Bone Preserving Techniques for Explanting the Well-fixed Cemented Acetabular Component

Conclusion Understanding the biomechanical properties of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement and polyethylene can aid in the safe removal of a well-fixed cemented acetabular component in revision hip surgery. The optimal technique for removal of a cemented acetabular component varies depending on a number of patient and implant factors. This summary of the available techniques will be of interest to revision arthroplasty surgeons.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - March 29, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research