1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, USA.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|February 1, 1995
Summary
This study details bone banking a femoral head during hip replacement surgery. This technique offers an alternative to bone grafts for future acetabular component repair.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Bone Grafting Techniques
- Hip Arthroplasty
Background:
- Degenerative hip disease often necessitates primary total hip arthroplasty.
- Acetabular component loosening can occur in asymptomatic contralateral hips.
- Autogenous bone is a viable option for osseous reconstruction.
Observation:
- The operative technique involves harvesting the femoral head during total hip arthroplasty.
- The harvested autogenous bone is preserved for potential future use.
- This bone is intended to address osseous deficiencies, specifically for a loose acetabular component.
Findings:
- Describes the specific surgical procedure for autogenous femoral head bone banking.
- Discusses the rationale for using autogenous bone versus allografts or iliac crest autografts.
- Highlights the potential benefits of utilizing patient-sourced bone for reconstruction.
Implications:
- This bone banking method provides a patient-specific source for future bone grafting.
- It may reduce the need for donor site morbidity associated with iliac crest autografts.
- Offers a potential solution for managing osseous defects in revision hip arthroplasty.